kylejn Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Why is there customizing already going on for Vista? I mean, we don't even know if this is the final GUI, do we? So, what's the point? I wasn't really into the desktop customization scene back during the Whistler betas, but there wasn't all that much modding back then, was there? It just seems sorta, well, pointless to start building a community around something that may very well cease to exist in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK1150 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 there were one or two themes for vista, but they were more of a "let's see if we can do this" thing, not a widespread theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 because there are people using vista now and they want to test its limits. whats the harm in modding ur beta anyway, people are going to be using their copies for a long time before the final version of vista is released like late next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoa Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 because there are people using vista now and they want to test its limits. whats the harm in modding ur beta anyway, people are going to be using their copies for a long time before the final version of vista is released like late next year 586714085[/snapback] *cough* "if" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterC Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 there were one or two themes for vista, but they were more of a "let's see if we can do this" thing, not a widespread theme. 586686308[/snapback] i agree... it's kinda like a test for the real thing :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Exploring new horizons does not require a pre-defined outcome. People are learning and mastering new skills. It's radical to believe Microsoft is going to completely revamp the OS's look and feel prior to it's release (unless some court makes a ruling...). What they are learning is not in vain and will give them a leg up when the final is released. If not, then back to the drawing board but without re-inventing the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejohnnyq Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 The real reason is because they have nothing else to do, since they are not real beta testers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chavo Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Why not? Some people choose to do different things to pass their time. This is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malisk Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 My answer to this would be: it's a hobby they like to do on their spare time. It has nothing to do with whether it's out or not; they just like to do it for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felinix_Devotion Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Also who the f cares? sorry to be so blunt but if I wish to go and mod msn 8 messenger why not? its fun it is creative, to be creative is a good thing and that is why people do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RvXtm Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 (edited) The real reason is because they have nothing else to do, since they are not real beta testers. 586723540[/snapback] This is a true one Edited November 10, 2005 by vladtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RvXtm Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 But i have a question....how does a Vista Betas version Leak to Web so easy ....because after 5 hours from the legal release,the 5219 was on the net for free,who is to blame for this...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 The person that downloaded it and then put it on the net me thinks. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 (edited) But i have a question....how does a Vista Betas version Leak to Web so easy ....because after 5 hours from the legal release,the 5219 was on the net for free,who is to blame for this...?? 586793460[/snapback] It is either someone who is in the beta that leaks it, like what Viscera said. Or, it is someone that works inside Microsoft that has access to the builds that leaks it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhaligani Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 [ Why is there customizing already going on for Vista? ... Some of the answers you have here are a little thoughtless. I am a Beta tester. A lot of useful hints are gained from pages such as this one. Instructions to a beta tester are -- to test to its limits--- this includes, among many things customisation. Feedback on ALL aspects is sent back to MS and, hopefully, they adjust the program before the next generation beta. It is certainly not sufficient to install and report back that you do or dont like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tricky~ Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 I feel it is a good thing. As when I eventually install Vista I know that people will have already done all the hard work and there will already be themes and skins available (that work ;) ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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