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92b16vx · 02-07-2005, 09:24 AM

So I am thinking about trying out the Longhorn Transformation 8.0 for MS, anone used this?

What it does.

What it looks like.

Calesta · 02-07-2005, 09:30 AM

Go for it. It just looks like a nifty skin to me.

92b16vx · 02-07-2005, 10:03 AM

It pretty much is, I am just thinking it might be buggy, but we are installing it on a old laptop first, if it works out, than on mine it goes.

One thing I really like is the 3d windows, I don't know if they are in those pictures, but they are nice looking, tilted to the side a bit.

Here's a video of it.

Sabz5150 · 02-07-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by 92b16vx@Feb 7 2005, 10:03 AM
It pretty much is, I am just thinking it might be buggy, but we are installing it on a old laptop first, if it works out, than on mine it goes.

One thing I really like is the 3d windows, I don't know if they are in those pictures, but they are nice looking, tilted to the side a bit.

Here's a video of it.

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Those are nothing new. However 3d effects, drop shadows and the like will take a bit of processor power.

pissedoffsol · 02-07-2005, 10:49 PM

when long horn comes out, and xp is no longer supported, i'm moving 100% to linux. that's all i have to say about this.

Calesta · 02-08-2005, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by Sabz5150+Feb 7 2005, 10:07 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sabz5150 @ Feb 7 2005, 10:07 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-92b16vx@Feb 7 2005, 10:03 AM
It pretty much is, I am just thinking it might be buggy, but we are installing it on a old laptop first, if it works out, than on mine it goes.

One thing I really like is the 3d windows, I don't know if they are in those pictures, but they are nice looking, tilted to the side a bit.

Here's a video of it.

Quoted post

Those are nothing new. However 3d effects, drop shadows and the like will take a bit of processor power.

Quoted post

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That's just window animation plus a hefty drop shadow.

92b16vx · 02-08-2005, 01:25 AM

Well, we installed build 8 on my buddies "break me" and it turns out it is missing a bunch of stuff you have to go in and add manually, fuck that.

Anyway, the only thing I can't get with WindowFX is the tilted windows. Fuck it.

When I get home and have my laptop freed to do whatever with, I am going to try out Linux, but until now I had to stay windows incase something fuxored up.

92b16vx · 02-08-2005, 06:36 AM

Just Dled build 9, going to see if that's any better. they say they fixed most bugs, updated for 2005 and completed the aforementioned missing info.

Anyway here are a couple shots of mine now, sorry for the size....

Problem is as Sabz pointed out, most of the effects consume my processor, and my graphics card is a weakling that has no 3d acceleration, so I am ass out on the canted windows

Calesta · 02-08-2005, 08:38 AM

Wow- looks like a Mac.

I just run the classic "theme"- no processor overhead for me.

92b16vx · 02-08-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally posted by Calesta@Feb 8 2005, 02:38 PM
Wow- looks like a Mac.

I just run the classic "theme"- no processor overhead for me.

Quoted post

I was actually the whole time I have been here, but I got bored one day, and started DLing shit off line, and happened upon all the customizing shizzy, so I went crazy.

Calesta · 02-08-2005, 03:07 PM

I understand man- I do that too, but then it starts to get old (for me) and I just put it all back to stock. I can never see the desktop anyway, and I don't really pay attention to anything except the content inside the windows themselves.

Now on the game box that I take to tournaments and crap, I might want to customize some and make things pretty. Tournament boxes = all about the bling.

GSRCRXsi · 02-09-2005, 12:36 AM

doesnt work with win2k

02-07-2005, 09:24 AM	#1
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	So I am thinking about trying out the Longhorn Transformation 8.0 for MS, anone used this? What it does. What it looks like. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

02-07-2005, 09:30 AM	#2
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Go for it. It just looks like a nifty skin to me. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

02-07-2005, 10:03 AM	#3
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	It pretty much is, I am just thinking it might be buggy, but we are installing it on a old laptop first, if it works out, than on mine it goes. One thing I really like is the 3d windows, I don't know if they are in those pictures, but they are nice looking, tilted to the side a bit. Here's a video of it. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

02-08-2005, 01:25 AM	#7
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	Well, we installed build 8 on my buddies "break me" and it turns out it is missing a bunch of stuff you have to go in and add manually, fuck that. Anyway, the only thing I can't get with WindowFX is the tilted windows. Fuck it. When I get home and have my laptop freed to do whatever with, I am going to try out Linux, but until now I had to stay windows incase something fuxored up. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

02-08-2005, 06:36 AM	#8
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	Just Dled build 9, going to see if that's any better. they say they fixed most bugs, updated for 2005 and completed the aforementioned missing info. Anyway here are a couple shots of mine now, sorry for the size.... Problem is as Sabz pointed out, most of the effects consume my processor, and my graphics card is a weakling that has no 3d acceleration, so I am ass out on the canted windows __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3


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02-07-2005, 10:49 PM	#5
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,951 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 531	when long horn comes out, and xp is no longer supported, i'm moving 100% to linux. that's all i have to say about this.

02-08-2005, 08:38 AM	#9
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Wow- looks like a Mac. I just run the classic "theme"- no processor overhead for me. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

02-08-2005, 03:07 PM	#11
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	I understand man- I do that too, but then it starts to get old (for me) and I just put it all back to stock. I can never see the desktop anyway, and I don't really pay attention to anything except the content inside the windows themselves. Now on the game box that I take to tournaments and crap, I might want to customize some and make things pretty. Tournament boxes = all about the bling. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688