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Show Offs – #2

13 September 2008 4,787 views 2 Comments

[Ubunutu] This the second post of Show Offs series. And its again for ubuntu users (will definitely post for windows next time). This post is about top 5 lock-dialogs and how to install it.

First take look at the dialogs

newwave

curves

nsa

hack

turbolence (ya i know it is spelled wrong)

Installation

  1. Download gnome-screensaver
    (right click and save link as)
  2. Open nautilus in sudo by running “gksudo nautilus” in console
  3. Unpack files to /usr/share/gnome-screensaver/
  4. Open gconf-editor (Alt+F2, type ‘gconf-editor’ and press enter) change the entry apps/gnome-screensaver/lock_dialog_theme from ‘default’ to ‘newwave’ or ‘curves’ or ‘nsa’ or ‘hack’ or ‘turbolence’
  5. To add you logo open “System>Preferences>About Me” and add a logo there

Keep checkin in for next post in the series.

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2 Comments »

  • Keshav said:

    I like these, nice ones. Thanks :)

  • neuromancer said:

    Great!
    Curves it’s fantastic!

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