Jump to content

How to do bootsplash themes ?


Guest Gorgeus
 Share

Recommended Posts

Guest Gorgeus

Once again, I'm looking for help.

 

I have found draksplash on how to do themes. But how do I apply them. I also found the switch-theme script but can't figure out how to work it ? And what's this initrd all about ?

 

On a sidenote, the progress bar doesn't work on logout, only if I go to X in between. Any ideas ?

 

Thanks a lot for help.

 

George

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'll be assumming you are talking about the boot splash for kde. In a console, after untarring the theme, cd over to the directory that got created and do:

 

cp * /home/username/.kde/share/apps/ksplash/pics

For each file it prompts you to overwrite hit y.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The following files do the job (/usr/share/bootsplash):

 

1. detect-resolution

This will only tell you, which resolution is configured for bootup right now. Interesting, if you got only a pic for ONE resolution and have to convert it.

2. make-boot-splash

This "transports" the choosen theme to the actual login. Usage: "make-boot-splash NameOfTheme".

3. rewritejpeg

The kernel only accepts a defined way of jpeg. This script converts a jpeg in kernel-readable. Usage: "rewirtejpeg nameOfJpg.jpg".

4. switch-themes

Every "make-boot-splash"ed theme can be taken again with this script. Usage like the make script.

 

Every theme has to be a directory under themes, that's the name this scripts will refer to. There (./pic) you can put every resolution you want.

Under ./lilo you can put a new graphical message file, that's the picture for the bootchooser. But i don't know, how to create one.

 

The bootsplashes are integrated in the initrd.img file, that's why you have to change it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...