Re: Better default background

[Julien Olivier <julo altern org>]

Le ven 06/06/2003 à 15:09, Mark Finlay a écrit :
> As part of my general crucade to make gnome look better by
> default I'd like to change the default background from
> blacky purple to an easier on the eyes blue.
> 
> Current default: http://xsu.sf.net/default-old.png
> Better default: http://xsu.sf.net/default-new.png

I like it but I'd prefer a greyer color. Why not something like #81838D
?

> Even Better Default: http://xsu.sf.net/default-new-sexy.png
> 

I really think the default backgroun shouldn't have any text/logo on it.
RedHat's default background is great IMO but it is too blue (It seems I
really hate blue these days...).

> First impressions are extremely important, which is why this is
> something I want to get right. The last time I brought this up
> durning 2.1.x the libgnome maintainer refused my patch, so if
> you agree with me please reply to this...
> 
> ps. I'm not saying that the two examples above are perfect, so If
> you can think of a better color to use please tell me.
> 
> Thanks