There's a place in Systems Settings at Login/Screen where you are supposed to be able to set the theme. I've installed several other themes, but still the only one that shows up in the list is Ethais. How can I install a different one?
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Re: Changing the login theme
Maybe:
> Topic: Customizing Kubuntu
>> Topic: Kde 4.5.1 Login Theme-Solved Workaround
Try with konsole / krunner::
Code:kdesudo kcmshell4 kdm
Bug reports:
> Bug 255453 - Theme downloading doesn't work as user
> Bug 255946 - Installing themes from Get New Themes doesn't appear after "installed" on main theme list
> Bug 252201 - Can't Install new theme in login ManagerBefore you edit, BACKUP !
Why there are dead links ?
1. Thread: Please explain how to access old kubuntu forum posts
2. Thread: Lost Information -
An easier fix
I tried this:and I then successfully installed and utilized a new theme. Now I have to figure out how to modify the opening screen after login to use a different theme -- if there are themes for that.Code:sudo chmod g+w /usr/share/kde4/apps/kdm/themes
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