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btw the glass transperancy looks better than other's

i mean this is certainly better

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...post&id=2096640

windowsx this is urs

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...st&id=584449830

I wud prefer the 1st one cos glass transperancy look's much better than any other thing.

Ok, I'm sure you're all sick of this thread,

But it's the first time I've read it,

And after filtering 9 pages of flames and misconceptions :lol:

I am largely confused,

Now I understand that transperency effects can only be managed by a thrid party system.

However, I was wondering is it possible for a theme to intergrate both translucent and opaque textures.

Such as the central windows be opaque and the borders be translucent.... Possibly by a cuztomized transparency program,

Because from the 3rd party programs i know, they make everything transparent

Thanks in advance for respondos

Eze

btw the glass transperancy looks better than other's

i mean this is certainly better

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...post&id=2096640

windowsx this is urs

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...st&id=584449830

I wud prefer the 1st one cos glass transperancy look's much better than any other thing.

It's the same resources. Only one difference is transparency level. Mine is 60% and DF's is 80% Here's 80%

post-94-1094386523.jpg

WIndowsx , u should really brush up on your english bro, you come across as very rude.

or maybe ur just very rude.

I'm not a rude guy. Please believe in me. Perhaps a bit too short and straight post makes me look rude. I'll try making more effort with it.

yeah WindowsX it look's gud .... but glass transperancy is still better ..... nothing can be compared to a glass transperancy ..... dont u think ?

I wud just suggest you to include the glass transperancy in ur LTP7 ..... like BlackICE is making

Aero Glassbar

I agree but BlackICE's project is just putting trans taskbar over background (Which works only on one resolution and one wallpaper) I prefer my own glass taskbar.

BlissGlass01.jpg

This is what you need for functional transparency at it's current *best* on WindowsXP:

Nexplorer 1.87 File manager with Aero Glass or Jade Glass skin (search Neowin)

AveIcon & Iconbook with Aero Glass skin (search AquaSoft - boards are down, search still works) Stefankas Iconbook skin works for both apps

AveText with Longhorn Aero skin (search AquaSoft)

AveDesk 1.1 with Aero Glass suite (search AquaSoft) includes note, iTunes mini player and FTP drop skins

Winamp 5.0 with Stefankas Sprite skin (search Neowin)

Now, does anyone have a screenshot of the sticky app I saw running on Longhorn last week? I dont know if the screen I saw was 3rd party or a built in app... I want to recreate this sticky note for WinXP.

windows fx or glass2k << search in yahoo

NO! If I was using those apps I would have listed them!

The apps are listed in the above post, the transparency is in each skin. If I have time tomorrow (Im working on getting Aero-Soft.com up and running), I'll hunt down specific links for each app and skin (using the criteria I already provided).

Seek and ye shall find guys. All the info you need is there already.

WinXP01.jpg

Ok, I have a little time, I'll do this now:

Aero Glass Nexplorer skin & Nexplorer 1.87

AveDesk 1.1 (You will still need to search this section of Aqua-Soft for individual desklet updates.:::Aero Glass Suite, pt.1 for AveDesk 1.1 (Instructions provided in .txt file)

Ave Iconbook, AveText & AveIconverter ::: Longhorn Aero skin for Avetext, iconbook Longhorn skin (works for Iconbook & Iconvertor

My Object Dock skin is unreleased (and has been updated since this screen).

This is all you need to have the same screen I have above. No Glass2k or any of that other blanket transparency garbage.

Remember, this is still a new style. Improvements are being made on the 'glass look' daily... hopefully everyone that is working on these types of skins will get them standardized to the actual Longhorn look within the next few weeks.

Edited by deadzombie
http://www.twistedcpu.com/zombie/screenshots/AS/WinXP01.jpg

Ok, I have a little time, I'll do this now:

Aero Glass Nexplorer skin & Nexplorer 1.87

AveDesk 1.1 (You will still need to search this section of Aqua-Soft for individual desklet updates.:::Aero Glass Suite, pt.1 for AveDesk 1.1 (Instructions provided in .txt file)

Ave Iconbook, AveText & AveIconverter ::: Longhorn Aero skin for Avetext, iconbook Longhorn skin (works for Iconbook & Iconvertor

My Object Dock skin is unreleased (and has been updated since this screen).

This is all you need to have the same screen I have above. No Glass2k or any of that other blanket transparency garbage.

Remember, this is still a new style. Improvements are being made on the 'glass look' daily... hopefully everyone that is working on these types of skins will get them standardized to the actual Longhorn look within the next few weeks.

very cool. Quick question.. does only the apps in your SS have the transparency or does everything, including apps like IE etc?

very cool. Quick question.. does only the apps in your SS have the transparency or does everything, including apps like IE etc?

Only the apps in the screenshot.

Nexplorer is actually a decent file manager. It has a few quirks that take a little time getting used to, but its good for file manipulation. Pane view is very nice.

AveText is a good enough text app for me.

AveDesk 1.1's FTp drop is invaluable.

The only thing I really dont have thats transparent that I use alot is a browser...

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