Like the Windows XP look and layout? Want it in Ubuntu with zero hassle? Well I have no sympathies, but “PhrankDaChicken” certainly does as he’s created a “one script” solutions that, yes, totally themes GNOME XP style.
Firstly Karmic users should note that various aspects of this won’t work for them – such as the GDM and USplash.
Secondly, as always, be prepared for things to screw up. I personally haven’t tried this script, but as we saw with the (gorgeous) Spatial Desktop script – different people get different results.
The script changes the following: -
- Icons
- GTK
- Metacity
- USplash
- GDM Theme
- Mouse
- Panel Background
- Desktop Background
- Visible Desktop Icons
- Nautilus Tree View
- Toolbar to Icons only
Deletes all GNOME Panels and adds a new one at bottom with: -
- Start Menu
- Show Desktop
- Window Switcher
- Notification Area
- Volume Control
- Clock.
I HATE IT!! GIVE ME BACK MY DESKTOP!!
You can revert settings by running the Restore_Settings script ion the restore folder.
You can watch the script both installing and then restoring below.
http://ubuntu.online02.com/files/XP_Gnome.tar.gz
Why Do This?
Perhaps you know someone who uses XP on
their Laptop and you’re frustrated with fixing it or hearing them moan?
This offers a trade off.
Dan Donated Screenshot
