[HowTo] Install Oversword Dark V4.5 on Ubuntu Linux + Preview

Oversword Dark V4.5

The latest version of Oversword Dark's GTK2 theme. See inside for full description and changelog. GPL

I think this makes a perfect glossy black theme that's sleek and powerful.

"Very very nice ! One of the best ! goes great with ULTIMATE EDITION 2.2 ! IT'S A KEEPER !"
-- johnnyg

"Probably the most daring new design I have seen in some time.
Fresh ideas introduced and risks taken - deserves to be acknowledged as a work of unique art."
-- cb2k

V4.5
now comes with a matching emerald theme with the close buttons as LaGaDesk intended.
moved hosting to my site.
changed the tooltip image
that's all, it's a pretty minor update.

Updated Download Link: http://www.stuff.oversword.co.uk/sites/stuff.oversword.co.uk/files/Oversword%...

I think this makes a perfect glossy black theme that's sleek and powerful.
This theme, like most other dark themes, goes best with a vibrant and colourful background which makes everything stand out all the more.
If you want a copy of my background or backgrounds I've made like that one leave a comment, and if I get enough comments about it I may upload them to gnome-look.
Hope you enjoy, feel free to post me ideas or changes you would like made to the theme as it is still a work in progress.
If you prefered an older version of the theme which has features that no longer exist I may be able to send you a legacy version.

Note: The toolbar I'm using is a modified version of the one that comes with the theme, it is tailored to my screen size and needs which is why I didn't include it, if anybody wants a version don't hesitate to ask.

Once downloaded extract the .zip file and install the .tar.gz file as you usually would a theme.

How to get transparency:

1) Open Compiz Config under System -- Preferences -- CompizConfig Settings Manager
2) Click "Opacity, Brightness and Saturation" to open it.
3) Under the "Window specific settings" add these three rules and values.

Tooltip | Menu | PopupMenu | DropdownMenu 80

(name=gimmie_applet) | (type=Dialog | ModalDialog) 85

utility | dialog 95

you may want to play arround with the settings to get them exactly as you like.

Credits:
Big thanks to all the creators of the themes listed below for letting me use their graphics and coding, if not by actively giving me permission by giving their work a GPL license (woo, go freedom)

This theme was originally based on the coding and graphics of BlueSpcae II:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/BlueSpace+II?content=78633

The buttons for the Metacity and Emerald themes is from this emerald theme:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/LaGaDesk_Two_Black?content=108096

The rest of the graphics for the Metacity and Emerald themes were slightly modified from these:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Kore+Suite?content=54701

And of course not forgeting my favourite icon theme (so far :P) Azenis Icons:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Azenis+Icons+(working+title)?content=1...

I used the code for the text boxes from the UE 2.2 theme:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Ultimate+Edition+2.2+Theme+Beta?c...

A FireFox theme which suits this style very well:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8218

I used to use this icon theme but I've found a better one since then:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Dark+System?content=100495

V4.5
now comes with a matching emerald theme with the close buttons as LaGaDesk intended.
moved hosting to my site.
changed the tooltip image
that's all, it's a pretty minor update.

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[patinatormariotis]

dead link

[Tru3m0sl3m]

They updated it to v4.6 link fixed.

[jesakajester]

wat wallpaper you usin

[Tru3m0sl3m]

I've the wallpaper if you are interested let me know.

[overswordcamb]

Haha, i had no idea it was this popular! :P I go by the name oversword, i made this theme ages ago, i should really get back into it. I go for more of a matte neutral colour scheme nowadays as opposed to glossy black. but i have to admit, you make it look very good!

[imadsaidbhai]

I like it thnx man

[AndrewTheShort]

Can I ask you on thing? How did you do the effect of the "right click menu"? And also the effect of menus? I can´t do it with compiz, plz advise!

[MrSalue]

hey bro i downloaded the theme it's working but as for the transpert part i made

Tooltip | Menu | PopupMenu

what should i

Tooltip

Menu

popmenu

dropdownmenu

what should iadd more and what should i put there value as ?? =( please help

[Sami12340]

cant do it man!!

[DJTimesTable]

so i got it! thanks man it is an amazing skin. it took me a little while to figure out how to set it up using emerald theme and a little bit of terminal work. i love that it changes the typing in firefox as well like the window for commenting in youtube is very cool. but my favorite part is rhythmbox. it just looks so amazing now much better then i could have ever hoped for. my only question is can i change the font color of the firefox tabs? the green color doesn't show well with my fox skin.

[DJTimesTable]

this is a great theme i would love to get something like this//

[jesakajester]

ya can you plz send me the wllpaper please