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GhoS

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Reply to The Best DesktopX themes EVER!!! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I didn't use DX until version 2 betas, although I did try it before and liked Adam Solley's themes. Unfortnately they either didn't work right for me or I didn't find the theme useful for my needs. Currently I just use a mix of objects such as clock, calender, sys tray, meters that work for me, together with ObjectDock. I think the more people who create objects that can be used in any theme, or provide themed items separately instead of all put together would encourage more ppl to make a t

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Reply to A LICENSE to get online... ! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

It is incredible how uninformed people are about things. Even when its in plain sight. I work in retail and get tons of stupid questions daily. They want to know how to run things, and never even bothered to read the instructions. Anyway back to what this thread is really about, I think the premise of a license is correct, just a poor metaphor to compare it to driving. Does everyone drive correctly even though they have a license? No! Plus you need policemen just to help keep people doi

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Reply to Death of Famous Stars. in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I was at a Guster concert last night and they sang a Johnny Cash song "Burning Ring of Fire" as a tribute, that was first I heard that he had died. I didn't get into his music really, but he is a legend no doubt, and will be missed. John Ritter though was a big surprise to all I'm sure. He will live on as Jack Tripper though. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/images/smiles/sb.gif" border=0 ALIGN="ab

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Reply to DX2 - What bugs? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

The only nitpick problem I have noticed is the state of the Recycle bin doesn't change to empty from full using IconX. I believe they know though about it, was fixed once, then broken again. Otherwise seems fairly stable.

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Reply to What exactly is the Skin Browser... in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Although with the skin browser it is easier, as it will with most downloads, install it into the proper directory. It can also apply it from there through the right click menu for some but not all programs. Its far easier to switch from skin to skin and library to library through the skinbrowser. Although you can only view one at a time in the main section for skins. Or you can use the built-in browser to view WinCustomize or other sites even. Also included in the SkinBrowser is a s

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Reply to Speaker/Headphone Switchers in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I used to use a split connection on the output. Its not a box, but was simply a splitter of sorts but just wires. Plug it into where the line out jack is, plug the speakers in one side, and the headphones in the other. With my setup anyway, if I turned the volume switch on the headphones up, the speakers went down....... turn the headphones down and speakers were back up. I dont' believe it was a feature of the headphones either. Just need own volume control on the headphones. The splitt

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Reply to What genre of music do you like? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Currently groving to Guster, Fountains of Wayne, Train But my musical tastes run from Shania Twain to Pink Floyd, Billy Joel to Aerosmith. I couldn't be pinned down to a genre, and I think if someone is stuck in one genre they are limiting themselves. Though I tend to stick to pop, rock, alternative, and a smattering of country/folk/other. I don't care for most rap or hip-hop, but everyone once in awhile a song in that genre catches my attention. Although I abhor Opera, pretty much ha

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Reply to Wincusto Skin browser ideas... in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

3D browsing is an interesting idea, but I think could be implemented best once Longhorn is on the scene according to early reports. I've tried 3D worlds, and they are interesting, but lack depth (of course being on 56k my viewpoint is skewed). I do like the ability to force thumbnails in the MB especially now that there can be images. Obviously ppl are supposed to keep them from being too large, but even a 640x480 image can take time to download on 56k if there are several of them.

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Reply to Anyone reading this...? Raise your hand please. in Stardock Software WinCustomize Forums

hehe Koasoti, a post like this is one way to wring out info of upcoming changes/additions. It shows you guys have noticed the lack of activity and sometimes crossover posts and are taking action. This additional board isn't really that old anyway and some habits die hard, so I'm sure it will pick up. Although I also think many use the NG's for help instead of here. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/images/sm

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Reply to Anyone reading this...? Raise your hand please. in Stardock Software WinCustomize Forums

It depends if ppl hit refresh on the WC Skinbrowser and/or SDC for one thing. Also I believe the webpage defaults to the main message board, and due to the configuration of WC's message boards, it isn't exactly evident there is more than one heading available. They are listed up top, but most boards have a folder type heirarchy. I'm not saying the board setup is bad, just different enough that I would guess many don't bother checking out the other sections. Of course maybe they don't n

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Reply to Better or worse? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Until I got my Wincustomize subscription I almost never used the message board. I couldn't stand it. It was scruched up and topics didn't stand out IMO. It is certainly unlike any other message board I go to, most do not have links to anything else related to the site, at least not as much as WC does. I think its an improvement, but still not as nice visually to read as in the Skinbrowser or SDC. <img

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Reply to Which is the fastest browser? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I was a diehard MyIE2 fan for quite awhile, but recently switched to Firebird. Have to download a couple extensions to equal what MyIE2 comes with, but I find it a touch faster. But speed isn't why I switched, just wanted to get away from IE. MS isn't interested in working on it (except burying it in the OS) so why should we use it when there are others making better browsers with useful features? Anything based on IE still has IE at its core. <A HREF="https://www.wincus

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Reply to DX2 Poll in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I'm certainly one who is using DX2 who didn't bother with the earlier DX. I think most are waiting to release more objects and themes until DX2 is final. There is a potential that some things won't work otherwise. DX2 is an excellent addition to any desktop.

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Reply to ObjectDock .99 is amazing!!! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I haven't delved into everything that has been added, but certainly am pleased with the docklets. Personally I don't care about the tray part, since I use desktopx for that, although I realize many want that feature added. Its a much nicer appearance than that bloody boring taskbar. </A

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Reply to Longhorn Curves in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I looked at it, and its not the monitor. If that look though is any indication of some of the changes to the GUI then I am curious what the point of that is. It does get away from having a straight line, and therefore being more stylish, but does it serve a purpose?

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