infra_red_dude Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 hallo infra_red_dude, i'm using mandriva 2008.1 spring with GNOME 2.22, now i'm trying your Mac4Lin project but i get stucked on step 6 changing GTK splash screen by using gTweakUI, my problem is gTweakUI can't be installed on mandriva 2008.1 spring, there was trouble with the compiler. The problem appears either with rpm packs or tar.gz2. My question is, is it posible for me to do the step 6 without using gTweakUI ? or is there another way to get rid of the problem? by the way i'm new in linux world, so please write your answer with newbie style ;) ... thanks for the project mate B) Yes you can, with gconf-editor. Use this method: To change the splash screen, put the downloaded image in an unobtrusive location (since it will need to remain there as long as you want it to be the splash screen). A logical location would be ~/.gnome/splash.png (or .jpeg if the image is a JPEG). Then launch gconfeditor by pressing the keys Alt+F2 and type: gconf-editor. Then edit the GConf key /apps/gnome-session/options/splash_image, right click on splash_image key and choose edit key, where you see Key Value enter the new key value /home/yourname/.gnome/splash.png Source: GNOME FAQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Quite a bit of work here... Too bad I do not really like the OSX looks, and I surely prefer XFCE4 over Gnome. Else I would have a great toy handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Wait for sometime, Mac4Lin for Xfce is almost ready and most of the things this time are automated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmzeplin Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 How about KDE?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) I've invited folks to help me with KDE (as I'm not a KDE guy) but as yet nobody bothered to even mail me back! Anyone? Edited May 21, 2008 by infra_red_dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmzeplin Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I've invited folks to help me with KDE (as I'm not a KDE guy) but as yet nobody bothered to even mail me back! Anyone? Shoot... I would love to start?? Problem, I am not expert in linux yet... Which is why I just start my school in computer technology and hopefully build up my skills... I will visit Mac4Lin and learn more.... Maybe I can pick up some to help you?? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Sure.. just spread the word around. I'm looking for KDE themers who'd help me port Mac4Lin to KDE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Mac4Lin is back! This is the version 1.0 Release Candidate. Some components are still under development. Currently the shell script is not able to set the GDM theme, cursor theme, sounds, emerald theme. They need to be manually set. Also components like Firefox3, Thunderbird theme, awn theme/plugins etc. are still under development. The Mozilla themes may not be stable. Hence use the non-core components of Mac4Lin at your own risk. Documentation is still in the pipeline. I decided to release the RC anyway so that patrons can start using it and update to the stable version when development is complete. Whats new: Mac4Lin v1.0 RC - 9th September, 2008 New! Automated Installer in the form of a shell script New GDM theme Supports the newest version of GNOME and Xfce New Mozilla themes specifically built for Mac4Lin Adium style AWN status icons for Pidgin Mac style scrollbars, menus Other tweaks in GTK theme Adium sounds for Pidgin New usplash Keeping up the tradition I'm including the download stats. SF.net alone has served about 10.4TB as on today! I'm also happy to announce that Mac4Lin was one of the winners of FOSS Awards 2008. Instructions: Download the Mac4Lin_v1.0_RC.tar.gz archive to any folder. Extract the archive and run Mac4Lin_Install_v1.0_RC.sh file. For any suggestions/comments/complaints/feedback/bug tracking please drop by my blog or send a mail: My Blog: http://phoenix-ani.blogspot.com/ My E-Mail id: infra_red_dude<A.T>users<D.O.T>sourceforge<D.O.T>net Project Website: http://sourceforge.net/projects/mac4lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 The main Mac4Lin sourceforge.net has been updated with new themes. These themes fix the "Engine Error" in the newest version of GNOME. The pack includes an updated installation script which does not attempt to set the GDM theme autmatically. Also, a user contributed Mac4Lin uninstall script is now included in the pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm happy to inform you all that Mac4Lin now uses the SVN version control system. The latest version Mac4Lin v1.0 RC2 is available there. Users may checkout to download the bleeding edge version. The required info is provided here: Subversion Server: https://mac4lin.svn.sourceforge.net Path to Repository: /svnroot/mac4lin Access instructions: To access a Subversion repository, configure your Subversion client as follows: * Hostname: mac4lin.svn.sourceforge.net * Port: 443 * Protocol: HTTPS * Repository Path: /svnroot/mac4lin For clients that use a URL string: https://mac4lin.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mac4lin Mac4Lin v1.0RC2 has not been released and hence is not available on the Downloads page. It can only be obtained through SVN. Comments, suggestions, complaints are welcome as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 A lot of people have been asking me how to use subversion. I've blogged about using subversion so that more people can pull down the Mac4Lin v1.0 RC2 file and here. Head here: http://phoenix-ani.blogspot.com/2009/03/ho...nd-install.html Hope thats helpful :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Mac4Lin SVN was down for sometime. Its up again now. I've restructured the whole package and updated some files. Kindly sync your copy again :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Do you use Mac4Lin? Do you like the Project? You can show your appreciation for the project by nominating it for the Sourceforge.net Community Awards 2009. Just click the nominate link below. Select an appropriate category (e.g Best Visual Design etc.), leave any comments if you wish and Submit the nomination. Just takes one click ! :) I thank everybody for their continued appreciation and suggestions. Your feedback is very important for the project development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Still, I cannot use the current SVN version on XFCE4... It's a pity, as I definitely do not intend to use Gnome just for eyecandy. It DOES look good though, you can take it for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infra_red_dude Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I am happy to release Mac4Lin ver.1.0. I know it was long due. Was held up with my graduate school and work. Version 1.0 finally sees light! Changes: * Fully supports GNOME 2.26 and backwards compatible * Improved support for GlobalMenu, support integrated in the default GTK theme * Better native Xfce support * Icon additions * Statusbar is now fixed * New progress bars * New tabs * Improved installation and uninstallation scripts * Integrates well with Globus * Finer UI refinements * Metacity theme now supports different button sizes * Firefox 3 themes are now updated * Songbird plugins included * Pidgin AWN 64bit plugin now included * Fonts are now consolidated * Transparent top panel * GDM theme is now in-line with Mac OS X login window * Cairo dock is the default recommended dock Issues: * Usplash is still buggy * Thunderbird theme is still buggy * GDM theme is not automatically set by the script Screenshots: 1) Mac4Lin Desktop, NOTE:Apple logo is NOT bundled with Mac4Lin 2) Mac4Lin Login Window 3) Mac4Lin with Nautilus File Manager 4) Mac4Lin on Xfce! It is available for download at Mac4Lin Sourceforge.net Download page with immediate effect. Grab your copy now! As always, your feedback is very important. Do leave them at Sourceforge.net forums or my mailbox. I am eagerly waiting for the Sourceforge.net Community Awards 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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