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You already know PackoXsplash HD (we wrote about it a few days ago) which is my favourite Xsplash, but I guess not everybody likes the same things, so here are some other nice Xplash Themes to use with your new Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10.

Before we get started, here is a quick info you'll need. To change you Xsplash theme, download the archive for the Xsplash theme you want and extract the contents to the /usr/share/images/xsplash folder (you need to open nautilus as root: Alt + F2 and type: gksu nautilus).

1. Xsplash-Quicksand:

Xsplash-Quicksand







And finally: a script that dynamically adjusts the xsplash and gdm background whenever the user changes his desktop background. Installation instructions HERE.

Also see: 8 More Beautiful XSplash Screens For Ubuntu