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[Eylem Koca <eylemkoca@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think we need a theme configuration tool to mix and match themes.
 Currently, we only have a theme selector. I'm baffled with the fact that
GNOME dev's have no plans for any kind of theme selection/configuration
tool...


On Sep 8, 2011 8:25 AM, "Christian Rupp" <christian@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Am 08.09.2011 04:22, schrieb Jeremy Bicha:
>> On 7 September 2011 17:05, Daniel Planas<lightgraphite@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> I created a wiki page with all information, hope you like.
>>>
>>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ayatana/gnome-apperance-mockups
>> Are you aware that simply selecting a different theme in the drop-down
>> immediately applies the changes? Why do you want to show a preview of
>> the changes? In fact, I think immediately changing the theme makes
>> more sense than a preview.
>>
>> Every change in System Settings takes effect immediately, except for
>> the few that unfortunately require logging out first (or Additional
>> Drivers which can require a reboot). This is because instant-apply
>> preferences are a part of the GNOME HIG.
>>
>> If we exclude the preview feature, what is the purpose of having a
>> separate Appearance window? What is the use case for allowing users to
>> easily select Ambiance for the GTK+ theme and Radiance for the window
>> theme (which was allowed in the old Appearances dialog)? I suggest
>> that users who want to do extensive theme mixing and matching use
>> gnome-tweak-tool (which, by the way, welcomes contributions).
>>
>> Jeremy Bicha
>>
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> I also think that a preview isn't necessary.
> But I agree, that it is hard to find. I also would like to have an
> option to change some colours.
> I am going to create a second solution on
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ayatana/gnome-apperance-mockups
>
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