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White_Moth
Reply #2 Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:42 AM
Reply #2 Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:42 AM
Yes, I know how you feel.
I have done the same thing and watched my friends eyes glaze over like I was giving some ancient History lesson on timelines. But hey, each to their own, and my friends will remain my friends, regardless.
I have done the same thing and watched my friends eyes glaze over like I was giving some ancient History lesson on timelines. But hey, each to their own, and my friends will remain my friends, regardless.
CygnusXII
Reply #3 Sunday, August 15, 2004 12:22 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, August 15, 2004 12:22 PM
I live near Chester SC. So don't feel discouraged. I used to work in Charlotte, at a OutSourcing Support Center for Adobe ( I was top tier for FrameMaker 1-6.)
When I worked there with other (supposedly) computer Geeks, I was the only one that was modd'ing anything. I actually had to bring in my own stuff to mod my machine @ work. I had to add my own sound card and additiona network card, and whatnot to get the machine I was assigned to do what I wanted. The Administrators there, had a dual relationship with me, they hated having to figure out my machines, once customized, but needed my help so often they had to grudgingly allow me to do what I wanted. Eventually I won them over. The closest I came to a fellow Skinner, was a MacHead, using Kaleidescope.
When I worked there with other (supposedly) computer Geeks, I was the only one that was modd'ing anything. I actually had to bring in my own stuff to mod my machine @ work. I had to add my own sound card and additiona network card, and whatnot to get the machine I was assigned to do what I wanted. The Administrators there, had a dual relationship with me, they hated having to figure out my machines, once customized, but needed my help so often they had to grudgingly allow me to do what I wanted. Eventually I won them over. The closest I came to a fellow Skinner, was a MacHead, using Kaleidescope.
kona0197
Reply #5 Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:25 PM
Reply #5 Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:25 PM
Well I know a few skinners who live around me including DavidK but most ppl don't know what I mean by "Skinning" 
Koasati
Reply #6 Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:50 PM
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Reply #6 Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:50 PM
One must be careful to whom one says "I'm a skinner". One might get some strange, and/or non-comprehending looks. 
And don't bother trying to explain.......... 
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Sugaree
Reply #7 Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:57 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:57 PM
Nobody I know gives a flip about it...but that okay, It just means their's more for me 
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NightTrainthedark
Reply #8 Monday, August 16, 2004 1:42 PM
Like a deer in headlights!
Reply #8 Monday, August 16, 2004 1:42 PM
| I too have encountered the glazed looks |
Like a deer in headlights!
joetheblow
Reply #9 Monday, August 16, 2004 3:45 PM
Reply #9 Monday, August 16, 2004 3:45 PM
Funny, because most of the people I show this stuff too love it. I usually don't mention the word "skinning" until I explain what it is: Desktop Customization. I have been in this community for so long I forget sometimes that others do no know what skinning is.
I am trying to get my friends into it more. I am even planning to buy a few of them Object Desktop or WindowBlinds subscriptions. WHAT A NICE FRIEND I AM!!!
My almost maybe could be girlfriends pretend to like it to make me happy... I SEE THOUGH THE LIES!!!
Anyway, good luck in finding a friend who likes skinning like you do.
I am trying to get my friends into it more. I am even planning to buy a few of them Object Desktop or WindowBlinds subscriptions. WHAT A NICE FRIEND I AM!!!
My almost maybe could be girlfriends pretend to like it to make me happy... I SEE THOUGH THE LIES!!!
Anyway, good luck in finding a friend who likes skinning like you do.
Jafo
Reply #10 Monday, August 16, 2004 5:22 PM
Reply #10 Monday, August 16, 2004 5:22 PM
I simply disown any relatives who choose to remain ignorant....
TasT
Reply #11 Monday, August 16, 2004 8:02 PM
Reply #11 Monday, August 16, 2004 8:02 PM
Been doing this for years and most of my family and friends just understand that my computer is Strange, some know what Stardock is,some think that I run Linux, Have a mac, the rest simply think I'm weird but come over anyhow cause they always have a puter problem they need fixed,..........
Csurfside
Reply #12 Tuesday, August 17, 2004 8:01 AM
Reply #12 Tuesday, August 17, 2004 8:01 AM
Yup'
I have to comment on that. My friends and family could care less about what I enjoy doing. 'skinning'
But as soon as one of them has a problem with their computer and need it fixed. Then they sure do seem a little interested!
I have to comment on that. My friends and family could care less about what I enjoy doing. 'skinning'
But as soon as one of them has a problem with their computer and need it fixed. Then they sure do seem a little interested!
Alternate Setting
Reply #13 Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:01 AM
Reply #13 Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:01 AM
My wife justs stares at the new layout, thinks for a second, curses and demands to know where I've put the buttons this time
Csurfside
Reply #15 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 8:22 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 8:22 AM
I still like to take my friends computers and take a screen shot of their desktop and then use it for the desktop background. Then I hide everything like icons and taskbar. It's great to watch friends click endlessly with no results.
Jafo
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:15 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:15 AM
csurfside...there's a module for Litestep called 'razrez.dll'....sets screen resolutions and refreshrates when you recycle.....try setting an old 14" to 1600x1200 and 120Hz.....then recycle and watch people trying to click on....er....find their desktop.
Not all that simple to fix.....sometimes expensive....
Csurfside
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:41 AM I cant even get Litestep to work properly now. Looks like I got myself. 
Jafo
Classes started today. But I hav'nt given up on that theme.
I have been sitting here reading more documentation on Litestep.
I wish they had a course out here for Skinners.
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:41 AM
I cant even get Litestep to work properly now. Looks like I got myself. 
Jafo
Classes started today. But I hav'nt given up on that theme.
I have been sitting here reading more documentation on Litestep.
I wish they had a course out here for Skinners.
Csurfside
Reply #18 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:44 AM
Brain Storm!
I think I will do that to the computer im using in this class so the next student will have a surprise. Heck, it might even fool the teacher.
Reply #18 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:44 AM
| I still like to take my friends computers and take a screen shot of their desktop and then use it for the desktop background. Then I hide everything like icons and taskbar. It's great to watch friends click endlessly with no results. |
Brain Storm!
I think I will do that to the computer im using in this class so the next student will have a surprise. Heck, it might even fool the teacher.
BlueDev
Reply #20 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 10:33 AM
Reply #20 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 10:33 AM
csurfside-I live in Durham, NC, and have found that pretty much everyone around me is baffled by the whole skinning idea. Sort of a shame as once they see my desktop they realize what they are missing, but their loss, not ours.
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Reply #1 Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:19 AM