Disappointing week for Firefox...

[neoufo51]

The creator of the current Firefox default theme has posted that the Firefox devs will stop using his theme in favor of something more "uniform" and "free" across all supported platforms...meaning that they want to keep Firefox from looking too much like IE6 and also to create a "brand identity" that people will "recognize" across all platforms for Firefox and Thunderbird.

The change will occur this week...and will be the default for 0.9. I really hate this. Qute looks so great right now and I really wish they had pursued a better design. I'm sure you guys will agree that other themes will definitely have to be used once this monstrosity comes out in wide release the 12-14th. I am happy to report that Arvid will keep Qute alive for Firefox and will make it available as a theme for download.

Here's the original post. People are adding negative comments as we speak.

http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=82385

...and here is what is coming for 0.9, as checked into the branch builds.

UPDATE: TODAY'S 6/07 NIGHTLY BRANCH BUILD NOW HAS THE NEW THEME, AS PICTURED BELOW. TEST AWAY, POST COMMENTS, ETC.

Edited June 7, 2004 by neoufo51

[zhangm Supervisor]

I heard its been checked into Aviary. So we'll be able to see it tomorrow, maybe.

[Bearded Kirklander]

I just read all 21 pages of the thread linked in the first message. Sounds like Arvid was being difficult, so FireFox told him to bugger off. They wanted something that they could control themselves. I don't see anything wrong with that. But it looks like another one of those immature urinating matches that people get into in life. It's about control. Some people like to tempt fate thinking they are so important nobody can take them on and other people delight in putting a boot up their butt and telling them to get lost. Goes to show you that nobody is indispensible and power can corrupt. Nobody looks good in something like this. I think it is funny that the new theme is designed to look like Luna because Luna is a pretty goofy theme to begin with. :D

[neoufo51]

I heard its been checked into Aviary. So we'll be able to see it tomorrow, maybe.

Look no further.

Today's 6/07 nightly build has the new theme. I can confirm it and 0.9 RC 1 is going to be release tomorrow.

Hope some people on this thread take a look at it.

[athlonforce]

the new theme seams to suxor.. but the look is not all

like IE6 that i think look good but the browser suxors lol... /me will use Firefox with any theme. :ninja:

[AQUaDeX]

Got the chance to catch the aviary build from BEAST tinderbox, it's not that bad, looks like of clean and professional, more like a "product" design rather than a "community" design, and again, if you don't like it, there's plenty of themes around

[Pink Floyd Veteran]

It's the entire reason I stopped using Outlook 2003 and started using TB. I don't want my mail mixing as each of my 4 accounts had unique uses.

me = same reason

Having email seperated into their own inbox is awsome in my opinion.

[Veedems Veteran]

New theme has been checked in. My build has it included and all aviary builds today should have it.

[Pink Floyd Veteran]

yup, just saw the post of Peter(6) on mozillazine forum

can't wait to see the theme!

[jamesp]

I find this all very entertaining. I've been so bored of the internet, something (a bit) interesting.

[Schmoove]

Just downloaded Bangbang's build, and it is GOOD!! Msstyle themes look better on the new firefox, the new theme is nicer. Way better then before I think.

[blueshirt]

Does anyone know the link to the latest Qute theme?

[Bearded Kirklander]

New theme has been checked in. My build has it included and all aviary builds today should have it.

Where can n00bs like me get the latest FireFox with the new Pinstripe interface? I could compare it to the one in FireFox .8 and see which I like better. Thanks.

[neoufo51]

Where can n00bs like me get the latest FireFox with the new Pinstripe interface? I could compare it to the one in FireFox .8 and see which I like better. Thanks.

http://mozilla.gnusoft.net/firefox/tinderbox-builds/BEAST/

[Bearded Kirklander]

http://mozilla.gnusoft.net/firefox/tinderbox-builds/BEAST/

Very kind of ya. Is the Tinderbox build the same as the nightlies? BTW, I got the new version now and I do kind of like the default theme. I like this other one I found called Charamel better, but this one that is now included is just fine.

http://members.shaw.ca/lucx/

That is a great theme. I also like EyeCandy and Pinball, but the Charamel has me mezmorized. BTW, is it me or does .9 nightly build seem more stable than .8? Again, thanks for the link. :)

[Veedems Veteran]

Just downloaded Bangbang's build, and it is GOOD!! Msstyle themes look better on the new firefox, the new theme is nicer. Way better then before I think.

Another user, sweet. Thanks for downloading it man.

I have to agree with you, the new theme looks awesome and the tabs seems ot work better with the VS's. I thought I would have to use a 3rd party skin, but I'm sticking with winstripe for sure.

[Menge]

hmmmm i like the new icons...

[fishie]

i recently installed the latest nightly build and forgot to backup my bookmarks. does this mean i lost them? all the toolbar ones are gone too. i had them backed up from a few weeks ago but i have added a few since then? arg

[topher1078]

i recently installed the latest nightly build and forgot to backup my bookmarks. does this mean i lost them? all the toolbar ones are gone too. i had them backed up from a few weeks ago but i have added a few since then? arg

Depends - a little while down the line the location for storing bookmarks changed from the Phoenix folder to a Firefox one - odds are the Phoenix one is still there with bookmarks and all.

[fishie]

i had .8 before.

[topher1078]

Then just navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\UsrName\Application Data\Phoenix

followed by a few random folders till you get to bookmarks.html

[fishie]

actually the toolbar ones are still there just under a folder with the same name.

[Liquid]

eww this new theme is ugly, i want to download the old build and get the old theme back.

[Nexus-]

Thanks for pointing out that thread at mozillaZine I told them that it looked like crap and everyone else that thinks so needs to speak up

[fishie]

sweet thanks :)

[Veedems Veteran]

Thanks for pointing out that thread at mozillaZine I told them that it looked like crap and everyone else that thinks so needs to speak up

and it's not going to do anything. They will not go back to Qute.