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ChosenOS
Just wanted to let the people who were losing faith in th future of this theme on OSX know that it is finally my main project now that NeXT is complete. And I also wanted you to know that I am the King of run-on sentences.
Here is a shot of the progress:
Im looking for suggestions for what to use where the Apple Menu usually is because Im certainly not gonna use the word start there.
Here is a shot of the progress:
Im looking for suggestions for what to use where the Apple Menu usually is because Im certainly not gonna use the word start there.
I'm not sure about what to use instead of start.. maybe "OSX" or "Chosen" or something like that.
Personally, I don't like the gradient in the menus at all. For me, it cheapens an otherwise excellent theme. I think the menus should be a solid color (gray), or that a variant should be offered without gradients.
Otherwise, the theme is looking great!
Personally, I don't like the gradient in the menus at all. For me, it cheapens an otherwise excellent theme. I think the menus should be a solid color (gray), or that a variant should be offered without gradients.
Otherwise, the theme is looking great!
I like it 
it looks very clean and sharp, there is one small thing that I don't like about it, I don't like the gradient in the dropdown menu, I would prefer a solid color...
it looks very clean and sharp, there is one small thing that I don't like about it, I don't like the gradient in the dropdown menu, I would prefer a solid color...
if it makes your decesion any easier, I LIKE the gradiated menus.
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Originally posted by godzookie2k: if it makes your decesion any easier, I LIKE the gradiated menus. |
Me too.
Instead of the the word "Start" for the Apple Menu...How about just "Apple?" I did like the old one where it just had "***" or was it "...?" You know what I mean though.
How about making the background of the widgets a darker gray like the screenshot of Dazzla's ChosenOS theme for XP? I think it looks great with the darker gray background where the widgets are at, IMO.
Everything looks great though.
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I will offer two variations of the theme, one will be an exact replica of the ChosenOS theme for windows, the other will attempt to satisfy most of the suggestions for other solutions. SO the gradients will be in the replica theme but not the variant.
J, Dazzla recently released a sort of ChosenOS 2003 update and that is what I am working from so your suggestion regarding the titlebar will have to go in the variant.
J, Dazzla recently released a sort of ChosenOS 2003 update and that is what I am working from so your suggestion regarding the titlebar will have to go in the variant.
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Originally posted by swiz: J, Dazzla recently released a sort of ChosenOS 2003 update and that is what I am working from [/B] |
he has? i cant find it. its not on neowin and its not on his site.
as for the start button i wouldnt mind seeing something like what was in the first port, i thought it looked good.
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Originally posted by swiz: I will offer two variations of the theme, one will be an exact replica of the ChosenOS theme for windows, the other will attempt to satisfy most of the suggestions for other solutions. SO the gradients will be in the replica theme but not the variant. J, Dazzla recently released a sort of ChosenOS 2003 update and that is what I am working from so your suggestion regarding the titlebar will have to go in the variant. |
Sounds great Swiz.
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Originally posted by Kujo: he has? i cant find it. its not on neowin and its not on his site. as for the start button i wouldnt mind seeing something like what was in the first port, i thought it looked good. |
Did that say Apple?
Dazzla's sites have been removed or something. I have his source files though.
Updated Apple menu and scroll bars in the shot
Hopefully the new Silk from Unsanity will get to final soon so I can bundle the ChosenOS font with the theme as an option.
Hopefully the new Silk from Unsanity will get to final soon so I can bundle the ChosenOS font with the theme as an option.
Swizz, that Chosen OS theme looks absolutely wonderful. Thanks for porting it to the Mac!!
I also like the idea of having the word 'apple' instead of a logo!
I also like the idea of having the word 'apple' instead of a logo!
Hail, King Run-On!
I dig on the gradients hard. To me, it's what distinguishes Chosen - it's a gray theme with lots of gradients pointing in different directions. At least, that's what I got from the Winblows screenshots I've seen.
No clue about the apple menu...
The preview's looking schupah-schweet!
I dig on the gradients hard. To me, it's what distinguishes Chosen - it's a gray theme with lots of gradients pointing in different directions. At least, that's what I got from the Winblows screenshots I've seen.
No clue about the apple menu...
The preview's looking schupah-schweet!
Looks awesome. I've been hoping for this one..
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Originally posted by swiz: Im looking for suggestions for what to use where the Apple Menu usually is because Im certainly not gonna use the word start there. |
I think "Mac OS X" is too long. Menubar space is precious.
I vote for just " MAC " (with a small space before and after, so the box isn't so tight).
Looking good...
-mpm
I'd be interested in seeing what it looks like with a lighter border around the windows/ scroll buttons etc.. maybe one that would match the line under the toolbar. But i'm sure it's turn out great no matter what Swiz, your themes always do
As for the Apple Menu, why not a symbol similar to the "Hide Toolbar" icon (top right in finder window) but upside down?
As for the Apple Menu, why not a symbol similar to the "Hide Toolbar" icon (top right in finder window) but upside down?
The variant which will come with the theme will use a lighter stroked than the black which is used everywhere in the official ChosenOS.
The official ChosenOS menu bar will remain the width in the screenie above since it will be completely resembling the real ChosenOS but if you chose "Graphite" in system prefs you can use an option of a "not-so-wide" variation.
The variants Apple menu will be what is used from your suggestions.
The official ChosenOS menu bar will remain the width in the screenie above since it will be completely resembling the real ChosenOS but if you chose "Graphite" in system prefs you can use an option of a "not-so-wide" variation.
The variants Apple menu will be what is used from your suggestions.
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Originally posted by swiz: The variant which will come with the theme will use a lighter stroked than the black which is used everywhere in the official ChosenOS. The official ChosenOS menu bar will remain the width in the screenie above since it will be completely resembling the real ChosenOS but if you chose "Graphite" in system prefs you can use an option of a "not-so-wide" variation. The variants Apple menu will be what is used from your suggestions. |
I'm glad you are providing variations, but I'm not sure if I understand your descriptions. Perhaps you can provide some screenies of the variants?
one suggstion from your screen shot.
It's kinda a dull metal look going, the black outlines everywhere look out of place, I think it would look much better if you change them to something like 60-80% black.
edit: oh, just read a couple posts up, anyway I concur.
It's kinda a dull metal look going, the black outlines everywhere look out of place, I think it would look much better if you change them to something like 60-80% black.
edit: oh, just read a couple posts up, anyway I concur.
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Originally posted by swiz: J, Dazzla recently released a sort of ChosenOS 2003 update and that is what I am working from so your suggestion regarding the titlebar will have to go in the variant. |
no swiz, he didnt release the update yet, he release only a screenshot
how about....Apple or Think or just OS X
Swiz this theme gives me a chubby. Good job.
:-)
:-)
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Originally posted by headbirth: Think |
I was thinking the same thing.
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Originally posted by swiz: Updated Apple menu and scroll bars in the shot [snip] Hopefully the new Silk from Unsanity will get to final soon so I can bundle the ChosenOS font with the theme as an option. |
Just include the font anyways, and when Silk gets released we can just go ahead and use it. Thanks for the awesome theme.
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Originally posted by headbirth: how about....Apple or Think or just OS X |
Think is nice.
I've finished chosenOS but everthing's a bit hectic at the moment. My PC is in for repair (go figure, 6 months with an Mac and it's flawless, 3 months with a brand new PC and it needs fixing...) but once I get it back, I'll finish my new site, and upload chosenOS and concept.
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Originally posted by dazzla: I've finished chosenOS but everthing's a bit hectic at the moment. My PC is in for repair (go figure, 6 months with an Mac and it's flawless, 3 months with a brand new PC and it needs fixing...) but once I get it back, I'll finish my new site, and upload chosenOS and concept. |
Don't forget to add some good desktop options
swiz, maybe you can do a more mac-like widgets in a graphite option
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Originally posted by iRebound: swiz, maybe you can do a more mac-like widgets in a graphite option |
Ive been thinking that too.
False Alarm... Sorry
Ok, this is not a flase alarm now. The theme is done. The current release contains the main ChosenOS theme as well as an Aqua Restore but no ChosenOS variant yet. I will alter it and provide the variant according to user suggestions and feedback for improvement. A dock skin is also available now too.
Here is the theme:
Here is the dock skin:
Both can be had here:
http://swizcore.com/SS/macOSX.php
Here is the theme:
Here is the dock skin:
Both can be had here:
http://swizcore.com/SS/macOSX.php