How do I make custom bootsplash and wallpapers [closed]

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Published on 2011-11-15T14:54:34Z Indexed on 2011/11/15 18:08 UTC
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How to customize live Ubuntu CD?

I would like to customize my Ubuntu install with my own Wallpaper.

I know where to change the wallpapers

I copy my wallpaper in /usr/share/wallpapers and then modify the contests/xml file in order to use it but thats about it.

how can I also change the following with the same Image:

the login image(lightdm)
boot screen and shutdown screen(plymouth)

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