Any PORT in a storm.....
Monday, January 17, 2005 by Jafo | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Seems there's a sub-culture of 'skinners' who look down their noses at anything vaguely resembling a 'Port'....as if those who do them are second-class citizens.
Porting is an essential part of skinning. Without ports there would be NO suites, as then there'd be 'just' a WB and no Winamp to match....or a DX theme and no WB, etc. Anyone not understanding the importance of porting clearly is ignorant about both the history and actual 'meaning' of skinning. Do a search for 'Heavy Equipment' in just about any gallery/skin proggy you can think of, and on any skin site you like....then you'll 'know'....
I think this vilification of those who 'port' should stop.
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Reply #82 Tuesday, February 1, 2005 3:05 PM
Reply #83 Tuesday, February 15, 2005 1:10 AM
A good port is indistinguishable from a good original.
Also, a port has the opportunity to be 'better' than its source, as a second 'head' is involved in its creation....possibly eradicating errors within the original.
Sadly, it is often the case that hastily-done ports diminish the original rather than enhance.
Fortunately, the original author retains the right to deny distribution of anything not quite up to par.
Unfortunately, however, sometimes that right isn't exercised....
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Reply #81 Tuesday, February 1, 2005 12:09 PM