Default Theme

[Petri Pennanen]

On Wed, 2004-10-13 at 10:07 -0400, Tyler Willingham wrote:
> Greetings,
> 
> I have been using ubuntu for a while now, and have been extremely impressed
> with it's well thought-out design and feel. 
> 
> I have been using the system since the preview release, and have been happy
> with it so far. However, I recently updated the system and saw changes to the
> default theme which leave me a little bit uncomfortable. I was going to setup
> my in-law's computer with this, and they, like me, are conservative and seek
> out those things that choose modest attire. I was surprised to see the new
> default theme which does not hold to these ideals. I know I can change the
> theme, but I am uncomfortable with the idea that this is the first thing I am
> presented with. There are many others, I would imagine, who would seem to
> agree with me. 

Hi,

I disagree. The new background fits Ubuntu perfectly. It shows humans
caring about each other, regardless of the color of their skin. It isn't
sexual or explict. Where ever you are in the world I think it is a good
image to start your day with.

The way I see it Ubuntu is about progress. Technical progress, yes. But
also progress in society. Creating free software can be about scrathing
your own itch (and hoping someone will help you doing that). It can also
be about providing oppurtunities for those who have too few. In other
words: ubuntu. 

It is good to be different if you want to be remembered. If you want
change it is neccessary. To quote Frank Zappa: 

"Progress is impossible without deviation from the norm."

- Petri