New visual theme from Microsoft
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by PixelPirate | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Looks like the boys in Redmond have created a new theme for Windows. Perhaps it's going to be a part of SP2?
Here's the link for screenshots and download.
Looks like a glossy version of Luna and reminds me a lot of the new Media Player 10 look.
http://www.flexbeta.net/main/modules.php?modid=8&action=show&id=122
Here's the link for screenshots and download.
Looks like a glossy version of Luna and reminds me a lot of the new Media Player 10 look.
http://www.flexbeta.net/main/modules.php?modid=8&action=show&id=122
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DesignCaddy
Reply #2 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:08 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:08 PM
i hope they didn't hurt themselves, going through all that trouble.. you know, throwing a gradient layer over the graphics they used to make the blue xp theme 
i was thinking 'wow, the xp theme people made a new one? so it must look dramatically different from the exisiting themes.. like, white, or transparent, or something.' not too much different from that overkilled ole blue one.
DesignCaddy still thinks they would jump on that MSN9 skin.
DesignCaddy is still sticking with Dogma.
i was thinking 'wow, the xp theme people made a new one? so it must look dramatically different from the exisiting themes.. like, white, or transparent, or something.' not too much different from that overkilled ole blue one.
DesignCaddy still thinks they would jump on that MSN9 skin.
DesignCaddy is still sticking with Dogma.
GhoS
Reply #3 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:13 PM
Reply #3 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:13 PM
Its an improvement, but still not anything I would use.
Essencay
Reply #6 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:25 PM
Reply #6 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:25 PM
if you follow the directions that come with it and right-click on the msstyle and open with "Window Shell Common dll, it'll open up display properties with the new skin showing. save it as a new msstyle theme and apply it
Snowman
Reply #7 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:39 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:39 PM
It looks utter crap imo.
Hurrah for Windowblinds being able to change it!
MarkMcQ
Reply #8 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:55 PM
As soon as that skin was announced we had a little pool going on irc as to who'd do the obligatory port.
A few names came out, but we overlooked you. Next time you gotta give me a heads up, so I can place my bets.
Reply #8 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:55 PM
| #1 by Skinner CerebroJD - 6/29/2004 1:59:23 PM Ooh...very nice eye candy! CerebroJD ports it over to WindowBlinds |
As soon as that skin was announced we had a little pool going on irc as to who'd do the obligatory port.
A few names came out, but we overlooked you. Next time you gotta give me a heads up, so I can place my bets.
PixelPirate
Reply #9 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:08 PM
Reply #9 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:08 PM
Some people call it crap - some love it like it's the best thing MS ever offered (which I actually believe myself). I just don't like it enough to use it everyday
Check the comments section over at Neowin: http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?id=21800&category=main#comment241955
I'll stick with WindowBlinds until Longhorn arrives. Then I'll use the default theme for a while and then I'll be using WindowBlinds again.
Check the comments section over at Neowin: http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?id=21800&category=main#comment241955
I'll stick with WindowBlinds until Longhorn arrives. Then I'll use the default theme for a while and then I'll be using WindowBlinds again.
Frogboy
Reply #10 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:14 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:14 PM
What I do, which might seem strange, is I'll use WindowBlinds to run the default Luna theme (converted to WB).
Why?
1) Lets me use right-clicking on the title bar to minimize apps.
2) It's somewhat faster in painting.
3) More controls get skinned so it's more consistent.
Jafo
Reply #11 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 8:22 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 8:22 PM
I actually cry when I have to use the windows defaults....because WB wasn't installed yet....
_02
Reply #13 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 12:36 AM
Reply #13 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 12:36 AM
hehehe..... said it before, i'll say it again, if the guys at microsoft wanna make decent windows themes, then they surely need to hire some of the people who upload their skins 'n' stuff here to do the job right.
you skinners can take the ms guys to school
you skinners can take the ms guys to school
SelfExiled
Reply #14 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 1:36 AM
I'm not including myself. (Yeah right..hehehe). No, really. I think you are totally right. Pixtudio could really show Microsoft a thing or two about making a beautiful user interface. Then, Adni18 can show them how to make a beautiful and professional looking interface. Then there are Treetog and Alexandrie.. Oops they're part of Pixtudio.
Reply #14 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 1:36 AM
| you skinners can take the ms guys to school |
I'm not including myself. (Yeah right..hehehe). No, really. I think you are totally right. Pixtudio could really show Microsoft a thing or two about making a beautiful user interface. Then, Adni18 can show them how to make a beautiful and professional looking interface. Then there are Treetog and Alexandrie.. Oops they're part of Pixtudio.
PixelCargo
Reply #15 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 7:51 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 7:51 AM
I just installed it yesterday, I just laughed...
They are way better skins on here.
I agree they should hirer the best skinners here to show Microsoft how its done instead of using theyr GUI designer thats probably working in the basement where they store file cabinets lol. just like that guy in office space.
They are way better skins on here.
I agree they should hirer the best skinners here to show Microsoft how its done instead of using theyr GUI designer thats probably working in the basement where they store file cabinets lol. just like that guy in office space.
SelfExiled
Reply #16 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 2:59 PM
It is actaully quite sad really. All that Microsoft money and they put out something like that. Maybe they're actually promoting WB and planning to buy the company. Wanna work for Microsoft, Brad? 
Reply #16 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 2:59 PM
| I just installed it yesterday, I just laughed |
It is actaully quite sad really. All that Microsoft money and they put out something like that. Maybe they're actually promoting WB and planning to buy the company. Wanna work for Microsoft, Brad?
IPlural
Reply #18 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 5:15 PM
Wonder if they put any thought to plastering a Frog over the shot and is that grin for some reason connected to that suspicious looking green splatter on the desktop?
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Reply #18 Wednesday, June 30, 2004 5:15 PM
Wonder if they put any thought to plastering a Frog over the shot and is that grin for some reason connected to that suspicious looking green splatter on the desktop?
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Reply #1 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 1:59 PM
CerebroJD ports it over to WindowBlinds