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    * be consistent in terms of style and color palette with the default wallpaper.  
    * be consistent in terms of style and color palette with the default wallpaper.  
    * appear rather neutral in terms of taste. In other words a default splash screen should be appropriate for both corporate and home use.
    * appear rather neutral in terms of taste. In other words a default splash screen should be appropriate for both corporate and home use.
    * use the [[Development/Guidelines/CIG/Colors official color palette]].
    * use the [[Development/Guidelines/CIG/Colors|official color palette]].
    * use icons from the [[Development/Guidelines/CIG/Icons Oxygen icon theme]
    * use icons from the [[Development/Guidelines/CIG/Icons|Oxygen icon theme]
    * must NOT use icons that are associated with a particular platform  or distribution (e.g. a tux icon).
    * must NOT use icons that are associated with a particular platform  or distribution (e.g. a tux icon).
    * sizes?
    * sizes?
    * license?
    * license?
    * templates needed
    * templates needed

    Revision as of 21:29, 8 January 2007

    Wallpaper

    A default wallpaper should:

    • be consistent in terms of style with the other desktop artwork.
    • appear rather neutral in terms of taste. In other words a default wallpaper should be appropriate for both corporate and home use.
    • use the official color palette.
    • not be distracting. This means that it shouldn't be too colorful and shades shouldn't change too rapidly. This is especially valid for the upper left area.
    • be designed with the icons and kicker in mind. Ideally a default wallpaper should show just a single color on the upper 30%, the left 30% of the screen and the kicker area. The reason is that people place their icons in these places and having a single color without any other shapes and picture elements makes it easier to recognize them. Simplicity in these areas is very important.
    • sizes?
    • license?

    Splash Screen

    A default splash screen should:

    • be consistent in terms of style and color palette with the default wallpaper.
    • appear rather neutral in terms of taste. In other words a default splash screen should be appropriate for both corporate and home use.
    • use the official color palette.
    • use icons from the [[Development/Guidelines/CIG/Icons|Oxygen icon theme]
    • must NOT use icons that are associated with a particular platform or distribution (e.g. a tux icon).
    • sizes?
    • license?
    • templates needed