Whats wrong with StyleXP?
Friday, June 20, 2003 by grungefade | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
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Reply #2 Friday, June 20, 2003 12:12 AM
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Reply #3 Friday, June 20, 2003 12:34 AM
Reply #5 Friday, June 20, 2003 5:12 AM
Because there is no such thing as a StyleXP theme. StyleXP isn't a skinning program. The themes are MSStyles.
Also, there is a misconception that because XP's skinning engine is included in the system it uses less resources. Actually, whether it's included with the system or whether you have to install it seperately, both use skinning engines, and both use system resources. And the truth actually is that Windowbinds performs better and faster, and is way more flexible.
Anyway, the main problem is that Style XP isn't a legitimate program, but just a hack that breaks Microsoft's security system reventing third party MSStyles to run.
Now, if Style XP came up with they own skinning standards and their own technology, then sure, then we'd consider it legit, but right now they are only using somebody else's format.
Also, don't forget that Style XP only works with XP. When Longhorn comes, you'll have to consider other options such as Windowblinds.
Reply #6 Friday, June 20, 2003 11:45 AM
Reply #7 Friday, June 20, 2003 12:06 PM
There are few "Style XP" sections for the same reason we don't call MP3s "Winamp songs".
Anyone can make a Style XP type program. It's just patching a DLL on your system. Most reputable skin sites know that there's no such thing as a "Style XP" skin and will refer to them by eitehr their proper name "Msstyles" or by the general term for GUI skins "visual styles".
Reply #8 Friday, June 20, 2003 2:59 PM
Heck I like windowblinds so much, I disbabled the theme service in XP. Why have that running when its of no use to me.
Reply #9 Friday, June 20, 2003 3:17 PM
i am a true convert now and unlikely to return to MSS styles however i still have a soft spot for Chaninja's MSS styles work but i think he is contemplating doing something for WB in future and he would be greeted with open arms if he came over the fence.
Reply #10 Friday, June 20, 2003 4:03 PM
I would like to add if there are people who say WB is a resource hog, it despends on what skin you are running and if it uses allot of transparentcies.
I never used Style XP and from what I know of it, it is an ok program but WB skins more and it skins most of Microsofts OS's not just XP
Then there is that Longhorn problem... even though the problem is 3 years away.
Reply #11 Friday, June 20, 2003 4:48 PM
Reply #12 Friday, June 20, 2003 4:57 PM
| #8 by Citizen GhoS - 6/20/2003 2:59:22 PM Heck I like windowblinds so much, I disbabled the theme service in XP. Why have that running when its of no use to me. |
Great tip! 
Reply #13 Friday, June 20, 2003 9:52 PM
I'm tired and don't even want to figure it out on my own
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Reply #15 Friday, June 20, 2003 10:43 PM
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Reply #1 Friday, June 20, 2003 12:09 AM