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A new dark Theme for WinCustomize

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A new dark Theme for WinCustomize

First alternative theme for WinCustomize - a skin for our skinning site.

http://userstyles.org/styles/25121
from WinCustomize Forums

Hi

Have you ever wished there would be some alternative themes for our beloved site?

Most likely you did, after all we all love skinning and using alternative themes for our applications.

Not sure if you know already, but there is a way to skin websites, it's called "Stylish" for Firefox.

Stylish is an Add-on for Firefox that let's the user apply various styles to existing websites.

There are many styles (themes) for popular sites such as Google, Facebook etc.

It's one of the coolest Add-ons I know that let you style your web, quite futuristic.

The paradox is, there is no theme for Wincustomize, our beloved site that is one of the biggest skinning communities.

Well, there wasn't until today.

I took the mission to make the first alternative dark theme for WinCustomize and Wincustomize Beta.

It's optimized mostly for the beta site but works on both so when the beta will become the main site it'll work the same.

To use it you'll need to install Stylish add on for Firefox from here -  https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2108

Then to apply the style, just one click on "Install with Stylish" here -  http://userstyles.org/styles/25121

Hope you'll enjoy it,

comments are welcome.

 

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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Update:

Tweaked few colors for overall better appearance.

Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Update - This one is quite significant, it took a lot of work to get done.

I re-designed the Quick Reply section that was white in the original (dark) style.

I don't know why it was white, probably another bug or forgotten section in the beta site,

anyway it's fixed now.

By the way, if you're already using Stylish, check out my other UserStyles here - http://userstyles.org/users/24480

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Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:beer: B) :moon:

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Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:beer: :sun: :karma:

Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Another Update:

I noticed the dark forum style (on the beta site) disappeared so I updated the Theme to include the forums.

I also updated the code so it will work on the current site once it's updated so there won't be any problems when it happens (should be soon).

Next update will be after the transition is made to the new site.

Here's the link to download the Theme (requires Firefox and Stylish) - http://userstyles.org/styles/25121

 

Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This is awesome, I'm using it now. I didn't know about "Stylish" This is nice in the eyes. Thanks for the heads up. Have to check out some of the others, they all seem to be for Facebook and Google. Great job. :thumbsup:

Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks very much for the nice feedback skyzyk!

Very good to hear.

I've just improved the Theme and going to update very soon so remember to check for updates through Stylish (rightclick/ manage styles/ find updates)

I made some other styles, not for Facebook or Google :) be sure to check out my UserStyles page:

http://userstyles.org/users/24480

I'll update here once I'm ready with the new version,

There are new features such as: semi-transparent menus, textured background & more...

Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A dark theme for WinCustomize.com
Updated for the new 2K10 website.
Custom made images for Toolbar, buttons & more.
Full styling of all areas: boards, forums etc.
Textured background, semi-transparent jump-menu.
Designed to be clear, clean & easy on the eyes.

Install the updated Theme here: http://userstyles.org/styles/25121

Feedback is welcome,
enjoY!

WinCustomize - Dark Theme



Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top

So, for Firefox only?

Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Forums look good with this, Ziggy! Good work, man! B)

Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top

OK, it is nice! But I want it for IE8!!!!

Reply #65 from WinCustomize Forums Top

oops bug two or may be on my side the tool bar did not skin it's still white...

 


By null at 2010-05-15

Reply #67 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for the feedback DrJBHL!

RedneckDude, why IE8? Its so slow!!! you'll notice the difference very easily if you'll try Firefox. Firefox has great add-ons & themes. It's also much more secure! Really no reason to use IE8, it's so bad! Is there anything I'm missing? I can see no reason to choose IE8. Anyway, if you choose Firefox, it'll allow you to automatically import all your favorites from IE so it's very easy to switch. Give it a try & you'll not regret it...

Thanks for the feedback DisturbedComputer.

About the toolbar, that's part of Firefox, you can change it easily to look like on my screen-shot & skin all your Firefox in a dark theme. Install BlackFox theme here:  https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/57531/

Check out my other Firefox themes here:  https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/user/4710003

I'm taking care of the bug you mentioned with the Karma.

Reply #69 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RedneckDude, why IE8? Its so slow!!! you'll notice the difference very easily if you'll try Firefox. Firefox has great add-ons & themes. It's also much more secure! Really no reason to use IE8, it's so bad! Is there anything I'm missing? I can see no reason to choose IE8. Anyway, if you choose Firefox, it'll allow you to automatically import all your favorites from IE so it's very easy to switch. Give it a try & you'll not regret it...

I use Firefox for my banking.

I like IE8 because I can use the WinCustomize Toolbar with it. And I love the favorites bar, and I have no speed problem with it at all.

Reply #70 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for explaining RedneckDude, I wasn't aware of the Wincustomize Toolbar, how didn't I hear of that? I'll check it out...

By the way Firefox also has a favorites bar (as seen in the screen-shots above) & is definitely faster rendering web-pages, I guess with a very fast connection it doesn't matter so much.

I just love the great add-ons & Themes for Firefox such as AdBlock Plus, DownThemAll, NoScript & Stylish of course. Open source rocks...

Sorry I couldn't make this theme also for IE, I'd love to offer it for all browsers but it's not possible without add-ons... 


 

Reply #71 from WinCustomize Forums Top

sorry i missed this before.but this is so cool thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

Reply #72 from WinCustomize Forums Top

OMG, I'm sooooo late to reply, I didn't get a notification, anyway, thanks for the feedback!

Reply #74 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Wow, that's very cool! Thanks for the info!

Reply #75 from WinCustomize Forums Top

UPDATE:

The style has been updated, using some advanced features in Firefox to draw gradients, for example the radial gradient in the header that is visible in the screenshot.