The Skinning Metric!
Sunday, February 16, 2003 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
It's easy to find out whether interest in customization is increasing or not, just look at site popularity.
But what about in skinning itself? The future popularity of skinning can probably be determined by looking at how many new things are being created.
But if you were going to create an honest and objective metric to try to determine health what apps would you pick?
I'd pick apps that fit these criteria:
a) Have existed for awhile.
Are likely to continue to exist for awhile
c) Are amongst the most popular in their class.
Here are the apps I'm thinking of using:
WindowBlinds
Msstyles
CursorXP
Winamp
WMP
IconPackager
DesktopX
Litestep
Hoverdesk
Talisman (version 2)
Now we could debate on whether say Aston shell should be used or ObjectBar or WinStyles or NeXTStart or Sysmetrix but I'm trying to come up with a list of really core apps that help gauge general interest.
With that in mind, are there any apps that you really REALLY feel should be included? I.e. ones that today already have massive significant popularity and are likely to continue to be there in the YEARS ahead (i.e. have staying power).
But what about in skinning itself? The future popularity of skinning can probably be determined by looking at how many new things are being created.
But if you were going to create an honest and objective metric to try to determine health what apps would you pick?
I'd pick apps that fit these criteria:
a) Have existed for awhile.
Are likely to continue to exist for awhilec) Are amongst the most popular in their class.
Here are the apps I'm thinking of using:
WindowBlinds
Msstyles
CursorXP
Winamp
WMP
IconPackager
DesktopX
Litestep
Hoverdesk
Talisman (version 2)
Now we could debate on whether say Aston shell should be used or ObjectBar or WinStyles or NeXTStart or Sysmetrix but I'm trying to come up with a list of really core apps that help gauge general interest.
With that in mind, are there any apps that you really REALLY feel should be included? I.e. ones that today already have massive significant popularity and are likely to continue to be there in the YEARS ahead (i.e. have staying power).
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IPlural
Reply #22 Monday, February 17, 2003 11:01 AM
"What exactly is a caldaller"
kinda like a noodle strainer?
Reply #22 Monday, February 17, 2003 11:01 AM
"What exactly is a caldaller"
kinda like a noodle strainer?
paxx
Reply #23 Monday, February 17, 2003 11:17 AM
Reply #23 Monday, February 17, 2003 11:17 AM
Koasati: I'm not sure, but I figure Riendaller is as good a caldaller as Rainlendar is a good calendar. 
kthxbye
Reply #24 Monday, February 17, 2003 11:18 AM
Reply #24 Monday, February 17, 2003 11:18 AM
Count this as another vote for Winstep.
It isn't one of the most popular programs/suites out there, and has been largely passed by HvD, but it's been around for ages, and it still seeing active development. I think it's going to be around for a long while to come, too.
Hope so anyway - I like NextStart 3!
It isn't one of the most popular programs/suites out there, and has been largely passed by HvD, but it's been around for ages, and it still seeing active development. I think it's going to be around for a long while to come, too.
Hope so anyway - I like NextStart 3!
craeonics
Reply #26 Monday, February 17, 2003 2:32 PM
Reply #26 Monday, February 17, 2003 2:32 PM
Been along time since we've seen Jorge (WinStep author) in this neighbourhood.
Jafo
Reply #27 Monday, February 17, 2003 5:35 PM
Reply #27 Monday, February 17, 2003 5:35 PM
moshi....yer right...I never used it...just his 'rainmation'...
SuperheroCanadian
Reply #28 Monday, February 17, 2003 8:29 PM
Reply #28 Monday, February 17, 2003 8:29 PM
id say trillian, since alot of ppl use it, but i have noticed a lack of skins for it, for some odd reason.
LS is more personalized, amny ppl who use LS often customize other themes for there personal preference
LS is more personalized, amny ppl who use LS often customize other themes for there personal preference
moshi
Reply #29 Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:03 AM
Reply #29 Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:03 AM
Jafo: have a look at the latest Rainmeter and you´ll give up Sysmetrix immediately
Jafo
Reply #30 Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:18 AM
Reply #30 Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:18 AM
moshi...I was just over at Shellfront...looking at it...
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Reply #21 Monday, February 17, 2003 10:48 AM
Riendaller is a cool desktop caldaller.
What exactly is a caldaller?