what is the 'do it yourself' theme? the current graphics and theming? i quite like the theme of the desktop... when i first saw it, i thought it was the slickest thing since the fedora DNA theme... i like the website too.. i suppose both of these are arguably out-dated, hence the discussion... what about either of these would detract you ?? (the current ones)... i think we can learn a lot by constructively discussing what we do and dont like about the current graphics... i have always really liked the darkness of the desktop theme, but sometimes i find a window here or there that the theme makes difficult to see or use...
i thought this was interesting... http://www.techdrivein.com/2010/08/ubuntu-studio-sound-theme-is-old-but.html On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Louie Queral <[email protected]>wrote: > This is off-topic, but still, in my mind, a relatively important point. > > I really don't like the DIY theme for either the OS as a whole or US's > website. I think that it makes it look a bit too unprofessional and it may > detract people from using US. > > Would anyone agree? > > > On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 1:07 AM, Brian David <[email protected]> wrote: > >> On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Scott Lavender <[email protected] >> > wrote: >> >>> On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 5:00 AM, Cory K. <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> What *needs* to be settled 1st before *anything* should be put together >>>> is: Audience - Who we're talking to. >>>> >>>> It's a major first step from which everything is built. >>>> >>>> If Scott hasn't already done it, he should start a wiki page outlining >>>> our audiance and new direction. Aesthetic/stylistic guidelines can be >>>> developed from there. This needs to be managed by him as he's the >>>> current lead. >>>> >>>> Also, doing anything for 10.10 should be abandoned. It's just too late >>>> in the cycle and rushing things now will show in the final product. A >>>> good concerted effort for Natty is best IMO. >>>> >>>> >>>> -Cory K. >>>> >>>> >>> Okay, I've updated the website revamp website to include an area for >>> audience and themes: >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuStudio/TaskWebRevamp >>> >>> Please update the website with more examples or further thoughts as >>> appropriate. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> ScottL >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Ubuntu-Studio-devel mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-devel >>> >>> >> So, about this 'target audience' thing: >> >> I don't know if we want to make 'familiarity with Linux' a main >> attribute. Sure, anyone who wants to use UbuStu will need to learn Linux, >> but we shouldn't assume any initial knowledge. Let's not forget that this >> is Ubuntu, a distro that has branded itself as the most easy-to-use. We are >> looking to bring people into the fold who perhaps have always wanted to try >> Linux, but were too intimidated by the learning curve. These people might >> be interested because: >> >> -They support community-developed projects, and align with the ideals of >> things like GPL, Creative Commons, etc. >> -Are unhappy with the state of 'industry standard' software >> >> Now, I do agree that the target audience should already have some kind of >> proficiency in their field, whether it is music or graphics. These people >> will want professional, alternative software, but they won't want to spend a >> lot of down time converting. Therefore, Ubuntu Studio should do what it can >> to work out-of-the-box, and for those things which the user absolutely must >> fix themselves, then there should be plenty of easily available >> documentation/tutorials to help them through. >> >> Just my thoughts. >> -- >> -Brian David >> >> -- >> Ubuntu-Studio-devel mailing list >> [email protected] >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-devel >> >> > > -- > Ubuntu-Studio-devel mailing list > [email protected] > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-devel > > -- MH http://www.myspace.com/mikeholstein http://opensourcemusician.libsyn.com/
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