Aero Executive
Stardock Design strikes again!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Stardock Design has released another free WindowBlinds 6 skin. This is the first in a series of Aero-derived visual styles for Windows Vista and Windows XP.
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vStyler
Reply #22 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:36 AM
Words of wisdom, promise, no-one knows better than a skinner too.
Reply #22 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:36 AM
The problem is you will never make everyone happy.
Words of wisdom, promise, no-one knows better than a skinner too.
Leo the Lion
Reply #24 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:55 AM
Words of wisdom, promise, no-one knows better than a skinner too.
And from me, John, there is no disrespect meant. With my comments I was just 'challenging' the direction that Stardock are going with some of the 'free skins'. I like to 'challenge' from time to time as sometimes it gives 'food for thought' and opens other doors and thoughts which lead onto greater things. The skin you have made is quality, if not quite my taste. When it comes to your OWN designs you are always pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation, appeal and sheer quality. I know I speak for many people, like myself, who enjoy your work.
Reply #24 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:55 AM
The problem is you will never make everyone happy.
Words of wisdom, promise, no-one knows better than a skinner too.
And from me, John, there is no disrespect meant. With my comments I was just 'challenging' the direction that Stardock are going with some of the 'free skins'. I like to 'challenge' from time to time as sometimes it gives 'food for thought' and opens other doors and thoughts which lead onto greater things. The skin you have made is quality, if not quite my taste. When it comes to your OWN designs you are always pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation, appeal and sheer quality. I know I speak for many people, like myself, who enjoy your work.
vStyler
Reply #25 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:58 AM
Reply #25 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:58 AM
No prob Leo, as a wonderful friend of mine likes to say..different horses for different courses is all.
Leo the Lion
Reply #26 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:09 AM
Yep, he's right. And 'this horse' was just suggesting a glance at another possible course
Reply #26 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:09 AM
No prob Leo, as a wonderful friend of mine likes to say..different courses for different horses is all.
Yep, he's right. And 'this horse' was just suggesting a glance at another possible course
TLK1969
Reply #27 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:38 AM
Reply #27 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:38 AM
Frankly, Leo, I rather appreciate a solid core of skins that are very beautiful/useable. . . It is the skins with the fire-breathing dragons that should be the exception and not the rule!!
5 bloody well-deserved stars for this entire effort!! *****
5 bloody well-deserved stars for this entire effort!! *****
TLK1969
Reply #28 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:48 AM
Reply #28 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:48 AM
I'v got an idea john, start working on a second version with a little lumberjack scaling the start panel. . . or a little pyromaniac striking a match at the base. . . the options are endless. LOL
NightTrainthedark
Reply #29 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:47 AM
Reply #29 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:47 AM
Best Vista style skin to date IMHO. I have been using the skin half assed completed and it still wins out over almost all other skins. About time you finished it John.
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #30 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:26 AM
Reply #30 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:26 AM
I think Stardock deserves some kudos here...they hired the best Vista capable skinner to produce a small line of Aero specific skins.John had to werk within some pretty rigid guidelines and produced an Aero skin that even I would use.
And GAVE it to you.A classy move and a classy skin.
And GAVE it to you.A classy move and a classy skin.
Stardock Design
Reply #31 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:13 PM
Reply #31 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:13 PM
We are pretty certain that a lot of people would like to see additional flavors of Aero.
Frogboy
Reply #32 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM
Reply #32 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM
heard some of the hype beforehand and I guess I was expecting something special like Magic or Winter Wonderland or Sirus or Slider. I share some of Carl's thoughts. I guess we've been spoilt with those four suites and another version of Aero with a tacky woody look is hardly innovative, fresh or appealing nor, IMHO, is it a good use of a Master skinners time and effort. 2008 is a potentially big year for Stardock and I know there is an 'appetite' to feed when it comes to free skins but this is hardly going to impress many people. We all know who made this skin and his talents are much greater than this
I wanted an Aero skin with a wood texture. Feel free to go make your own skin.
I think a lot of people, besides me, would like to see additional takes on Aero. I am looking forward to Aero Graphite, Aero Charcoal, etc.
was just 'challenging' the direction that Stardock are going with some of the 'free skins'. I like to 'challenge' from time to time
Whatever. The nice thing about the free market is that everyone not only has an opinion but has an opportunity to do something about it.
messiah1
Reply #33 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:25 PM
As am I.
Reply #33 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:25 PM
I think a lot of people, besides me, would like to see additional takes on Aero. I am looking forward to Aero Graphite, Aero Charcoal, etc.
As am I.
Philly0381
Reply #34 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:28 PM
Reply #34 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:28 PM
Well now maybe I understand just a little better why vStyler felt you needed to quite smoking, the pressure. (just joking here)
When all is said and done I think most people or atleast more people use skins that some may call "plain" because they like it. This new WB I believe will be one of them. Looking forward to the others is this series.
(just joking here)When all is said and done I think most people or atleast more people use skins that some may call "plain" because they like it. This new WB I believe will be one of them. Looking forward to the others is this series.
Uvah
Reply #35 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:39 PM
Reply #35 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:39 PM
How many wood types would you say are out there that are a bit opaque. I doubt it was easy to do. Kudos for the effort.
fontinalis
Reply #36 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 1:48 PM
Reply #36 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 1:48 PM
Got Wood? 
hehe...
I love free stuff and this skin is awesome. By changing the color and saturation you can make this look like any kind of wood floor you want.
Thanks!
hehe... I love free stuff and this skin is awesome. By changing the color and saturation you can make this look like any kind of wood floor you want.
Thanks!
lgspence
Reply #37 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:15 PM
Reply #37 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:15 PM
This is a beautiful skin....and the best part is ....it's free.
bilbo1930
Reply #38 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:33 PM
Reply #38 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:33 PM
Yeah ,its very different skin of aero look. Im glad because from the beginnings I may have tested that. Brad give great idea, and John make hard work on it. Now we see this awesome full vista compatible skin. And come more ... 
thanks again!
thanks again!
killajosh
Reply #39 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:41 PM
Reply #39 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:41 PM
John, Brad....awesome work. I loike the polished wood feel of it. It's a classy and very professional-looking skin. Great talent put to damn good use, if you ask me. Can't wait to see what's next!
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Reply #21 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:15 AM