Comments on: GUI Evolution

By: wolfe

wolfe — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:21:59 +0000

I like it . . . keep up the good work . . . :-)

By: aphex

aphex — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:26:53 +0000

I second that being able to disable the use of gradients would be nice. I also would like the option to choose from using svg icons or bitmap icons.

By: aphex

aphex — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:22:33 +0000

i think it generally looks better too, but it’s using gradients a little too much.

I would actually prefer no gradient on the title bar, but only the buttons and tabs, except for the radio buttons who looked a bit “skinned” to me. The drop-down menu looks a bit too heavy in my eyes, i would prefer it simpler.

As for the title bar, if it would use a a gradient i would prefer it to fade to a slightly darker orange (instead of white) too keep it closer to what BeOS looks like (and less like zeta).

Well, everyone has their own cup of tea of preference

By: BiPolar

BiPolar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:16:04 +0000

It generally looks better (softer edges help a lot), specially the tabs, those are much nicer.

The only thing I do not like is the pervasive use of gradients.

I rather have them only in the title bar, and keep the rest flat as usual.

It would be nice to be able to disable (wink!) the use of gradients in GUI controls (menues/buttons/etc) and leave it on for the window’s decor.