[ubuntu-art] Impression Metacity Updates

[Thomas L.G]

Cory K. wrote:
>
> There are *many* things that are popular but aren't really a good idea.
>
> Generally, I think the folks here would like to see something different.
> Something that /could/ be defined as Ubuntu.
>   
You know, when it comes to window buttons, there really aren't many 
alternatives. They usually are either squared or rounded. Windows uses 
squared buttons, OSX uses rounded. Then what should we do? Either way 
out buttons are gonna resemble Windows or OSX' buttons.

Take a look at leopard: 
http://skattertech.com/media/2007/10/apple-os-x-leopard-screenshot.jpg
Vista: 
http://images.tomshardware.com/2007/01/23/countdown_to_windows_vista/vista-first-startupbig.jpg

First, we want our buttons to be at the right side. Second, we should 
think about which colors we should be using. I kinda like the idea of 
using rounded buttons with the same colors as the ubuntu logo - red, 
orange, yellow. The question then is whether the user understands which 
is which. Red = close, orange = max, yellow = min, - that sounds logical 
to me. However, I also like the KDE-way of using rounded buttons, with 
the arrow up/down + X. Could we maybe combine colors and arrow/X-symbols?

Remember, if something works, why not use it? I don't think our goal 
should be *do everything the opposite way than everyone else*, often 
there are reasons why things are done the way they are. Actually I think 
it makes more sense for Ubuntu to use rounded buttons, than OSX - as 
they would be based on the logo.

Actually I really like the "Impression" concept. Aesthetically, it looks 
slick. The only problem is whether the buttons should have symbols as 
well, as in KDE.


If you want to define something as strictly *Ubuntu*, I support that, 
but I do not think you should apply that goal to EVERY element or widget 
in the whole system, but rather look on the use of colors, gradients, 
wallpapers etc. - the elements that make up the most of the impression.

Just my five cents.

- Thomas L.G