[ubuntu-art] art concept

[Michael]

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't understand the level of bureaucracy that
is involved to make improvements to Ubuntu. I'm just wondering, the only
difference I notice between updates is a background change. Why do we have
an art-group just for making a background?


On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 12:39 PM, Matthew Nuzum <newz at bearfruit.org> wrote:

> On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Michael <michael at 123shoot.com> wrote:
> > I don't exactly understand what you mean by flat icons are tricky to
> > implement.
>
> There are a ton of icons. If you just want to make a subtle change you
> can re-use the icons from another theme, but if you want to make a
> radical change (like flat icons) then you need to make a bunch. This
> takes a lot of ambition and a motivated *team* if you want to get it
> done in a short time.
>
> >  Just
> > wondering, who makes the decision of what gets packaged into the Ubuntu
> > ship?
>
> Don't set your goal to be a theme that ships with Ubuntu. Set your
> goal to be a theme - or better, a theme that anyone can easily install
> and use. If you want to do it get started and ask for assistance when
> you get stuck. Some people on this list will help you overcome the
> hurdle and you can move on to the next one.
>
> The reason I say this is because the requirements for being included
> on the CD are currently a moving target and poorly defined. (the only
> thing we know is that Mark has to like it) Your chances of hitting it
> are slim and you'll get frustrated and discouraged and give up.
>
> However, the goal of creating a theme is absolutely achievable. You
> can accomplish this. Aim for excellence and in so doing, you may come
> up with something good enough to be included in the distro. But even
> if you don't get on the cd at least you achieved your task and joined
> the elite few who have tasted such glory.
>
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- Mike
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