need help installing new boot screen

randell6564 · 06-04-2006, 07:05 PM

Ok...

I know...

this is stupid!

I'm trying to install a new boot screen.

I downloaded a 'zip' file called 'evil-elf-li.zip' and it's sitting on my desktop.

Can somone help me to install it? I googled it but really cant come up with a tutorial!

Thanks!

nadroj · 06-04-2006, 07:16 PM

by boot screen you mean like a login screen? which desktop environment are you using? does the file contain a readme or install file?

randell6564 · 06-04-2006, 10:50 PM

I'm using breezy, gnome.

Well, dont know if there is a read me file cuz it's just a zip file right now on my desktop.

I suppose that I could open it in archive manager and look!

on my way!

randell6564 · 06-04-2006, 11:00 PM

Heres the readme file:

[B]Install instructions

-------------------------------------

Copy the 'LogonUI.exe' to the folder:

%windir%\Resources\LogonUI\evil-elf\

- if the folder doesn't exist, create it

Then run the 'Register_LogonUI.reg' - that's it.

To restore the default login, run 'Restore_logon.reg'

---------------------------------------

Wallpapers & Etc

Not sure that I understand this though!

I guess I'll go and look for, %windir%\Resources\LogonUI\evil-elf\ in my file system.

I'd almost swear that that looks like a windows folder!

nadroj · 06-04-2006, 11:02 PM

are you sure it ISNT windows software?

randell6564 · 06-04-2006, 11:10 PM

It IS a dang Windoze Folder!!

CRAP! it was a pretty cool lookin picture too!

Oh well...

I can still use any tips that ya have!

nadroj · 06-04-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

by boot screen you mean like a login screen?

for other gnome goodies check out gnome-look and art.gnome.

randell6564 · 06-04-2006, 11:43 PM

Yeah...

I know about gnomelook, and I,ve already installed a bunch of themes.

But NOW I want to change/customize my log in screen, and I have no idea how it's done!

I've been looking for a 'How-to' for ubuntu but cant find one as of yet!

nadroj · 06-04-2006, 11:45 PM

look under GDM themes on gnome-look.org

randell6564 · 06-04-2006, 11:56 PM

Thanks!!

On my Way!!

randell6564 · 06-05-2006, 12:06 AM

Ok...

I found a bunch of login screens at gnome-look.

But they are 'tar.gz' files and THATS my problem!

I dont know how to install them!

I want to learn how to install them from the terminal.

I cant find a dang tutorial that pertains to this issue on the net!

nadroj · 06-05-2006, 12:25 AM

please check the resources i sent in the previous links.
http://art.gnome.org/faq.php

randell6564 · 06-05-2006, 12:46 AM

Sorry...

but the link: http://art.gnome.org/faq.php does not explain how to install a 'tar.gz file'.

I'll look around at gnomelook.org and see if I can find a tutorial.

Thanks!

DeanLinkous · 06-05-2006, 06:31 AM

Look where your other boot themes are stored on your system and see if it gives you an idea. Often a bootsplash is simply a graphic image placed in a certain folder with a info file. GDM is usually pretty simple when it comes to changing stuff like that.

nadroj · 06-05-2006, 10:10 AM

did you try this?

Quote:

How do I install Login Manager themes?
To install a Login Manager theme, you must be the root user. As root, run gdmsetup. Under the "Graphical greeter" tab, click the "Install new theme" button. Navigate to the location you downloaded the theme to, select it, and click "Install". It will appear in the list of themes on the left.