Quillz Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 While Aero Glass is very pretty and has some very obvious technical advantages, there's still just something about the Windows Classic UI that I really like. I've recently been forced to use a very old PC that has Win2k installed, and I noticed how consistent everything looked in 2k. Dunno if it's just me... Anyone still prefer to use Windows Classic UI on Win7, despite the technical limitations the UI has? (No hardware acceleration, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo11883 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nope. No way. I can't stand the classic look anymore, it's just too bland and boxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted November 27, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted November 27, 2009 I think the classic UI in Windows 2000 is actually very clean and nice. But in Vista and especially 7, I like Aero better. One main reason for me is that it allows the GPU to handle drawing to the screen and leaves the CPU to handle other stuff. With Aero off, that functionality is returned to the CPU like in older versions of Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmatic Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 well if im on a notebook, i'd like to be looking at the classic interface when im getting the battery level warning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester0 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 +No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilev Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Very much YES. And the Taskbar over the Superbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogas04 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Classic look is not elegant , but still its more or less functionable . IMO Aero makes scrolling,creating and closing of windows faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Himanshu- Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nope :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted November 27, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 27, 2009 I think the classic UI in Windows 2000 is actually very clean and nice. But in Vista and especially 7, I like Aero better. One main reason for me is that it allows the GPU to handle drawing to the screen and leaves the CPU to handle other stuff. With Aero off, that functionality is returned to the CPU like in older versions of Windows. Yeah, I agree with you. The classic UI on Windows 2000 is very nice and consistent, imo, unlike the classic UI in Vista and Windows 7. However, I prefer Aero for its looks, as well as the reason devHead stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_dandy_ Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've always preferred Windows Classic over anything else until 7 (I've never used Vista long enough to warrant any customization--mostly I use it for testing in VMs then blow it away). However, on 7, the Classic theme implementation is just hideous--the big graphical buttons just aren't suited and look completely out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 It's too grey, with too many sharp edges, but for speed and functionality it works well. I prefer Aero though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Freeman Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Untill XP I definitely preferred classic look as the blue luna theme was just hideous. But since Vista, no way. The way how its implemented in vista and 7 is just horrendous, and glass looks just luvly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 no, the classic look is horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlang Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 no. i think aero glass is just fine and fits more to win7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDewCodeRedFreak Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Classic?? *shudders* On XP, I have the Royale theme; then on Vista and 7, I leave the Aero theme on. So lovely to look at compared to Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmd3x Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 However, on 7, the Classic theme implementation is just hideous--the big graphical buttons just aren't suited and look completely out of place. With some quick and simple adjustments this can be fixed, for example, changing the taskbar buttons to a smaller size (16x16 pixel). I have no use, want, or need for bloated GUIs. That being said, I still very much prefer the classic look, and I disable as many of the new features that I can. Although many may find them helpful I find them to get in the way and slow me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartes Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I think the classic UI in Windows 2000 is actually very clean and nice. But in Vista and especially 7, I like Aero better. One main reason for me is that it allows the GPU to handle drawing to the screen and leaves the CPU to handle other stuff. With Aero off, that functionality is returned to the CPU like in older versions of Windows. I agree with every single word you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog666al Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 YES. Anything to get away from the foul gimmick that is Aero Glass, even if they've ruined it since XP. Honestly, even Windowblinds skins look nicer than Aero :rofl: I use this in basic, looks the ######! http://k-johnson.deviantart.com/art/Clearscreen-Sharp-for-Windows7-141360821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master2k27 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 they should drop windows classic, it is horrid and out of date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yeo love classic on Windows XP. I have it on my pc at work, its minimal and does the job. I dont need anything more fancy to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwhoiam Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 There's only one thing I like about classic.. It seems somewhat snappier than Aero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabron Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Aero rules in Windows 7 and Classic rules in windows 2000 and XP. Classic in Windows 7 just sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I think the classic UI in Windows 2000 is actually very clean and nice. But in Vista and especially 7, I like Aero better. One main reason for me is that it allows the GPU to handle drawing to the screen and leaves the CPU to handle other stuff. With Aero off, that functionality is returned to the CPU like in older versions of Windows. Yup. I agree. Aero > Vista/7 "Classic". Windows XP Classic > Vista/7 "Classic". Its obvious that they didn't put much work into the Vista/7 Classic themes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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