[ubuntu-art] Re: Artwork sizes and specs

[Troy James Sobotka]

On Thu, 2006-20-07 at 12:37 -0700, Chuck Huber wrote:
> For instance, is there required size for the login splash?  If so
where
> would we find this information?  On the spec page under 'Design' it
> mentions that the glassy look will carry forward but does not mention
> whether general size and shape should as well.  
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ChangeLoginSplashImage
> 

Logon splash has very few requirements in terms of hard tech
issues compared to usplash.

In fact, Frank and I in Paris experimented with some of the
transparency concepts and found them to work.  I incorporated
some of those ideas into the loose mock ups on the summary page.


> I also noticed that there is a spec for ChangeLoginImage.  I guess
> that's the page for a new GDM theme.  I wonder if we should change the
> name to incorporate GDM to make finding it easier.  I think it would
> also benefit by the addition of a few design details such as those
> presented on the ChangeDesktopWallpapers page.
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ChangeLoginImage
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ChangeDesktopWallpaper

We discussed this.  

My personal take on the whole matter is to avoid language that
connotes very specific responses from the community.  It is 
great that someone familiar with Xwindows knows that GDM
is GNOME etc, but to your average artist wishing to contribute,
GDM will probably mean nothing.  

Further still, when people say XXX<TERM>XXX it often restricts
or encapsulates a small portion of the larger 'look' issue.
For this reason, I personally believe we should steer clear
of the language loophole -- and it helps us to consider Kubuntu
/ Xubuntu / Edubuntu in the same breath without getting caught
up with KDM etc.

Sincerely,
TJS

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