Inconsistent Windows XP UI
This is a discussion about Inconsistent Windows XP UI in the Windows Hardware category; Hi Guys, Recently I was looking at the screenshots of Windows XP. I noticed that the scrollbars in Internet Explorer are not skinned and are plain. Though, this is a very small issue but, I believe consistency in UI is very important.
Hi Guys,
Recently I was looking at the screenshots of Windows XP. I noticed that the scrollbars in Internet Explorer are not skinned and are plain. Though, this is a very small issue but, I believe consistency in UI is very important. Futher, I knew that Window Blinds was not able to skin these same scrollbar and I thought Microsoft would certainly find a remedy for this. But looks like it is impossible.
Anyway, if anyone feels anything to be said. Please do...
Thanks.
Recently I was looking at the screenshots of Windows XP. I noticed that the scrollbars in Internet Explorer are not skinned and are plain. Though, this is a very small issue but, I believe consistency in UI is very important. Futher, I knew that Window Blinds was not able to skin these same scrollbar and I thought Microsoft would certainly find a remedy for this. But looks like it is impossible.
Anyway, if anyone feels anything to be said. Please do...
Thanks.
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The scrollbars aren't native widgets, which is why a page author can skin them with CSS. Agreed that the default should look right.
OP
Yes that is true. But would they change it or it will remain as it is? I believe they should change it.
ARC
ARC
I doubt they'll change it, and I don't think they should - I like messing with them with CSS, and prefer the 'classic' look anyway.
-bZj
-bZj
what scroll bars r u guys talkin about all mine have skins i have even got a screen shot posted
yea, i'm using XP 2465 and IE 2465 and they're skinned like Four and Twenty's
OP
Well I believe I have not seen on any site scrollbars in Internet Explorer like this. Either they are made up or I am wrong?
Please give me a valid source where I can verify..
ARC
Please give me a valid source where I can verify..
ARC
Even the first build of Beta 2 had the scrollbars skinned.. want proof? Microsoft themself..take a look..
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/guide/connected.asp#ie6
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/guide/connected.asp#ie6
OP
Nice...
Good Work Guys..
Bye
Good Work Guys..
Bye
yeah eddie is using that forged copy of XP sp those arent real screen shots.
with sarcasm i hope.
Microsoft decided to, by default, display controls in the old-style for applications and websites that aren't specifically marked to use the new style. If you look at the source for this site, you'll notice a line near the top that says <META HTTP-EQUIV="MSThemeCompatible" Content="Yes">. This marks this site as being tested and compatible with the new XP look. If you get the old-style scroll bars or controls on other sites, it's because they haven't marked themselves as compatible.
