If you are Using Linux based operating system then it’s not a good idea to stick with a particular application or theme or anything… due to the variety available in each type..just try and enjoy new && different..FUN.. specially when it comes to design and look!Gnome Desktop is the most popular window manager application in the Gnu-Linux operating system;that’s why most of the linux distribution use gnome as default desktop e.g Ubuntu,Fedora,Debian..I am using Ubuntu 10.04 and I have used most of the popular Gnome Themes(Installed from System->Administration->Synaptic Package Manager),this post is aimed to introduce you with some of the great Gnome Themes.
ClearLooks : An efficient and fast theme based on GTK+ and is used as default GNOME desktop theme in some linux distros.You can install it from the package manager(SPM in Ubuntu 10.04/9.10/..)
Ambiance :
The default theme in latest release of Ubuntu(In Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx)..installed by default on ubuntu;if no then install it from package manager.
UbuntuStudio :
This is actually made for UbuntuStudio(Special Edition of Ubuntu ..by mixing some sound and video applications in better way to make a dedicated os for designers and for other studio works..) .Available in corresponding Package Manager application.
Elementary :
A great theme with lot of options to customize as you want…available in synaptic package repository..
Dust Sand :
By name itself it’s clear that what type of theme this is..This is also available in spm.
FreshMint :
It gives you the feel of Linux Mint …the green color GTK+ based charming theme!!
Other GNOME Desktop themes that you may want to try :
- Sorbet
- Glider
- NewWave
- Turrican
- SphereCrystal
- Radiance
- HumanME
- Impression