I think it can as Inkscape may use bitmaps in it. I also agree that svg is far more superior than any bitmap but I'm not sure if the slideshow feature could use them. When I have more time I'll test it and create an example "live" background.
Anton В 13:09 на 28.04.2008 (пн), Sumit Agarwal написа: > Where raster content is desired (textures, etc), can bitmap data be > embedded within an SVG? > > > -Sumit > > > > On Apr 28, 2008, at 1:03 PM, Seth Woodworth wrote: > > > Strike the png idea. Vectors are far superior. PNG is ridiculous, > > and lossy. > > > > I also feel that this could be implemented with relatively low > > overhead just be editing the xml of th SVG or changing backround > > every X seconds. But that would be a far less interesting > > implementation. > > > > On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Anton Kerezov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > Hello everyone. > > > > Really nice work Dana. I think we are making progress now :) > > So let this > > be our FIRST GOAL: > > > > 1. We have to make an automatically changing desktop > > with natural > > elements in mind (I think that the first link mostly > > represents this > > idea). Propositions should be in .png file format and be > > available at > > the highest reasonable resolution. The author must keep a > > copy of his > > work in his computer. So that when requested for packaging > > it should be > > available. > > > > I need to know if all of you agree on this first goal > > because if there > > is one that don't we should discuss it again. I think we can > > integrate > > weather forecast and geo-location data usage as well > > (proposed by Dana). > > I wish I knew more about gnome-programming to do this > > myself :( > > > > After we create acceptable "live" background we should go > > and pursue our > > SECOND GOAL: > > > > 2. Create aesthetically pleasing and eye-easy theme > > that clearly > > represents the Ubuntu spirit. > > > > Not perfect example for 2: > > http://lassekongo83.deviantart.com/art/Orange-door-hinge-80402700 > > > > > > > > Any further discussions and and recommendations are always > > welcome :) > > > > Anton > > > > В 07:46 -0700 на 28.04.2008 (пн), Dana Goyette написа: > > > > > Anton Kerezov wrote: > > > > Hi Seth > > > > > > > > I have put such a proposal on Ubuntu Brainstorm and had > > also proposed > > > > the idea of semi transparent background an year ago but > > there was little > > > > interest in it. I can work with you to make this happen > > and I'm sure it > > > > will be the best improvement we can make towards an > > interface that feel > > > > more human. So is there anyone else who would like to > > help? > > > > > > > > Excuse my English. > > > > > > > > Anton > > > > > > > > > > I've actually taken a look at that feature; after I first > > saw it in > > > Fedora 8 and 9 (beta at the time), I've been 'dying' to > > see the same > > > feature in Ubuntu. It turns out that the XML slideshow > > wallpaper > > > feature from Fedora has been pushed upstream, so now it > > exists in Gnome > > > 2.22, and thus Ubuntu (Hardy); there just isn't any > > artwork using it. > > > However, this feature is static, in that it responds only > > to time > > > changes, and not to season or weather changes. > > > > > > If you search for 'slideshow' on gnome-look, you get a few > > results: > > > http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Tree+Slideshow > > +Wallpaper+for+Fedora?content=74639 > > > http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/DebianBlue > > +(Animated+Slideshow)?content=75289 > > > http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Debian-Bling > > +(Animated+Slideshow)?content=75293 > > > -- note: this one is more of an example of "what not to > > do!" > > > Some of the wallpapers from vladstudio.com also work > > decently well with > > > these XML files. > > > > > > This feature can be very cool if done right, but it > > definitely needs > > > good artwork to go with it. > > > > > > I've also taken the time to 'hack together' a theme using > > the iGoogle > > > 'teahouse' theme's artwork; this at once shows how cool it > > can be, and > > > shows how odd things can look when objects move around in > > the images. > > > I've attached the theme here; the XML currently has > > hardcoded paths, and > > > needs to be placed in /usr/share/backgrounds , so the XML > > file will be > > > /usr/share/backgrounds/teahouse/teahouse.xml . > > > > > > > > > > -- > > ubuntu-art mailing list > > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art > > > > > > -- > > ubuntu-art mailing list > > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art > -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
