Pros:
Wow! This is a huge multi-theme package but well worth the download in
many respects if you are good with desktop theme installations and
various minor code issues. As for the quality in this package, the
1280x1024 and 800x600 bitmap images couldn't be any better than they
already are. They look outstanding in all three themes. Yes, that's
right! There are three different themes in this multi-theme pack, which
explains part of the download file size. With 20 static cursors, 9
animated cursors, 59 colorful icons, and 17 sound files to go with the
quality wallpaper, you couldn't ask for much more. However, there's a WinAmp skin in the mix as well.
Cons:
Those huge bitmaps and uncompressed sound files add a lot to the
download file size of this package. The 'Exit Windows' sound association
alone is more than 6MB! Yikes! It may be better to offer JPG versions of
the wallpaper or throw out the smaller bitmap images since those tend to
stretch or in this case... shrink well for various display sizes.
Windows 95 users should beware of the newer "Software\Classes\" icon
code issue within at least one of the theme files in this theme package.
That code can easily be removed for compatibility with all Windows
desktops. The installation instructions also state to extract all theme
parts to the root of the themes directory but that is incorrect. First,
it creates a heck of a message and in this case, missing file
associations. There are six main theme files but the code is
inconsistent, referencing some parts from various subdirectories and
other parts from the root of the themes directory. An alternative to all
this would be to place all files in a single subdirectory and update the
code accordingly. There are no webview images or system logo screens for
those that want it all.
Overall:
As it is, the parts are awesome and if you're good with themes,
definitely get it. Otherwise, wait for an update to address these cons
and make this an outstanding multi-theme package for all theme fans.