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ChrisKuhli
Hi folks!

Related to the predecator XPize4Win2K created by me thread in XPize Forum whistling.gif

I created from XPize Sources two alphas and one betacX2K.

For testing and debugging, don't think its perfect!


Since alpha 2 included some nice features - see here:Click to view attachment


Like the older X2K this pack wants extend Windows 2000 at its best! Maybe in future also with Logon and Startmenu like WinXP MCE?


The screenshot of my Windows 2000 Professional is not actual any more, and additional will also come!
Click to view attachment


Please test this pack helping me with ideas, suggestions or resources!


Tell me which features do you want, i'll (try to) make them possible!

Of course i'm not in doubt for you whistling.gif e.g. cause of possible bugs

Please, read the project site, see link the at bottom of posting! If i cannot give newest information here, there is it!

You can download this cX2K installers:
version 1.0.0.0 packed as alpha 1
version 1.0.1a packed as alpha 2
version 1.0.1b packed as beta 1.

As i am german are my homepage in mother tongue. But i added an english language project page on my homesite http://www.christiankuhlmann.de/x2k/ thumbup.gif

Best wishes,
Chris
Dave.Net
Lookin' nice.

Just some ideas:

1) Drop that color scheme. It's too bright and 3d objects such as buttons don't look good.
2) Either those images in 'Taskbar Properties' need to be cropped or the dialog itself needs to be resized.
3) Use the correct icons for start menu (the smaller ones with no shadow)
4) Please do something about that big monitor with black borders. smile.gif
dirtwarrior
Which part do you need testing with?
ChrisKuhli
@Dave.net:
1. Color scheme ist not including yet - what you see is my local modification. Suggest an example via a shot of your System!
2. The images are coming with the standard XPize resources. When possible in future XP-ish taskbar is available!
3. For classic startmenu, of course. New startmenu will be included in future when possible!
4. My standard screen resolution @ 17" CRT newwink.gif Should i reduce my screen resolution before i make screenshots?
ChrisKuhli
double post - deleted...
ChrisKuhli
Hello !

QUOTE (dirtwarrior @ Apr 5 2007, 04:33 AM) *
Which part do you need testing with?


I haven't yet tested here using modified nLite installation as new installation.

I'm having an extra partition - but it's more important the debug of source code for enabling patch from within nLite!

If you have e.g. Virtual PC and nLite, copy a nLite'd Disk in a folder and use the patching routine from within the cX2K installer with it.

Let me know how the patched system looks like!

Does it looks like my modified Windows 2000 Professional?

Cause i have to go into five day holiday rolleyes.gif - without internet blink.gif i'm away until easter monday evening whistling.gif

Happy Easter thumbup.gif
Chris
Dave.Net
QUOTE (ChrisKuhli @ Apr 5 2007, 03:32 AM) *
@Dave.net:
4. My standard screen resolution @ 17" CRT newwink.gif Should i reduce my screen resolution before i make screenshots?


No, your res is Ok! I meant the monitor image in 'System Properties'.
ChrisKuhli
Hi Dave!

QUOTE (Dave.Net @ Apr 5 2007, 05:58 PM) *
QUOTE (ChrisKuhli @ Apr 5 2007, 03:32 AM) *
@Dave.net:
4. My standard screen resolution @ 17" CRT newwink.gif Should i reduce my screen resolution before i make screenshots?


No, your res is Ok! I meant the monitor image in 'System Properties'.


Hmm... I honestly don't know how i can make the odd background transparent...

Greetings,
Chris
Dave.Net
QUOTE (ChrisKuhli @ Apr 5 2007, 02:27 PM) *
Hi Dave!

QUOTE (Dave.Net @ Apr 5 2007, 05:58 PM) *
QUOTE (ChrisKuhli @ Apr 5 2007, 03:32 AM) *
@Dave.net:
4. My standard screen resolution @ 17" CRT newwink.gif Should i reduce my screen resolution before i make screenshots?


No, your res is Ok! I meant the monitor image in 'System Properties'.


Hmm... I honestly don't know how i can make the odd background transparent...

Greetings,
Chris


I'm afraid you can't use real transparency. However you can fake it. Can I have that bmp you are using there?
Tihiy
Just replace it with icon and win whistling.gif
ChrisKuhli
That's very quick e.g. with Irfanview...

BTW, i try to bring alpha 2 (1.0.0.2) to you - i'm working!
damian666
i am testing the beta tonight.
will let you guys know after the weekend ok?

keep up the great work man.

damian666
ChrisKuhli
Thank you damian for (beta) testing...

Yes, let me know as fast as possible!
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