Can we please get some valid information about Iconpackackager for Windows 10.
-Will there be an update ?
(If this has been answered somewhere else I haven't seen it)
For what it's worth CursorFX is listed as Win10 compatible, I'm using it on Win10 and it seems fine.
https://forums.wincustomize.com/469524/page/1/
As for Windowblinds without iconpackager, well, go without Windowblinds for a couple of weeks and then see how you feel about it
Yup, my sentiment exactly! Even if the spy capabilities of Win 10 could be 100% disabled, it has the ugliest UI of any MS operating system and will not go on any of my machines in its current state.
I have to agree with B3y0ndRe4lity, there is no point in dressing up the UI with WindowBlinds if you're stuck with butt ugly default Windows icons... it entirely defeats the purpose, and thus a waste of time IMO. So, until this situation is resolved, and I'm satisfied that the OS can't phone home with MY personal data, there is no way on Earth I'd install Win 10 on a rig of mine.... and if the 'free' period runs out prior to this, and Win 8.1 is no longer supported/viable, then I switch to a version of Linux as my primary OS. I've been trying out Robolinux, Mint and Ubuntu with some pleasing results and will decide on one when the time comes.
Isn't the issue the same as on Windows8- Iconhandler entry?Or did the issue evolve even further with new folder locations and such? I still have high hopes that Iconpackager will return, because it is one of the applications that had the most impact back in the day for wincustomize.Just remember those GUI Championship back then full of amazing sets- that was the time where skinning came together from all over the globe.By taking that section away skinning in that matter slowed down.The revival "could" have an impact on sales of OD aswell. Just saying, even though its not my decision to make.
History has proven, in my little corner of the universe, that if I take the "AllOrNuthin'" approach I have an annoying tendency to end up with "OrNuthin'" Individual results may of course vary
In my case, the "or Nuthin" is a good thing, as far as Win 10 goes. I am quite happy with Win 8.1 and see no reason to downgrade. Besides, I have all my Stardock apps working on Win 8, including IconPackager, so there is no incentive to move to 10. I see that as a downgrade, and particularly so if I can't customise the entire desktop and swap out the crappy default Windows icons for those of my own choosing.... it'd be like buying a pair of pants without the crotch, LOL.
Hm, what don't you understand? (not directed to anyone in particular)
READ what The Doc said, and the rest of the post for that matter -It makes perfect sense, and Doc didn't say that it won't come.
Um, what I do understand is that the Win 10 UI and icons are too fugly for any desktop of mine, so in the event that Iconpackager is not released prior to the ' get Win 10 free' period, I won't be downgrading to it. In other words, Win 10 has no allure for me as is, so Stardock needs to get IP out there for it in the next 7 and a bit months or I switch platforms to a Linux based OS and find ways to customise that instead.
Yes, I read it. However, if Iconpackager isn't compatible by the time Win 10 is no longer 'free', then I shall not bother. Simply put, there is no way I'd pay for Win 10, and given the lack of development/updates to IP over the last 3 - 4 years or more, I'm just not confident it'll be ready before MS' cut off date.
Apart from the fugly UI and icons, I also have privacy concerns. Sure, some of the 'phone home' stuff can be turned off via 3rd party apps, but not all and I'd still not be sure Win 10 is safe to use. No, I'd want the modified version the Chinese are demanding and MS is bowing down to... a version that's stripped of all that spy crap but in English.
Hopefully this explains my POV. Even IF Iconpackager is ready in time, I still have doubts regarding its installation and use.
IP, while a good program and great eye candy back in the XP days, fell far short with the transition to 64 bit and live folders. Such a pity.
I would love to see IP for Windows 10 but to be honest you do not need it. There are other ways of making your Windows 10 default icons look appealing. Sorry but I do not understand the reasoning behind the Stardock all or nothing approach. Tell me what is wrong with these icons besides the fact they may not be your taste. There are many others to choose from and yes I am using Windows 10
Yes, sadly, IP has pretty much fallen by the wayside since Vista/Win 7... almost as if it were put in the 'too hard basket' and forgotten about. I use IP on Win 8.1, for the most part without issues, but it certainly could use some TLC to bring it up to date.
I think most people would like a one click solution, if you found something like that [PM PLEASE]
There is a one click solution but most people will not want it because it is an exe file. Check out the work this guy has done. He has several icon packs for 10 and no doubt will be making more. I have used his stuff and feel safe about it. http://alexgal23.deviantart.com/
that happened because the prizes almost fifteen years ago (cash) were interesting enough for Chinese designers. Chinese economy made a lot of progress in the meantime, so for the same thing to happen again you'd have to consider significantly higher prizes (my guess would be at least tenfold the cash, an ObjectDesktop subsription wont do )
