Re: [gNewSense-users] Stop. Artwork Time!

[Michael Kaye]

On 09/11/06, Dave Crossland <address@hidden> wrote:
> On 09/11/06, Michael Kaye <address@hidden> wrote:
> > I think the login screen, with the elephants, is outstanding. I think
> > it may be an idea to follow the 'nature' feel, with the same sort of
> > colours, and colour-saturation. This may be effective because of the
> > current focus on 'green' issues, and could emphasise the 'friendly'
> > aspect of gNewSense and that it is for the greater good.
>
> My intuitive understanding of gNewSense is that it is
> Ubuntu-without-compromising-on-freedom. That is, it will have the same
> focus on novice users as Ubuntu, but a real effort to educate them
> about why valuing freedom is important.
>
> The two words that sum up the reasons free software is important to be
> 100% with are: Ethics and Sustainability.
>
> I think these are flush with an Africa (subsaharan?) theme.
>
> The 'Sustainability' angle can certainly leverage its 'green'
> ecosustainablity heritage.
>
> There are a couple of green Murrine already:
>
> http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/4255/schermataxe2.jpg
> http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2165/430731qh9.png

They look good. I think they would go especially well with a good
nature wallpaper. The colour green gives a nice fresh feel, too.

The ethics thing I think is a good focus.

Michael.
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