Applying GTK Themes in Ubuntu 7.10

Changing the appearance of your desktop is something we all like to do from time to time.

Personally I like to apply the GTK themes available from Gnome-Look.org.

Changing your theme is quite simple, just a few steps away from a tweaked out desktop.

First is to open the file that you downloaded and ensure that a index.theme file is inside (this is a document file with the theme name on it). This is crucial if you would like to apply the theme changes.

When you open a theme folder you will see a few files.The GTK file, sometimes a metacity file and a document with the theme name on it. if this file is missing open up a text editor and insert this information:

[Desktop Entry]
Name=INSERT THEME NAME HERE
Type=X-GNOME-Metatheme
Encoding=UTF-8
[X-GNOME-Metatheme]
GtkTheme=INSERT THEME NAME HERE
MetacityTheme=INSERT THEME NAME HERE
IconTheme= LEAVE BLANK OR INSERT THE NAME OF AN ICON SET YOU ARE USING

Save this file as the theme name you are using and insert in the theme file folder you downloaded alongside the GTK file.

Open your home folder Places>Home folder

Click on view on the toolbar and select show hidden files

All the hidden files will appear

Open the .themes folder and insert the theme folder you downloaded

On the panel click System>Preferences>Appearance

You should see the new theme in the list of available themes

You can also click on the customize button to select them new themes controls or window borders.

(An alternate method, easier if you know all the files required are included)

Download GTK theme from Gnome-Look.org.  and save

Open Appearance Preferences System>Preferences>Appearances

click install and a select theme window will open

Navigate to the downloaded GTK theme tar.gz file you downloaded (dile does not need to be unpacked) and select it

Click open and the theme is installed for you, very nice

Enjoy!

 

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