upstream wrote "We won't be adding tools to create slideshows, or random backgrounds, as there are already applications that do this kind of thing quite well, and their UIs are clearly focused around that. For example, Wallpaper gallery at http://www.olmec.co.nz/"
closing the bug ** Changed in: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu) Status: Triaged => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gnome-control-center in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/669874 Title: Use the CTRL / SHIFT keys to do a wallpaper slideshow Status in GNOME Control Center: New Status in “gnome-control-center” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Bug description: Binary package hint: gnome-control-center Gnome-appearance-properties obviously can perform beautiful wallpaper slideshows, but it's hard for the user to take advantage of that nice feature, often having to resort to third-party solutions (http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/07/crebs-slideshow-generator-gets- new-features-but-requires-a-little-something-in-return%E2%80%A6/). It would be easy and convenient to let the user press the shift or ctrl keys in order to select several background images, which would then be presented in a slideshow. Additionally, an extra button could be used to let him / her save the selection as a slideshow. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/gnome-control-center/+bug/669874/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp