Stardock has released the beta of a new free program called StyleVista to the Windows Vista beta group. StyleVista is a program that allows Windows Vista users to change the color and opacity of the new "Aero Glass" user interface.
By default, both active and inactive windows in Windows Vista are set to being a "clear glass" look for the title bars, borders, and toolbar client area. With StyleVista, users can set the opacity and color for both the active and inactive state individually.
StyleVista should not be confused with Stardock WindowBlinds. WindowBlinds allows users to replace the "skin" (visual style) of the GUI with alternatives created by users. StyleVista modifies the existing style of Windows Vista.
Screenshot: StyleVista control panel
Screenshot: StyleVista in action
Download: StyleVista beta 0.1
News source: WinCustomize.com
By default, both active and inactive windows in Windows Vista are set to being a "clear glass" look for the title bars, borders, and toolbar client area. With StyleVista, users can set the opacity and color for both the active and inactive state individually.
StyleVista should not be confused with Stardock WindowBlinds. WindowBlinds allows users to replace the "skin" (visual style) of the GUI with alternatives created by users. StyleVista modifies the existing style of Windows Vista.
Screenshot: StyleVista control panel Screenshot: StyleVista in action Download: StyleVista beta 0.1 News source: WinCustomize.com
Last edited by 2104 on 17 Aug 2005 - 23:37
Example, in Windows XP, Explorer is the shell. Luna is the default UI style.
Now, if Project M turns out to be a different style to the GUI, then definitely, StyleVista would have to evolve. But given the price-tag (free), it's not much of a risk.
In terms of my comments about shelf life, that's all I wanted to hear. I was just concerned that SD was suddenly banking on this being the final UI when history shows it may not be the case.
You have to realize, in the end, this is nothing but a little eye candy app for an OS that, where legally obtained, is being used for much different purposes. I'm a customization freak and am in the Longhorn beta. While I have chosen not to test Vista and only test IE7, I know that I would definitely not be worried about the colors of my windows while testing out one of the biggest products from MS in a long time.
Any other concerns you wish to address about me, feel free to do so privately. You seem to take my like of debate for me always having to be right.
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