[vs] Ximian Desktop 2

[splatnix]

So I will try to find something to fix this (although it doesn't really annoy me).

Leave it the way it is. It looks fine. You don't have to have feedback when something is highlighted. I used to do that with previous win versions - highlight color and 3d object color were the same. You get the ballon tips thingies as enough feedback for those who want it (sorry, I just woke up ;)).

[morkuma]

well, like dazzla said, the icons are far from complete anywhere online, but i was working on a iptheme this morning, and had to create a bunch of icons for it, i might continue with it, might not, i have a LOT of folders and stuff to create for the damn thing, but we will see...

[Schmoove]

I've got a Ximian IPTheme done for like 95%.... still missing some essential icons though.

Mostly folders.

[morkuma]

yeah, those were the ones i was working on, i'm gunna add you to my msn, maybe we can make half them each and get it out :D

[splatnix]

Schmoove, I know you're all for IP, but is it worth the investment? I tried SD software like 3 years ago and hated it... but then again, I haven't played with a shell32.dll yet, so I guess alt way's of changing icons (aside from manually) are welcome. Any issues from you guys using IP? If you can get this thing done, I think I might have to break down and give it a whirl - since everything else with this theme (and additional skins) rocks.

[Schmoove]

The thing with IP is that it doesn't change every single icon ofcourse like a Shell32.dll can do.

There are not enough icons to compile a decent Shell32.dll I think, even putting together an IP theme is a bitch.

Well I'm nearly finished with it and it is looking good I think.

Personally I prefer something like IP or IconPhile instead of a shell32.dll. It is easier to switch between themes that way.

[Vidar]

Still waiting on Jimmac's permission, but if you'ed like a teaser, there's a screenshot on my site under the skinz section. :)

http://www.vidarbox.net

[morkuma]

Still waiting on Jimmac's permission, but if you'ed like a teaser, there's a screenshot on my site under the skinz section. :)

http://www.vidarbox.net

offtopic: you are using the same forumskin as i, i really need to work on a new one so it isn't so generic, you are the first site i have seen to use the same one, although i am sure there are lots more

[Vidar]

Its not a bad skin. I have CaliV6 installed as well. Just not used to the new skinning system.

[splatnix]

@schmoove: Is the Ximian set near the completeness of Korilla or BlueCurve or are you having to create additional icons for the XP-varient of the set?

@vidar: *drool* I hope hope hope Jimmac gets back to you on the permissions. That is looking TIGHT! And that should be compatible with XMMS as well, so I should be able to use that on the linux side of my box! :D :hop: :hop: :hop:

offtopic: I went ahead and nabbed the 2.12a Public release of IP. It seems pretty good/stable - a helluva lot better than a couple years ago for sure. I loaded the Korilla set as a test (I've heard many speak of the completeness that set has). It seems to be pretty decent. I guess, as you said, it's easier that playing with DLL's and I can live with some change (if not a complete one), since I've gotten sick of the default icon set. What's the different between the public and paid-for versions of IP? anything?

[Endoscient]

ne newz of color themes

[Schmoove]

@schmoove: Is the Ximian set near the completeness of Korilla or BlueCurve or are you having to create additional icons for the XP-varient of the set?

@vidar: *drool* I hope hope hope Jimmac gets back to you on the permissions. That is looking TIGHT! And that should be compatible with XMMS as well, so I should be able to use that on the linux side of my box! :D :hop: :hop: :hop:

offtopic: I went ahead and nabbed the 2.12a Public release of IP. It seems pretty good/stable - a helluva lot better than a couple years ago for sure. I loaded the Korilla set as a test (I've heard many speak of the completeness that set has). It seems to be pretty decent. I guess, as you said, it's easier that playing with DLL's and I can live with some change (if not a complete one), since I've gotten sick of the default icon set. What's the different between the public and paid-for versions of IP? anything?

The paid version doesn't have the nag-screen.

(hint, eMule has the latest)

My BlueCurve IP package was 100% complete. I will not release the Ximian set if it is not 100% complete AND looking good. Well I'm nearing completion, only have to make a couple of additional folders, the rest is done (AND looking good).

@Vidar: it is GPL so technically you can release it as long as you credit Jimmac. Though asking him for permission is the decent way to go. I'd say wait a week and if he doesn't respond just release it. Then if he has problems with it afterward you can always work something out.

[splatnix]

My BlueCurve IP package was 100% complete. I will not release the Ximian set if it is not 100% complete AND looking good. Well I'm nearing completion, only have to make a couple of additional folders, the rest is done (AND looking good).

I hopped over to your BlueCurve set - It fits pretty well with Ximian - and I'm amazed! :D

Just a thought - you might want to link, on the frontpage along with the Y'z and XMMS skins, links to the WMP and Trillian Pro skins for any late adapters (it's amazing what I think of when I've been awake for less than 10 minutes).

[Vidar]

I posted download links for BlueCurve 2.5 and Indutrial 1.0 Winamp Skinz on my site. Enjoy :)

Btw, if you'd like schmoove, I'm willing to throw up a page for Ximian Desktop if you want. Same "Open Window" look you did for BlueCurve.tk was my thinking.

[King Trode]

Something broken? Winamp 2.91

[Schmoove]

Something broken? Winamp 2.91

Same problem here (Winamp 2.95) . Plus I see BlueCurve scrollbars in the medialibrary instead of Ximian scrollbars.

[Vidar]

Hrm. I don't know what to say. I reuploaded the file, downloaded it myself. Works fine - possibly a corrupt wsz/zip?

The scrollbars fixed. The grabber isn't 100% accurate as I can't put the full :-:-:-: on there. Could only fit a -:-:-:- .

Edited September 13, 2003 by Vidar

[King Trode]

Looks like it works now :D

[shanemca]

Skin works here :) Very nice, blends in more than the MacOSXGraphite skin I was using before :)

A few suggestions for a future version though:

- Could you make a title for the playlist window, like in the main window (ie, playlist centered)?

- An icon of some sorts where the Winamp lighting bolt normally is (I click there to get to the media library)

- A different selection color for the media library window (it makes it impossible to read the selection on my machine, see attachment)

[Vidar]

I couldn't reckognize the font on the main window, so I didn't add the title - plus, there isn't a title on the original XMMS skin.

Hrm. It shows up blue on my system (see attachment). Try redownloading. If it doesn't help, or if others are having this problem, let me know. I'll delete and make a whole new zip. Don't know why its being weird like that :(

Will fix, its merely a matter of coloring a single pixel on the map.

As to the icon, I was thinking that to.. but there isn't one on the XMMS skin so I didn't include one. Maybe the Ximian monkey like my Gorilla skin?

[Schmoove]

I have the same problem as shanemca. It turns greenish, dunno why. Maybe it is the build of Winamp (2.95), maybe it is the skin.... haven't got a clue.

[Schmoove]

Theme is update, check DeviantArt:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/2855851/

Adding two colorschemes and fixes some small bugs.

[Vidar]

Sorry Schmoove. I use WInamp 2.91 (as .95 isn't final yet). I'm assuming its looking at the wrong pixel in genex.bmp. I've deleted the file off the server and created a whole new zip (35.9KB not 35.6KB) which hopefully will remove the error. The only other thing I can think it might be is if you are using a lower color depth (16bit rather than 32?) and its substituting the color for something lower.

I've attached the genex as a "patch/test". If *it* looks green, then I know where our problem lies. If it looks blue -- its a programming bug in .95.

[shanemca]

I'm using 2.95 as well so it's probably a difference in that version :( I'm using 32bit color here.

I downloaded it again from your site, and now instead of just a green bar, it's a blue bar now.. So it's slightly better. :p Perhaps how Winamp 2.95 reads the font color has changed also (so instead of being white, it shows up as blue like the bar)?

Schmoove: love the new color schemes :)

[Vidar]

Nice color additions Schmoove.

Shanemca - Try this. Open the Genex.bmp. The line with the singular pixels, try filling them in one at a time with white, putting the genex back in the zip (wsz = zip disguised) and see which pixel .95 is using for the font. I have .91 installed so I can't do it myself and get the result. Heh.