The author of the ZgegBlog posted some really nice themes, but unfortunately the instructions are French-only – so here I’ve provided an English set of instruction on how to get them.
Add the repository to your Software Sources
By adding the repository, you’ll be able to easily install all of the themes, and be notified of when there are updates available.
So lets get on with it – go to System→Administration→Software Sources, and click on the Third-Party Software tab. Then, click on Add, and paste one of the following italized lines depending on which Ubuntu version you’re on:
Ubuntu 8.10: deb http://debian.vogelweith.com/ intrepid zgegthemes # Themes of ZgegBlog
Ubuntu 8.04: deb hardy http://debian.vogelweith.com/ zgegthemes # Themes of ZgegBlog
After that, click on Add Source, Close, and Reload.
Install the themes
Now, just click here to install the themes from the repository you’ve just added.
And now enjoy them
To set the theme, you can either right-click on your Desktop, select Change Desktop Background, and click on the Theme tab, or go to System→Preferences→Appearance.
To apply a theme, just click on the thumbnails.
Enjoy!
Thanks!! These look sweet.
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hey thnx for the link !
Worked Beautifully
@ubu-fan – Thanks to Vadim, who posted this!
Using the Hardy update line:deb hardy http://debian.vogelweith.com/ zgegthemes # Themes of ZgegBlog
I get below error message
oldcity@oldcity:~$ sudo apt-get update
E: Malformed line 70 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
oldcity@oldcity:~$
thanks
oldcity
@oldcity – Hmm… Maybe check the syntax in your sources.list? Maybe and extra space got added somewhere or something happened to one of the other repository source listing that’s throwing this off for you?
Sweet, this worked great. Tropical theme rocks man! Nice post Vadim!
@Jakes6 – Go to the French site and vote on the theme.
Cheers!
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I think the first two arguments for deb on the hardy line have been swapped.. it should be
deb http://debian.vogelweith.com/ hardy zgegthemes # Themes of ZgegBlog
Additionally, the package name to install is different: “zgegblog-themes-old”
Not sure about the “old” because while it worked at first, it didn’t after.Maybe it’s for 8.04 only?
Love the themes and love the way you linked to apt so the packages install automatically.
Does this type of link work in other browsers?
@Mark Sanborn – In systems that don’t use apt the link won’t work. For example try it in Windows and the browser will give you a message indicating it does not know how to handle apt (as apt is not associated with anything). Additionally, don’t forget that this is dependent on the repositories configured on the Linux system. In my opinion, Vadim provided the community with a nice post (I think the themes, rock by the way).
@Mark: the apt: link only works in Firefox by default. To enable it in other browsers, see here: http://blog.appnr.com/help/
Thanks for the info Vadim, nice post.
am working in GNOME environment(GUI)…how
do i invoke compiz fusion…i have installed the rquired drivers which i suppose..not sure..
can someone please guide me through the same…
THANK YOU
REGARD
@DIPIN – I think it’s done in a terminal command:
compiz --replaceJust MAKE SURE that there were NO ERRORS in the installation BEFORE using this command. If I remember correctly, if there are issues with the install and you switch to compiz, you may lose your GUI. I did and ended up reinstalling.
Side note: Have you tried Envy? http://www.albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html It’s for Ubuntu Linux and Debian and detects the model of your graphic card (only ATI and Nvidia cards are supported) and install the appropriate driver. This might be a helpful tool?
Hmm… I’m getting errors…
“Failed to fetch http://debian.vogelweith.com/dists/hardy/zgegtheme/binary-amd64/Packages.gz 404 Not Found
Some index files failed to download, they have been ignored, or old ones used instead.”
I’m a fan of good themes and love to customize my desktop, I started searching for the best Ubuntu / Gnome Themes. I downloaded loads of them, bookmarked and saved the pages for further use. You can access what I have collected on my blog Ubuntu Dan. I hope this was helpful!
http://ubuntudan.blogspot.com/2010/04/best-themes-for-ubuntu-910-karmic-users.html