feverfive Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Looks like WB 5 will be out pretty soon http://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?...1&AID=86883&c=1 I'm wondering whether many people will break down & buy it given its supposed new features (i.e. Vista-like glass effects). Also wondering whether creators of .msstyle visual styles will "migrate" more & more to WB releases only. I actually have a paid license for WB 4.x, but I uninstalled & hacked the uxtheme.dll b/c I really wanted to use non-WB VS's like LE4. What's your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-hurley18 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Well i wont say that i would change but i will try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathray Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Im currently using 4.6, so yes, i will use 5. However, im not sure i'll be implementing all the new effects. I just like it because it takes less resources for me. Using a simple skin, that's all. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackice912 Veteran Posted September 20, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 20, 2005 I'll be switching to it, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blush Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I'll certainly be trying it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 probably not, i love the uxtheme.dll hack as it's so much simpler and doesn't use any system resources :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlic Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 It's cool to see some of the future Vista GUI incorporated into WinXP. Depending on performance and originality of themes I may just jump ship. Having said that I have a strange feeling that once we get an exact Vista theme we may just be treated to a different colours rather than anything really different. Hell, maybe Stardock will include an exact Vista theme such as the ones in their screenshots which would put Vista porters in a redundant position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDrrae Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 probably not, i love the uxtheme.dll hack as it's so much simpler and doesn't use any system resources :) 586551312[/snapback] It does so use system resources. Many more than WindowBlinds even. It is just hidden in the svchost.exe files. I will definately be using WB5. I can't wait for Kol to update the VistaXP theme to have semi-transparent borders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcdShdw Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 cant switch since im already using 4.5. so upgrade is more like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phot0nic Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Yeah, like DrDrrae said, Windowblinds uses LESS resources than the uxtheme.dll patch (and 5 will have even more improvements, I'm sure..). Also, "so much simpler"? Using uxtheme.dll, you're patching a system file, and then go through the hassle of getting your skins to work with it... plus, it doesn't even skin as many elements of the GUI as Windowblinds does. I mean, Windowblinds is pretty simple guys. Install the program, double click on a theme.... So, yeah, I will be using Windowblinds 5 when it comes out. The glass will be neat, but I'm looking forward to alpha-blended edges and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted September 20, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 20, 2005 of course I'll use WB5, I already use use WB4.6 :punk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meamog Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 i'm interested, i will most likely give it a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutex Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Well my ObjectDesktop expires in two weeks, but most likely I'll be forking out the money for another year of updates. I've been impressed with the improvements that have been coming out as of late. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonx81 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I will give it a try, it already looks promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 didnt like 4.x . .......might give 5 a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I will most likely be trying it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanDaMan Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Mos likely i'll give it a try... On another note - how do I select normal VS's when I have WB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutex Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Mos likely i'll give it a try...On another note - how do I select normal VS's when I have WB? 586552864[/snapback] If you are using both the uxtheme hack along with WB, simply hold the Ctrl button while bringing up the Display Properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inplode Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 probably not, i love the uxtheme.dll hack as it's so much simpler and doesn't use any system resources :) 586551312[/snapback] sorry but EVERY TIME u change a theme with the hack u are still useing up system resources every time u use a wallpapaer samething yea ill be useing windowblinds 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykranth Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I have been using WB for three years. I'll upgrade to WB 5 as soon as it pops up in Stardock Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feverfive Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 If you are using both the uxtheme hack along with WB, simply hold the Ctrl button while bringing up the Display Properties. 586552888[/snapback] So, upon a re-boot/re-start, WB won't load? Or would one have to disable WB from running at startup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimkid Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 didnt like 4.x . .......might give 5 a try 586551839[/snapback] Yes, I agree. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radsqd Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 i might try wb5 if more skinners got into wb and also if it uses less resources than style xp currently does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted September 20, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 20, 2005 yeah i'll probably give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 depends :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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