https://qa.mandrakesoft.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1216
Product: bootsplash
Component: bootsplash
Summary: How about a "friendlier" default theme?
Version: 1.3.15-1mdk
Platform: PC
URL: http://uninetsolutions.com/tbutler/images/bootsplash-
800x600.jpg
OS/Version: All
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: enhancement
Priority: P2
AssignedTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ReportedBy: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi,
I would like to suggest that you consider a default bootsplash theme with
dramatically less text messages on display and more emphasis on the
MDK logo and/or a welcome message (in the same way the boot process
of other modern OSes do not focus on text messages). The URL shows
the 800x600 version of a replacement bootsplash I designed. I am
currently using it and it shows 5 lines of text at a time at the bottom (in the
lighter area).
If you'd like the other sizes, the original GIMP XCF file, or the theme data
for bootsplash, let me know. I'd be happy to place this under the GPL or
another FSF approved license that would meet Mandrake's needs, if you
would like to use it.
I believe this looks much less "scary" to new users, and overall looks
nicer for anyone. While this still doesn't look quite as friendly as Aurora
did, I think it does combine a good combination of form and function (so to
speak).
Also, I'd like to suggest that a bootsplash be used on the bootup for
DrakX. That would get everything off to a better start, I think.
Keep up the good work.
Best,
Tim
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