A more Windows like start menu?

bobby · 2016-02-03 00:14

@ThisGuy1996, I lost where you left off (I do that a lot). What did you install ?

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-03 00:20

I installed KDE4 plasma. Out of curiosity, which version has the most customization options?

bobby · 2016-02-03 00:29

Oh, I don't know any thing about KDE 4 plasma. that have to be others.

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-03 04:49

Yeah, I'm confused too. All I wanted to find a windows like start menu. Similar to gnomenu, but I can't get that to work.

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-03 04:55

I have, yes. But I like the XP gui better. Do you know how to properly install gnomenu?

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-03 05:09

From what I dug up, there is a Debian Jessie package but needs some dependencies. I installed it successfully but it didn't not show up in the "Add applet to panel" settings.

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-03 06:19

Yeah, I won't mess around with changing the start menu. I know this is off topic, but do you know how to change the kickoff menu icons? For example, I want to change the recent tab to a different icon, or the leave icon to something else. Sorry to waste your time, I'm a complete noob to all this. Thanks for all your help.

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bobby · 2016-02-03 08:12

ThisGuy1996 wrote:

Yeah, I won't mess around with changing the start menu. I know this is off topic, but do you know how to change the kickoff menu icons? For example, I want to change the recent tab to a different icon, or the leave icon to something else. Sorry to waste your time, I'm a complete noob to all this. Thanks for all your help.

I have learned more about Q4OS (Linux) in the last 3 months then the last 15 years of using it off & on. I still consider myself a noobie too,

But, GOOD News on you Start Button Request. Its Green - Its Size Right with Black text only.

Will this work ?

If so, I will post a how to but basically its 3 different pages you have to make changes to get this effect in TDE.

bobby · 2016-02-03 08:14

ThisGuy1996 wrote:

Yeah, I won't mess around with changing the start menu. I know this is off topic, but do you know how to change the kickoff menu icons? For example, I want to change the recent tab to a different icon, or the leave icon to something else. Sorry to waste your time, I'm a complete noob to all this. Thanks for all your help.

@ThisGuy1996,

I have learned more about Q4OS (Linux) in the last 3 months then the last 15 years of using it off & on. I still consider myself a noobie too,

GOOD News on you Start Button Request. Its Green - Its Size Right with Black text only.

Will this work ?

If so, I will post a how to but basically its 3 different pages you have to make changes to get this effect in TDE.

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GREAT NEWS !
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THIS IS XPQ4 using the "XP Luna" option:

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ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-03 14:24

Perfect! Post whenever you can. Thanks!

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bobby · 2016-02-03 20:47

cc is right. XPQ4 with Luna selected is best choice. I will work on a tutorial over the next few days and post here.

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-03 23:48

Yeah, i'll stick with XPQ4. Post whenever you can work on it. Thanks!

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ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-04 00:29

@bobby
About that "start" button, was the green button background custom? If that was, that's awesome. Also, will I still keep the panel background the XP luna image like this shown below?

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bobby · 2016-02-04 00:42

@ThisGuy1996

The two destops under - THIS IS XPQ4 using the "XP Luna" option:

are 100% configured via TDE Menu & taskbar settings. The windows logo to the left can be changed too.

I'm under the weather and behind on some work. I'd install the XPQ4 application and switch it to Luna as most of its already done.

If you have any questions I'll be here off and on for next 2 days.

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-04 00:48

Okay, hope you feel better soon!

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-04 03:45

Just one more question. Does anybody know how to make the start icon(circled in red in the pic attached) slightly bigger without making the rest of the panel bigger?

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bobby · 2016-02-04 05:44

cc, Final update to my wicked Avatar is also my Final logo code name, "Q4 Live". the internal outline is a ghost fashioned similar to LinPin

I know its plain Jane stuff but, when I get a few extra bucks I see if I can get it "Professionally Remastered".

bobby · 2016-02-04 06:00

@ThisGuy1996

I tried for a long time last night to increase the Menu Icon and it can only be done when you increase all taskbar icon size. Some discussion on web that if you do change it in the Theme files, you have to do this for every Theme but, I have not verified if its possible at all.

But, I was able to do this:

Play direct to VLC, etc.= http://q4live.com/videos/misc/xpq4-start-button.mp4

Play on youtube = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn0UFQPBrEM

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-04 06:06

How were you able to do this?

bobby · 2016-02-04 06:20

Right click Taskbar --> Configure Panel --> click Appearance (left side) --> Under General place check mark in "Enable icon mouseover effects" = Apply or Ok

_-------

If you enable "Enable icon activation effects" = when you click on a Desktop icon flashes larger for a second for a cool launch indication.

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ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-04 06:42

Cool. One more question, then i'll leave you alone. Do you know how to change the login background?

bobby · 2016-02-04 06:54

I have been working on that for a week now. have not found out. I hear the secret location is on a list under the Q4OS lead developers pillow

Seriously though, I have been looking for how to change. It did change once with a theme change so, it must be in Trinity /opt/.... I take a look at it again tomorrow.

I do want to thank you @ThisGuy1996 as if you had not asked about modiding the Start button I would not had found the ability to add text to it. It was obvious as heck too. Now I will brand every Linux boot that I have, pure, basic, desktop, MyLiveOS Lite, Systemback, Q4 Live, and on and on.

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-04 07:11

No, thank you for taking the time out to help me. I really do appreciate that.

bobby · 2016-02-04 07:18

Your Wecome - Anytime. Now off to sleep I go to feel better tomorow, I pray.

Rev. Bobby

ThisGuy1996 · 2016-02-04 23:39

I figures how to get the start button I wanted! Take a look.

Edit. I don't know why its a bin file.

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