In search of a few WB users with XP ...

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I'm in the final stages of updating my Matrix skin for WB but I need to see how it works on different machines. My main concern is with the start menu and user picture area. I'm on XP Pro and log onto a domain so I don't get the user picture on any skin. Vertical taskbars are also an issue, seeming to need different handling then horizontal ones. The beta skin I'm offering up is still hosed on quick-launch buttons for the vertical bars but it's just a matter of spending the time to fix it.

I basically just need a few people willing to try it out and provide some feedback. Either post here or drop me an email [email protected] , and I'll send the file over.

TIA,
Merc
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sign me up Merc!
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nice to see ya Merc! sorry I dont have XP though.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hey Chad! It's good to be back but time is still tight!

When XP first came out I wasn't too excited but after using it here and installing it for quite a few customers, I'm loving it! Worth every penny IMO.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm running it on a notebook with a 1600x1200 res screen so I'm really digging 'clear type'.

Just got the skin file Merc, now to go play...
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I run XP on a couple of machines, with a variety of video cards. As a big fan of the original skin, I would be honored to be a beta tester.

Oh, the heck with dignity. PLEASE pick me!
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Merc, I hear ya on the time issue.. I have been having that problem for a while now I even went so far as to title myself a Retired Skinner but who know.. I may come back with some new stuff.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Can't wait to see the final product. So send me the current one.

Just joking. If you want another opinion feel free to send it to me. If not I'm willing to wait.

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Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Emails have been sent - probably should have warned you the file is rather big at the moment!

I hope so Chad, I've always enjoyed your work!
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
YEAH!
I´m excited to see it , Merc. Please let me know if you need anykind of help, I will be glad to do it
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It looks absolutely great! I'll send you an email for all the details stuff...

everybody's gonna love this one!
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks David! Paul's already come up with a few ideas. The skin still needs a whole lot of polishing before it's ready to be uploaded!
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I wish I had XP and could check it out for ya. You were one of my main inspirations when I started doing WB skins in the first place *s*.

Now I'm stuck trying to decide if I should beg someone to do the XP features for my current project..hehe
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
"Now I'm stuck trying to decide if I should beg someone to do the XP features for my current project..hehe"

I'm finishing up a skin in the next few days, but my slate will be clear after that if you need some help with the Xp stuff.
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm not sure exactly what kind of feedback I should be giving, but the skin looks great! (I love the animations!) And it seems to be working just fine, no matter where the taskbar is. The user picture are looks fine, and even the quicklaunch works great.

Good job!
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Merc...if you have any left-over copies that could be emailed to Oz...I'll have one....
I'll even boot out of 'STEP and into Exploder to check it out..[how's that for commitment?]...
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks Donna!

Jafo, I'm speechless! Didn't think that ever happened! It's on it's way.
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
So glad to see you back Mercury.......I've missed your skins!
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't want to seem unfreindly. I would love to!!! But I have to iron out some wrinkles in my computer. For some reason, not all components are showing as they should. And I could give only general advice. (and I admire your style)