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[Jonathan Meek <shrouded.cloud@xxxxxxxxx>]

Don't forget: another reason for not  pushing transparency in addition to
yours is text. There is a lot of text in the menu bar and that text doesn't
play nice with cameleonic/transparent backgrounds. Hence why the indicators
should/do have a solid background as well.

On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Owas Lone <hello@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I think the panel needs to more in sync with the title bar than the
> launcher/dash. I think it's good as it is right now i.e, blends with
> the title bar when needed and also blends in with dash/launcher when
> needed.
>
> Also, the indicator menus need to be transparent too (look like HUD)
> if this is considered at all. Gtk themed indicator menus + unity
> styled panel would be too bad a combination in my opinion.
>
> I don't know about the shortcomings in the implementation but I think
> they've nailed it design wise.
>
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