Request: Package Inclusion in ISO for KDE distros

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I would like to suggest that the plasma6-breeze-gtk package be included by default in the KDE releases (Rome and Rock). I think this is a good idea because it would allow consistent theming within the overall breeze theme. Moreover, most newbies would be unfamiliar with how to achieve consistent theming between apps built for different environments, as I’m sure that no one will consciously choose to never install gnome applications on a KDE installation.
Of course, I’m sure that such a new user would also not understand how to go into Settings > Colors & Themes > Application Style > Configure GNOME/GTK Application Style > GTK Theme: Breeze. Thus, perhaps, we could also have it set to not only have the plasma6-breeze-gtk installed by default but also have this option set by default as well?
I’m not trying to make the distro “right for me” lol, as I don’t use breeze (in the application style), but I do think consistency would present a more professional and sleek experience to newcomers to OMLx. I do use the Breeze setting for GTK theming, however, as the dark-mode it gives by default looks much better.
Also, I’m not sure how this fits into the spirit of the SLIM release, and I’m not making any suggestions regarding that ISO. I really just love OMLx and want it to do well.

Totally as an aside: in my own installation, I had to modify the /home/user/.config/gtk-3.0/gtk.css file to make certain programs present their headerbar buttons at correct proportions. That is to say, they were too small for me! I only saw an issue with this in just one or two GTK applications (e.g. librewolf), but this modification to the gtk.css file fixed that program:

headerbar button.titlebutton, .titlebar button.titlebutton {
        background-position: center;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        min-height: 32px;
        min-width: 32px;
        background-size: 32px 32px;
}

Anyway, as I said, this is a total aside and not really related to the primary topic, as the pixel width would be, I believe, relative to one’s resolution, scaling, and other preferences.

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We already have it:

https://abf.openmandriva.org/openmandriva/plasma6-breeze-gtk/build_lists

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Thankfully so! I’m glad that we do. I have had it installed and it looks and works well. Rather, I’m asking about it being part of the base KDE ISOs for Rome and Rock so it is installed by default–and potentially with the system set to breeze-gtk in Application Style for Gnome/GTK Application Style. Thank you.

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Probably not. While there may be some aesthetic benefits, the goal is to make Plasma look like Plasma, and GNOME look like GNOME (or, at the very least, allow these DE’s to keep their out of box experience). In situations where there are projects that do not want to abide by both ecosystems, a user can install the package you mentioned and tailor their own system to their tastes. People that want a more mainstream experience that covers all the possible use cases, hardware, and application themes without any effort will find many solutions for that. As an independent distribution, we are not trying to achieve that goal. Instead, we give people the freedom to make the changes they want while starting from the default experience with a little of our branding included.

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Okay, I understand now that is the pathos of OMLx. I suppose most users migrating from other distros would understand how to modify their system appropriately.

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Another thing that sets us apart from other distro projects, is our involvement with our community. You will notice we address issues in a more timely manner than most projects. Our hope is that people don’t just install OMLx, get mad because it doesn’t do everything they want without effort on their part, and abandon it completely.

If a user wants something set up, configured, or added we encourage them to work with us to achieve that, and gain the knowledge so they have real ownership of their hardware and OS. It helps to grow our community and leave a lasting legacy. Our roots are originally in Mandrake Linux with some people from that project still here. We hope to be here long after other projects have gone.

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