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This is a Usplash created to match my Clearlooks/Murrine/Nodoka/Compact-Colors themes. I borrowed some inspiration from the fedora splash, and added clearlooks progressbars.
It's my first Usplash theme. Please report any problems!
As usual, there are brave (blue), human (orange), wise (green), wine (red) and dark color variations!
It's a modification of the default usplash in Ubuntu Hardy. It supports the following resolutions:
640x480 800x480 800x600 1024x600 1024x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1200.
Note: Screenshot previews are just pasted together in gimp.
I've included packages for i386, x64 and the sources for those that have other architectures and need to compile it.
I've only tested it in Ubuntu Hardy, but I imagine it should work with other distros.
Instalation
This is the most user-friendly method:
sudo apt-get install startupmanager
Add any of the *-ubuntu.so files under manage usplash themes. Make sure you choose the right one for your pc;s architecture. If you don't use widescreen, select your optimal resolution in startupmanager and you're done. If you do use widescreen, read below:
Widescreen
Startup Manager doesn't support widescreen, so after you have selected the desired theme, do the following:
sudo apt-get install hwinfo
sudo hwinfo --framebuffer
Look for your optimal resolution in 24bits.
Write down the corresponding mode #.
sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
Look for the following line:
# defoptions=quiet splash
Change the vga parameter like this:
# defoptions=quiet splash vga=0x0369
(0x0369 is for 24-bit 1680x1050 in my laptop)
Save, and run the following command:
sudo update-grub
Edit the following file:
sudo gedit /etc/usplash.conf
Change to your resolution, save, and run the following command:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure usplash
For any extra help, please visit:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=622018
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PROFIT!
**If you have a widescreen display, and hwinfo does not output widescreen resolutions, this means your video card does not support widescreen framebuffers at boot. If so, try using a newer video card.
Please:
If you must vote down, or if there is something you dislike about the theme, let me know so I can work harder on improving it!
12 years ago
1.1:
- Fixed flashing red background and text colors.
- Added x64 packages.
- Included progressbar sources as well.
1.1.1:
- Included SVG source so others can modify further and replace the ubuntu logo. (use inkscape)
2.0:
- Added support for 1920x1200 resolution (enjoy your full HD boot!)
- Added a new sexy dark version.
- Updated colors, better quality for lower resolutions.
- Better sources for easier modifications.
- Smaller logo/rectangle box.
2.1 - Bugfix release:
- Fixed text placement.
- Fixed progressbar placement in 1920x1200.
- Fixed colors in Wine version.
- Added experimental support for EeePC resolutions (800x480, 1024x600)
12 years ago
1.1:
- Fixed flashing red background and text colors.
- Added x64 packages.
- Included progressbar sources as well.
1.1.1:
- Included SVG source so others can modify further and replace the ubuntu logo. (use inkscape)
2.0:
- Added support for 1920x1200 resolution (enjoy your full HD boot!)
- Added a new sexy dark version.
- Updated colors, better quality for lower resolutions.
- Better sources for easier modifications.
- Smaller logo/rectangle box.
2.1 - Bugfix release:
- Fixed text placement.
- Fixed progressbar placement in 1920x1200.
- Fixed colors in Wine version.
- Added experimental support for EeePC resolutions (800x480, 1024x600)
cypherpunk
11 years ago
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cypherpunk
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cypherpunk
11 years ago
I can't figure out Gimp. . . :(
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jordanwb
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phearnot
12 years ago
Unfortunately, the whole *-Colors theme is not quite consistent, since Usplash background differs from that of GDM and desktop. I'm looking forward to the unified look of GDM, Usplash and the desktop....
Thanks again! ;)
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ZeroTruths
12 years ago
Tho, I found usplash to be too much of a hassle, so I've switched to Splashy (http://splashy.alioth.debian.org).
Any chance that you could port this theme to a Splashy comparable theme?
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perfectska04
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Colie
12 years ago
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perfectska04
12 years ago
I'll probably get around to uploading binaries compatible with Intrepid once it's out officially.
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Antioch
12 years ago
If not I'll just compile my own. I wanted to add the blue status bar to the black theme anyways ;)
Again, great work, keep it up!
(By the way, what music player is it that you use in your screenshots? It's not Exaile is it?)
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perfectska04
12 years ago
Also, about making your own usplash - it's not that easy. Usplash is hell, because you have to make sure all the images have the same color indexes, etc. Try going to the first page of comments, I posted a little guide on modifying/creating Usplash themes.
What music player do you mean? I don't have any put on the screenshots, although If you ask what I use, I've always used Banshee Media Player.
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Antioch
12 years ago
http://www.gnome-look.org/CONTENT/content-pre2/86717-2.jpg
Thanks for the information, I'll take a look at that post and see if I can hack my way through it or not.
:D
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Antioch
12 years ago
Is there something I have to do to get blue progress bars on the black usplash theme? It looks like simply swapping pngs and recompiling might not be enough.
This is my first time messing with USplash, by the way.
Thanks!
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CWayne
12 years ago
I installed Startup Manager. Then I added the i386 buntu.so files to SUMgr then I installed hwinfo.
I was unable to get any hwinfo output. I was interrupted and had to shut down the computer at this point.
BUT- I had a new shutdown screen then.
On restart I had a dark blue bar across the new usplash screen bottom.
The next restart was normal with the new screen.
I have an IBM T42, 1024x768 display. Grub menu says 640x480 8 bits.
Very Nice!!!!
Cliff
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Puxbunny
12 years ago
PS: and of course because this usplash is simply beautifull
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