@Josselin: Yes, it is blurry. I also stated somewhere (maybe it's still on the wiki) that the theme is probably not the best choice for people with visual difficulties. It really does lack contrast. However, what I look for in a wallpaper, is something which doesn't draw away focus from my applications and icons. Therein, I think, lies the strength of blurred, or just mellow wallpapers.
I'd disagree that it is grey, but colour perception is subjective I guess. The first versions were rather depressing, I admit that. The overall colour is more blue I'd say. I'm not sure what you mean by "identity", but Ciel has a certain identity -- it is light, it is "cloudy" and I wanted to bring that light theme paradigm the old Etch wallpapers had, but a little more mellow I guess. I haven't thought about cloud computing whilst making the theme, but since we're on the brink of entering this era, why not? :) I'm happy all of you shared your opinions. Thank you! On 5 November 2010 20:37, Josselin Mouette <[email protected]> wrote: > Jon Dowland wrote: > > * We've chosen Ciel as the default theme for squeeze. > > Sorry but I don’t recall this being the case, and if it were, I’d still > have to strongly disagree with that. > > Ciel is exactly what a default theme should not be. It is gray, which > means windows (which by default have gray widgets) will completely lack > contrast. It is blurry and above all, completely lacks any kind of > identity. > > Cheers, > -- > .''`. Josselin Mouette > : :' : > `. `' “If you behave this way because you are blackmailed by someone, > `- […] I will see what I can do for you.” -- Jörg Schilling >
