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ANN: new Classic Shell versions 1.0.3 and 1.9.0
Two new versions of Classic Shell were released today.
New for version 1.0.3:
- Added a setting to show overlay icon for shared folders in Windows 7
- The drop down of the address bar is replaced with a list of parent folders like in Windows XP (see screenshot)
- The status bar shows the details of the currently selected file
- Added a setting for sound alerts when overwriting system or read-only files
Download version 1.0.3 from here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/classicshell/
Version 1.9.0 contains all the latest features from 1.0.3, but also uses the new "skinning engine 2.0" for the classic start menu. The new features:
- the sub-menus can be skinned as well
- full glass support, even behind the menu items
- more skinnable elements - the sub-menu arrows, the scroll buttons, the vertical separator
- skins can provide customization options (small or large icons, add/remove caption, and many more)
- two brand new skins that make use of the new features - "Full Glass" and "Smoked Glass" (see the screenshots)
To download version 1.9.0 first go here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/classicshell/files/ and then scroll down and click on ClassicShellSetup_1_9_0.exe
The reason there are two separate versions is that 1.9.0 is in "beta" status and needs more testing. I recommend to try the beta first. The initial testing suggests that it is pretty stable. In case you encounter any problems you can downgrade to 1.0.3 later (but please report the problems in the Source Forge forums).
BTW, because so many people requested it, as of a few weeks ago the Classic Shell project accepts donations.