On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 11:19 PM, mac_v <drkv...@yahoo.com> wrote: > On Mon, 2009-11-16 at 15:37 -0600, Jonathan Blackhall wrote: >> So I got to thinking about the boot experience today and I was >> wondering if anyone had any comments on this. >> >> First, I think a successful default booting sequence should have 3 >> characteristics that are currently not implemented. 1. GRUB2 menu be >> hidden on all machines by default and the usplash image load >> immediately and have it include a small message saying "Press Esc for >> more boot options" or something to load the GRUB2 menu. 2.The >> transition between usplash and xsplash should be smooth. 3. The >> startup sounds would be refreshed and shortened. Possibly 4. Make >> sure the transition between xsplash - log in screen - xsplash again is >> smooth as well. >> >> You know what would be a really excellent way to mash-up all this boot >> stuff? Take the current usplash (just a white Ubuntu logo on a black >> background) and make the logo "explode" into MadsRH's Swarm animation >> (or a Humanized version) while having the rest of the xsplash elements >> (background gradient and Ubuntu name) fade in. For me, it would >> really make this whole boot sequence more integrated and slick. >> >> What I think would be a cool boot experience: >> -usplash Ubuntu logo appears with message saying "Press Esc for more >> boot options", message disappears after 3 sec, leaving Ubuntu logo >> -xsplash starts as same logo as usplash (no transition apparent to >> user), background gradient fades in, Ubuntu logo "explodes" into Swarm >> animation, the word "Ubuntu" appears above the Swarm >> -if your Log In screen enabled, transition to it (perhaps have the >> Swarm re-form an Ubuntu logo next to the word "Ubuntu"??) and have the >> remaining Log In stuff appear >> -Some other quick animation between Log In and a fully loaded desktop >> (maybe?), play a 1-2 sec subtle (unobtrusive) startup sound >> -All of that in 20 sec or less on a "normal" laptop without an SSD >> >> Do you think that type of boot experience is possible? Is it >> desirable? What would you change? >> >> Of course this is all just fantasy, but I'm curious what people think >> would be a desirable boot experience. Do you have hope that your >> expectations will be met in Lucid? >> >> Cheers, >> J > > -1 > MadsRH had other good ideas , but swarm wasnt the best one. > The swarm is too reminiscent of the windows7 orbs and also the swarm > just seems too aimless. they are not arising from some place nor are > they leading some where. > > -- > Cheers, > mac_v
I like the idea of something like swarm, but as fireflies in a grassy field, and a new firefly would pop up once a new proc has been init'd... -Chris -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
