Kid Death
Mar 15 2003, 07:55
Has anyone done a True Launch Bar skin?
contra
Mar 15 2003, 12:54
love this so much.. thanks alot!
.BlaZe.
Mar 15 2003, 14:26
Someone gonna make a MSN skin or a login ?!?!
justinpward
Mar 15 2003, 14:29
is there a self extracting file? i don't have winrar? is it free? /me checks.
Elliott
Mar 15 2003, 14:39
Quote - (justinpward @ Mar 15 2003, 09:29)
is there a self extracting file? i don't have winrar? is it free? /me checks.
WinRAR is like WinZip. It's evaluation but for some reason the evaluation never runs out.
justinpward
Mar 15 2003, 14:49
this theme is awesome. the trillian and winamp match so well. i'm running it right now. KUDOS to all who helped put this together. i'd like to help if i can put together an entire package. like mozilla skin would be cool, wmp9, the possibilities are endless.
First attempt at a BSPlayer skin - comments?

art
korbendallas
Mar 15 2003, 15:44
one question: my explorer crashes every time (explorer plus taskbar) when I try to view the wallpapers included with classix (thin and regular). anybody else experiencing this problem?
apart from that my system runs stable for days and weeks @full load.
aaron901
Mar 15 2003, 15:48
oh my god... this is extraordinary!!!!
Quote - (Kid Death @ Mar 15 2003, 01:55)
Has anyone done a True Launch Bar skin?
just turn off the skins in true launch bar and it will look like the theme....
justinpward
Mar 15 2003, 17:18
some questions.
how do i put the classix vertical banner in with the theme? i know it's in the goodies folder, but how do i include that in the theme?
also, shellplayer controls? what are these?
sanctified
Mar 15 2003, 17:29
wow art, you are going to make me to use bsplayer
gigatexel
Mar 15 2003, 17:50
Art that looks awesome man, thanks.
JagedEdge: I made a list of questions that get asked often, might want to add those to the FAQ?

Quote -
I'll get ya started:
1. How do I use the alternate Startbuttons?
2. How do I use the Classic Start Menu Banners?
3. What the hell do I do with these Shellplayer dll's?
4. Is there a <insert program name here> skin available?
5. Are there times when you don't feel... fresh?
Here's the startmenu in its final form, I'll be working on it today since I have some free time. Tell me what you think now, don't wait until after it's done to tell me you hate it.
Elliott
Mar 15 2003, 17:56
Quote - (gigatexel @ Mar 15 2003, 12:50)
Art that looks awesome man, thanks.
JagedEdge: I made a list of questions that get asked often, might want to add those to the FAQ?

Quote -
I'll get ya started:
1. How do I use the alternate Startbuttons?
2. How do I use the Classic Start Menu Banners?
3. What the hell do I do with these Shellplayer dll's?
4. Is there a <insert program name here> skin available?
5. Are there times when you don't feel... fresh?
Here's the startmenu in its final form, I'll be working on it today since I have some free time. Tell me what you think now, don't wait until after it's done to tell me you hate it.
I love it! Must have it! And thanks for the FAQ suggestions. Me and JW will get working on it soon.
Elliott
Mar 15 2003, 17:58
Quote - (justinpward @ Mar 15 2003, 12:18)
some questions.
how do i put the classix vertical banner in with the theme? i know it's in the goodies folder, but how do i include that in the theme?
also, shellplayer controls? what are these?
Shellplayer controls are for the media player that sits in your taskbar and came with early versions of Powertoys.
Oh, and sorry for the double post. I just caught what he said and I had to quote it.
justinpward
Mar 15 2003, 18:20
thanks jaged. downloaded, installed, and looking pretty!
love this theme man. keep updating, etc.
again, the new start menu is beautiful. i can't wait
Marduk
Mar 15 2003, 19:46
I love the new look.
tahoma
Mar 15 2003, 19:54
may i request a darker blue version? ergonomic is too light (and wahts with the light blue text?) and the original blue colour is becoming too boring in my eyes
Murdoc
Mar 15 2003, 20:57
Quote - (RaQ @ Mar 13 2003, 19:29)
dammit murdoc. NO!
hes leaving us

huh?
i am? or giga? im lost...who is leaving?
please explain!
Elliott
Mar 15 2003, 22:19
Quote - (tahoma @ Mar 15 2003, 14:54)
may i request a darker blue version? ergonomic is too light (and wahts with the light blue text?) and the original blue colour is becoming too boring in my eyes

Then go to black.
tahoma
Mar 15 2003, 22:48
the black version is too weird for me
ORPHlC
Mar 15 2003, 22:49
When is newer version expected for release?
Quote - (gigatexel @ Mar 15 2003, 12:50)
Art that looks awesome man, thanks.
JagedEdge: I made a list of questions that get asked often, might want to add those to the FAQ?

Quote -
I'll get ya started:
1. How do I use the alternate Startbuttons?
2. How do I use the Classic Start Menu Banners?
3. What the hell do I do with these Shellplayer dll's?
4. Is there a <insert program name here> skin available?
5. Are there times when you don't feel... fresh?
Here's the startmenu in its final form, I'll be working on it today since I have some free time. Tell me what you think now, don't wait until after it's done to tell me you hate it.
OMG I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just have one suggestion...
i think you should change the start menu too this:
Effect
Mar 16 2003, 01:00
How about something like this?
Jessterw
Mar 16 2003, 01:19
Quote - (gigatexel @ Mar 15 2003, 11:50)
Here's the startmenu in its final form, I'll be working on it today since I have some free time. Tell me what you think now, don't wait until after it's done to tell me you hate it.

I have to say that just plain ol' sucks donkey balls

I mean it's almost as bad as that stupid line on the taskbar.

Truth be told, I'm kinda digging the new start menu; no user pic is a bonus (I mean do you have any idea how uncool I look posting a desktop with a duck in the start menu...) and it just looks a little cleaner (more compact). I do still like the lighter 'tan' color though... hrm...
justinpward
Mar 16 2003, 01:45
personally, i think the start menu is near perfect right now. i'd say keep it.
Elliott
Mar 16 2003, 02:15
Quote - (Effect @ Mar 15 2003, 20:00)
How about something like this?
Too different. I think Gigatexel has it right where he wants it. I love it.
gigatexel
Mar 16 2003, 02:40
Quote - (jesterzwild @ Mar 15 2003, 20:19)
I have to say that just plain ol' sucks donkey balls

I mean it's almost as bad as that stupid line on the taskbar.

Truth be told, I'm kinda digging the new start menu; no user pic is a bonus (I mean do you have any idea how uncool I look posting a desktop with a duck in the start menu...) and it just looks a little cleaner (more compact). I do still like the lighter 'tan' color though... hrm...
I just spoke to a mod and this will be your last day as a member of neowin, enjoy it.

Yeah I kind of like that lighter beige color.. hmm brainstorm, I made a mock up of an alternate startmenu using that color I'll see if I post it.
I'm going to stick with the new start menu I made. The update should be done by the end of next week, much to be done still.
I recolored black so now it umm looks black.
themonke
Mar 16 2003, 02:53
Quote - (Effect @ Mar 15 2003, 20:00)
How about something like this?
i like this one
contra
Mar 16 2003, 03:05
if you use that black please please make the "old black" its own theme cuz i

it
ORPHlC
Mar 16 2003, 03:08
Quote - (gigatexel @ Mar 15 2003, 20:40)
Quote - (jesterzwild @ Mar 15 2003, 20:19)
I have to say that just plain ol' sucks donkey balls

I mean it's almost as bad as that stupid line on the taskbar.

Truth be told, I'm kinda digging the new start menu; no user pic is a bonus (I mean do you have any idea how uncool I look posting a desktop with a duck in the start menu...) and it just looks a little cleaner (more compact). I do still like the lighter 'tan' color though... hrm...
I just spoke to a mod and this will be your last day as a member of neowin, enjoy it.

Yeah I kind of like that lighter beige color.. hmm brainstorm, I made a mock up of an alternate startmenu using that color I'll see if I post it.
I'm going to stick with the new start menu I made. The update should be done by the end of next week, much to be done still.
I recolored black so now it umm looks black.
lol
That black looks good, I just made myself a black today I think it looks pretty good. Keep up the good work.
Jessterw
Mar 16 2003, 03:34
Quote - (gigatexel @ Mar 15 2003, 20:40)
I just spoke to a mod and this will be your last day as a member of neowin, enjoy it.

dp004i
Mar 16 2003, 05:34
I think the taskbar buttons need to be tweaked a bit in the SD version. How about something like this?
Screenshot
tickLemeD
Mar 16 2003, 05:41
that looks pretty good
MookoTheKing
Mar 16 2003, 08:44
is there going to be a white-ish version or a light colored version of this msstyle? maybe instead of the grey, use a lighter color. it would look nice for sure.
Quote - (Effect @ Mar 15 2003, 21:00)
How about something like this?
Giga,
I would like to highly suggest you look into using one of these types of styles without the user name as I myself run server 2003 and am unable to have a user picture.
- RaQ
Could someone post a link to some decent icons for this theme or some PNG's?
Art, are you Arty from OcUK?
Great theme guys!!
Oh, and when I use Winamp Skin, the playlist still has the classic skin on? (using WA3)
Tom
ghoul2oo3
Mar 16 2003, 14:31
I hate askin these questions but, could someone tell me how to install the custom startmenu bars and buttons provided withing the goodies folder ? please...
Elliott
Mar 16 2003, 15:06
Quote - (ghoul2oo2 @ Mar 16 2003, 09:31)
I hate askin these questions but, could someone tell me how to install the custom startmenu bars and buttons provided withing the goodies folder ? please...

Just wait for the FAQ. BTW, the question has been awnsered in other places if you would like to search Neowin in the meantime.
I am going to work on an FAQ but if someone is already please tell me. It's going to be qutie long, going to do in word 2003

Off to work on it..
- RaQ
Elliott
Mar 16 2003, 15:51
Quote - (RaQ @ Mar 16 2003, 10:46)
I am going to work on an FAQ but if someone is already please tell me. It's going to be qutie long, going to do in word 2003

Off to work on it..
- RaQ
Me and jesterzwild are doing it. You don't have to worry.
Quote - (Razor @ Mar 16 2003, 14:16)
Could someone post a link to some decent icons for this theme or some PNG's?
Art, are you Arty from OcUK?
Great theme guys!!
Oh, and when I use Winamp Skin, the playlist still has the classic skin on? (using WA3)
Tom
Yes I am

The Winamp skin is designed for 2.xx, not 3 - you can partly use 2.xx skins in 3 but certain components (such as the playlist) will not be skinned.
I may do a Winamp 3 one at some point, but at the moment I'm concentrating on the progs which I use as a priority (and which are best anyway so

).
If there is interest I will do the colour variations on the BSPlayer skin and upload them for people to download.
art
gigatexel
Mar 16 2003, 17:07
Quote - (RaQ @ Mar 16 2003, 08:05)
Giga,
I would like to highly suggest you look into using one of these types of styles without the user name as I myself run server 2003 and am unable to have a user picture.
- RaQ
Alex, I made a new start menu without a user picture check page 19 for screenshots. The username is staying though.
I plan on making one (1) new color scheme but I haven't decided on the color. If there's a color you'd like to see give me the RGB values (not a screenshot) and I'll consider it. If you don't know how to get RGB values then tough.
OK, thanks Art.
Gigatexel, when is the new version going to be released?
Thanks,
Tom
Giga,
I see your screenshot but I will openly and honestly say the "....." dots make it look horrible. Without those it's top notch

[Edit: Also I meant the user picture not the user name, sorry.]
Elliott
Mar 16 2003, 18:46
Quote - (RaQ @ Mar 16 2003, 13:28)
Giga,
I see your screenshot but I will openly and honestly say the "....." dots make it look horrible. Without those it's top notch

[Edit: Also I meant the user picture not the user name, sorry.]
The dots add effect. We likes effect!
BTW, I've just started on the FAQ since I found some free time. I've already awnsered all the suggestions. Any more suggestions to put in before I convert it to HTML and go from there?
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