How can I install this theme? Do I need Linux?

Question

If I do install Linux, what will it do to my PC?
I've heard it can really screw it up, and stop alot of programs from working.
Also, if I do need Linux, how do I install it?
And then install the actual theme?

The link to the theme is below, but I have posted 2 just incase:

http://linux.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Environment/Themes/Die-Hard-4-0-GTK-theme-39187.shtml
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Die+Hard+4.0+-+Matthew+Farrel's+theme+(E?content=66714&PHPSESSID=7efba1e29a14e58352b54718ac70ad3a

Thanks, any help appreciated
Laters

Answer 1

Yes, that theme is for Linux only. In fact, it's for the GNOME gui, rather than KDE. If none of these make any sense to you, I would suggest that you do a lot of research and reading. Linux is a complete operating system, and while it has gotten more user-friendly, I still wouldn't label it an operating system for the inexperienced.



If you are insistent, however, you need to figure out what Linux distro you want to use. A popular one that will probably work is Ubuntu. Install directions will be on the site. You can dual boot if you have your hard drive partitioned or have another hard drive. You may be able to create another partition with various software. Otherwise you will probably have to wipe out what's already on your drive. Any Windows programs you have won't work without Wine, which is used to run most Windows software in Linux. It will not screw up your computer or any such thing. It's simply an operating system that's different and less used than most others, so the programs you are used to on PC or Mac won't run. (I never experimented with Mac software on a Linux system, though.)



If none of that appeals to you, definitely stick with what you have, and don't use themes that require anything saying Linux, KDE Desktop, GNOME Desktop, etc.

Answer 2

Linux is the "generic" name for operating systems built on the Linux system kernel. Linux comes in a variety of "distributions" that provide different interfaces and program, while providing the same underlying system services. The most popular versions are Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSUSE, PCLinuxOS, and many others. Here's a site that provides all the distro information you need:



http://www.distrowatch.com



Linux is an operating system (like Windows). It won't screw up your PC or prevent programs from working, because Windows programs don't run on Linux distros. There is a native-Linux application for just about all Windows apps. Some apps, like OpenOffice, Firefox and others, have versions for Windows and Linux.



You can download installation images of Linux distros from the liks at the above sites. You then burn the image to a CD or DVD (depending on the distro) and many will boot up and run as a "Live CD" directly from the CD or DVD, so you can see hos things work. This installs nothing on your system.



If you decide to try it out fully, you simple click an installation icon or select something from a menu and the distro can be installed on your hard disk. You will be provided the opportunity to install the distro on a separate disk partition. The installer wil also usually install a boot manager/loader, which will allow you to select Linux or Windows when you boot the system.



The themes are usually designed for the specific distribution or desktop environment. The theme you're interested in requires Gnome, so your distro would have to have that desktop environment loaded for you to use it. Most distros use either Gnome or KDE. Most can use both, and you can select the one you want when you log into the desktop.



There's a ton of Linux information out on the net.

Answer 3

Yes, you would need Linux for both themes, as both are intended for Gnome, a graphical user interface for Linux. You seem the be confused however as to what Linux is. Linux is an operating system, it is not an application. When you install Linux, it will replace Microsoft Windows or you can install it on a different partition or hard drive, next to Microsoft Windows, which will allow you to boot into either Linux or Microsoft Windows. Applications which are intended for Microsoft Windows do not function on Linux and the other way around. This means that the games which you might play for example will not work on Linux, as they are all intended for Microsoft Windows. Installing Linux will not "screw up" your computer, but not all hardware which you use might be supported. It is best therefore to use a so-called Live CD first, which is a disc which allows you to boot into Linux without installing it, so that you can have a look around and see if you like it and if all your hardware is supported. Make sure to use Gnome as the desktop environment if you wish to use either of these themes. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution which is very easy to install and use, it comes with Gnome and you can run it straight from disc to test it out first.

Answer 4

You do not need Linux to install those, but you do need GTK+ and the GNOME desktop environment. While you can download GTK+ for Windows, the same can not be done for GNOME, as it currently can not be installed on Windows.

Answer 5

Yes theys are themes for different desktops based on Linux, you would need to install it to have these however it seems your not really sure when linux even is and so i would not recommend it until you do some research.

If you wouldl like to know more about linux feel free to message me and we can talk about it