DeveloperWiki:Branding Proposals

Introduction

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Separate branding from upstream packages

Create a separate package of artwork for upstream packages, including:

• login themes
• desktop environment additions (wallpapers, icons, etc.)
• splash screens

Include post-install notes informing the user where to find the theme and where to modify its preference.

Pros:

• Upstream packages are delivered as-is
• Users can choose whether to download Arch-branded content

Cons:

• Users will have to modify theme settings manually

Package Naming Scheme

If artwork is separated from upstream packages, we should have a consistent naming scheme, for example:

• archlinux-themes-gdm
• archlinux-themes-kdm
• archlinux-themes-slim
• archlinux-themes-xfce
• archlinux-artwork-icons
• archlinux-artwork-logos
• archlinux-artwork-wallpapers

Essential Artwork

Provide at least 1 style-neutral (minimalist) theme for the standard packages:

Completed:

• Framebuffer logo
• SLiM
• Qingy
• Splashy

Pending:

• GDM
• KDM
• XDM

Other Resources

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