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Idea #15266: Make Dust the official Ubuntu theme

bug This idea is a duplicate of Idea #6401: New Theme for Ubuntu.
Written by fabsh the 5 Nov 08 at 10:47. Related project: Gnome. Status: New
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I have gotten a lot of positive feedback from people for recommending the Dust theme (which I have personally been using for quite some time now) for use with Intrepid on my podcast. A lot of people have asked me why this isn't the official theme for Ubuntu, so why not make it so? I have not come across any issues with it that couldn't be easily fixed by the time Jaunty will be frozen.

Therefore, vote this up if you would like Dust to be the new official Ubuntu theme.

Link to the Dust theme: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/DustTheme

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Solution #2: And propose an icon theme dedicated to Dust
Written by romu the 19 Feb 09 at 08:38.
Melia-Dust definitely worth a look to be associated with Dust.

http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Meliae-Dust?content=93759

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ChristofferB wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 12:30
I don't think the default dust theme should be a default theme on Ubuntu, but maybe an upgraded version of Dust Sand theme, since most people don't like dark themes, and the default Dust theme as a choice.

Eldmannen wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 14:02
I don't know about default, but I think that Dust Sand should definitely be included as an optional theme.

pepperpupper wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 15:30
I would like to see OpenOffice as a seperate package, so more thing like this could be included (themes, wallpapers, sysinfo, clipboard manager etc). Although I guess an idea like that would get voted down, if I post it

chipbennett wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 16:06
-1 to any dark theme as default.

One day the Ubuntu usability experts will come to their senses; dark themes are less usable than light themes.

lifestream wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 19:16
Just to be sure, we are talking about this theme, right?
http://blog.masslive.com/linkfarm/2008/09/tabbed_window.png

chipbennett, I disagree, but that's a matter of opinion. If you use a computer for long periods of time, a dark theme is less likely to give you a headache.

I prefer dark themes because I have photo-phobia, and I'm a programmer, so spend lots and lots and lots of time on the computer.

I use a modded Blue Dust metacity plus a Dust/OS X hybrid.

That being said, I think the New Human theme is very beautiful, and fits the Ubuntu theme. African, warm orange and brown colors. It is good for newcomers. Should they dislike it, they can easily change the theme.

chipbennett wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 21:23
@lifestream: just to emphasize, I would only oppose making a dark theme the default.

I think they're great to have as options, and some of them do look pretty good (at least as screenshots).

But, not as default.

james2432 wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 23:30
Maybe have it as an option but definitely NOT as default

HUMAN THEME FTW!

MerlinofChaos wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 23:34
Dude, Dust sucks >_

MerlinofChaos wrote on the 5 Nov 08 at 23:36
I'm sorry but I gotta be honest, this theme gives me the chills... It's a trip to yucksvile

pirattrev wrote on the 6 Nov 08 at 04:27
I'm a fan of the Dust Theme and darker themes in general. What I don't understand is the negative reaction to dark themes, how are they less usable? And also, dust, unlike many dark themes such as Laza, is NOT dark, the backgrounds are very light and there is no eyestrain. However I would not recommend it be used as default because A) Human is the default theme for a usable and ideological reason (Ubuntu for Humans) and B) the themes progression has strayed away from the concept (which is really liked) and now has some questionable features.

dizepam wrote on the 12 Nov 08 at 08:34
The look of Ubuntu has to be updated - that goes without saying. Im glad Mark Shuttleworth is focusing on this area over the next year.

I love the sand theme - but if you are looking at a monitor all day like i do, you may want something that is going to psychologically 'pick you up' and make you feel at ease.

Maybe some research on what colours and artwork are attractive to desktop users should be considered rather then choosing colours and themese based on philosophical and/or unmeasurable reasons.

Overall, I think the sand theme is 100% improvement on the out-of-the box theme but I still think we can do even better.

rico-ambiescent wrote on the 15 Nov 08 at 08:31
@lifestream, that's not Dust.

This is:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/DustTheme?action=AttachFile&do=get&tar get=dust-0917-firefox.jpg

mjwhitfield wrote on the 17 Nov 08 at 12:03
Way nicer than Darkroom.

Rabbid wrote on the 17 Nov 08 at 15:49
Dust is a very nice theme, and people who say it is dark just hasn“t tried it. The only dark thing is the top part of the window, the rest is very light and easy to use even for light theme fanatics.

patrickpan wrote on the 8 Mar 09 at 13:53
- doesnt give headache
- very aesthetical
- one of the few themes that look really professional.

look at the other standard themes - you cant really say they are better. i would definitly integrate it, standard or not, people will use it.

ubby wrote on the 9 Mar 09 at 12:15
I think the Dust theme need some improvements.
The theme needs to be a mix between dark and light it's now to dark.

simontol wrote on the 11 Mar 09 at 16:21
I haven't really liked a dark theme, but I have to say that Dust on Jaunty is really good and has become my default theme.
+1 for me!

I think that a dark theme would make Ubuntu recognizable from other desktop/distros.
Who don't like the dark theme will be able to switch to a light one, "de gustibus non est disputandum".

syncu wrote on the 19 Mar 09 at 21:20
no to the dark theme , but the Dust Sand theme is beautiful , would love to see thees theme as the default ( or at least as an option ) for ubuntu

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9595/dustsand.jpg

LIB53 wrote on the 13 Jun 09 at 18:51
I don't what you guys are talking about. Dust looks great is alot less straining on the eye. Dust Sand is alright, but i really would like to see something unique for the default theme.


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