Ubuntu Start Buttons

Various Gnome Stuff

Source (link to git-repo or to original if based on someone elses unmodified work): Add the source-code for this project on opencode.net

0
5 .0
Description:

This a set of Ubuntu Start buttons. They are designed in the style of Windoze XP. I have included green, brown, and orange as well as blank ones so you can add your own logo if you would like.
For instructions on using the Ubuntu Start buttons on your panel refer to:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=381182&postcount=4
Hope you enjoy!
Last changelog:

14 years ago

-added large versions (98px X 30px)
-added orange versions

14 comments
Comments/Ratings

Please login or register to add a comment or rating

themer

13 years ago

most often when the rating seems low on windows-based art, it's because of the fact it's windows-based and not quality, as seen here :)

Report

who

14 years ago

The artwork is good - It doesn't fit my desktop but technically, it is good work :) - did you make them from scratch or use the Windows images - perhaps you are being voted down because people think there is no more work than taking a screenshot involved in the post

If that is the case then my rant below is irrelevant :P

Until we as a community can learn to be objective about what is good about other operating systems we stand very little chance of moving forward. Child like reflexes against things coming from Windows are not helpful to the community.

This kind of behaviour would be obsurd in other areas - you can't imagine a car manufacturer using square wheels just because someone else is using round ones. Ideas should be rated on merit

I wonder what made me so moody :)

Report

C

mhancoc7

14 years ago

Thanks.

I did not do them completely from scratch. I combined some various grahpics that I have collected. I did do some GIMP work and such. To me it is great when you do things from scratch, but I see nothing wrong with putting other's ideas and work into a new form. That is what I love about Open Source.

Jereme

Report

ironfistchamp

14 years ago

Personally I like it. People get too hung up on the whole "it looks like Wind0$3!!!"

So it looks like windows big deal. You have done a nice job.

Report

C

mhancoc7

14 years ago

Thank you very much.

I am always amazed at how some Linux users will go on and on about "freedom" and "choice" only to turn around and bash someones ideas because it doesn't fit into their idea of what Linux is.
Jereme

Report

Fedorateur

14 years ago

Because it's bad idea and bad artwork

Report

C

mhancoc7

14 years ago

Thank you for such an honest answer.
Jereme

Report

monakhoff

14 years ago

OMG O_O

Report

C

mhancoc7

14 years ago

I have noticed that the rating is dropping fast. Is this due to a general dislike for all things Windoze or is it a dislike for the artwork? I would love to know.
Thanks, Jereme

Report

mjjohansen

14 years ago

Perhaps the "Start" text is a bit much. If it was simply the Ubuntu logo, it would probably do better.

Report

no4

14 years ago

I don't know what the others think, but I don't like trying the Linux desktop to look like Windows. It's not Windows and hopefully it won't be.

Windows (mainly XP) is one the worst artist/designer work ever. I really can't understand why people insist on it. OSX looks much better, the default KDE looks much better and also the default GNOME looks much better.

Report

eschatron

14 years ago

Windows (mainly XP) is one the worst artist/designer work ever. I really can't understand why people insist on it. OSX looks much better, the default KDE looks much better and also the default GNOME looks much better.

Despite being an ubuntu user, I find that statement totally laughable. XP looks fine without the user having to troll sites like this all the time to get a coherent look on their desktop. And if you ask me, the very popularity of this site says quite enough about the default look of KDE and GNOME.

Report

C

mhancoc7

14 years ago

Thank you for an honest response. I understand your position quite well. Many Linux users feel this way. Now let me say that I am not some brand new Linux user who is suffering from seperation anxiety from Windoze. In fact I am a committed Ubuntu Linux user and have been for several years now. The only Windoze that I have on my laptop is my Vmware Windoze. I agree that OSX, KDE, and Gnome all look great, and I will admit that Windoze XP is not that "pretty". I do however think that new users to Linux might stick with it longer if the transition was a little easier. I also must admit that I actually like some aspects of the Windoze XP theme such as the Start button. Anyway, I appreciate and respect your opinion. I love Linux and always will. I just want to see it on every computer before my son graduates for High School. He is 3 now. So let's get to work! haha
Jereme

Report

Fedorateur

14 years ago

:-/

Report

14 years ago

-added large versions (98px X 30px)
-added orange versions

12345678910
product-maker Base: 4 x 5.0 Ratings

0 comments
 Comments

Please login or register to add a comment

Be the first to comment
File (click to download) Version Description PackagetypeArchitecture Downloads Date Filesize DL OCS-Install MD5SUM
*Needs pling-store or ocs-url to install things
product-maker
mhancoc7
Pling
0 Affiliates

Support-Box

Become a Supporter of "Ubuntu Start Buttons" and similar Various Gnome Stuff via a monthly donation of
  • $0.99
  • $2
  • $5
  • $10
  • $
    Enter a free Amount
Ubuntu Start Buttons is part of GTK Themes and Content, which is supported by the following people:
More Various Gnome Stuff from mhancoc7:
product
Other Various Gnome Stuff:
product
product
product
product
product
product
Details
license
version
updated Jul 02 2006
added Jun 28 2006
downloads 24h
0
mediaviews 24h 0
pageviews 24h 0
Report Misuse Report SPAM
System Tags extension gnome linux unix