This project started off as a way to turn Facebook maroon and orange in tribute to those killed in the Virginia Tech shootings. The concept is expanding, so I wanted to share directions for getting the original script, and for making one for your school.
This facebook skin currently only works with the Firefox browser. It will make facebook display using the specified color scheme when viewed from your computer only. It will not effect how others see your profile.
1) Get Firefox if you don't already have it: http://getfirefox.com
2) Install the Greasemonkey extension:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/748
3) Restart Firefox browser to complete the Greasemonkey installation
4) Get the VT Skin (Click on "Install this Script")
http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/8577
5) When the installation window window pops up, wait a few seconds, then click on the "Install" button.
6) Close any Facebook windows you currently have open. When you reopen Facebook, the VT colors should have replaced the old ones.
7) If you want to edit the colors, right-click on the monkey head in the bottom right corner of the Firefox window, select "Manage User Scripts."
8) When the dialog box opens, select the script from the list on the left and then press the edit button on the lower left.
9) Find the "GLOBAL COLOR DEFINITIONS" section and change the colors.
"dark1" is the color that replaces the dark blue color of facebook.
"light1" is the color that replaces the medium blue of the menus and borders.
"light2" is the color that replaces the medium blue that is used as a background color for headings. In some cases, you may want this to be the same as "light1"
10) To change the logo in the top left corner, find the "TOP LOGO IMAGE LOCATIONS" section, and update the url. If you want a rollover effect on the top logo, turn on the "tophover" variable (which is commented out) and and fill in the appropriate url.
11) Save the file. Reload Facebook.
12) If you create a color scheme for your school or company, you may upload your version to http://userscripts.org as long as the copyright notice remains intact.
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Note: To turn off the script, simply right-click on the monkey head in the bottom right corner of the Firefox window and un-check the "Facebook VT Colors" option.
+++ PROBLEMS??? +++
Check the FAQ:
http://gmu.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2313608018&topic=2285
Still not answered? Post your problem here:
http://gmu.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2313608018&topic=2277
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