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sweatyfish In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 01:29:08 +0000 UTC]

FF3 (or any version of firefox) has a complex skinning procedure. Which is real bad considering it is the most popular IE alternative. If I do make anything, I'll be sure to release it.

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NeHoMaR In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 20:51:03 +0000 UTC]

It looks good, but why that tiny buttons for close, minimize .. ?? Everytime I find a goof theme, it is unusable for everyday work.

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sweatyfish In reply to NeHoMaR [2008-09-20 22:10:36 +0000 UTC]

Okay. Then don't use it.

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NeHoMaR In reply to sweatyfish [2008-09-20 22:52:34 +0000 UTC]

I see no skin designer get comments constructively? I think they are too accustomed to:

- Awesome skin! your are the best!
- Thank you!

Really really sad IMO. I will try to learn how to edit this thing, and put some big buttons there myself.

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sweatyfish In reply to NeHoMaR [2008-09-20 23:59:51 +0000 UTC]

And to answer your question "It looks good, but why that tiny buttons for close, minimize .. ??"

Because that is part of the design. That is my personal preference for them. When I make a visual style, I make it for myself first. I do not make a visual style thinking "Gosh, what would everyone like?". My preference comes first, then everyone else's next.

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sweatyfish In reply to NeHoMaR [2008-09-20 23:54:53 +0000 UTC]

I take comments constructively or silently (there are a few other comments that are not "Awesome skin"). However, you're comments are based on unfounded opinion. I have no problem if you were to say that the buttons were to small, but to say that it is unusable on a day to day basis is an assumption which seems to be based on your personal preference for "big" buttons. I have been using this everyday, way before it has been released with no problems with the buttons.

Besides, the size of the buttons are just the image for the buttons. The clickable area for the buttons have not changed, just the way the buttons look. If you click your mouse above or below the buttons, you will see that they do work. So, your natural reflex to a certain area for a certain area will not go unchanged.

If you feel the need to edit it to get more enjoyment out of it, then by all means do so. And if you need help please feel free to ask

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NeHoMaR In reply to sweatyfish [2008-09-21 01:36:10 +0000 UTC]

I understand your point, anyway, if I ever make a visual style in my life, I will use all the usability tricks I think every UI needs for a full success.

The most popular visual skin for Vista in this site is NEXTLevel, and even when it has some bugs (bugs the creator refuse to fix, he prefer to say "Thank you" millions of times to "Awesome!" comments), it doesn't change the original Aero usability Microsoft created, thing I think is a must.

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Vathanx In reply to NeHoMaR [2008-09-21 20:10:27 +0000 UTC]

Please, by all means... Tell me what are these bugs?

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NeHoMaR In reply to NeHoMaR [2008-09-20 20:52:09 +0000 UTC]

I mean good, not goof, lol

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dantelongfellow In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 17:37:02 +0000 UTC]

I love this style, you should make some more matching stuff for it, such us a object dock skin or something

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sweatyfish In reply to dantelongfellow [2008-09-20 22:10:58 +0000 UTC]

I am working on a rocketdock skin

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Tomatogrower In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 16:54:51 +0000 UTC]

wow
awesome interface!
you did a fantastic job

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sweatyfish In reply to Tomatogrower [2008-09-20 22:11:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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ZEUSosX In reply to ??? [2008-09-18 21:25:03 +0000 UTC]

i very like that your designing has personality.

congratulations!

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sweatyfish In reply to ZEUSosX [2008-09-18 22:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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HuGo07 In reply to ??? [2008-09-17 22:27:56 +0000 UTC]

Simply the pinnacle of vista visual styles and a worthy DD

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sweatyfish In reply to HuGo07 [2008-09-17 23:16:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I try

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sweatyfish In reply to RUSTY08 [2008-09-17 01:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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sixwings In reply to ??? [2008-09-16 04:55:35 +0000 UTC]

Well I installed it following the readme and restarted, but the task bar is not smaller, it's now double size and won't get any skinnier. Also I still have the ugly blue default browser buttons and start button.

Also, where did you get those matching icons?

I've got to say the screenshot is amazing - wish it worked on mine the same.

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sweatyfish In reply to sixwings [2008-09-16 05:18:20 +0000 UTC]

make sure your DPI is at 96

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sixwings In reply to sweatyfish [2008-09-16 05:38:36 +0000 UTC]

WOW! you're a genius!.... or maybe I'm just dumb

It works perfectly now.
Thanks a bunch!

Vista is now officially cool.

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sixwings In reply to sixwings [2008-09-16 04:58:20 +0000 UTC]

Nevermind about the icons - just found that link in your description... I just wish now that the browser buttons and start button were like in your screenshot, and that my taskbar was skinny.

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DarkGearSuperSpammer In reply to ??? [2008-09-16 04:01:16 +0000 UTC]

Too bad i don't have vista. It looks very calm and elegant 8D

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Morrissey666 In reply to ??? [2008-09-16 02:31:58 +0000 UTC]

Looks sweet...

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sixwings In reply to ??? [2008-09-16 00:03:00 +0000 UTC]

By far the best looking Vista style on DA yet IMO.

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Michel8170 In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 20:42:03 +0000 UTC]

Congrats to the DD, my friend

Really well deserved for this great vs

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sweatyfish In reply to Michel8170 [2008-09-15 21:02:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Michael

I'll try to continue to contribute

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i-sea In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 20:25:52 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sad that this is only for vista

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lethalNIK-ART In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 20:19:35 +0000 UTC]

amazing!

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anonymous-bot In reply to frambozenyoghurtje [2008-09-16 01:06:49 +0000 UTC]

The RAR file you mean? You can download 7-Zip to open it.

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frambozenyoghurtje In reply to anonymous-bot [2008-09-16 14:16:38 +0000 UTC]

just find it out myself few minutes ago but still thanks a lot

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gadgetsguru In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 19:57:19 +0000 UTC]

Yay, Chrome!

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frambozenyoghurtje In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 19:47:58 +0000 UTC]

lol my brains are nonactive I think
thanks, gonne donwload it

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sahwar In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 19:44:46 +0000 UTC]

For every Vista user, this is a great gift to present to your visual experience with the OS. Amazingly elegant!

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frambozenyoghurtje In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 19:25:16 +0000 UTC]

and on 32 bit vista, can you still use it?
would be awesome

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sweatyfish In reply to frambozenyoghurtje [2008-09-15 19:31:39 +0000 UTC]

It is made for 32bit Vista. I'll clarify that in my description.

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frambozenyoghurtje In reply to sweatyfish [2008-09-15 20:24:10 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot
I'm new on deviantart, second day (and no I am not 108, a friend of my made the acount...) and I find this great stuff D

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sweatyfish In reply to Salyne [2008-09-15 15:58:28 +0000 UTC]

have you tried it?

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Salyne In reply to sweatyfish [2008-09-15 16:41:20 +0000 UTC]

no because i like my desktop
But you have done a lovely great job.

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ElColombo In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 15:11:03 +0000 UTC]

Honestly, blown away. And that was just by looking at it.

I'm more impressed by how it works. Extremely well done. Collected

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sweatyfish In reply to ElColombo [2008-09-15 15:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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AndrewDBarker In reply to ??? [2008-09-15 15:04:19 +0000 UTC]

Ok.. never mind. My Vista was acting kinda screwy .. it didn't see it .. now it does and HOLY CRAP!

What a visual style! .

I don't think I've ever been this in love with a visual style before. This is mind bogglingly beautiful.

Fantastic work. It truly deserves the DD!

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sweatyfish In reply to AndrewDBarker [2008-09-15 15:07:06 +0000 UTC]

Glad you got it to work Thank you

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