New WC poll on new library next month
Monday, October 6, 2003 by sig101 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I just noticed that WC is planning to add a new library next month. Some of the poll's choices for user input aren't surprising: Rainlendar, Trillian and even boot screens.
But there is also the option IE/Explorer Toolbar Icon Sets. Does anyone at WC/SD know if this is a reference to a specific app? Like Y'z Toolbar? Or something else? (I think I recall SD previously mentioned revamping WebBlinds but at present WebBlinds only changes the IE toolbar icons. So this also caused me to wonder if there are any plans for a new WebBlinds type app on SD's "to do" list or just it's just not on at all for the near future.)
But there is also the option IE/Explorer Toolbar Icon Sets. Does anyone at WC/SD know if this is a reference to a specific app? Like Y'z Toolbar? Or something else? (I think I recall SD previously mentioned revamping WebBlinds but at present WebBlinds only changes the IE toolbar icons. So this also caused me to wonder if there are any plans for a new WebBlinds type app on SD's "to do" list or just it's just not on at all for the near future.)
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Leo the Lion
Reply #25 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:03 PM
Reply #25 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:03 PM
Kona, i have to disagree, i feel DX2 is here to stay and it is slowly evolving.
The way i see it is that it is new to a lot of people and fairly radical in places and people take time to adapt or take on changes. In its current form we will have to see if it really takes off but only time will tell. It maybe that DX2 evolves into something quite different from what you see now.
The way i see it is that it is new to a lot of people and fairly radical in places and people take time to adapt or take on changes. In its current form we will have to see if it really takes off but only time will tell. It maybe that DX2 evolves into something quite different from what you see now.
joetheblow
Reply #26 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:04 PM
Reply #26 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:04 PM
Not sure about the boot screens... isn't that a hack?
Rainy, that's my vote. Samurize?? what is that?!?? Never heard of it until just now.
IE Toolbar icons sounds cool but if it comes with windowblinds then it should just be in that section (just check off EI toolbar icon when in the WB section)
Trillian... I don't know about that one... I think the IM's should be left alone.
3DNA, yes! Its only going to get more popular as machines get more powerful.
Anyway, didn't I say Rainy already?
Rainy, that's my vote. Samurize?? what is that?!?? Never heard of it until just now.
IE Toolbar icons sounds cool but if it comes with windowblinds then it should just be in that section (just check off EI toolbar icon when in the WB section)
Trillian... I don't know about that one... I think the IM's should be left alone.
3DNA, yes! Its only going to get more popular as machines get more powerful.
Anyway, didn't I say Rainy already?
kona0197
Reply #27 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:07 PM
Since I am the kind of guy who uses NOTHING for skinning his system other than iconpager, I will shut up now. I like the Microsoft look most of the time. Anything else makes me dizzy.
Reply #27 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:07 PM
| Kona, i have to disagree, i feel DX2 is here to stay and it is slowly evolving.The way i see it is that it is new to a lot of people and fairly radical in places and people take time to adapt or take on changes. In its current form we will have to see if it really takes off but only time will tell. It maybe that DX2 evolves into something quite different from what you see now. |
Since I am the kind of guy who uses NOTHING for skinning his system other than iconpager, I will shut up now. I like the Microsoft look most of the time. Anything else makes me dizzy.
WOM
Reply #28 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:24 PM
Reply #28 Monday, October 6, 2003 5:24 PM
Could have sworn we had a rainlendar thread a few days ago. Thought it had a lot of people supporting it. Must have been mistaken as the poll doesn't reflect that.Hum. Must have been a lot of talk or had nothing better to do so they piled on the thread.
Anyway, I voted for Rainlendar.
Anyway, I voted for Rainlendar.
paxx
Reply #30 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:03 PM
Reply #30 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:03 PM
OK, so here what to do:
Get rid of ICQ Plus, which isn't much used anymore, and bring in Trillian instead. Then ad a Rainlendar section.
Then just put the toolbar icon as a subsection of Windowblinds. Voila! All 3 apps!
kona0197
Reply #31 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:05 PM
Reply #31 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:05 PM
that a very, VERY good idea. and then those who come here for rainy will see also the section for DX and WB and get hooked!
Zodiaq~
Reply #32 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:18 PM
Reply #32 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:18 PM
paxx...Try telling that to all the skinners that spent countless hours skinning ICQ...
Sorry, but we are removing all your work...Thanks anyways
Sorry, but we are removing all your work...Thanks anyways
paxx
Reply #33 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:50 PM
Reply #33 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:50 PM
Zodiaq, I understand, and I was partially joking. But seriously though, lets look at a few numbers.
ICQ Plus Uploads for the year 2003:
January: 1 skin
February: 1 skin
March: 4 skins
April: none
May: none
June: 6 skins (4 of which are the same skin in different colours)
July: none
August: 1 skin (shows two, just it's the same one submited twice)
September: 6 skins ( 3 of which is the same skin in different colours)
Total number of skins uploaded this year: 19 from 10 different authors
ICQ Plus Uploads for the year 2003:
January: 1 skin
February: 1 skin
March: 4 skins
April: none
May: none
June: 6 skins (4 of which are the same skin in different colours)
July: none
August: 1 skin (shows two, just it's the same one submited twice)
September: 6 skins ( 3 of which is the same skin in different colours)
Total number of skins uploaded this year: 19 from 10 different authors
Hus
Reply #34 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:55 PM
Reply #34 Monday, October 6, 2003 6:55 PM
I voted for Rainlender. Boot Screens are a waste of a category...even if they win...WinCustomize wouldn't add it as a section. So why put it up?
kona0197
Reply #35 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:05 PM
Reply #35 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:05 PM
I think the problem with the boot screens is that people are mistaking them for logon's. Someone might want to clarify the diffence.
kona0197
Reply #36 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:05 PM
and that is why they are getting lots of votes...
Reply #36 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:05 PM
| I think the problem with the boot screens is that people are mistaking them for logon's. |
and that is why they are getting lots of votes...
azdruid
Reply #37 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:24 PM
Reply #37 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:24 PM
Bah to boot screens...How many people here care how it looks, or actually look at it, or boot their computer often enough to care? Yes, well, I voted for toolbar icons. Love that Y'z Toolbar. Personally, I have to try Rainlendar. Is it just a desktop calendar? Anything that doesn't say (c)Microsoft on it is in my book. The Admins will make the best decision anyway, even if it isn't one we like...
kona0197
Reply #38 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:27 PM
yes it is a calender that you can set up appointments, to do lists, birthdays, ect on. look at my SS I use it everyday.
Reply #38 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:27 PM
| I have to try Rainlendar. Is it just a desktop calendar? Anything that doesn't say (c)Microsoft on it is in my book. |
yes it is a calender that you can set up appointments, to do lists, birthdays, ect on. look at my SS I use it everyday.
Zodiaq~
Reply #40 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:39 PM
Reply #40 Monday, October 6, 2003 7:39 PM
paxx...I hear ya
Seems in another thread somewhere Jafo and/or Frogboy said 'removing' any existing section wasn't really an option. So I would imagine it would stay even with the low uploads/downloads.
btw...Thanks for the numbers...I had no idea they were that low
Seems in another thread somewhere Jafo and/or Frogboy said 'removing' any existing section wasn't really an option. So I would imagine it would stay even with the low uploads/downloads.
btw...Thanks for the numbers...I had no idea they were that low
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Reply #21 Monday, October 6, 2003 4:40 PM
Actually Brad, It would help alot. Give it time you will see.
On a side note I would like to add that in the last poll the choice "I do not plan to use DX2" seemed to be winning. over 700 votes and it was winning. Maybe DX2 is on it's last leg. Hope so. WindowsBlinds is a better proggy.