Murrine-Colors

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This theme is aimed for people who just want a simple, fast and native interface with many color options. It's also designed with new linux users in mind, by providing simple, thorough instructions. A matching set of Wallpapers, GDM themes and Usplash screens can also be downloaded below.

There are four color variations (Orange, Blue, Green, Red) and TWO designs; light and dark. You can create even more color-schemes through GNOME's appearance preferences, using the included tango palette for color suggestions!

Important, must read or clowns will eat you:
This theme depends on the latest murrine engine SVN. I've compiled (Rev. 136, 01/23/09) MurrineSVN for Ubuntu Intrepid. You can get it by clicking on the correct package for your architecture:
i386: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?hidiztmmmye
AMD 64: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g2axyi02gyo

- There is a legacy version for previous version of the Murrine engine (Ubuntu Hardy/Murrine 0.5.3.1)

- Inside the gtkrc files there are extensive line-by-line instructions and tips for customizing most aspects of the theme!

- GNOME-Colors are set as the default icons for the themes. Be sure to download them to get the full experience!

- This theme uses gradient panel backgrounds by default. If you plan to use Transparent/Custom panels, please disable my panels by editing either the gtkrc or panel.rc files like the included instructions tell you to.

- My X-Colors metacity borders are not selected by default, due to their non-conservative nature. You can choose them in gnome's appearance preferences if you wish to use them.

- Some linux apps are not too friendly to dark themes yet. It's up to their developers to improve this. Keep this in mind when using any dark theme.

- If you want root/super user applications to be themed, you must type in a terminal:
sudo ln -s ~/.themes /root

-This theme is not compatible with Murrine SVN.

- Feel free to try Clearlooks-Colors or Nodoka-Colors for alternate takes on this theme.

Please:
If you must vote down, or if there is something you dislike, leave a comment so I can improve it!
Last changelog:

11 years ago

3.0 + SVN:
-Made the SVN version the primary download.

3.0 (09/12/08):
-Minor improvements.
-Minor improvements to metacities/emeralds.
-Now based on Shiki-Colors' newer gtkrc, for better instructions and easier modifications.
-New "SVN" edition, designed for the upcoming Murrine SVN engine.

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dcosner

11 years ago

I like the themes you have made! Very nice quality work and excellent choice of colors.

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perfectska04

11 years ago

thanks, I'm glad you like them.

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GrzegorzJZD

11 years ago

I must admit that this is also very good, but I prefer Compact version ;-) Thanks anyway!

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perfectska04

11 years ago

hurray for choice then!

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Cygoku

11 years ago

Brown version maybe ? :/

Cygoku

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perfectska04

11 years ago

i have no plans for more colors, but you can make one in about 10 seconds.

1. Open appearance preferences.
2. Select any of my themes.
3. Click customize > colors
4. Change Selected items to dark brown (or other color)
5. Change Tooltips to light brown (or other color)
6. ??????
7. PROFIT!!!

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masand

11 years ago

Hi,
I'm waiting for a compact version of your work.

I've edited the gtkrc file in the point you've indicated, but it do not look fine for me.

I would a compact version similar to clearlook compact (you could be able to find it in GNOME-LOOK).

Sorry for my english, I hope you understood me :-)

Thanks, again, for your work.

masand

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perfectska04

11 years ago

There is a limit to how compact I can make it while still retaining it's appeal, but I'll try. If I have time tonight I'll work on a compact version, you'll probably see it tomorrow.

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perfectska04

11 years ago

it wasn't as hard as i thought.. here's an unsupported blue compact version:
http://rapidshare.com/files/103886244/Murrine_Brave_Compact.tar.gz.html

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masand

11 years ago

Thank you very much for your time and your work, but I can't access at the link you've indicated.

Could you please give me a right link or put it on the your links list?

Take your time to do everything :-)

Thanks again.

masand

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masand

11 years ago

SORRY!!! SORRY!!!

I can't access at your file 'cause web navigation is restricted in many sites and rapidshare is one of those...

I will try at home!!!

Sorry again!!!

masand

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perfectska04

11 years ago

ok, I uploaded an updated compact version.. it has it's own page now.
http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Murrine+Compact?content=78182

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perfectska04

11 years ago

If you have any issue with how a particular application looks, or suggestions about the theme, please comment here so I can work on it.

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jonathanmotes

11 years ago

I'm just curious. I've noticed that this theme is very similar to the one in Hardy. Is Murrine Human based on that one?

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perfectska04

11 years ago

You could say that. I took the theme layout from hardy's "Human-Murrine" as a base, and then ported the colors and modifications of my "Clearlooks Human" theme. Both themes are meant as lighter, nicer alternatives to ubuntu's default themes.

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odysseusjak

11 years ago

I think. Whenever you go through Nautilus, the active folder button is darker that the others. Can this be reversed? In other words, can the active folder button be lighter and the previous folder buttons be the darker colour?

Thanks.

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perfectska04

11 years ago

It can be reversed, there is a section called "theme-button" inside the theme, you can change the colors there.. but then all the other buttons in the theme would be darker as well.

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Speaktrap

11 years ago

Very light and elegant theme! Could you make a compact version for me? That's becouse I don't know the Murrina specification, and I like compact themes - that would be the best one!

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perfectska04

11 years ago

I left an option in the file so you can make it more compact just by changing one line.. in the gtkrc file, search for a line that says "#GTKButton..." delete the "#" and save.

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perfectska04

11 years ago

Umm, it's "#GtkButton..." actually.

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masand

11 years ago

Hi,
great job... It is amazing!!!

Could you make a blue version?

Thanks in advance

masand

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perfectska04

11 years ago

For now I'm trying to port a dark version, but I might consider a blue/green version, or at least make it easier to change colors through the appearance preferences.

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11 years ago

3.0 + SVN:
-Made the SVN version the primary download.

3.0 (09/12/08):
-Minor improvements.
-Minor improvements to metacities/emeralds.
-Now based on Shiki-Colors' newer gtkrc, for better instructions and easier modifications.
-New "SVN" edition, designed for the upcoming Murrine SVN engine.

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