We're up and running just fine in XPSP3. Not a single problem to speak of. Again, inaccurate assumptions.
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We could bounce back and forth with countless analogies to illustrate our respective opinions with regards to art vs. tech, but this would be pointless. The vast majority of potential end-users have never skinned their OS - they're running the stock OS interface. To this demographic customization is pure geek esoterica or something they never even considered beyond switching wallpapers - not a single one cares how it all works. But again, we're running circles based on inaccurate assumptions her
With regards to limiting ourselves to WMP skins - this is an assumption. Ask yourself, have you seen 1-bit masks in any of the glimpses in the teasers? Have you seen anything that states WMP exclusivity?
Definitely taken out of context. I have nothing but respect for the artists I've worked with :)
Thanks for the complements Brad :) Much appreciated. However, I stand by my original assertion that our talent pool remains wholly intact. I am stunned by your assertion that the individuals you mention are responsible for 'most' of the skins and themes The Skins Factory has produced over the years. In summary: Treetog did the Darkstar icon set, to spec with colors/surfaces derived from/inspired by the existing look & feel of our WMP skin and secondary windows. Voo a
Hello, my name is William Bart - I'm the Lead Artist and Creative Director with The Skins Factory and have been working closely with Jeff Schader for the past 6 years and most recently on the development of our Hyperdesk initiative. I generally stay out of these things but as Jeff is unable to defend our position himself - Stardock has been blocking all TSF involvement on any of their forums/websites via our IP addresses (so expect no further replies from myself as I expect to be block