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[Roland Taylor <rolandixor@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 09/08/2011 08:22 AM, Christian Rupp 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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A preview may not be necessary, but it sure comes in handy. Not only is 
it what users migrating from a world of windows be accustomed to, but it 
will also be what users migrating from GNOME 2.x and even KDE will be 
accustomed to. Apart from familiarity, it makes it easier to select a 
theme that you actually want, and that won't give conflicts. For 
example, I sometimes find it problematic to use GNOME Tweak Tool for 
switching the theme, because some new themes have bugs (wrong text 
colour etc), and others are just plain ugly (but look great in their 
previews online).