Themes and MONEY?? and a bit of info
Saturday, January 18, 2003 by Uzer Khan | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I've been going around through this site and have been very impressed by a lot of the works here and, of course, would like to apply some of the themes on my own pc. So I go around to check out the available programs and they ALL COST AROUND ~$20. Except for CursorXP and Litestep (I think). Why so expensive?
Anyway, I'd like to know is there anyway to apply themes on my pc for free? What are the dangers associated? What's the difference between applying a theme, changing the GUI, and changing the shell? I have a feeling the latter can make ur pc unstable + wouldn't one have to learn something like that all over (like learning windows for the first time)? I'd be grateful to anyone who can address my concerns. Thanks a ton... I'm off for some FREE wallpapers.. hehe.
Anyway, I'd like to know is there anyway to apply themes on my pc for free? What are the dangers associated? What's the difference between applying a theme, changing the GUI, and changing the shell? I have a feeling the latter can make ur pc unstable + wouldn't one have to learn something like that all over (like learning windows for the first time)? I'd be grateful to anyone who can address my concerns. Thanks a ton... I'm off for some FREE wallpapers.. hehe.
wombat_1
Reply #2 Saturday, January 18, 2003 4:12 AM
Reply #2 Saturday, January 18, 2003 4:12 AM
$20.00 is expensive? 
Better to go for the full set as da_zman20 suggested, and another $10.00(?) for a subscription.
You can always trial Windowblinds before you buy, but the OD package is the best deal.
Better to go for the full set as da_zman20 suggested, and another $10.00(?) for a subscription.
You can always trial Windowblinds before you buy, but the OD package is the best deal.
MarkMcQ
Reply #3 Saturday, January 18, 2003 7:25 AM
Reply #3 Saturday, January 18, 2003 7:25 AM
CursorXP is available in 2 vaersions. One is free, one is shareware.
the second one has more features.
Litestep is freeware becuase it is an open source project, maning anyone can work on it.
As for the other progs, they're not 'that' expensive, but they do cost money becuase someone took time to sit and code them. Shareware apps generally have better support and development, becuase the coder is making enough money to justify and warrant spending time on the prog, whereas a freeware coder will not be able to afford to spend time working on their program as much, possibly due to having another job or whatever.
the second one has more features.
Litestep is freeware becuase it is an open source project, maning anyone can work on it.
As for the other progs, they're not 'that' expensive, but they do cost money becuase someone took time to sit and code them. Shareware apps generally have better support and development, becuase the coder is making enough money to justify and warrant spending time on the prog, whereas a freeware coder will not be able to afford to spend time working on their program as much, possibly due to having another job or whatever.
MarkMcQ
Reply #4 Saturday, January 18, 2003 7:26 AM
Reply #4 Saturday, January 18, 2003 7:26 AM
Good lord, that's an incredible amount of typo's in there by me.
I even managed to misspell 'because' every time I typed it.
I even managed to misspell 'because' every time I typed it.
Jafo
Reply #5 Saturday, January 18, 2003 7:36 AM
Reply #5 Saturday, January 18, 2003 7:36 AM
It's OK, Hippy....making spelling errors is a Capital Offence, but my axe is sharp...I won't feel a thing... 
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Reply #1 Saturday, January 18, 2003 2:39 AM