Windows X Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 At first, I need to say KoL is the first person who released new Slate from Athens PC screenshots but he's not the first one who started making it. I don't have much to say about this work except I did this as Slate. It's accurate work with my own modification for the sake. Also added thin taskbar with Mistic mod. Have fun Last update 25/09/2004 Version 1.0 -Initial release Slate Athens Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojomonkee Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 yay. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584656282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Three in one day :blink: Busy are we? Nice nonetheless! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584656283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted October 1, 2004 Veteran Share Posted October 1, 2004 good one Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584656914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP_01 Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 This is becoming more of the same thing. It looks nice, but it's practically the same as Kol's one. There are like 10 other themes that are using the same taskbar + startbutton. Maybe you should consider dropping the whole Longhorn thing for a while unless you can come up with something really new. Just a thought :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584656932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 Read the first post again. KoL is first person who released that port but not first one who made it (Also not accurate as this one so far because he don't like new captionbar in Athens PC). I developed this secretly and showed my first screenshot after KoL's shot to prove them I didn't follow his work. About taskbar, it came with Aero enabled. Get Longhorn 4074 and enable Aero function. You'll understand why I keep this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP_01 Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I'm not saying you stole the idea or anything. It's just more of the same. There are now 8 (correct me if I'm wrong) Longhorn themes on the same page here, all made by you. It's like you're becoming obsessed with making them. It's overwhelming. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 That's not far different for each visual style. I just need to change captionbar and taskbar. Just like Longhorn that has only few changes for each new design and I want to port them all for sake. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmove Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Amazing, i like it :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 That's not far different for each visual style. I just need to change captionbar and taskbar. Just like Longhorn that has only few changes for each new design and I want to port them all for sake. but the themes all look alike! maybe in the refinement you have made a exact replica of areo but if you glance at it its the same thing... your good, no question about that, but how about varying your taste abit... like making the taskbar smaller or I don't know... I'm not themer so I can't really give you pointers. anyhow. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 ic. I used to make thin taskbar for Aero theme but now I realized I was wrong. It need to be normal size to notice glassy effects easier. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 true, but still, the areo theme is being run to the grown because SO many people are trying to mimic it. but I get your point. what I would really REALLY like to see is the coloured theme applied to outlook 2003 just like when you use the original Luna theme. NOW that would be amazing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 That needs cracking Office2003 UI files. We may need to wait for time that new Longhorn UI revealed. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I remember readin somwhere in neowin that it had to do with the theme its self.. the meta files and such. I guess they are missing in the themes that are being cloned. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ootput Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Windows X, seeing the vast number of quality themes that you're producing lately, it begs the question: What are you using as your theme atm? Do you have a personal favorite? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 Well, it's quite hard to make a choice because each one has its own good points. I ever think about Longhorn Heart project to merge all I like but doesn't look good when combined, though. My favourites are Plex UI and Aurora from Longhorn Aero, Aero Concepts, Plex Style (Media Center Edition), Slate Athens and last is Slate Refresh (not released yet) But my best favourite Longhorn theme is Plex UI from Longhorn Aero (No brand new resources and most origin Plex from first Aero. Like it so much :)) However, I'm still using Chobits visual style :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblack Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I think looks great.... like said before, a bit kinda the same, but still good quality. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584657979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYLOGO Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 This looks like a rip from Kol and Stefanka Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584686138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vip Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 This looks like a rip from Kol and Stefanka ... man you're dumb this is a "rip" from the real longhorn ... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584686182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYLOGO Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Yes, as well as being a rip from the real longhorn. But the caption buttons are rips from those two themers Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584686257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 thin taskbar would be nice Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584687301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanobear Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 aren't all the current Longhorn themes a rip from the real longhorn with "personal preferences" included? Windows X has done a great job with this theme... it's his own personal interpretation... besides.. for those so concerned about rips etc... just how many different "start buttons" etc can be created... should we start counting pixels? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584687350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows X Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 ANDYLOGO, I don't want someone who used to rip my work claim me with dumb idea. Check captionbar, KoL use normal Slate but I use recaptured new Slate bar from screenshot. Check captionbutton KoL's has color added and stefanka's is mackind. But mine ported from Longhorn directly and left button is longer than any other Longhorn theme. Check toolbar, mine looks a bit deeper and has curve up at last. Color also looks a bit different for elements. Most of all, they're my friends so if I want to use their work as mainbase, I can ask them for permission easily. I'm sure this won't make you stop flaming because you're blind. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584688216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AQUaDeX Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 ANDYLOGO, I don't want someone who used to rip my work claim me with dumb idea. Check captionbar, KoL use normal Slate but I use recaptured new Slate bar from screenshot. Check captionbutton KoL's has color added and stefanka's is mackind. But mine ported from Longhorn directly and left button is longer than any other Longhorn theme. Check toolbar, mine looks a bit deeper and has curve up at last. Color also looks a bit different for elements. Most of all, they're my friends so if I want to use their work as mainbase, I can ask them for permission easily. I'm sure this won't make you stop flaming because you're blind. woof! :dog: wow, let's see who's barking now Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584689515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Who cares, all these themes look the same anyway. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/224794-slate-athens/#findComment-584689544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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