https://github.com/gorbiel/oracular-wallpapers-custom
Deb package aimed to bring back the default wallpapers from Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole as well as some extra ones
https://github.com/gorbiel/oracular-wallpapers-custom
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Deb package aimed to bring back the default wallpapers from Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole as well as some extra ones
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/gorbiel/oracular-wallpapers-custom
- Owner: Gorbiel
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-08-27T00:00:03.000Z (10 months ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-08-27T02:34:20.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-08-27T08:55:57.484Z (10 months ago)
- Topics: linux, linux-desktop, ubuntu, ubuntu-packages, wallpaper, wallpapers
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- Size: 8.78 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Oracular Wallpapers Custom
This repository provides a `.deb` package that restores the default wallpapers from **Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole)** on newer Ubuntu releases. It includes:
- The official Oracular Oriole wallpapers (default, dark, dimmed, and light variants).
- Theme-dependent **switchable wallpaper**.
- Two **24-hour dynamic wallpapers** with long, subtle transitions.
- Seamless integration with GNOME Settings.
## Installation
### Install from PPA (recommended)
`oracular-wallpapers-custom` is available pre-built via my Launchpad PPA.
As always, review the source code before installing third-party packages.
```bash
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gorbiel/misc
sudo apt update
sudo apt install oracular-wallpapers-custom
```
### Build and install locally:
To build and install the package from source:
```bash
debuild -us -uc
sudo apt install ../oracular-wallpapers-custom__all.deb
```
Once installed, open **Settings → Appearance** to select either static or dynamic wallpapers.
### Remove the package:
```bash
sudo apt remove oracular-wallpapers-custom
```
## Package contents
- **Images:** Installed to `/usr/share/backgrounds/oracular-custom/`
- **Dynamic XMLs:** Installed to `/usr/share/backgrounds/contest/`
- **GNOME wallpaper list:** Installed to `/usr/share/gnome-background-properties/`
## Dependencies
- `ubuntu-wallpapers-oracular` (provides additional official Oracular wallpapers).
## License
- **Wallpapers:** © Canonical Ltd. and Ubuntu contributors. Licensed under [CC-BY-SA-4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
- **Dynamic XMLs and packaging scripts:** © 2025 Gorbiel. Licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
See [CREDITS.md](CREDITS.md) for attribution details.
## Homepage
[https://github.com/Gorbiel/oracular-wallpapers-custom](https://github.com/Gorbiel/oracular-wallpapers-custom)