Re: Look and Feel

[Gregory John Casamento]

All,

I believe we should add a link with bold, flashing neon letters on the front
page of GNUstep's website to ephasize the fact that we have a working theme
engine which allows people to dramatically alter the look of GNUstep.

Or at least add this fact to the FAQ so that it becomes unmistakeably ingrained
in the minds and hearts of potential users.    Could we possible put up a demo
which shows the extent to which GNUstep can be themed?   To my way of thinking
this would solve the constant influx of people coming into this group seeking
to educate us about the qualities of a "modern" gui.

Thanks, GJC

--- Raphael Bosshard <whistler@bluewin.ch> wrote:

> There seems to be a lot of traffic lately about a new icon theme and 
> IconKit.
> 
> First of all; I would welcome a new icon theme, as I would a new default 
> look.  I like the OpenStep-Framework and enjoy programming in 
> Objectiv-C. But it just makes no fun if your applications look like 
> time-warped from the 80ies.
> 
> However; what I really would like to see is the ability to use already 
> existing icon themes, GNOME icon themes, KDE, whatever. A lot of work 
> could be saved this way and especially GNOME has some fine icon themes.
> 
> What I also would like to see is some further development in the OS X 
> direction. OS X is currently considered the most advanced user 
> interface. It would be no shame to learn from OS X and imitate where 
> appropriate. The top-screen menubar is one thing but there are other issues.
> 
> I don't suggest that GNUStep should try to become Aqua on Linux. GNUStep 
> has a personality. But similary to humans, user interfaces can evolve, 
> without loosing that personality.
> 
> Have fun,
> Raphael
> 
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Gregory John Casamento 
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