Is the GANT 2 Ocean port really needed?

[evo0o]

For reference..

GANT2OCEAN Thread

I think its one of the little complete shell packs that are out there today, this could be great for the english speaking community. :)

[fukachu]

my response is NO but not because its already out.. but because my guir module will do exactly the same thing.. as i said in your other topic on this:

reason being is the guir module will do exactly the same thing. it relaces system resources in the system files and it doesnt matter what version of windows XP or 2003 you have. this means it will work for everyone in every language on every version, no service pack, sp1 and sp2. it isnt a 3rd party app that runs in the background. it takes your system files and backs them up then proceeds to change all the resources in them.  this results in a smaller download and no need for installer scripts etc.

i will have this for you in hopefully just over 1 week. max 2 weeks.

cheers

Fizical

[evo0o]

including avis etc?

[evo0o]

Hmm, does it also include shutdown dialogs etc? and Log-off screens?

[fukachu]

everything that is in system files can be edited.. obviously you havent used my modules b4, lol. dont bother getting the ones i have released now as they are mainly avies, toolbar and icons. except for gant 2 which has some olg log-off theme. the new update will be much nicer man. just be patient. smaller download. easy one click install. back up of all files. and if something should go wrong im going to make a original XP module in the future once all these are finished so not matter if you lose backups you can go back to original.

cheers

Fizical

[Octopus]

where can I download it?

[mikejd1]

pretty sick, hope it gets released

[Jalz]

Maybe not but we need more icons to fully replace the windows defaults.

[fukachu]

this set does A LOT of changes.. it will be great.

just be patient and it will come.. some of you might not see it this way but my exams are more important atm.. but they are all finished on 10th. dont wanna have to pay to study these subjects again next semester :)

[evo0o]

the shell pack be out within the next week, hopefully ... if all beta tests go smoothly.

[fukachu]

yet again people turn away from a program that makes thing so much easier.. its a free program it doesnt run in the background and does the same thing as a shell pack but is not dependent on your file version.

i cant understand why people insist on shell packs, guir is so much better and more coneniant for the masses with diff language machines, diff versions numbers because of updates.. people testing sp2 etc. and no need to update the damn pack and upload it agian every time a new version of the system files comes out.

[Jalz]

So this program works even if i have my system in spanish?

[fukachu]

it works if your system is in japanese, chinese, english, anything.. it doesnt matter.

let me try and explina again what this program does :)

it takes system file Jalz.dll (just example :p )

Jalz.dll has spanish language elements inside.

it copies the file and puts into its backup folder.

then with the original jalz.dll file it looks at the script. the script says what resources are going to be replaced within jalz.dll and where they are stored in the module.. eg gant2_guir_module.dll

the script says.. icon resource 12 in jalz.dll must be replaced by System_TimeDate resource in gant2_guir_module.dll which will be an icon.

so lets say its hacking the system file for you. where you might normally have to open reshacker and change each icon one by one so that your spanish files can look nice now you can just apply the module and it will install the resources for you.

guir modules DO NOT contain system files.. they contain resources which are automatically replaced in your original system files.

hope this explaination clears things up. people really need to get into this program its much easier and if you as me its time saving for those who create it. once i've finished making this module my script used in the module will be able to be used by anyone else making a module.

cheers

Fizical

[HellBender]

Whoa, thats pretty nifty... ;) Works with different versions of system files too, i assume?

[fukachu]

you should probably look at post number 2 where i quoted myself saying it works on the following

Windows XP

Windows XP SP1

Windows XP SP2

Windows 2003

recent leaked build of Longhorn (according to a user who tested it, however i cant back this)

[fukachu]

cant edit last post.

progress report:

things comming along nicely.. currently module sitting at 29mb unzipped i expect finished module to sit around 50-55mb unzipped.

now i got the previous version of this module at 24.5mb down to just under 8mb with 7zip so i expect this module to sit under 20mb all zipped up :) i think thats nice and small for you 56kers are out there :)

please dont hold me to these figures they are estimates from work done so far :)

with a few more hours work (when i get the chance) i can have this finished and ready for testing. i expect i will finish it thursday night (australian time) so thursday morning for most of you. a weekend finish time if very likely..

i will need some testers willing to try it out. lets say 2 or 3? ofcourse i would prefer people familiar with guir replacer as then i wont have to explain rebuilding icon cache etc. what i upload for testers will be final release unless bugs are found.

cheers

Fizical

[evo0o]

we'll have the shell pack by wednesday morning. if everything goes smoothly.

and devil will include a pre-made installer for the icon pack. meanining 1 click change all too :)

[fukachu]

seems like some1 trying to race me, lol. well i dont care.. i just want to bring something to people who enjoy guir.. in mine and many others a superior way of editing system files :)

[+unabatedshagie Subscriber¹]

Your right fiz, guir is sooooooo much better than messing with the files yourself and wondering if you have the right version for your system.

How much easier it is to select the module you want, click OK, reboot when prompted and then rebuild the icon cache.

It has probably took me longer to type this out then it takes to use guir. :)

[Jalz]

Cool!

Thanks a lot for the explanation Fizical.

Well it seems that we'll have to test both to see which one works better.

[fukachu]

thanks for the back-up there unabated :)

glad it helps jalz :)

test both? they will both do the exact same thing. i mean if you dont mind replacing your system files once then putting originals back and then usding guir to change them then thats fine. :p

anyway i will need some people to test so feel free to let me know if youtr willing.. even just one or 2 people.

[Rushnak]

Can't wait for this to be released! :D

Also, with this 'guir' I've had no experience with it. I take it that the guir will come with the download? And then it will just replace the resources in the system files. Sorry if im off track or something :/

[fukachu]

you can get guir from www.shacal.com

i dont include it in the download.

hopefully schaggo and i will be launching our site "guiResources" in time for this release. there you will find all the suport you need as i will be constantly at the forums there to help people out.

when you download guireplacer it will install into program files/madd inc/guireplacer/ go to the modules folder and put the *.dll in there. the module you will download will infact be a *.dll file. just one big one :)

[+unabatedshagie Subscriber¹]

I'll be willing to test it for you fiz :)

[d3nuo]

if you need more testers.. i'd love to test it for you.. just to put it in the air.. if you arent then that's fine.. just love it and would be willing to spend time to find ne bugs (if any) since im now outta school :D