Why would anyone use Windowblinds?

Published on August 18, 2008 By Anthony R In OS Customization

I don't want to start any trouble, but all this talk of 'Premium skins' is just rediculous. I think Windowblinds is old, buggy, and outdated, but thats just my opinion. Back in the old days of Win 9X, I hailed Stardock as a saviour that changed the horrendous way my computer looked, but with the advent of modern OS like Vista, it's a totally unecessary waste of my time. Windowblinds has always been a bugfest, but now, it doesnt even have a skin that matches the elegance and class of the native Windows GUI. To make matters worse, a subscription at Wincustomize doesn't even seem to give you anything. Its like, ok, pay us 20 bucks and then anything worth trying will cost you another $5 a pop. For someone who is quite happy with the Vista GUI, I say let someone else pay that. The only Stardock product I have any use and praise for is Object Dock. The free version is really amazing and it does everything I need so I didnt pay the 20 bucks, but if there were any indications of future development I would be supportive of it.

Comments (Page 4)

Anthony R

on Aug 19, 2008

I don't think he'll be back. I heard he went to a biker bar and started talking trash about Harley's.

I wouldn't be too afraid of new Harley rider's these days... its mostly just of a bunch of old, rich lawyer types who like to dress up in leather jackets and act tough on the weekend.

vStyler

on Aug 19, 2008

On a side note, Vstyler, where do you suppose I discuss WB products, http://disney.go.com?

Lets not pretend you came here to discuss. Fact was your comment was so off base factually and insulting that it was obvious to most here that trying to discuss it would have been futile... hence the reaction from everyone.

However if it's discussion you want... I use WB because its the most stable, up to date complete skinning engine currently available.

WHat exactly is 'old' about it, its updated almost daily... and for you.. yet another person, to even suggest that paying for premium skins is a bad thing tells me I will probably be at odds with anything else you say.

You come and mow my grass, fix my truck or do my laundry for free and I'll make you free skins.

DrJBHL

on Aug 19, 2008

Uhhh....because I like it and what it does?

v....here's one case where logic just isn't gonna work.

Warp Flame.....Engage!

vStyler

on Aug 19, 2008

I wouldn't be too afraid of new Harley rider's these days... its mostly just of a bunch of old, rich lawyer types who like to dress up in leather jackets and act tough on the weekend.

Then perhaps you should go and check out "The Steel Pony' or "The rusty nail" here in my town... I can almost garauntee you saying that in those places won't be doing yourself any favors.

ZubaZ

on Aug 19, 2008

It looks like C242 is the only guy who understood this post and offered up an example of what he likes about WB and what he thought I might like about it.

I read your title as a title, not as a request for information. Your body did not indicate a desire for information. No where in your body did you ask a question and your first sentence seemed set a tone non-conducive to information trading.

messiah1

on Aug 19, 2008

Why would anyone post a thread entitled "Why would anyone use Windowblinds?"

Philly0381

on Aug 19, 2008

Why would anyone post a thread entitled "Why would anyone use Windowblinds?"

I'm reminded of my first impressions on coming to the forums and reading posts. I used to reply "Just another person putting his fishing line in the water to see if he gets any bites".

Things really haven't change much in four years reading posts here. Still have those folks making the same kind of posts looking for people to bite on them. Guess what, they do.

Lantec

on Aug 19, 2008

Anthony R

on Aug 19, 2008

I've said exactly what I wanted to, and don't intend any revision.

zakai1369

on Aug 19, 2008

It looks like C242 is the only guy who understood this post and offered up an example of what he likes about WB and what he thought I might like about it. I guess its trolling when I ask questions about products,

When you go about it in the way you did it is obvious that you were going off on a tangent and not just curious what you could find out about the product.

If that wasn't your intention then maybe you should try thinking before putting your fingers to the keyboard next time.

MSethWeisberg

on Aug 19, 2008

I slightly understand why the guy would be saying this. Now don't flog and tar me as I am a huge fan of WB and I use it everyday.

Hear out my thoughts:

1. WB does have some problems with certain programs even on vista....granted using the exceptions generally solves that

2. The vast majority of skins for WB have compatibility problems with programs and the OS. I have found that very few skins work properly with vista media center.

Just my thoughts

cplair

on Aug 19, 2008

1. WB does have some problems with certain programs even on vista....granted using the exceptions generally solves that

2. The vast majority of skins for WB have compatibility problems with programs and the OS. I have found that very few skins work properly with vista media center.

The only problem with this opinion TechMedik and this isn't disagreeing with your thoughts, but I've been using WindowBlinds and Stardock products since 2003.

I run both Vista and XP at home, and I've NEVER once experienced a single problem with it or anything resembling application or system instability. Further more all WB skins works the same way on both Vista and XP for me, so I'm speaking from my own experience and not everyone else.

When stuff like this happens it's really easy to blame the software, but 99 out of 100 times it's a personal problem, not global.

So while I understand Mr AnthonyR's attempt to convey his unhappiness, this post was targeted directly at a product that hundreds of thousands of people use, believe in and if necessary will defend.

Mr AnthonyR flamed the wrong application in the wrong community and further stated that he meant what he said and won't change a word.

So now the community is doing what it does whether it's more opinion or rebuttal.

Cp

Phoon

on Aug 19, 2008

So now the community is doing what it does whether it's more opinion or rebuttal.

I can do both at once...

WebGizmos

on Aug 19, 2008

@Phoon

scorpNZ

on Aug 19, 2008

Anyone else seeing the irony,considering user has Vista & going on about a buggy & outdated app..lmao..

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