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j_baer
May 31st, 2006, 10:17 PM
Working up to the bitter end has produced a new Usplash which IMHO puts ubuntu's boot at the same level of quality as Fedora and SuSE.

See attached preview to decide ...

Download from http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=185538 to install!

Enjoy ...
FredB
June 1st, 2006, 04:11 AM
Working up to the bitter end has produced a new Usplash which IMHO puts ubuntu's boot at the same level of quality as Fedora and SuSE.

See attached preview to decide ...

Download from http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=185538 to install!

Enjoy ...

It is a good splash screen. But as I boot only my computer about once a week, I don't really care about splash screen ;)
meborc
June 1st, 2006, 05:05 AM
looks really polished... nice
j_baer
June 1st, 2006, 06:14 AM
It is a good splash screen. But as I boot only my computer about once a week, I don't really care about splash screen ;)

Oh my you are right FredB, the best splash screen is one you never see! (lol)

:)
Turgon
June 1st, 2006, 11:50 AM
Really nice:) Good Work!
benplaut
June 1st, 2006, 04:42 PM
too much text...
j_baer
June 1st, 2006, 05:24 PM
too much text...

I know what you mean ... A part of me says keep it simple and another part says make a statement.

Obviously the second part prevalied. Here's some thoughts ...

Product branding is not bad and we live in a world where everything is branded. (e.g. niki shoes).

Why not make ubuntu the brand for linux?

I believe LTS will win big in the business community so let's state it.

My previous versions of this theme played on the symbolism of the sun rising in the sky. I think the ubuntu
logo plays to that symbolism and says alot about the ubuntu community.

The statement "humanity to others" is too important not to be included.

Last, there's a bit of an allusion with the status bar. When installed you may ask the question,
"is the bar moving or is a curtain being pulled away revealing the light behind?"

Cheers ...
dejitarob
June 1st, 2006, 06:11 PM
I like the text a lot (and the install script). It looks great, thanks!
Brando569
June 1st, 2006, 09:40 PM
looks good buddy, any chance you can make one for kubuntu? :D
BobSongs
June 2nd, 2006, 01:02 AM
I think it would look so much better with the official ubuntu font (ttf-ubuntu-title). It should be available in the repositories. This font looks a little like... Duncan Donuts.
barney_1
June 2nd, 2006, 03:47 AM
I like it. Yes the font for "Humanity to Others" is a little saw-toothed, but you can't display hi-res for that splash right?

Well done, it's a very nice change!
Matchless
June 3rd, 2006, 05:34 AM
Exellent work, please make one for kubuntu as well. To me it looks just right
blimpyboy
June 3rd, 2006, 10:41 AM
Exellent work, please make one for kubuntu as well. To me it looks just right

I would really appreciate a blue-themed kubuntu one too!
Kray
June 3rd, 2006, 12:48 PM
Looks smooth, really...

But... could you produce for us, ungrateful whiners, version without 'Humanity for others' text? ;-)
migraineboy
June 3rd, 2006, 01:31 PM
Really Cool!! Congrats buddy.
ayates
June 4th, 2006, 07:49 PM
I like it. Any chance you could post the PNG file ?