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©2009 ~eamon63
:iconeamon63:

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A Leopard theme for Ubuntu/Linux

tested under Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope

-GTK 2.x
-Metacity
-pixmap
-Emerald theme [link]
-2 SUBSTYLES, Unified caption and single caprion, metacity theme for each...
-Lucida fonts included, Install to /<username>/.theme/.fonts folder. Lucida Sans not included in the pack. You'll need it.

* I have to make compromises on some elements ((though minor...)
* THEME CREDITS INSIDE GTKRC FILE

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TO REMOVE ICONS IN BUTTONS OF GNOME 2.26+:
- Press Alt + F2
- Type- gconf-editor and hit Enter.
- Go to Desktop –> GNOME –> Interface
- Uncheck the key buttons_have_icons
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PANEL AND MENU OPACITY using Compiz...
CompizConfig Settings Manager > Opacity, Brightness, Saturation (under Accessibility) > Opacity Tab > NEW button >
write/create the following items, and opacity for each, your choice:

dock
dropdownmenu
popupmenu
================================

RECOMMEND TO INSTALL Mac4Lin RC 1.0 FIRST!
-for icons, cursors, sounds wall etc etc.

RECOMMEND TO USE GLOBAL MENU, and enable Main Menu...
Fonts are Pre-set., including font sizes. You can not change it using Appearance Properties.

To retain user control of fonts, remove font references in panel.rc and gtkrc using Text Editor (just add # before each line). Type Lucida in search box..

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EDIT: 5 May 2009
-adjusted button height for a more OS X look
-smoothed scrollbar flow image

EDIT: 11 May 2009
-Panel (top bar):
-set Gnome panel properties to use system theme for panel background
-added more applets to inherit theme panel background
-panel has own handle (transparent)independent of main theme vertical handles
-fixed (removed) down arrow for main menu

-Tabs:
-replaced tab image (rounded corners)
-increased padding between text and tab side borders
-removed tab overlapping (this is a compromise, still don't know how to maipulate tabs)

-Menus
-Reduced left/right padding in dropdown and popup menus

-Added Ludida Sans in pack

EDIT: 22 May 2009
changed widget images, adjusted image metrics:

EDIT: 5 June 2009
some small tweaks:
-Increased space between Panel items
-replaced the 'black' vertical handle
-fixed inactive menu button (the one at top right)

EDIT: 15 June 09
-fixed background of panel applets
-removed text highlight on mouse-over of check-boxes/radio buttons

EDIT: 12 oct 09
-changed browser side -panel selection background and list headers to gradient colors using clearlooks engine...
-changed toolbar background and control icons of standard caption sub-style to a lighter color.

EDIT: 17 oct 09
-reworked the scripts/lines
-re-adjust highlight/selection colors
-adjusted some widget metrics
-changed file browser statusbar color
-included extra files/folders as added options for file browser toolbar of 'single/standard titlebar' sub-style:
-included extra files for squared tab bottoms

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:iconhusainihb:
here comes one of the most talented artist, congrat mate !!!
:iconeamon63:
Husaini,

ITanks mate. My brain felt like with this one xD
:iconpoulnyrup:
Beautiful work eamon... :clap:

Maybe we're heading down the same road: I've uninstalled a bunch of skinning stuff on my xp, installed Ubuntu 9.04 on a separate partition & will solely concentrate on skinning Ubuntu in the future... :)

As I'm still a n00b in this field, I have a few questions...

1. What do you mean by "choose global menu"?

2. I read somewhere that when installing a new GTK theme, one should install it "system-wide" i.e. put the theme files in /usr/themes (or something like that) in stead of locally (i.e. /<username>/.theme/)... Do you per chance have any advice on this?

After doing the Mac thing on XP for a lesser eternity, I felt that I had reached the point where I could offer up assistance to others every now & then @ dA and Aqua-Soft - now it feels as if I've joined the n00b ranks again - which in a way feels quite nice... ;)

--
"I love Humanity! It's people I can't stand..." - Charlie Brown

Meet sexy girls! Win money! Hang out HERE with all the cool people...
:iconbebad:
Realy a nice skin. I am new on ubuntu and i´ve got installed Mac4Lin but your skin looks much better. Can you tell me what wallpaper you use?
:iconeamon63:
Poul,

I have not actually given up on xp and vista hehe. It's just that Ubuntu is now my default OS so I have to do something about the GUI... and also skinning iis my way of immersing/familiarizing myself with the OS. GUI still not as smooth I think (or no modder has yet fully realized or maximized the potential of the program';), at least i have't found one...

regarding your questions:
i Global menu - similar to objectbar or mac finder [link]

2 I don't know about that. Probably to minimize problems/glitches with the themes For me it is safer (i dont't yet know enough to mess with my system). Also easier editing- no user restrictions etc etc
:iconeamon63:
Beb,

Its just the default wall of warthog. Just played around with the colors...

tg
:iconbrunonz:
Amazing!!
Congrats eamon!!
Just waiting my new PC to test it..

--
"UMA VEZ FLAMENGO, SEMPRE FLAMENGO!!!"
:iconasilaydyingdl:
Dude, you sure have an eye for detail... I haven't even tried it yet, but judging by the pictures, this is the most accurate Leopard theme for Linux yet!

--
want aero's blur effect in Rocketdock?:
[link]
Turn your XP Service Pack 3 into Leopard: [link]
:iconeamon63:
Asilay,

THAT is the challenge and thrill actually. It so much easier to just create another theme, since you don't have to bother with image sizings, gradients and whatnot...
:iconeamon63:
Brono,

Thanks mate. Still a long way to go, as i often hit a wall with Ubuntu skinning. Either I don't know enough about the system, or I just stumble upon some of the system's limitations (more probably the former).

Just holler if you encounter glitches. maybe you can also improve the skin by looking for solutions as well....

tg

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