Chris-Gonzales Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Given this thread has gotten a bit out of control over confusion between themes and UI, I thought I'd create a new topic regarding this matter. I want to know if you think Windows 7 will feature a new theme. Note, this is NOT a new UI, but rather visual style. UI means user interface. Vista/7's explorer features a new UI, or "User interface" from XP, 2000 98 etc. (search box, breadcrumb, new view modes, status box etc) Theme, or visual style will feature the same UI, (ie; explorer, stated above) but with a diferent look. (glass or not) It could use DWM or it doesn't have to. Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffloN Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Well... In XP different themes was "differently colored themes", in Vista/Win7 you can choose colors etc. yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Well... In XP different themes was "differently colored themes", in Vista/Win7 you can choose colors etc. yourself. I'm talking about something completely different. and this is where people get confused and freak out thinking it means a New UI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Mazza Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think the new theme would be an alternative to Aero, like with new animations is 3D and other icons for min, max and close, for instance. Maybe other surprises too. I look forward to it. It would be very nice cuz I'm tired of Aero (I've being testing it since 2006). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Voted yes just because I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautiqueskier Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Voted no because I doubt it (much as I'd like there to be) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_rh Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I hope so but I don't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenBeard Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think the WinTeam is aware enough of all the annoyances caused by the poor customization possibilities of Vista. Therefor, I think we'll be seeing a new theme which will be showcasing the features of W7 in this field along with some documentation explaining how to make new themes for Seven. Then I wake up ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeing 787 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 There better be a new theme/UI because it needs a Windows 7 look and NOT the Vista look. It's harder to sell when people think it's just like VISTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 New UI? No, new theme? Maybe, why? All a new theme would be is a new start menu and some minor tweaks every where else. Also, do we really need a second topic on this matter? All it's going to do is bring in a lot more fud than the other topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleSpellbinder Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Voted no because I doubt it (much as I'd like there to be) +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think the WinTeam is aware enough of all the annoyances caused by the poor customization possibilities of Vista. Therefor, I think we'll be seeing a new theme which will be showcasing the features of W7 in this field along with some documentation explaining how to make new themes for Seven. Then I wake up ... Given DirectUI XML hasn't been documented and it's been used side-by-side with the themes since XP...that's quite a dream. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 New UI? No, new theme? Maybe, why? All a new theme would be is a new start menu and some minor tweaks every where else. Also, do we really need a second topic on this matter? All it's going to do is bring in a lot more fud than the other topic. If you and others read the first post, then there won't be ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ba'al Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I doubt there will be a new theme. I'm excluding "same theme with new colours" here, that doesn't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonRedMk Member Posted April 19, 2009 Member Share Posted April 19, 2009 It might be too late with the RC coming out soon, but the more the merrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 "colors" do not count, as its still the same "theme" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tN0 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I smell new Gadgets and a new highlight color for the whole system (or why do only the Ribbon apps and Calculator have orange highlights?). And maybe a new Start button. And some touch apps to play around with Virtual Earth. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.tony Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 For Basic, they better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRkMaDnEsS Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 well my point of view that 7 is just a minorversion after vista it`s version (6.1) so no ui tweaks would be done i think only some new themes would appear so i vote for no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoyoS Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 well my point of view that 7 is just a minorversion after vista it`s version (6.1) so no ui tweaks would be done i think only some new themes would appear so i vote for no No ui tweaks? Take a look down at the taskbar and tell me that's not a major change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0nyX Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Well since Paul started the rumor then i am pretty sure we are NOT going to see a new theme. So i voted no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEVER85 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Seriously doubt it, but that's fine with me. I don't mind 7's UI at all. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesVault Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 a new Flip3D is arriving with Windows 7 RC... :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0nyX Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 a new Flip3D is arriving with Windows 7 RC... :yes: Source? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benplace Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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