[ubuntu-art] using a dark theme

[Andreas Nilsson]

Who wrote:
> Just a note: I think we should probably be filing upstream bugs about
> apps that don't work properly with dark themes (providing new
> art/solutions, if we can... we are an art team - after all!)
>   
Great idea!
GNOME bugzilla can be found here: http://bugzilla.gnome.org
Also, there is currently no dark theme included in gnome-themes (only 
gnome-themes-extras named darklooks). Might cool improve darklooks (or 
darkgilouche perhaps) or coming up with a new, good dark theme and 
include it in gnome-themes at some point.
> So, I agree - we probably can't have a dark theme this time around and
> also have the level of polish an LTS release needs.
>   
Very good point. Agreed.
- Andreas
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> On Nov 16, 2007 1:33 AM, Tiago Souza <souzamusic at gmail.com> wrote:
>   
>> Another problem: try to play Mines with a dark theme. It's nearly impossible...
>>
>> T.
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>> On Nov 15, 2007 5:59 PM, tonic <ghatanothoa at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> I often wish we could have two colourings for controls. One dark one for
>>> controls out of focus and light colours for the active window. There is
>>> a compiz plugin can fake this but actual correct colouring would be
>>> better.
>>>
>>> For example using the ADD Helper plugin I currently have non-focused
>>> windows darkened 10%, and de-saturated 50%.
>>>
>>> tonic
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, 2007-11-15 at 14:28 -0600, Matthew Nuzum wrote:
>>>       
>>>> I've been experimenting with using dark themes. I've tried the Ubuntu
>>>> Studio theme, which looks very shiny, and I've tried a customized
>>>> theme which looks like this:
>>>> http://code.bearfruit.org/~matt/MattsDesktop.jpg I used my customized
>>>> theme for two weeks, I've been using Ubuntu Studio for about two
>>>> hours.
>>>>
>>>> Number one problem with the two themes I've used is the lack of
>>>> contrast in icons, and especially text.
>>>>
>>>> Number two problem is that a lot of contrast between the window (white
>>>> web pages, etc) and the chrome around the window or on adjacent
>>>> windows makes it difficult to re-focus your eyes when switching tasks
>>>> or applications.
>>>>
>>>> Number three problem is that some programs make poor assumptions about
>>>> the background colors of some of the widgets. For example, the url
>>>> drop-down list in firefox or the auto-complete dropdowns that show up
>>>> below firefox's form fields. These appear to be black text on
>>>> dark-dark grey and are nearly unreadable.
>>>>
>>>> These things will need to be addressed with care.
>>>>
>>>> That being said:
>>>>  * The transparency of inactive windows in the ubuntu studio theme is
>>>> beautiful. I'm personally getting tired of glossyness, but the ubuntu
>>>> studio theme's dark gloss could support transparency even on the
>>>> active window.
>>>>  * The Orange and grey theme I've been using has turned a lot of
>>>> heads. Like the Apple doc, it's long-term usability is questionable
>>>> (since the lighter grey affords less contrast) but it sure does
>>>> attract eyeballs.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Matthew Nuzum
>>>> newz2000 on freenode
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