[ubuntu-art] Fluid Boot Experience

[mac_v]

On Mon, 2009-11-16 at 15:37 -0600, Jonathan Blackhall wrote:
> So I got to thinking about the boot experience today and I was
> wondering if anyone had any comments on this.
> 
> First, I think a successful default booting sequence should have 3
> characteristics that are currently not implemented.  1. GRUB2 menu be
> hidden on all machines by default and the usplash image load
> immediately and have it include a small message saying "Press Esc for
> more boot options" or something to load the GRUB2 menu.  2.The
> transition between usplash and xsplash should be smooth.  3. The
> startup sounds would be refreshed and shortened.  Possibly 4. Make
> sure the transition between xsplash - log in screen - xsplash again is
> smooth as well.
> 
> You know what would be a really excellent way to mash-up all this boot
> stuff?  Take the current usplash (just a white Ubuntu logo on a black
> background) and make the logo "explode" into MadsRH's Swarm animation
> (or a Humanized version) while having the rest of the xsplash elements
> (background gradient and Ubuntu name) fade in.  For me, it would
> really make this whole boot sequence more integrated and slick.
> 
> What I think would be a cool boot experience:
> -usplash Ubuntu logo appears with message saying "Press Esc for more
> boot options", message disappears after 3 sec, leaving Ubuntu logo
> -xsplash starts as same logo as usplash (no transition apparent to
> user), background gradient fades in, Ubuntu logo "explodes" into Swarm
> animation, the word "Ubuntu" appears above the Swarm
> -if your Log In screen enabled, transition to it (perhaps have the
> Swarm re-form an Ubuntu logo next to the word "Ubuntu"??) and have the
> remaining Log In stuff appear
> -Some other quick animation between Log In and a fully loaded desktop
> (maybe?), play a 1-2 sec subtle (unobtrusive) startup sound
> -All of that in 20 sec or less on a "normal" laptop without an SSD
> 
> Do you think that type of boot experience is possible?  Is it
> desirable?  What would you change?
> 
> Of course this is all just fantasy, but I'm curious what people think
> would be a desirable boot experience.  Do you have hope that your
> expectations will be met in Lucid?
> 
> Cheers,
> J

-1 
MadsRH had other good ideas , but swarm wasnt the best one. 
The swarm is too reminiscent of the windows7 orbs and also the swarm
just seems too aimless. they are not arising from some place nor are
they leading some where.

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Cheers,
mac_v