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Post subject: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
 Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 03:26 PM
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I recently moved from Kubuntu to sidux final 1 and for some reason the GUI/Look of the windows, besides those applications that are found in kde-base, appear as if to have a Microsoft Windows 95 look to them, very blocky.
This did not happen on my sidux test preview 4. Anyone have a clue? Openoffice writer, looks ...well ..just wrong. |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 05:14 PM
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...It is quiet in here! Anyone...anyone...Bueller?
Anyway, I figured this little problem out on my own and thought I would share in the event others would like to piggyback off my discovery, so here goes.
I thought something was missing from the Kcontrol/Appearance & Themes selections from what I remember on Kubuntu and other distros. It was this...
http://gtk-qt.ecs.soton.ac.uk/
Yes, that is correct kiddies, to get that KDE panel look on all your other applications, except open office which I will get to in a minute, install this, "gtk-qt" from a terminal or Adept and REBOOT your system. Your applications should now have that smooth, and oh so stubble-free...errr..wait, that's me shaving...non-Microcrap Windows 95 appearance. That is the ticket!
Openoffice... seems not to be affected by the program above for some reason, which is odd, because it matched the KDE panel GUI in Kubuntu. Perhaps this is why sidux has supplied the option to install in their metapackage-installer *insert dramatic theme music here.* This installer will not only Konquer (get it?) the world, but contains an option to install openoffice. Unfortunately, it crashes on me, which is very unsettling and left me with gas.
So, I will continue to research this little Openoffice problem and report back with my findings. |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 05:17 PM
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Bueller, Bueller, Bueller ...........
Alot of people have problems with gtk-qt, first thing I get rid of (also in h2 script)
No problems with office here. |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 05:30 PM
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| When you delete gtk-qt, do the applications skin just like the KDE-base apps? Also, where do I find these h2 scripts? Also..how did you install openoffice? Also..one time in bandcamp... |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 05:55 PM
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 05:56 PM
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Update...I removed the openoffice-repo version completely by performing this as root... "apt-get remove openoffice*" then, once again *que dramatic music*, ran the option to install openoffice from the sidux metapackage-installer *said with booming voice this time*.
I am happy to report all is well now and open office is skinned like all the other KDE apps. BTW, I might point out that I installed sidux via the mini or lite CD.
Thanks for attending the show folks. Next week we will be showing, "Footloose and Wireless, The Forbidden Love of Ndiswrapper." |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 08:44 PM
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@rodneyck: I really enjoy reading your posts, even when I'm not involved in the communication. A person with your humor was always missing in our community - welcome abroad Rod!
And please don't judge sidux after the ugly look of dudes like Piper. 
Greetings,
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 09:08 PM
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Slam, thanks for the kind words. I am glad to splash a little color on the forums. For it is said that, "Computing without laughter, is like driving in a funeral procession wearing nothing but a smile." 
Perhaps no one actually said that, and I am not entirely sure if it makes sense at this point. What were we talking about?  |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 09:13 PM
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| We were talking about me being ugly, smiles & beers at funerals |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 22, 2007 - 09:22 PM
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With GTK it's the same as with QT: If you find the look ugly, just change the theme
By the way, there is also an Redmond-Look for KDE.
I use almost no QT-applications, but the Look of my Programs has nothing to do with Win* |
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Post subject: RE: Application GUI Windows Looks Like Windows 95 OS
Posted: Feb 23, 2007 - 08:31 AM
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rodneyck,
I'm glad you didn't just 'apt-get install openoffice.org-kde' which may have solved your problem, because your 'little color on the forums' looks pretty nice.
Manuel |
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