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Reply to WinCustomize 2K5 Roll-out: Phase 3 in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Home Page: personally I think it is one too many columns. The one on the right could most be eliminated. Colors: they have seemed to improve some since I first checked out the beta, admittedly I have not checked it out all that much. Though I agree with Jafo that there is too much white. I have used themes for WC.com that have little white. I don't care for something too dark, but the white is glaring. I think a grey tone is perfect and e

Reply to ZoneAlarm is at it again... in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I gave up on ZA awhile ago. It worked fine for me with 4.5, but no version of 5.x has worked right. I use Kerio now with no problems.

Reply to I bought object desktop on oct 1 2003 now I can use anything???? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

You simply aren't paying attention to what is mentioned here. You should have saved those backed up files that SDC created of the programs you used from Stardock. Then once you reinstalled the PC, you could install SDC and put the backed up programs back on your PC and used SDC to reinstall them with NO extra purchase needed. It is clearly stated when buying Object Desktop that it is a SUBSCRIPTION. When it runs out you don't have access to newer programs or even programs that haven't bee

Reply to Off Topic: Custom Lasik Experiences in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

My brother had it done successfully. I have considered it, but unfortunately it is out of my budget. Contacts aren't so bad, at least better than glasses.

Reply to WinCustomize 2K5 Preview BETA up! in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Mr mittens_ , the site is still under construction so news doesn't seem to be posted there as of yet. I agree with the issues with firefox and taking a long time to load. I have yet to try it with IE, but since I use FF primarily it should work well with it. A lot of good things going for it though and look forward to its final implementation.

Reply to taskbar buttons in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Should mention an example of a skin that does that here so it can be tried to see what you mean. I have not noticed it in any skins I use, but I suppose its possible under certain circumstances that the font used in the task bar could cause the icons not to show.

Reply to Moving To A New State: a how to guide in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I moved to a new state (ohio) incidentily just 7 months ago. However I knew the area I wanted to move to for personal reasons. I made a trip out and spent a week looking for places and secured one. Then moved. I was on unemployment at the time so that made it easier in a way. I just found work when I got there. Some jobs have relocation plans or can help with it. Otherwise not sure if this helps as I think how each person might move from state to state will vary. <

Reply to lcars+ in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

The theme in question states it is for 1024. I have used a theme before that said it was set for 1024 and it was messed up for me as well. I don't know if the author messed up when saving it or what but I was able with editing to fit the theme. However you shouldn't have to do that. I would try emailing the author for assistance. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/images/smiles/sb.gif" border=0 ALIGN

Reply to Maxthon (formely MyIE2) vs WB in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Maxthon comes with more features with the basic setup but Firefox has more options available to it overall, plus it doesn't use the flawed IE engine. I used to use MyIE2 and it had problems using its own skins together with WB. Firefox has no such issues for me.

Reply to Welcome to the beta of Wincustomize 2K5 in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Using Firefox here... The site looks nice, but seems to load slow. I notice a lot of action before the page finally switched. Also for some reason I have to scroll left and right on this page especially, even slightly on the first page. So it isn't formatting to the size of the window. Perhaps more comments once I view more of the new site.

Reply to Object Desktop 2004 in review! in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Perhaps your SDC isn't up to date? I don't know because it shows up fine under Object Desktop section here. Excited about Powertune and File Dialog as well.

Reply to please remove. in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I would agree that if all you changed was the screenshot and nothing in the skin itself, that doesn't warrant showing up on the update list.

Reply to Right-Click [BETA] for Object Desktop subscribers!! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I find it to be working well once I got used to it looking slightly different (clock it for example). It does import the existing windowblind for me. Although I have tried it only with one WB so far. I find the system tray icon a bit interesting though as its for Objectbar. Obviously a placeholder until a proper replacement is found. Not that I run OB, but I would imagine those who do could get confused as to which one it is. <A HREF="https://www.wincustomize.com/index.

Reply to Right-Click [BETA] for Object Desktop subscribers!! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Yup got it and its a nice addition.

Reply to WC2K5: Preview next week.. in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

It seems rather odd for a site mainly dedicated to skinning will not have the capability to alter its look. I understand the need for speed we all want that. But maybe only restrict dialup to one theme? Easily &#115electable via profile I should think. Regardless I am eager to see what the new pages bring us.

Reply to More sections on WinCustomize? in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

I agree on removal of outdated or barely used programs. Such as: CoolPlayer ColorPad ICQ+ Beatnik KewlPad Dashboard WebBlinds Adding Trillian, Firefox/Thunderbird and splitting up ObjectDock better. I think one of the reasons firefox/thunderbird haven't had many skins created for them is because of the changing nature of the program. Now that it is hitting 1.0 those changes should be minimal and skin production should increase.

Reply to Siri starts to pay off! in Business JoeUser Forums

Personally I don't see Satillite radio reaching the masses. It has its appeal for sure, but I really don't believe there is enough of a need for a pay service for radio. I think radio should be moving into the digital realm, but it sounds like the UK is on the right track. They are ahead of us for digital TV as well. I find it bad enough to have to pay for TV, I'm certainly not paying for radio. I have live with the ads once in awhile. One l

Reply to Those XP files you get with WindowBlinds skins-What Filext.com says in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Why are you so curious about the file extensions? Do you think that Stardock could be sending viruses within the zips? I just don't understand this dissection of the extensions. There are many programs that use special extensions for the purpose of that specific program, Stardock is hardly unique here. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/images/smiles/sb.gif" border=0 ALIGN="absmiddle" ALT="Powered by Skin

Reply to WindowBlinds "Poll" (of sorts) in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

1) What WB skins do you use most frequently? Don't have one skin that I use or return to often, generally update regularly when there is a new one I like 2) How often do you find you change the color (including grayscaling) of the skin you're using? (always, often, sometimes, seldom, never?) very seldom 3) Are there certain skins you wish you could almost "mix" features with another skin? Whether due to features and/or looks? (I often think of this, so I thou

Reply to I just want.. in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

There are several fairly complete IP themes. Most state in the description how many icons are contained. Generally you can use the screenshot as a guideline as well. There isn't a way to do a search for most complete theme. I find that most of them skin at least the most important files. Sorry I don't have any recommendations. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/images/smiles/sb.gif" border=0 ALIGN="absm

Reply to new "star" ratings in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I think the ratings have their purpose and shouldn't be even allowed to be turned off. Personally what I feel is needed is two categories of ratings. One for general users (though still limited as it is currently to subscribers) and another either for skinners or only for moderators. So that way you can see what the general public likes and what those who know more about the craft of skinning prefer. I don't choose a skin based on ratings anyway, I base it on my own personal tastes. Howe

Reply to why must we restart the system in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

What is the big deal about rebooting anyway? I don't think its about saving power, as reboot only shuts the power off temporarily. Otherwise I find the question here rather vague. What is causing you to need to reboot? If you are using WinXP, it can run as described without rebooting. However older windows generally need rebooting after a day of use, at least in my experience. I keep mine running constantly, but do have it go into standby when not in use. I have WB, DX, and OD+ running

Reply to how to distribute themes to those who dont have WB? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

You could also just use WB freely, although minus some features that really are worth paying to get. But as mentioned the program must be on the PC and isn't packagable on a skin by skin type basis.

Reply to WinCustomize Personal Pages Up... in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Btw someone mentioned having problems doing this with Firefox but I had not problem whatsoever.

Reply to Poor Sea Monkeys! in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

I haven't had Sea Monkeys for at least 25 years and I don't remember them ever living very long. Not that make very exciting pets anyway. Amazing they have lasted so long.