The new wallpaper brings a lot more color to the table, which was the biggest complaint we heard regarding Ariya. No more grey and grey-blue here. The new wallpaper, while predominantly KDE-esque blue, brings aquamarine and shades of purple to the mix as well. The result is a pleasantly bright and much more energetic feeling wallpaper.
Although most people change the default wallpaper as one of the first things they do upon a new Kubuntu install in order to start the cherished process of personalizing one's computing experience, it simply can not be argued that good first impressions are important. Let's just chalk it up to human nature. Another thought that came to mind when thinking about the new wallpaper is that it goes much better with the overall look of a Ubuntu-type wallpaper, although this is not orange and any resemblance to Ubuntu's sense of style is certainly not intended.
So KDE 4.10 is bringing new Themes, icons, and a new wallpaper. I have to say so far I like the new direction. Kudos for the KDE Artwork Team for stepping up their game.
So without further ado, here's the new wallpaper:
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| New Wallpaper Coming For KDE 4.10 And Kubuntu 13.04 |
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| Kubuntu 13.04 With The New Look |
Like it? Like the old one better? Please share your thoughts on the new visuals in the comments below.
Here's a link to the full-size image, in case you want to get a jump on making your desktop look like you're running KDE 4.10 already (i.e. you impatient types): http://ubuntuone.com/3W0R4FhzKMC8aECIj3QD1O
I would be changing that wallpaper straight away. It's too glossy and the colours are way too loud. They should go for something like this http://www.themebin.com/hd-wallpapers/calm-hd-wallpaper-2/
ReplyDeleteI like the departure from the grays and the movement the new wallpaper represents. The wallpaper suggested by "anonymous" above looks like any Ubuntu wallpaper in a slightly different color - boring.
ReplyDeleteMost of us will change our wallpapers anyway, I do monthly, but it will be nice to have a bright start to the new release.
O yes, I like it, looks much better than the last 2 IMO am snatching it now ;)
ReplyDeleteThe graphics looks a little sharper and more detailed. They changed the menu button a bit. I like it.
ReplyDeleteHow do you change the background if you don't like it?
ReplyDeleteYes the new wallpaper is much warmer. I'm keeping in my wallpaper rotation :)
ReplyDeleteI like it more than the previous one.
ReplyDeleteI find it neat and warm, good job !