> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Olofson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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> That said, the XMMS/WinAmp model *is* in fact of the first kind I
> mention above; GUIs with custom graphics. A skin for such an
> application is basically just a set of images that replace the
> original custom graphics.
...
freeamp is the application that has IMO good implementation of such a
model, xmms/winamp are IMO sucky (in this area) - the biggest usage problem
being that it's always the same size (too small for my taste) [and, of
course, all the skins look basically same:-)] what I don't like about it is
that all it provides is superficial change of look - all the items (buttons
etc.) are in the same places (and of course, they are all the same buttons
with same functionality) - very shallow and useless - basically a hint of
what can be done.
freeamp allows you to specify bitmaps of arbitrary size/shape for gui
elements and place them where you want (there's an xml file that specifies
the GUI), you can omit the GUI elements you don't need/want in particular
skin etc. - that makes it possible to really make a difference - e.g. you
can create a skin that would make it easy to dock/swallow it in some launch
pad/task bar/whatever (e.g. small play/stop and volume controls) or you can
create a big full screen art work that also serves as mp3 player etc...
erik
