wasn't this already seen at the wwdc '04 with automator? it also looks like what titlebars look like in panther just it's the whole thing... man i need to get more sleep...
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Apple To Add Platinum Theme?
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I like the Platinum look, but like others I saw a lot of another system in there <cough>outlook</cough>.
Everytime Apple does this though, we see something similar and then when we finally get our hands on it all we can say is "I see! This is how it SHOULD have been done!"
Everytime Apple does this though, we see something similar and then when we finally get our hands on it all we can say is "I see! This is how it SHOULD have been done!"
It appears it's only to match the current line of PowerMacs and Displays. It looks pretty flat and boring. I'm still a fan of Brushed Metal and Aqua. Platinum is a nice addition, but I would like Apple to give us the option to pick and choose our appearances. I'm annoyed by how the pinstripes were once there (10.2 and below), are now gone (10.3), and come back (10.4). This subtle changes are annoying. Give me choices!
But, from knowing Apple, they would never give us choices. I remember in the OS 8 days, Appearance came with a few themes, but Apple pulled them for the final release and Apple Legal stopped anybody that put them up for download.
But, from knowing Apple, they would never give us choices. I remember in the OS 8 days, Appearance came with a few themes, but Apple pulled them for the final release and Apple Legal stopped anybody that put them up for download.
mail
I am using entourage, but i am debating weather i should switch back to mail and ical app becuase of how well it intergrates with each other . . . . i like entourage but is there a way to move all my info into mail and ical?
I am using entourage, but i am debating weather i should switch back to mail and ical app becuase of how well it intergrates with each other . . . . i like entourage but is there a way to move all my info into mail and ical?
What is that little icon next to Inbox?
It is a countdown to next check, or is it how full your .Mac email is?
It is a countdown to next check, or is it how full your .Mac email is?
I think the Platinum is alright, but nothing special. It does remind me of Windows a little bit, but I guess that's not a bad thing - now when Longhorn comes out and resembles OS X it will be even more painfully obvious that Microsoft blatantly ripped Apple off... 
I'm not using Mail right now so it doesn't really pertain to me (at least until Gmail gets POP support). But Apple going through various themes has throughly annoyed me. Pinstripes were good. I like the metal theme as well. But not when they're combined. For example, Safari uses metal, while the latest of Mail uses something else (but not pinstripes). I don't really care as much what theme they use (I take that back... anything but the GarageBand theme) as long as they keep internal consistency and keep it the same throughout all of their applications.
Don't like it!!
It totally thought it was "Windows" like. Maybe it was just the font/picture, but kinda ug. I totally have faith in our guys though, just don't want it to look like that. I especially like having the Mailboxes hidden away as it is in Jag/Panther. I only have 3 mailboxes, and enjoy the clean interface with them hidden away. I am sure though that there would be a slider on the edge of the pane to tuck it all away.
While I got your attention. With so many of us macheads feeling left out of a cool product that even "WINDOWS" users can enjoy, sorry our 2.5 year old computer has an Airport b, is it so wrong for us diehards to be able to experience a totally cool product like Airport Express!? Just don't leave some of us folks who rode this revoluition with you behind! My original iPod still works, this 1st gen flat/panel 700 imac still runs great, we've all kept up with OS X for you, come on Apple, we have chosen you; you are OUR solutions and our future plans, figure a way to through us a bone on this one. Airport Express is too cool!!
sorry 'bout that
It totally thought it was "Windows" like. Maybe it was just the font/picture, but kinda ug. I totally have faith in our guys though, just don't want it to look like that. I especially like having the Mailboxes hidden away as it is in Jag/Panther. I only have 3 mailboxes, and enjoy the clean interface with them hidden away. I am sure though that there would be a slider on the edge of the pane to tuck it all away.
While I got your attention. With so many of us macheads feeling left out of a cool product that even "WINDOWS" users can enjoy, sorry our 2.5 year old computer has an Airport b, is it so wrong for us diehards to be able to experience a totally cool product like Airport Express!? Just don't leave some of us folks who rode this revoluition with you behind! My original iPod still works, this 1st gen flat/panel 700 imac still runs great, we've all kept up with OS X for you, come on Apple, we have chosen you; you are OUR solutions and our future plans, figure a way to through us a bone on this one. Airport Express is too cool!!
sorry 'bout that
I don't mind the change in the look. I am wondering whether or not the iCal integration actually handles Exchange calender events like Outlook. Does anybody have any clues on that yet?
meta-ghost said:
They've already stated that html email composition is supported in Tiger's Mail, so you wish (or demand) is granted.
However, can I take a stab at the only reason that you want html-based email is because that's the standard from the Windows world? If they only supported RTF-based email, we'd all live a little easier.
I think the new Mail looks OK, but I would like it if Apple allowed you to choose a theme for the OS, and then have it applied consistently throughout all your apps. Most everything seems to be brushed metal at this point though, and I'm OK with how it looks. But, choice is always good.
g4cubed said:
No it still has rounded corners on the title bar it is just hard to see in the screen shot with the white background they have it over and the close cropping done (and the jpeg compression artifacts don't help).
Zoom in on the corners to see...
AdamZ said:
airport express works flawlessly in an 802.11b environment (regular not extreme airport). i have set up three networks with express' that mix and match 802.11b/g mac and pc without a single problem.
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i quite like this new theme.
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on a separate note, this has to be the worst spelled thread i've read in ages. i can usually ignore spelling mistakes, but for some reason this one was painful to read. come on guys if you're it's so easy to have safari check spelling as you type.
re: Don't like it!!
I agree. It's so... so... childish looking. It reminded me of Windows as well when I first saw it (and still does). Like you, I don't care for the single-window interface either. I prefer the drawer as well. With Stevo calling the shots, it's almost a given that everything in Tiger will eventually have an iTunes like window. If Apple keeps taking away real estate, I'm gonna have to sell my two 23" ACD's and buy two 30" ACD's.
I agree. It's so... so... childish looking. It reminded me of Windows as well when I first saw it (and still does). Like you, I don't care for the single-window interface either. I prefer the drawer as well. With Stevo calling the shots, it's almost a given that everything in Tiger will eventually have an iTunes like window. If Apple keeps taking away real estate, I'm gonna have to sell my two 23" ACD's and buy two 30" ACD's.
I like it and think mail looks better. Hopefully there will be options to alter displays easily to allow for more room for message viewing.
I wonder if they will also do a large font / high contrast mode for visually impared...
I wonder if they will also do a large font / high contrast mode for visually impared...
Oh, and a second thought...
What if the platnium could change to different colours to match to ipod minis
What if the platnium could change to different colours to match to ipod minis