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Well, I've made a decision...

April 12, 2012 11:58:31 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

After much consideration I have decided that with the exception of my Crux WB (which will be released at the next GUIC), my Visions WB which is currently in progress will be my last release for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. After that I will be releasing only WB's designed for Windows 7.

I have made this decision because it is extremely hard for me at this time in my life to keep up with updates on all three OS's and keep my software updated, etc. I am sorry to have to do this and I hope all you XP and Vista users understand.

Now on to finish Visions!

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Reply #1 April 12, 2012 12:15:18 PM
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I am sorry to have to do this but I hope all you XP and Vista users understand.

Well I do.  Thanks for doing them as long as you did.

A lot of the Win7 blinds look ok on XP (though perhaps not quite as intended ), so it's not "the end"

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Reply #2 April 12, 2012 12:24:06 PM
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Reply #3 April 12, 2012 12:34:31 PM
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Reply #4 April 12, 2012 12:38:17 PM
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Tom, take the XP energy and put it into something great... like more skins

 

 

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Reply #5 April 12, 2012 12:45:54 PM
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I agree with all of the above.

It´s the right decision to make Tom.

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Reply #6 April 12, 2012 12:51:59 PM
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Thanks everyone. Now..... if only Stardock would make a new (bug free) version of SKS designed specifically to skin Windows 7 (and ready for Windows 8) when it comes out!

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Reply #7 April 12, 2012 1:02:18 PM
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awsome decision!! i havent looked back since neone6 told me to scrap xp and vista....

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Reply #8 April 12, 2012 1:09:16 PM
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Thanks Kitty.

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Reply #9 April 12, 2012 1:09:39 PM
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Good for you Tom. Sorry XP and Vista.

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Reply #10 April 12, 2012 1:46:47 PM
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Time to let go of the past

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Reply #11 April 12, 2012 1:56:10 PM
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Yup...Sorry Giz.

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Reply #12 April 12, 2012 1:56:41 PM
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Quoting Fuzzy Logic,
reply 10
Time to let go of the past

...unless you're watching Doctor Who.  Then it's just awesome.

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Reply #13 April 12, 2012 2:03:10 PM
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Well, I understand Tom,

I, of course..with much resistance to my inner lazybones.. will keep on skinning for everyone, for now.. 

I just feel, if one is selling one's wares, it's only right to cater to as many people as possible.

Vista will be the first to go, once I feel the proportions of users reach diminishing return status.

 

Now get to work!

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Reply #14 April 12, 2012 2:59:47 PM
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Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 11
Yup...Sorry Giz.

I'm on 7 you dolt!

Quoting vStyler,
reply 13
I just feel, if one is selling one's wares, it's only right to cater to as many people as possible.

At least someones using their head! No offense though Tom...I understand your decision as well. At least your not an XP hater.

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Reply #15 April 12, 2012 3:40:06 PM
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Third Umpire.....NOT OUT....

Well gr8 decision, I will hav to say this... all the best...

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Reply #16 April 12, 2012 3:55:43 PM
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Good for you Tom. I do vista and 7 and my next skin will be for them however after that it will also only be for 7 as I lost my vista. Actually gave my computer away to one of the grandchildren as it had vista.

I think the two new skins that come with windowblinds are for 7 only. The Metro ones. Again didn't look at them but I think they are only 7 ready.

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Reply #17 April 12, 2012 3:55:52 PM
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Quoting WebGizmos,
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I'm on 7 you dolt!
Me too...and Vista, and XP, and Ubuntu, and Windows 8....lol.

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Reply #18 April 12, 2012 4:50:24 PM
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Which is the easier for newbs like me to skin for? I gots all three, although the XP machine is good for only what it does - hosts webcams.

 

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Reply #19 April 12, 2012 6:34:36 PM
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Thanks for sticking with it as long as you did.

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Reply #20 April 12, 2012 6:42:32 PM
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Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 17

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 14I'm on 7 you dolt!Me too...and Vista, and XP, and Ubuntu, and Windows 8....lol.

Show off. 

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Reply #21 April 12, 2012 9:50:21 PM
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Quoting LizMarr,
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Which is the easier for newbs like me to skin for? I gots all three, although the XP machine is good for only what it does - hosts webcams.

 

 

I would skin whatever OS you are on the most, IF you are skinning for yourself..

 

If you want the easy way.. just skin 7... less to do, and less you can do.. with it.

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Reply #22 April 12, 2012 10:37:16 PM
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Whew, you scared me! At first I thought I was about to read that you were going to stop creating skins!!! Selfishly I'm relieved that you'll still be creating for W7. Keep up the great work!

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Reply #23 April 12, 2012 11:02:52 PM
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Quoting karmat,
reply 22
Whew, you scared me! At first I thought I was about to read that you were going to stop creating skins!!! Selfishly I'm relieved that you'll still be creating for W7. Keep up the great work!

 

Thought so too!

Like Karmat say " Keep up the great work" Tom!

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Reply #24 April 13, 2012 3:46:10 AM
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you certainly have been a stayer...extremely considerate of you..

since moving onto 7 on a new machine, I rarely use XP....bit of testing and a 'guest' machine...

I'm sure you'll find what you make, more enjoyable, simply spending a lot less of the 'grind' time on them... which is what it's all about afterall... 

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Reply #25 April 13, 2012 7:35:43 AM
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"Time flies when you are having fun"   Which actually is a pity. If you are having fun you want it to last...

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