   
   KMSBII v2.1.0

   KDE Menu Sidebar Image Improvement for Slackware GNU\Linux distribution.


:: CONTENTS :: ------------------------------------------------------------------ / 0 /

   / 1 / General Information
   / 2 / Installation
   / 3 / Changelog
   / 4 / Contacts Information
   / 5 / Licensing Agreement


:: GENERAL INFORMATION :: ------------------------------------------------------ / 1 /

   This is a KDE improvement. If you downloaded this package you should really
   know what it is for but still: this package contains a set of graphic files
   files which you can use to change the default KDE Menu sidebar image with one
   designed specifically for your Slackware GNU\Linux distribution.

   Having, say a Slackware or Debian or FreeBSD or any other OS/distribution
   logo instead of default KDE gear image may be a much better choice for those
   of you who are just in love with your favorite *nix.

   Personalized it looks sexy, it looks witty, it stresses the facts.


   This project proved to be a little success because people seem to 
   appreciate it.

   So, now here we are with updated package again and it is my pleasure
   to hear from you that you've given it a try.


:: INSTALLATION :: -------------------------------------------------------------- / 2 /

   AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

   Now you can have control over your installation with the help of the
   `./install.sh' script. It recognizes a number of parameters.


   	USAGE: 
             
             ./install.sh user|system|restore|uninstall|help|info


   In most cases you'll run it with 'user' and perhaps 'uninstallation' 
   parameters.


   Just run this command and enjoy your installation:

   $ ./install.sh user
   
   For more detailed information on usage of the `./install.sh' scirpt run:

   $ ./install.sh help


   MANUAL INSTALLATION

   If you don't want to use `./install.sh' script (for any reason) you could do
   your installation manually.

   This is fairly easy. All you need to do is to copy `kside*.png' files from
   directory named accordingly to your Slackware GNU\Linux distribution version
   into one of these folders (or even both):

   For a single-user installation: $HOME/.kde/share/apps/kicker/pics
   For a system-wide installation: $KDEDIR/.kde/share/apps/kicker/pics

   After that run:

   $ killall -TERM kicker && kicker

   to restart `kicker' for changes to take effect. 
   
   You are done.


:: CHANGELOG :: ----------------------------------------------------------------- / 3 /

   v2.2.0
   
   20070908
   
        * Added support for Slackware 12.0.0.
	* Spelling and grammar checks of text messages.
	* All hail new contributor: Marco Antonio Frias Butron.
	  
	     Introduced the following contributions:
	   
	     - installpkg/removepkg friendly installation package;
	     - Slackware package management system friendly package now available 
	       through linuxpackages.net thanks to Marco's efforts.

	* Corrected contacts information.
	
   v2.1.0

   20060711
           
           * BUGFIX: 
                     #000 "Odd And Even" | Fixed

                     Description: if KMenu contains an odd number of entries a 
                     gap appears in the juxtaposition of kside.png and
                     kside_tile.png; if KMenu contains an even number of entries
                     KMSBI looks seamless. Fixed in v2.1.0

           * Project structure has been redefined so that it is now template
             based and extensible. This is basically a first attempt to unify
             all types of KMSBII presented at kde-look.org.
           * Installation script has been dramastically improved; added new
             features to control the installation process and the ability to
             perform  post-installation actions; run `./install.sh help' for more
             information. The script is quite verbose now and informs user of
             every action performed in a user-friendly manner;
           * Abbreviations of the project related names have been introduced to
             provide a convenient way to refer to them. See "ABBREVIATIONS"
             section of `./install.sh help' output;
           * Graphic source files as well as KMSBI files have been changed once
             again, changes have been made to achieve the best look of the KMSBI;
           * Added KMSBII for Slackware GNU\Linux distribution v11.0.0;
           * Updated documentation.
           * Licensing agreement has been introduced to protect intellectual
             property and rights of its owner. See COPYING file for more details
             and "Licensing Agreement" section of this file for short
             explanations on how this licensing agreement works.


   v2.0.0

   20060403

  	   * The entire package suffered a complete overhaul;
	   * Installation script provided which is capable of single-user as well
             as system-wide installation type, and uninstallation. Run 
             `./install.sh' to see usage options;
	   * Updated documentation;
	   * Added images for 10.2.0 version of Slackware GNU\Linux;
	   * Images now use Courier New family font type for the writing, because
	     this is a good idea to have a proper type which is following 
             Slackware distribution each and other place. Why Courier? Hopefully,
	     this will answer the question:

	     > Q: What is the original Slackware font as used in the old-style
	     > Slackware-with-an-underline style logo ?
	     >
	     > A: We *think* it's simply "Courier New."
	     [ http://www.slackware.com/~msimons/slackware/grfx/grfxfaq.txt , 
	     accessed: 04 April 2006 ]


   v1.0.0

   20050718
 
	   * Minor corrections in installation shell scripts;
	   * Archive structure has been modified (Christophe suggested to have a
             directory containing the archive's content instead of unpacking the
             data to the current folder).
             folder).
 
   20050717
 
	   * Rotated logotype (I think this looks a bit better and artistic);
	   * Archive content's been overhauled: directory structure changes;
	   * In/unstallation scripts has been modified;
	   * Now `kicker' restarts right after you execute `./install.sh', so you
             can see the changes without the need of restarting the whole KDE;
	   * *.xcf source's been updated for each version of the dir.


:: CONTACTS INFORMATION :: ------------------------------------------------------ / 4 /


   Maintainer of the Project

   Ivan Lezhnjov Jr <ivan.lezhnjov.jr@gmail.com>


   Contributors

   Marco Antonio Frias Butron <marcoantoniofrias@gmail.com>


   You can reach me by sending an e-mail message to my e-mail address given above
   and/or by visiting #kde@irc.freenode.net official IRC channel for KDE and
   addressing me by ilj nickname.


   You can always check for updates and new version on the project's web-page 
   hosted at www.kde-look.org: 

   http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php?content=26559


:: LICENSING AGREEMENT :: ------------------------------------------------------- / 5 /

   Two licenses CCNCSP and GNU GPL have been introduced in order to protect
   intellectual property and rights of its owner.

   All graphic files *.png and *.xcf are covered by one of Creative Commons
   licenses while bourne shell scripts and documentation are covered by GNU GPL
   license.

   In a nutshell, GPL covers bourne shell scripts and allows you to modify and 
   redistribute them while following GPL statements. 

   Graphic files are protected by "Creative Commons NonCommercial Sampling Plus
   1.0 License". That means that:

      - You are allowed to sample, mash-up, or otherwise creatively transform 
        this work for noncommercial purposes; 
      - To display, and distribute copies of this whole work for noncommercial
        purposes (e.g., file-sharing or noncommercial webcasting)
      
      UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS 
      
      - You must attribute the work in the manner specified by author or
        licensor.
      - You may not use this work to advertise for or promote anything but the
        work you create from it.
   

   Please note, that this licensing agreement is valid for all versions of KMSBII.

EOF
