Whats better Winstep or WindowBlinds?
Saturday, December 13, 2003 by CoderedPL | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Whats better Winstep or WindowBlinds?
rmiles7721
Reply #3 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:16 PM
Reply #3 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:16 PM
They do not skin the same things though. Themes are just how the graphics are packaged. Nextstart (Winstep), is a skinnable menu, with some other stuff as well (task bar, etc). It does NOT skin any part of Windows itself as Windowblinds does.
Peff
Reply #4 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:21 PM
Reply #4 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:21 PM
You can use Windowblinds with Winstep(Nextstart)...most people usually do. Get Both....you won't regret it. 
CoderedPL
Reply #5 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:27 PM
Reply #5 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:27 PM
but then wont they get conufse and the theme messed up?
Sugaree
Reply #7 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:30 PM
Reply #7 Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:30 PM
Don't mind me...I'm just a little giggley tonight 
Koasati
Reply #8 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:32 AM No, they won't get confused...... Theme is not being used in the way you think. A WIndowBlinds theme won't do anything to a NextStart theme, or an DesktopX theme, or a CursorXP theme.
Reply #8 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:32 AM
No, they won't get confused...... Theme is not being used in the way you think. A WIndowBlinds theme won't do anything to a NextStart theme, or an DesktopX theme, or a CursorXP theme.
Hus
Reply #9 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:36 AM
Reply #9 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:36 AM
If you use NextStart without Windowblinds, what you will get is a skinned taskbar and launch menu, everything else...like actual windows, shellstyles, buttons etc. etc. will be the default XP blue look. NextStart is a stand-alone program that can replace the Microsofts start menu and taskbar.
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Hus
Reply #11 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:52 AM
Reply #11 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:52 AM
I have never used Winstep so I cant really answer that question...maybe someone else who has used it can better answer that question for you. They do have trial versions of their products at the Winstep site...try it out and see if you like it.
kongit
Reply #12 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:52 AM
Reply #12 Sunday, December 14, 2003 12:52 AM
it depends if you want a new taskbar and a launch menu. I for one have no reason for it. I just use desktopx or objectbar if I ever get the urge for something completely different.
MarkMcQ
Reply #13 Sunday, December 14, 2003 6:29 AM
Reply #13 Sunday, December 14, 2003 6:29 AM
Winstep has a 30-day trial period. The only way to answer your question is for you to try it and see if you like it.
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Reply #1 Saturday, December 13, 2003 10:44 PM