Hello, On 02.11.2013 16:52, Ben Tinner wrote: > I am planning to create a new distro of Ubuntu which will have the GNOME > 2 look and feel. For those of you who are subscribed to ubuntu-users, > you would have heard about my plans to create this (Anyone interested in > a "GNOME 2 look and feel" remix?). > > Officially called Ubuntu MATE Remix, this will integrate the MATE > Desktop Environment to the power and stability of Ubuntu. In fact, I > already had a working prototype based on Saucy Salamander. You can > download the prototype at https://shared.com/unqjauvtrj > > Currently, there are a few issues with the prototype. > > 1. I do not know how to implement a GUI bootmenu in the Live CD (like > the one used in the Ubuntu Live CD). > 2. I do not know how to make the system to autostart the GUI, so the > only way to start the GUI is to type 'startx' on the command line. > > I will be generating another prototype based on Trusty Tahr soon. > > After testing out my prototype, can you give me a few suggestions to > improve the distro? I hope that this will be officially recognised and > supported by the Ubuntu community.
Are you planning to get the necessary packages into Ubuntu itself? That might help make maintenance a lot easier. People from the other Ubuntu flavours might be able to help out with some of the issues you mention above. Have a great day, Daniel -- Get involved in Ubuntu development! developer.ubuntu.com/packaging Follow @ubuntudev on identi.ca/twitter.com/facebook.com/G+ -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list Ubuntu-devel-discuss@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss
