Ubuntu Usplash Smooth

volanin · 05:50 PM

This is the original Ubuntu Usplash for Intrepid Ibex with an exciting twist!

Now the progress bar is time-based!

What does it means?
Well...

The original Ubuntu Usplash progress bar didn't tell you much information.
It moves in small/huge increments, and sometimes stands still for a few seconds.

This Ubuntu Usplash Smooth does it different!

It remembers the time of your previous boot/shutdown, and will smoothly increase the bar according to this time. Since the boot/shutdown times change very little, you will get a very precise bar with a very smooth animation showing exactly how much time is left!

Check it for yourself!

Modesty aside(!), this is how the usplash progress bar should have been done from the beginning!

Easily packaged in a DEB file, you just have to install it, and boot your computer a couple times. The first boot/shutdown will be quite off the mark, of course, since the Usplash Ubuntu Smooth still don't know how much time it will take to complete. But from the second boot/shutdown onwards, you will simply fall in love!

If you hate it for any reason... just uninstall it, and your system will return to the original configuration.

Enjoy!

-----

Ok, marketing is over!
Let's talk seriously now.

This is a personal project of mine to make the usplash progress bar time-based.
Besides making ubuntu boot look nicer, it also gives you accurate time of the boot process.
This kind of bar is already used in MacOSX, and I admit it was from there that I took the idea!

It was an ugly fight with usplash, because I didn't want to modify it in any way.
I wanted to do this using the technology already implemented in Ubuntu,
and achieve this using just a simple theme.

Anyway, check it out, and give your opinions below!
Thank you!

Direct Download:
Ubuntu Usplash Smooth (Hosted at gnome-look.org)
Ubuntu Usplash Smooth (Hosted at ubuntu-art.org)

Ubuntu PPA:
https://launchpad.net/~usplash-smooth/+archive

Ubuntu WIKI:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UsplashSmooth

Ubuntu Brainstorm:
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/15741/

Vadi

The 64bit .deb worked great except I got 2 bars instead of 1.

(also, might want to put it on ubuntu-art.org instead. the gnome-look people weren't too happy about ubuntu being there last time I checked...)

volanin · 05:53 PM

Two bars? Wow!

I am also using the 64-bit version, with an Intel Card, and it does not happen here.
Is it possible for you to take a picture of the screen with a camera or cellphone?

Thank you a lot for the feedback!

Quote:

also, might want to put it on ubuntu-art.org instead.
the gnome-look people weren't too happy about ubuntu being there last time I checked...

Done!

MadsRH

I haven't tested it yet, but great work!

Have you purposed this for Jaunty? If no, you should.

//MadsRH
AnotherUbuntu.blogspot.com

Crafty Kisses

Thanks, they look excellent.

volanin

Quote:

The 64bit .deb worked great except I got 2 bars instead of 1.

New version is out!
Maybe it fixes this for you!

Quote:

I haven't tested it yet, but great work!
Have you purposed this for Jaunty? If no, you should.

Quote:

Thanks, they look excellent.

Thank you a lot!
I am just ironing out the remaining problems before proposing.
I am very proud of this version 0.2, so it should happen soon!

Genius314

Sounds really cool.
And clever.

ShirishAg75

Quote:

Originally Posted by volanin

New version is out!
Maybe it fixes this for you!

Thank you a lot!
I am just ironing out the remaining problems before proposing.
I am very proud of this version 0.2, so it should happen soon!

Volanin, I would suggest you make a PPA in launchpad. This would make it easier for people to do wider testing and you may generate greater feedback.

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+ppas

Vadi

Looks like you messed up the upgrade from 0.1 to 0.2 a bit (see screenshot).

I'll try removing 0.1 manually.

Martje_001 · 11:35 AM

Hey,
I think I'm doing something wrong, because I have no splash screen at all, after installing. Does there need to be anything installed besides usplash-smooth? Because the description only says:

Code:

Usplash Smooth
Support for creation and use of usplash themes with a time-based progress bar

Nothing about 'themes included'...

Edit: aah, I see, I have to compile usplash-ubuntu again. Thank you, looks great!

November 17th, 2008	#1
volanin Way Too Much Ubuntu Join Date: May 2006 Location: BH, Brazil Beans: 314 Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala	Ubuntu Usplash Smooth This is the original Ubuntu Usplash for Intrepid Ibex with an exciting twist! Now the progress bar is time-based! What does it means? Well... The original Ubuntu Usplash progress bar didn't tell you much information. It moves in small/huge increments, and sometimes stands still for a few seconds. This Ubuntu Usplash Smooth does it different! It remembers the time of your previous boot/shutdown, and will smoothly increase the bar according to this time. Since the boot/shutdown times change very little, you will get a very precise bar with a very smooth animation showing exactly how much time is left! Check it for yourself! Modesty aside(!), this is how the usplash progress bar should have been done from the beginning! Easily packaged in a DEB file, you just have to install it, and boot your computer a couple times. The first boot/shutdown will be quite off the mark, of course, since the Usplash Ubuntu Smooth still don't know how much time it will take to complete. But from the second boot/shutdown onwards, you will simply fall in love! If you hate it for any reason... just uninstall it, and your system will return to the original configuration. Enjoy! ----- Ok, marketing is over! Let's talk seriously now. This is a personal project of mine to make the usplash progress bar time-based. Besides making ubuntu boot look nicer, it also gives you accurate time of the boot process. This kind of bar is already used in MacOSX, and I admit it was from there that I took the idea! It was an ugly fight with usplash, because I didn't want to modify it in any way. I wanted to do this using the technology already implemented in Ubuntu, and achieve this using just a simple theme. Anyway, check it out, and give your opinions below! Thank you! Direct Download: Ubuntu Usplash Smooth (Hosted at gnome-look.org) Ubuntu Usplash Smooth (Hosted at ubuntu-art.org) Ubuntu PPA: https://launchpad.net/~usplash-smooth/+archive Ubuntu WIKI: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UsplashSmooth Ubuntu Brainstorm: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/15741/ __________________ Apple MacBook 2,1 powered by Ubuntu Karmic Koala 64-bit, custom 2.6.31 Ubuntu Kernel. This thing just rocks! Last edited by volanin; November 18th, 2008 at 05:50 PM..

November 17th, 2008	#2
Vadi Happy user Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Beans: 4,360 Ubuntu Karmic Koala (testing)	Re: Ubuntu Usplash Smooth The 64bit .deb worked great except I got 2 bars instead of 1. (also, might want to put it on ubuntu-art.org instead. the gnome-look people weren't too happy about ubuntu being there last time I checked...) __________________ Heroes of Newerth (native) Feature rich & lean screenshot tool (awesome) http://playsavage2.com (free)

November 17th, 2008	#4
MadsRH Dipped in Ubuntu Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denmark, Aalborg Beans: 621 Ubuntu Karmic Koala (testing)	Re: Ubuntu Usplash Smooth I haven't tested it yet, but great work! Have you purposed this for Jaunty? If no, you should. //MadsRH AnotherUbuntu.blogspot.com

November 17th, 2008	#5
Crafty Kisses I'm good looking ;-) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cloud Seven Beans: 5,711 Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala	Re: Ubuntu Usplash Smooth Thanks, they look excellent. __________________ Aye Yo! Check out Falcon Northwest! The Linux community interviews me! My first name is Montana, seriously!!

November 17th, 2008	#7
Genius314 Way Too Much Ubuntu Join Date: Dec 2006 Beans: 230 Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex	Re: Ubuntu Usplash Smooth Sounds really cool. And clever.

November 18th, 2008	#10
Martje_001 Dark Roasted Ubuntu Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nowhere important Beans: 1,130 Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope	Re: Ubuntu Usplash Smooth Hey, I think I'm doing something wrong, because I have no splash screen at all, after installing. Does there need to be anything installed besides usplash-smooth? Because the description only says: Code: Usplash Smooth Support for creation and use of usplash themes with a time-based progress bar Nothing about 'themes included'... Edit: aah, I see, I have to compile usplash-ubuntu again. Thank you, looks great! Last edited by Martje_001; November 18th, 2008 at 11:35 AM..

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