Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

trio · Last edited by trio on Mon 03 Aug 2009, 00:36; edited 19 times in total

Hi,

I have been thinking for a long time that in puppy, we use 2 different apps to change theme. Well, now you don't have to. I found gtk-theme-switcher2 and compiled it. Then creat GUI and script to:

1. Apply instant/preview GTK and JWM theme at once
2. Create and save a profile
3. Load Saved profile

How cool is that ?

PS: You may replace JWM theme switcher and gtk theme chooser(/usr/bin/gtk-chtheme) with only this one app - if you use only JWM

Enjoy
Updated to v 1.2-2 - Bugfix , now really compatible with pwidgets (only if availabel) users - UNINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSION FIRST!
Updated to v 1.2 Deals with GTK & JWM themes plus Wallpaper and desktop icons - was pet up in 4.3 pre-beta, so it's having std database
Updated to v 1.1 - Remove function added

zigbert · Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 5295 Location: Valåmoen, Norway

trio · Posted: Tue 28 Jul 2009, 21:01 Post subject:

Ziggy bling master,

Very Happy

to you too. You tried it? How's it? Don't know why but I feel happy especially after creating this app, I think puppy really needs to simplified the app duplication or scattered apps. More of app like this is good (in 421 we have puppy setup and pcp! Even the control panel is duplicated)

Anyway, that's my opinion, my goal is always to make new users comfortable in experiencing puppy without having to touch terminal.

Lobster · Posted: Tue 28 Jul 2009, 22:43 Post subject:

Thanks for informing me of this (trio kindly sent me a message that it it was ready) Cool

I suddenly realised that 'Desktop themes' and 'Program themes' are what are being changed in both the original and this program and maybe a name change to that effect would be beneficial and simplify in both the original and this new format?

Good to see your coding skills develop. Cool

gposil · Posted: Tue 28 Jul 2009, 22:53 Post subject:

Straight to the PetStore for this trio... Very Happy

trio · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009, 01:01 Post subject:

@Lobster

Yes, please simplify puppy..more new user friendly

@gposil

Yes, please. PetStore is also one way to make life easier for new users. we should be thinking about putting these alien pets repos in default seamonkey's bookmarks

trio · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009, 03:12 Post subject:

Updated to v 1.1 - Remove Function added
Please see main post

Lobster · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009, 03:12 Post subject:

aragon · Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 1691 Location: Germany

looks very nice and simple, will test it soon.

only one point to mention:
using this app (as a replacement) is very nice but only if you have jwm as one and only wm. if you do have more than one wm (e.g. 4.21) than the mixing of general (gtk-theme) and special (jwm-theme) settings might be more confusing than simplifying.

aragon

trio · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009, 04:37 Post subject:

aragon · Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 1691 Location: Germany

steve_s · Joined: 26 May 2008 Posts: 1543 Location: Austin, TX, USA

Oh, this, wow, it's, just, oh, great, yeah! Cool

trio · Posted: Wed 29 Jul 2009, 21:13 Post subject:

Hi steve,

Thanks, glad you like it. I wonder if this app can be link to the main post of the gtk themes and jwm themes threads..it may be useful for theme lovers

Patriot · Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 734

Hmmm .....

This is a nice one trio ... looks pretty good ... will give it a spin on those puppy revisions later ...

Rgds

trio · Posted: Thu 30 Jul 2009, 07:39 Post subject:

Patriot

Please do give it a ride... give comments if needed..

thanks Laughing