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Cerbero · Mar 6, 2003, 01:31 PM

I'm just wondering if anyone has done an edit of QuickSilver with true 10.2 style Aqua elements (but b&w of course)?
I know about Lars Wiegman's QuickSilverR, but the b&w Aqua elements are still the old style of Aqua, with blurry edges and shadows.
If there isn't one with the 10.2 style elements, I'm very tempted to make it myself. I'll probably not release it though, since Lars Wiegman's edit is already out. Plus I don't like distributing stuff that isn't my own creation

Anyway, I hope someone can clearify this to me. Thanks.

Brien · Mar 6, 2003, 03:47 PM

NEVER release modified themes without the authors consent. It's rude.

Cerbero · Mar 6, 2003, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by brien:
NEVER release modified themes without the authors consent. It's rude.

Uhm, where have I said that I would? Please read my post again..

Atomic Rooster · Mar 6, 2003, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Cerbero:
I'm just wondering if anyone has done an edit of QuickSilver with true 10.2 style Aqua elements (but b&w of course)?
I know about Lars Wiegman's QuickSilverR, but the b&w Aqua elements are still the old style of Aqua, with blurry edges and shadows.
If there isn't one with the 10.2 style elements, I'm very tempted to make it myself. I'll probably not release it though, since Lars Wiegman's edit is already out. Plus I don't like distributing stuff that isn't my own creation

Anyway, I hope someone can clearify this to me. Thanks.

modify and release whatever you want...the original creator of quicksilver is unknown and cannot be found...quicksilverR is a mod release and not by the original creator...i guess you could call it open source...

Atomic Rooster · Mar 6, 2003, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by brien:
NEVER release modified themes without the authors consent. It's rude.

hey brian...just out of curiosity how many asked apple's permission to modify it's copyrighted aqua interface and distribute their mods?

if you know let us all know...

mrtew · Mar 7, 2003, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by Atomic Rooster:
modify and release whatever you want...the original creator of quicksilver is unknown and cannot be found...quicksilverR is a mod release and not by the original creator...i guess you could call it open source...

Cool! Do it!!! And post a screenshot here so I can see what you are all talking about.

Cerbero · Mar 7, 2003, 05:29 AM

So I take it there isn't one then.. I'll look into it during the weekend.. Obviously I won't take any credit for it, if I release it. Can anyone else confirm that the author of the original theme is unknown, before I do something I shouldn't?

Wickedkitten · Mar 7, 2003, 08:07 AM

I'm still trying to find out if there is a grey/blue version of the chosen theme

Atomic Rooster · Mar 7, 2003, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Cerbero:
So I take it there isn't one then.. I'll look into it during the weekend.. Obviously I won't take any credit for it, if I release it. Can anyone else confirm that the author of the original theme is unknown, before I do something I shouldn't?

go here www.lostboi.com

Cerbero · Mar 7, 2003, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by Atomic Rooster:
go here www.lostboi.com

I've already mentioned him, but he's not the original creator, you see...

Cerbero · Mar 7, 2003, 03:23 PM

Ok, I did it, and it turned out pretty good. I can't release it though, since I used some modified resources from other themes. Thanks anyway though guys.

mrtew · Mar 9, 2003, 12:16 AM

At least post a screenshot!

J_Anderton · Mar 9, 2003, 01:40 AM

How are you going to tease up like that and not give us a screenshot?

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Fluid · Mar 9, 2003, 04:46 AM

A guy at Neowin.net did it screenie here:

Clickie For Biggie Screenie

Dace · Mar 9, 2003, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Fluid:
A guy at Neowin.net did it screenie here:

Clickie For Biggie Screenie

Wasn't it Cerbero? It reads cerbero in the address.

I don't see why you can't distribute it, I'd love to have it...maybe you could email it to me?

Kujo · Mar 9, 2003, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by brien:
NEVER release modified themes without the authors consent. It's rude.

haha! i see you got rips of itunes icons and a aqua theme on your site... you little rude meanie!!!

Cerbero · Mar 9, 2003, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by Dace:
Wasn't it Cerbero? It reads cerbero in the address.

I don't see why you can't distribute it, I'd love to have it...maybe you could email it to me?

I can't distribute it since I've used modified resources from other authors, and I don't have any permission to distribute those. I respect these authors so I won't release it publically. Sorry

And yes, I posted that screenshot

bOOzo · Mar 9, 2003, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Cerbero:
I can't distribute it since I've used modified resources from other authors, and I don't have any permission to distribute those. I respect these authors so I won't release it publically. Sorry
And yes, I posted that screenshot

If it's from SmoothStripes, you can have my permission. I don't want to stop anyone from releasing a theme, I just want them to ask me first and then include me in the credits.

Fluid · Mar 9, 2003, 03:51 PM

Sorry Cerbero. Didn't realize you were a member here.

Cerbero · 07:03 PM

Fluid: Hehe, no problem

Ok, I've decided to release the theme after all, because of the demand, and Max's permission (Thanks. You're mentioned in the ReadMe.). I removed everything that had to do with other themes (at least I think so

).

Here's the link:
Iridium QuickSilver Remix GZipped Disk Image (1.04 mb)

[edit] Oh, and BTW, there will probably be an update tomorrow or the day after that, since I'm planning on editing the brushed metal appearance too.

TheIceMan · Mar 10, 2003, 12:02 AM

Cerbero:
It looks nice. That was one of the very first themes that I installed when I switched to the Mac.

bOOzo · Mar 10, 2003, 05:41 AM

Yeah, the theme looks good. Although I think the menu transparency is a little bit heavy, has it always been like this?
And you should change the theme tags from "10.2.4" to just "10.2", that way Duality can also switch the theme.
And if you feel like it, you could perhaps update the x-+ buttons, scrolls and progressbars with those from SmoothStripes.

Cerbero · Mar 10, 2003, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by bOOzo:
Yeah, the theme looks good. Although I think the menu transparency is a little bit heavy, has it always been like this?
And you should change the theme tags from "10.2.4" to just "10.2", that way Duality can also switch the theme.
And if you feel like it, you could perhaps update the x-+ buttons, scrolls and progressbars with those from SmoothStripes.

Yeah, I remember that the original theme had very translucent menus, but I could do a variation with opaque ones. Thanks for the tip about Duality.
I'll check later how it looks with the smoothstripes widgets too, thanks.

wreks · Mar 10, 2003, 12:12 PM

Would it be hard to make a version with rounded title bars? What resources would one have to change?

TheIceMan · Mar 10, 2003, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by wreks:
Would it be hard to make a version with rounded title bars? What resources would one have to change?

Yes Cerbero, could you also make a rounded corner version also, please? That would be awesome!