Panda X Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 What about the windows media center orb, you gonna complain about that too?I just thought of something, shouldn't there be 3 sizes for the taskbar? Small, medium and large? It has nothing to be compared with. It's a lone orb. Also you can manually make it bigger. No need for another option. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Exactly The point is, its the start menu, so it should be separate from the applications, not blend in. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
consume Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 What about the windows media center orb, you gonna complain about that too?I just thought of something, shouldn't there be 3 sizes for the taskbar? Small, medium and large? Sorry we don't agree on the same thing? are you gonna complain about everything i said i don't like about windows 7? And to UncleSpellbinder : Uh no. And for the last time, i'm not saying it should like like the programs pinned to the taskbar. Is it that hard to understand or what? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtaUK Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 this was one early idea I had, but I would prefer a larger orb overhanging... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Veteran Posted April 14, 2009 Veteran Share Posted April 14, 2009 What about the windows media center orb, you gonna complain about that too?I just thought of something, shouldn't there be 3 sizes for the taskbar? Small, medium and large? To be honest, I don't even see why any orbs are still in Windows? It's a very big inconsistency. Windows Live stopped using the orb, Office stopped using the orb; therefore, I think Windows and Windows Media Center could do without their orbs. It really will help with the inconsistencies. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 this was one early idea I had, but I would prefer a larger orb overhanging... Thats a bit to big BTW, that program are you using? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwhoiam Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 No. You dont reall get principles of design it seems. You mean like Microsoft "gets it" with their mishmash of things thrown together (outdated UI elements and the like)? Yeah, very well designed. /sarcasm Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 To be honest, I don't even see why any orbs are still in Windows? It's a very big inconsistency. Windows Live stopped using the orb, Office stopped using the orb; therefore, I think Windows and Windows Media Center could do without their orbs.It really will help with the inconsistencies. Good point, but even then, just a flag looks out of place. May be theres no need for a flag anymore? I mean, the first flag looked like a window, with the thick black lines, then came the actual "flag" in XP. Vista saw the orb and the flag got some new gradents, but now is there really a reason to have a flag? Branding I know, but I mean, come on Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtaUK Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 it was just a quick image in photoshop... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You mean like Microsoft "gets it" with their mishmash of things thrown together (outdated UI elements and the like)? Yeah, very well designed. /sarcasm <cough> Windows 7 Taskforce </cough> Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleSpellbinder Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 The point is, its the start menu, so it should be separate from the applications, not blend in. It doesn't "blend in". Its an ORB while the rest aren't. By the way, That image is DEFAULT. I made no changes. I was just trying to say there's no need to change anything. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
consume Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It doesn't "blend in". Its an ORB while the rest aren't. By the way, That image is DEFAULT. I made no changes. I was just trying to say there's no need to change anything. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". The old taskbar wasn't broken now was it? If that was the idea everyone had we'd all be using windows 2000 right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It doesn't "blend in". Its an ORB while the rest aren't. By the way, That image is DEFAULT. I made no changes. I was just trying to say there's no need to change anything. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a stupid thing when it comes to software. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It doesn't "blend in". Its an ORB while the rest aren't. By the way, That image is DEFAULT. I made no changes. I was just trying to say there's no need to change anything. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Chill, I knew you didn't change anything. And read my post again, I said, The point is, its the start menu ,The orb is the start menu. Click the orb to open the menu so it should be separate from the applications, not blend in. meaning, it shouldn't just have the flag, as that would be blending in with the applications. The orb sepreates it all. The old taskbar wasn't broken now was it? If that was the idea everyone had we'd all be using windows 2000 right? You still can go back to the old view if you like. it only takes a few mouse clicks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Chill, I knew you didn't change anything. And read my post again, I said, , The orb is the start menu. Click the orb to open the menu meaning, it shouldn't just have the flag, as that would be blending in with the applications. The orb sepreates it all. The orb is the button that opens the Start Menu window. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleSpellbinder Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a stupid thing when it comes to software. The new taskbar is not broke, it's new. Different. That's what I was saying. I'm saying it works well as is. It works magnificently. We all have different opinions on it's appearance, which is fine. We all can't be made happy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a stupid thing when it comes to software. Its a stupid thing in general. I bet everyone who says that will go with out a TV when Digital TV arrives in June. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The new taskbar is not broke, it's new. Different. That's what I was saying. I'm saying it works well as is. It works magnificently. We all have different opinions on it's appearance, which is fine. We all can't be made happy. I never claimed the new taskbar was broke. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
backdrifter Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I always thought the start menu button should be somewhat like the show desktop button on the far right. It should look different from app buttons and blend more to the edges rather than standing alone like an icon. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The orb is the button that opens the Start Menu window. Its not a window though, its actually an extension of the task bar. (if you really look at it and think. Sure it doesn;t blend in with the taskbar, but rather look separate, but its still technally part of the taskbar) or just call it a menu. but its not a window as theres no command bar, no close buttons, no breadcrumb bar etc. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdood Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The only problem with it is that it suffers from the same lack of color coordination as so many other parts of Windows. The big blue orb doesn't look that fabulous on a pink taskbar. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The only problem with it is that it suffers from the same lack of color coordination as so many other parts of Windows. The big blue orb doesn't look that fabulous on a pink taskbar. Perhaps make the orb transparent so what ever color you have on your taskbar, thats the color the orb will be? May be remove all color from the orb and just have it white Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleSpellbinder Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I never claimed the new taskbar was broke. I didn't say you said it was broke. You said... "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a stupid thing when it comes to software. I was generalizing in my response. And I was (and am) only talking about the taskbar and orb. I never said anything about software or Digital TV's. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
consume Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Perhaps make the orb transparent so what ever color you have on your taskbar, thats the color the orb will be? May be remove all color from the orb and just have it white There'd still be an orb. Doesn't it seem strange that the operating system is called Windows and yet.....there are orbs all over the place? :s My psychic abilities tell me someone's about to say "there are round windows" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-Gonzales Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 There'd still be an orb. Doesn't it seem strange that the operating system is called Windows and yet.....there are orbs all over the place? :s What does a flag have to do with windows in the first place? I can see the old flag, but thats outdated. After all, having it be transparent would be the right thing, since transparent will be like a "window", to see though, and to have a life with out walls :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/759486-there-are-rumors-too-that-a-new-ui-is-coming/page/6/#findComment-590854964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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