Liferay wintersky theme updated, now with IE support
For anybody following updates the the Liferay theme I released:
WinterSky ver-11
Theme now looks correct in IE7 and IE8.
IE6 is functional, only sub color schemes (to do with selectors in the color scheme css), and png images need work.
Added extra option in templates/init_custom.vm:
$custom_places = true ## will replace the communities/my places menu with a simplified view hiding any public community view from non community owners. (Beta feature added to simplify the my places menu for sites that only use private pages)
Head tag also employs google chrome frame if enabled for better rendering in IE6.
Update can be installed now via the software catalog directly in Liferay.
Liferay theme release – WinterSky
And now announcing the release of my first Liferay theme. Details about the wordpress theme it is based on is available in my previous post (Liferay Inroads).
Requisite Screenshot
It has made a perfect intranet theme for our uses. Most appreciated is the simplified interface look.
I have finished most visual touchups. Things left on my to do list are submenu indicators, tools menu rearrangement and rethemeing the chat portal.
If anybody has ideas on integrating the chat portal visuals closer I’d be happy to listen.
DOWNLOAD and INSTALL: The theme should now be available from the theme installer in liferay-5.2.2 installs and the WinterSky theme page on Liferay is here.
Now to work on some new portals. Till next time.
Retheaming Ubuntu – Part 3
Last in the series of retheaming Ubuntu is application customisation. While the desktop themes you use change the way you see your desktop and can make or break the your desktop experience, the applications you choose to use also play just as large a part. The applications determine the way you interact with your PC. The number of times you have to click to open a favorite folders, where you place your application shortcuts, the way your windows get stacked or tiled, and also to what extent accessories work automatically. (more…)
New theme online: evenflow-intelmac – grub/usplash/gdm
Just a quick announcement that the theme seen in the preview is now finished. Link.
GDM Composite Preview
The usplash theme only supports Ubuntu Intrepid and there still appear to be some issues with widescreen support in Usplash.
Retheaming Ubuntu – Part 1
The default look of Ubuntu can sometimes be a bit off-putting for a new user who is used to the flashy looks of OSX and Vista. And to customise the look of Ubuntu from boot to desktop can be a daunting task for new users.
From boot time there are three main themes that you see until you arrive at your desktop. Grub, Usplash and GDM themes. These themes are machine specific not user specific. That means that it affects all users, but only until their desktop is displayed. Then they will not see these two themes again until they log out or shutdown.
For user specific (desktop) themes the main components that govern you look are GTK2 engines and themes, Metacity, Icons, Wallpaper, Fonts and Splash Screen images.
After changing user themes the interface can also be customised by configuring existing applications (ie, gnome-panel and nautilus) and by adding new applications (ie, gnome-do). There is a thin line between configuring applications to change you desktop look and applications that change the themes used.
Although there is much more to cover than I will list, I will limit my content to just the changes I use most and separate the topic into three posts. (more…)
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