WC Skincast: Updates & Questions
Thursday, April 24, 2008 by Zoomba | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Well, just a short while ago, we crossed the 500th listener to Episode 1, and this morning we were listed on the iTunes Podcast directory (you can even search for us). Not bad for a 30min deal we barely managed to put together in time for Monday!
Tonight we're going to record Episode 2 and we'd like to get a few listener questions for the session.
Episode 2 will just be Island Dog and myself, as we haven't had a chance to line up any skinners just yet. So keep that in mind when asking your questions. Post them here or PM them to us. We'll be recording around 7:30pm EST tonight.
We are working on setting up a Skype mailbox for people to call in with questions so we can cut in audio clips from the community.
Zoomba
Reply #2 Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:41 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:41 PM
I should clarify, we're really looking for WC/Skinning questions, not Stardock product questions. While we'll obviously talk about Stardock stuff, this isn't The Stardock Software Podcast.
I'll have a post up tomorrow talking about what's happening with MyColors/Premium Suites/Master Skins.
I'll have a post up tomorrow talking about what's happening with MyColors/Premium Suites/Master Skins.
ZubaZ
Reply #3 Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:58 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:58 PM
I've a few:
What's the percentage of Vista vs XP at WC?
What's the rate of change since Vista launch?
Have you seen a marked change in what's being uploaded and downloaded?
64bit is becoming more popular (slowly).
Can WC track that and does it?
Is there a measurable rate of change?
What's the most popular submission category?
Waht category do you guys go to first on WC?
What other skinning sites do you go to?
What about them do you admire?
What's the percentage of Vista vs XP at WC?
What's the rate of change since Vista launch?
Have you seen a marked change in what's being uploaded and downloaded?
64bit is becoming more popular (slowly).
Can WC track that and does it?
Is there a measurable rate of change?
What's the most popular submission category?
Waht category do you guys go to first on WC?
What other skinning sites do you go to?
What about them do you admire?
Island Dog
Reply #4 Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:05 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:05 PM
I think I have our Skype mailbox set, so if you like to leave a recorded question or message, let me know and I will send you my Skype name.
ZubaZ
Reply #5 Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:09 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:09 PM
I think I have our Skype mailbox set, so if you like to leave a recorded question or message, let me know and I will send you my Skype name.
Do you have to call in via skype or can you call in via landline to your skype?
Wizard1956
Reply #7 Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:50 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:50 PM
Give us news on the Birthday Suite..no,no, not IN your birthday suit 5/6 is my wifes B-day and our anniversary. How's it coming?
Zoomba
Reply #8 Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:50 PM
Reply #8 Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:50 PM
3hrs to showtime. Come on people, toss us some questions!
WebGizmos
Reply #9 Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:16 PM
Reply #9 Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:16 PM
I wanna know how Brads plans on his side hobby of bee keeping are coming along! 
And what...if any plans...or progress is there for OD+?
And what...if any plans...or progress is there for OD+?
Wizard1956
Reply #10 Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:37 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:37 PM
What's the average time spent making a WB?
When and how did you two and others get started in Skinning?
Where did Neil Banfield start?
Who's been at WC the longest?
Who started WC?
Who founded Stardock and when?
What's the craziest thing that has ever happened at WC/Stardock (don't forget your PG rating)
What were computers like at the dawn of skinning?
Pick any question, I'll be honored.
Looking forward to the broadcast,old two meter man,myself, with a lot of time behind a microphone.
Have Fun!
When and how did you two and others get started in Skinning?
Where did Neil Banfield start?
Who's been at WC the longest?
Who started WC?
Who founded Stardock and when?
What's the craziest thing that has ever happened at WC/Stardock (don't forget your PG rating)
What were computers like at the dawn of skinning?
Pick any question, I'll be honored.
Looking forward to the broadcast,old two meter man,myself, with a lot of time behind a microphone.
Have Fun!
PurrBall
Reply #11 Friday, April 25, 2008 2:23 AM
Reply #11 Friday, April 25, 2008 2:23 AM
Object Edit was supposed to be updated in May last year or maybe even the year before that. 
When will that happen? 
When will that happen? 
Matchbook
Reply #12 Friday, April 25, 2008 3:17 AM
Reply #12 Friday, April 25, 2008 3:17 AM
Purrball:
we're really looking for WC/Skinning questions, not Stardock product questions.
Bebi Bulma
Reply #13 Friday, April 25, 2008 4:03 AM
Guess that applies to Giz too.
Reply #13 Friday, April 25, 2008 4:03 AM
Purrball:we're really looking for WC/Skinning questions, not Stardock product questions.
Guess that applies to Giz too.
PurrBall
Reply #14 Friday, April 25, 2008 10:26 AM
Reply #14 Friday, April 25, 2008 10:26 AM
we're really looking for WC/Skinning questions, not Stardock product questions.
ObjectEdit can be skinned. 
wulfn1
Reply #15 Friday, April 25, 2008 10:30 AM
Reply #15 Friday, April 25, 2008 10:30 AM
Have you noticed how the different styles of skinning are changing over the past ten years? I am not talking about just the changes due to the program adaptations, I mean styles, what's popular, what seems to be a trend. (ie: like we get waves of grey skins, or waves of blue skins etc.... ) Is it because skinners are seeing the popularity of certain skins and trying to emulate, or is it because those styles work better with the technology available today? Do you even have an opinion on the subject??
With the new features in many stardock products, it's now almost "easy" to adapt the color of any skin to match your personal tastes. Do you see a future where skinners create skins that are very color adaptable? How do you see the future of skinning where the user gets the chance to make skins made by others, more personal?
Do you think, as more people are considering using older skin files, there will be a word or two, in the download section, that shows if a skin is compatible with newer systems/programs? or would that be too much work (assuming someone else did the research and you just posted the results on the library?)
[edited - looks like you were in HTML view - ZubaZ]
With the new features in many stardock products, it's now almost "easy" to adapt the color of any skin to match your personal tastes. Do you see a future where skinners create skins that are very color adaptable? How do you see the future of skinning where the user gets the chance to make skins made by others, more personal?
Do you think, as more people are considering using older skin files, there will be a word or two, in the download section, that shows if a skin is compatible with newer systems/programs? or would that be too much work (assuming someone else did the research and you just posted the results on the library?)
[edited - looks like you were in HTML view - ZubaZ]
Zoomba
Reply #17 Friday, April 25, 2008 11:13 AM
Reply #17 Friday, April 25, 2008 11:13 AM
You missed your chance for Monday's show since we recorded last night I'll save a few for the May 5th show.
I'll save a few for the May 5th show.
Vampothika
Reply #18 Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:42 PM
Reply #18 Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:42 PM
.......thought the start up music was hilarious!!..kinda reminded me of mythbutsters gone retro....
lol LOVED the show.....!!!!!!!
my ideal music would have been "underworld sountrack" track 17: Death Dealer's Decent."
Vampothika
Reply #19 Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:51 PM
Reply #19 Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:51 PM
Seriously, can you interview treetog? i desperatley want to here about his mentality on skinning, how he puts a wb together, ect....
Also, I will put my hand up, so you can interview me..(no fangs or capes, or transilvania scenes i PROMISE....)
Id also love you to interview mike bryant on his skinning mentality when he skins wb also...
thanks!!!
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Reply #1 Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:37 PM