How to make KDE look like OS X?

Tristan · 18-07-2003, 22:32

So, as the thread title says, how can I go about making KDE 3.1 on Red Hat 9 look and feel like Mac OS X?

Do I just need to do a search for an OSX/Aqua theme, or is there more to it than that?

Google seems surprisingly light on information on the subject. I would have thought it would be a common thing to want to do, but...

Richard M · 19-07-2003, 01:16

...but, why?

Dupre · 19-07-2003, 01:59

You do know that Mac OSX is actually a derivative of Unix dont you? and you can install Mac OS and run all your nix programs on it, so why have KDE emulate OSX when you can ACTUALLY install OSX? with better performance results.

fraz · 19-07-2003, 09:38

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Originally posted by Dupre
You do know that Mac OSX is actually a derivative of Unix dont you? and you can install Mac OS and run all your nix programs on it, so why have KDE emulate OSX when you can ACTUALLY install OSX? with better performance results.

Because you cant install OSX on an intel based machine although there is a group running a Petition to try & persuade Apple to port it over.

http://osxonintel.xoverzero.com/

Bifta · 19-07-2003, 12:53

Has Darwin not already been ported to x86?

downquark1 · 19-07-2003, 13:34

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Originally posted by Bifta
Has Darwin not already been ported to x86?

I doubt they can sell the entire interface without apple's permission.

Wouldn't all the application be designed for mac equipment?? Mac applications aren't used to mix and match hardware.

Dupre · 19-07-2003, 15:01

FOOLS, darwin has been on the x86 for over a year, and works in exactly the same way as it does on powerPC architecture. Ive installed it a few times, and its identical except for needing ported over "mac" software, any nix stuff ran perfectly.

fraz · 19-07-2003, 15:34

Quote:

Originally posted by Dupre
FOOLS, darwin has been on the x86 for over a year, and works in exactly the same way as it does on powerPC architecture. Ive installed it a few times, and its identical except for needing ported over "mac" software, any nix stuff ran perfectly.

Care to provide a link Sir ?

Dupre · 19-07-2003, 16:06

http://www.opendarwin.org/

Bifta · 19-07-2003, 16:15

This might sound a bit ignorant but, darwin is the kernel, what do you do with that and where would you find mac software ported over for it? (I know JS about linux, sorry)

Dupre · 19-07-2003, 18:13

go look on these boards for another post about mac OS, loads of stuff in it, and links... it doesnt take effort to see if someones posted it before. thats what the search menu is for.

**Chris** · 19-07-2003, 18:36

Yes yes yes, you can run Darwin on x86 but Tristan's original question was how to get OSX's distinctive Aqua look on his desktop. Darwin doesn't give you that.

'Fraid I don't know the answer, Tristan ...

But, Roger, seeing as you wanted to know why:

Anti-aliased fonts everywhere, and it just looks soooooo good!!!

Richard M · 19-07-2003, 18:39

But....but...Linux has them too!
Well Red Hat 8 does anyway.

Bifta · 19-07-2003, 19:02

Towny, exactly my point (well, sort of), whats the use in having the kernel if it's OS X you're after? (maybe dupre could post a pointless reply about this forums search function to answer that)

**Chris** · 19-07-2003, 23:22

Ok, so here's something ... I thought it seemed odd at the time. This looks like os x but I don't think it is:

http://www.nthellworld.co.uk/forum/s...1827#post21827

So, come on, Dupre, I know you're begging to be asked ... how d'you do it? Is it samaurize?