[mythtv-users] Default Theme [was: Upgrade to Ubuntu 9.10 disasters - please help; (]

[jedi]

On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 04:27:51PM +0100, trebor_s at web.de wrote:
> 
> On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:19:45 -0600, Christopher Meredith
> <chmeredith at gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 11:01 PM, Christopher Kerr
> > <mythtv at theseekerr.com> wrote:
> >> On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Michael T. Dean
> >> <mtdean at thirdcontact.com> wrote:
> >>> On 01/24/2010 11:16 PM, jedi wrote:
> >>>>        If you go out of your way to change things, expect to get some
> >>>> flak.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> How is calling a theme "hideous" either a) going out of your way, b)
> >>> attempting to change things, or c) in any way constructive?
> >>>
> >>> Constructive criticisms are appreciated.  Slander is not.
> >>
> >> Is it possible to enter into a discussion about changing the default
> >> theme in future releases?
> >>
> >> I understand the intention in choosing Terra was to show off the new
> >> features in MythUI, but the horizontal layout breaks user
> >> expectations, and in a few places (ie. the menu graphics, as
> >> previously discussed) the theme feels unpolished. Whilst the best
> >> course of action is obviously "fix it", initial impressions of MythTV
> >> 0.23+ (for both new and upgrading users) might be improved if the
> >> default theme was changed.
> >>
> >> My suggestion would be something based off the MythBuntu 9.10 theme,
> >> which is polished and retains the traditional layout. Personally I use
> >> a slightly modified version of blue-abstract, but I believe that's
> >> still unofficial and is a bit rough around the edges.
> > 
> > I couldn't disagree more. MythTV has, in the past, had a reputation
> > for being a bit spartan in terms of UI. IMHO, Terra is currently the
> > only theme that looks and feels "modern" instead of primarily
> > utilitarian. I'm also an XBMC user and the most popular themes for
> > that platform use the horizontal menu and are better for it. I think
> > Terra is a perfect default theme because it is simple, attractive, and
> > intuitive.
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> 
> Hello,
> 
> just adding my two cents. Have you tried the blue-abstract theme?
> Unfortunately this theme is not included in the themes that ship with
> MythTV. As far as I can see this seems to be the most complete theme and
> (from the responses I get) many users seem to like and use it. 
> 
> Robert S

    My personal favorite has always been MythCenter. It seems to be usable
and reasonably good looking and has a relatively innoffensive color scheme.
While something like genuine cover flow would be nice, the interface is
ultimately a means to get me to my show with as little fuss as possible.

    Even Front Row seems to be designed with that in mind.