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diff --git a/tools/XBMCLive/USplashThemes/pulsating-logo/README b/tools/XBMCLive/USplashThemes/pulsating-logo/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..56ccd6a6bb --- /dev/null +++ b/tools/XBMCLive/USplashThemes/pulsating-logo/README @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +XBMC Splash - Black +==================== + +This is my 3rd attempt at a decent USplash theme for my linux XBMC HTPC (and possibly yours too :). + +It cotains several resolutions: +640x480 (Currently not usable) +800x600 +1024x768 +1280x720 +1366x768 +1280x1024 +1440x900 +1920x1080 +1920x1200 + +Those might work depending on the use (and support for your vid card) of the UVESAFB kernel module. +On my system (Radeon 3850 and 17" LCD) I was able to use 1024x768 and 1280x1024. + + +Build Instructions +================================================== +For Ubuntu, you will need the following packages installed: +build-essential, libusplash-dev, usplash-theme-ubuntu. + +As it updates the initrd image, you'll need to work as root (or sudo). + +1. extract the package. +2. make (or make -j2 -for a faster compile) +3. backup your current ubuntu usplash: sudo cp /usr/lib/usplash/usplash-theme-ubuntu.so ~/ +4. replace it with your brand new xbmc usplash: sudo cp ./xbmc-splash.so /usr/lib/usplash/usplash-theme-ubuntu.so +5. update the initrd image: sudo update-initramfs -u +6. reboot +7. enjoy. + + +Feel free to visit my blog for some more XBMC related Usplashes: http://du-duke.blogspot.com + +Thank yous +================================================== +For anyone who has ever tackled this damned USplash :) +For all the themes at gnome-looks +kilo323@yahoo.com for the spinner code. |