GNOME Bugzilla – Bug 323323
The theme manager should contain a link to enable users to download new themes
Last modified: 2009-08-25 21:29:48 UTC
The theme manager should contain a link to open a website (or other) where users can download and install new themes. Many applications that support themes (such as Firefox) have this feature, and it would be nice to see it in GNOME too. The attached patch links through to http://www.gnome.org/themes, which doesn't yet exist. If this patch is accepted then it will be set up to work as a redirect to a theme website (art.gnome.org). This way we can have a static url that can be pointed elsewhere if needed.
Created attachment 55660 [details] [review] Patch
If it's just going to be a link to some website, the stuff that can be downloaded needs to be VERY easy to install (not sure that the current "Install Theme..." button makes the cut...) and the website must be usable in itself... I wonder if it shouldn't be a bit more integrated... perhaps with the NewStuffManager stuff developed by the Deskbar people that was postponed for 2.18 (?)...
*** Bug 383103 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
Probably should use the new GtkLinkButton widget now, rather than GnomeHRef.
+1 The website could be http://www.gnome-look.org
The gnome-look.org website is not an official GNOME website, so we cannot guarantee that it will always be a suitable destination.
gnome-theme-manager has been superseded by gnome-appearance-properties.
Not sure about this feature any more. I wouldn't want to rely on a website not maintained by gnome.org and currently gnome.org doesn't have a suitably maintained website.
*** Bug 590099 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
*** Bug 591965 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
From that last dup: We should add a link to "Get more backgrounds online". I suppose the url should be configurable from a gconf key. And probably not show the text unless the gconf key is not set.
Created attachment 141372 [details] [review] patch for control-center Adds a link button to the theme and background tabs. Uses a gconf key to change the urls or to turn them off. Requires a libgnome patch that I'll link here as well.
Created attachment 141373 [details] [review] schemas patch It isn't clear that it belongs in the interface part but I'm not sure where else.
Created attachment 141456 [details] [review] updated patch Updated patch after discussion with fizz. * Keep gconf keys in /apps/cc * Use empty string instead of "disabled" Now need UI freeze break permission.
*** Bug 99307 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
Instead of directing them to a web browser, why can't you have a similar Get New Stuff interface as in KDE? Show a small browser window that lets them )text search )see most popular )see new And for the query shows a list of wallpapers they can download. Make it easy to pick a new wallpaper in five clicks or less (typing aside). The interface, query-box aside, could be a combination of the Gnome-Screensaver (select option and preview) combined with searching ala Gnome-PackageKit. One dialog box. Note, I have no experience to offer, just a brainstorming idea. Sorry if this is the wrong place.