Well, I've made a decision...

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After much consideration I have decided that with the exception of my Crux WB (which will be released at the next GUIC), my Visions WB which is currently in progress will be my last release for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. After that I will be releasing only WB's designed for Windows 7.

I have made this decision because it is extremely hard for me at this time in my life to keep up with updates on all three OS's and keep my software updated, etc. I am sorry to have to do this and I hope all you XP and Vista users understand.

Now on to finish Visions! :)

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I am sorry to have to do this but I hope all you XP and Vista users understand.
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Well I do.  Thanks for doing them as long as you did. :beer:

A lot of the Win7 blinds look ok on XP (though perhaps not quite as intended \o/ ), so it's not "the end" ;)

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:thumbsup:

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

\o/

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tom, take the XP energy and put it into something great... like more skins :)

 

 

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I agree with all of the above.

It´s the right decision to make Tom. :thumbsup: k5 :yes:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks everyone. Now..... if only Stardock would make a new (bug free) version of SKS designed specifically to skin Windows 7 (and ready for Windows 8) when it comes out! :P

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

awsome decision!! i havent looked back since neone6 told me to scrap xp and vista.... \o/

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks Kitty.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Good for you Tom. Sorry XP and Vista.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Time to let go of the past ;)

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yup...Sorry Giz.

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Fuzzy, reply 10
Time to let go of the past
End of Fuzzy's quote

...unless you're watching Doctor Who.  Then it's just awesome.

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well, I understand Tom,:)

I, of course..with much resistance to my inner lazybones.. will keep on skinning for everyone, for now..  X-(

I just feel, if one is selling one's wares, it's only right to cater to as many people as possible.

Vista will be the first to go, once I feel the proportions of users reach diminishing return status.

 

Now get to work! :congrat:

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 11
Yup...Sorry Giz.
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o_O I'm on 7 you dolt! :P

Quoting vStyler, reply 13
I just feel, if one is selling one's wares, it's only right to cater to as many people as possible.
End of vStyler's quote

At least someones using their head! No offense though Tom...I understand your decision as well. At least your not an XP hater. ;)

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Third Umpire.....NOT OUT.... 5*

Well gr8 decision, I will hav to say this... all the best... :beer:

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Good for you Tom. I do vista and 7 and my next skin will be for them however after that it will also only be for 7 as I lost my vista. Actually gave my computer away to one of the grandchildren as it had vista.

I think the two new skins that come with windowblinds are for 7 only. The Metro ones. Again didn't look at them but I think they are only 7 ready.

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 14
I'm on 7 you dolt!
End of WebGizmos's quote
Me too...and Vista, and XP, and Ubuntu, and Windows 8....lol.

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Which is the easier for newbs like me to skin for? I gots all three, although the XP machine is good for only what it does - hosts webcams.

 

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for sticking with it as long as you did.

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 17

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 14I'm on 7 you dolt!Me too...and Vista, and XP, and Ubuntu, and Windows 8....lol.
End of RedneckDude's quote

Show off.  :thumbsup:

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting LizMarr, reply 18
Which is the easier for newbs like me to skin for? I gots all three, although the XP machine is good for only what it does - hosts webcams.

 
End of LizMarr's quote

 

I would skin whatever OS you are on the most, IF you are skinning for yourself..

 

If you want the easy way.. just skin 7... less to do, and less you can do.. with it.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Whew, you scared me! At first I thought I was about to read that you were going to stop creating skins!!! Selfishly I'm relieved that you'll still be creating for W7. Keep up the great work!

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting karmat, reply 22
Whew, you scared me! At first I thought I was about to read that you were going to stop creating skins!!! Selfishly I'm relieved that you'll still be creating for W7. Keep up the great work!
End of karmat's quote

 

Thought so too!

Like Karmat say " Keep up the great work" Tom! :thumbsup:

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

you certainly have been a stayer...extremely considerate of you..

since moving onto 7 on a new machine, I rarely use XP....bit of testing and a 'guest' machine...

I'm sure you'll find what you make, more enjoyable, simply spending a lot less of the 'grind' time on them... which is what it's all about afterall...  :)

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

"Time flies when you are having fun"   Which actually is a pity. If you are having fun you want it to last... :beer: :beer: