Top 5 Launchers?

[*YellowRose*]

I'm interested in seeing what the top 5 launchers are here at CS. I'm not interested in debate/arguments . . . (I know which one is better . . . lol)

If I left out what you use, PM me and I'll add it so you can vote!

What do you think the top 5 will be?

[*YellowRose*]

All these apps are available at PalmGear, and prices are in US dollars.

[imadrin]

ZLauncher, YiShow, LauncherX, Megalauncher, silverscreen

[yOyOYoo]

am I the only one here who dislikes Zlauncher and uses Yishow?

[boomer]

...after 17 votes - yup!

 

Z for Me!

 

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by yOyOYoo
am I the only one here who dislikes Zlauncher and uses Yishow? And after 30 votes.

I've registered it. I just dislike it compared to ZLauncher.

[NX70BOY]

I LOVE LauncherX. I think picture backgrounds are too busy. I'd rather have my backrounds white, or other solid colors...but, that's just me. My 2 cents.

[tanker_bob]

ZLauncher rules! Also own MegaLauncher and Launch 'Em, and neither comes close. YiShow was a player at the end of last year, but has since been pretty much abandoned.

[KenSong]

Originally posted by NR70BOY
I LOVE LauncherX. I think picture backgrounds are too busy. I'd rather have my backrounds white, or other solid colors...but, that's just me. My 2 cents.

Well, ZLauncher gives you that option too and much much more. I am a registered user of LaunchEm, Launcher III, MegaLauncher and LauncherX in that sequence till v3.00 of ZLauncher which finally overtook LX in my opinion.

ZL's File Manager is also much more powerful than LXBrowser and beta testers are reporting it works very well with the upcoming CF driver.

Also, I appreciate ZL developer's vigorous development compared to LX's. No one really know whatever happened to Bozidar.

[SamuraiCatJB]

I started on CRS Launcher, but bought Zlauncher about a month ago. :) CRS launcher was much better than the default, I eventually just wanted more power. :)

[dsilver]

Originally posted by KenSong


Well, ZLauncher gives you that option too and much much more. I am a registered user of LaunchEm, Launcher III, MegaLauncher and LauncherX in that sequence till v3.00 of ZLauncher which finally overtook LX in my opinion.

ZL's File Manager is also much more powerful than LXBrowser and beta testers are reporting it works very well with the upcoming CF driver.

Also, I appreciate ZL developer's vigorous development compared to LX's. No one really know whatever happened to Bozidar.

Y'know, I've seen many criticisms of LX. Fact of the matter is, as a previous user of Launcher III, I paid only $5.95 for the upgraded program. Secondly, I don't think that continual programming activity is a prerequisite to dubbing a program "good." Take Windows, for instance (please!). The LX interface is clean, editable, and runs VFS applications much more transparently than others. Frankly, I find a message like "launching VFS program" or someting similar intrusive and unnecessary. ZLauncher, while interesting, is still a work in progress. I like to have configurability, but a consistent interface would also be nice. I like a wealth of features, but having to dive in different places all the time to ferret them out is not my cup of tea. There are no winners or losers here - it's a matter of personal preference based upon, well, personal preferences. My .02...

[Sideway]

I started with LauncherIII and I used that for over an year and half (on a Visor Deluxe and N760). Since then I've registered MegaLauncher, YiShow, Launcher X, and ZLauncher. And I have to say ZLauncher is the best (and the 2nd cheapest behind LIII) one of them, at least for me.

It's true that continual programming activity does necessarily represent how "good" a program is. But in ZLauncher's case, the developer continues to update its product based on user feedback, not to fix security holes and bugs (coughMicro$oftcough). ZL was a good launcher starting with V2.0 and they just steadily added features we requested (in a short period of time too). To me that's worth the $12 I paid.

[wellsjs]

Also started with LauncherIII, then Silverscreen (on a Visor Prism). Moved up to my present Sony T665C and registered and loved YiShow. Then, as Tanker Bob said, ZLauncher pulled away from the pack in '03 and now ZL rules! :)

[may5555]

YiShow, ZLauncher,LauncherX, Megalauncher, silverscreen.
I have trial some launchers. LauncherX and Megalauncher are my first choose. But soon ZLauncher attracts me. Frankly it is a little bit complex because its power features.Well,be patient . Given you have knew how friendly and thoughtful it is, you would hard refuse it. In fact,no matter what's your flavor,it can absolutely satisfied you.

[Wolfsmoke]

I started with Silver Screen, but once I tried ZLauncher, I never looked back. (Except to nab a couple of icons...)

Now if I can just figure out why Clie Source won't let me vote in polls... :(

[TheSpies]

I am one of the few. I use the built in ClieLauncher. It had a good price, and it does just what i need: it launches programs. I dont spend that much time in the launcher itself to require many features, i am to busy running apps and games and my ebook reader. :)

[Enceladus]

I started with Silverscreen way back on my 505. Shortly after getting my NR I registered YiShow and was very happy with ability to use backrounds and many skins available.

Real soon after I bought my NZ I tried ZLauncher out after seeing some amazing skins here at ClieSource. Soon after I also registered it and have been very happy with the power and flexiblity.

[wid4008]

1 more vote for Zlauncher.

I used to be a long time user of megalauncher (in fact since the first time I bought my palm IIIe) and move on to Yishow for one week before moving on to Zlauncher last December.

I seriously believe that no force could ever make me change launcher again.

Zlauncher RULES!

[wellsjs]

Originally posted by Wolfsmoke
Now if I can just figure out why Clie Source won't let me vote in polls... :( Did you pay your monthly dues? :D

[NX70BOY]

What ever works for you guys is just fine with me. It's just a matter of opinion. I rest my case. (but LauncherX still rules! :D)

[volcanopele]

I voted for ZLauncher. When I had my Visor, I used Launcher III. When, I switched to my NR70V, I didn't like the low res appearence so I switched to MegaLauncher. I tried YiShow but the persistent hard resets drove me away. When LX came out, I switched without hesitation. But the lack of updates (or support as experienced by others) made a little worried about the program's future. True it is a great program, but there were a few features that I wanted that would make it perfect. With that lack of developer support, I worried that they would never get added. I switched to ZLauncher because it was the closest to what I wanted, was stable, and the developer support made me confident that what features it did lack would be added soon enough.

[NX70BOY]

Originally posted by volcanopele
When LX came out, I switched without hesitation. But the lack of updates...made me a little worried about the program's future.

What needs to be updated?

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by NR70BOY


What needs to be updated?
How about the promised active skins--the biggest sales pitch point in the prerelease hype yet never delivered? And background support?

[LaStigmata]

Originally posted by tanker_bob

How about the promised active skins--the biggest sales pitch point in the prerelease hype yet never delivered? And background support?

"BOINK"

[PDH LA]

Originally posted by NR70BOY


What needs to be updated?

And where's the much touted "Homer" function?

I think those of us who purchased Launcher X based on many promised functions that have not been delivered should demand a refund from Little Mobile Creations. If I had know what I know now, there's no way I would have spent a penny on Launcher X!

[Sideway]

To be fair, I'd still be using LauncherX with all its missing promised functions if there isn't a product called ZLauncher. LX is a decent launcher (without active skin and homer) and I was a long time user of LIII. But ZL is just superior and it has everything I like about LIII/LX.

[NX70BOY]

What's homer?

[LaStigmata]

That guy on the Simpsons.

[NX70BOY]

:D

[PDH LA]

Originally posted by NR70BOY
What's homer?

As documented on the Launcher X website:

"Homer" is a feature that will be implemented in a future Launcher X release. When complete, it will allow quick launching into your most frequently used apps from within any application.

[Tixx]

zl:)

[LaStigmata]

ZL^10

[anniebluesky]

I use the built in Launcher :) Does exactly what I want...

[joejoe]

I've purchased SS, then LauncherX. I'm more than disappointed with the latter but that's another story.

One of the features I love in SS is the ability to see (& thus beam!) a database from an installed program to another Clie with the same program.

Is there any way to do this with ZLauncher? If so, I'll try what seems to be a feature-rich, well-supported, & from what I've read well-written program. Just tell me how complicated (or easy) this might be if indeed it is possible.

[tanker_bob]

You can do that from the file manager in ZL. Just tap on the file and then tap beam on the pop-up menu.

[Wolfsmoke]

Originally posted by wellsjs
Did you pay your monthly dues? :D

 

Positively not!  (Erm... that isn't really the cause, is it???) A few other oddities are occuring as well, and repeated emails to the webmaster go unanswered. Just call me "Voteless". *sigh*

ZL still rocks.

[ksjenkins]

Looks like the Launcher War is over! ZLauncher is the clear winner!! It has definitely the best support of any software I've ever experienced, bar none. :)

[thenightfly42]

I voted for CRSLauncher, because I got a good year out of using it. But I'm demoing ZL right now, and I'll probably pay for it. But I'm kind of surprised that I'm the only one out of 148 so far...

[charliedoble]

My vote has to go to SilverScreen. I have tried ZLauncher, YiShow, LauncherX, Launch'Em... All of them have lots of good features, no doubt about it, but they just seem to clutter the screen (and my Clie is an NR70V). SilverScreen does all that I need, without the clutter, and looking sharp and elegant. I sure hope the do include a background feature, though, on the next release...

[Tixx]

Originally posted by charliedoble
My vote has to go to SilverScreen. I have tried ZLauncher, YiShow, LauncherX, Launch'Em... All of them have lots of good features, no doubt about it, but they just seem to clutter the screen (and my Clie is an NR70V). SilverScreen does all that I need, without the clutter, and looking sharp and elegant. I sure hope the do include a background feature, though, on the next release...

Go here for a screen shot of ZL which probably has the most uncluttered options of any launcher available.

http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=457

[Tixx]

Originally posted by charliedoble
My vote has to go to SilverScreen. I have tried ZLauncher, YiShow, LauncherX, Launch'Em... All of them have lots of good features, no doubt about it, but they just seem to clutter the screen (and my Clie is an NR70V). SilverScreen does all that I need, without the clutter, and looking sharp and elegant. I sure hope the do include a background feature, though, on the next release...

And check out this shot.

http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=458

[*YellowRose*]

~by tixx

And check out this shot.

http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/s...o.php?photo=458


HEY! That's what my NX looks like (LOVE that background! ('Course, I don't think I have THAT many programs. . . :))

I really like not having to have the status bar showing in the launcher . . .

[rldunn]

Plus, you could get rid of those gray boxes if you turn off the option for them in the top bar setup and bottom bar setup, so it could be even a little less uncluttered. SilverScreen never struck me as an uncluttered launcher. To each their own, but I always throught SS was the first eye-candy launcher, which by definition is not uncluttered.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by *YellowRose*



HEY! That's what my NX looks like (LOVE that background! ('Course, I don't think I have THAT many programs. . . :))

I really like not having to have the status bar showing in the launcher . . .

:p:)

[Tixx]

Originally posted by rldunn
Plus, you could get rid of those gray boxes if you turn off the option for them in the top bar setup and bottom bar setup, so it could be even a little less uncluttered. SilverScreen never struck me as an uncluttered launcher. To each their own, but I always throught SS was the first eye-candy launcher, which by definition is not uncluttered.

I forgot about that:)

[DanT]

To me a screen looks cluttered when there are icons fill up the whole screen and cover the background. That is why we have category tabs to distribute the icons into proper tabs (folders) This MegaLauncher (ML) screenshot (http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=408&papass=&sort=1&thecat=506) is what I feel as an uncluttered look, where I can find all of my Tools (Utility) apps w/o blocking the background image. If I want to put more icons, ML allows up to 9 columns. That means I can pack 36 apps (4 rows) w/o blocking the nice view of the car. And my old N760C screen is only 320x320.

ML also has lock tab, as shown here (http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=441&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500), where you can lock confidential apps/files. The contents are not displayed in the 'All' tab and you cannot exit ML w/o entering the right password.

[tanker_bob]

I'll see your "clean" ML screen and raise you my standard ZL screen here (http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=415&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500). Notice the transparency of the tabs and tool bar. I could also have hidden the bottom tool bar as you did in ML, but this screen shot is how I normally use ZL. Besides, ZL's tool icons are considerably smaller and less intrusive than ML's in my opinion.

[DanT]

Tanker, that looks cool.  I like the transparency tab.  Hopefully ML can do that in the next version. 

When you say smaller, how many icons can you pack in one row? To me the fonts in ZL's app icon names look bigger than that of ML. Can it be adjusted?

[charliedoble]

Originally posted by Tixx


And check out this shot.

http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=458

Yup, you are right, that window is uncluttered, but with all bars eliminated from view... I still prefer SS (but then again, we all have our preferences), but your pic does show that you can modify it to fit your needs...

[Sideway]

Originally posted by DanT
Tanker, that looks cool.  I like the transparency tab.  Hopefully ML can do that in the next version. 

When you say smaller, how many icons can you pack in one row? To me the fonts in ZL's app icon names look bigger than that of ML. Can it be adjusted?

Yes, the font sizes can be adjusted. Or you can turn the icon names off completely.

You can fit 9 icons per row.

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by Sideway


Yes, the font sizes can be adjusted. Or you can turn the icon names off completely.

You can fit 9 icons per row.
Just about everything in ZL is adjustable. :) I tried turning the icon names off at one point, but I have too many apps to remember them all by icon. I tried various arrangements and found that five across with the smallest readable font size for me works out best for my purposes.

[DanT]

Originally posted by charliedoble


Yup, you are right, that window is uncluttered, but with all bars eliminated from view... I still prefer SS (but then again, we all have our preferences), but your pic does show that you can modify it to fit your needs...

If that is how you define uncluttered, I might as well keep the default launcher.  It looks cleaner, save lots of RAM space, and most of all FREE.

Please post a screenshot, so I understand better of what you meant by "uncluttered".

Thanks

[DanT]

Sideway & tanker_bob, thanks for your replies.

I hope MegaSoft2000 read this and act up on ML. I already bought ML long-long time ago after reading your site, tanker_bob, and just don't want to spend another $12 on launcher.

Lock tab in ML is cool.  May be ZL needs to have that too, considering it wants to have just about everything that anybody wants to have in a launcher.

[NX70BOY]

You guys are converting me! :) I think the only reason I don't go to ZL is because I'm so used to LX.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by charliedoble


Yup, you are right, that window is uncluttered, but with all bars eliminated from view... I still prefer SS (but then again, we all have our preferences), but your pic does show that you can modify it to fit your needs...
That's cool:) I just wanted to show that ZL is more customizable in regard to clutter.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by NR70BOY
You guys are converting me! :) I think the only reason I don't go to ZL is because I'm so used to LX.

I was like that with ML before I switched to ZL. Just put it on for a week and use it for everything LX would be used for. You get the swing of things quite fast.:)

[hherbzilla]

Wow... 60%! Way to go ZL!

[Sideway]

Originally posted by NR70BOY
You guys are converting me! :) I think the only reason I don't go to ZL is because I'm so used to LX.

With the way I set up ZL, it looks pretty similar to LX. :) The only thing missing right now is the ability to customize individual tabs.

I was like you too, thought LX has everything I need in a launcher. Then I decided to give ZL a try and I've never looked back.

[SamuraiCatJB]

And I set mine up to look basically like CRS Launcher with wallpaper addon. :) we all do what we are accustomed to and change slowly, that is why there are people who choose different things.

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by Sideway
The only thing missing right now is the ability to customize individual tabs.I agree. I miss that too!

[geekzilla]

Okay YellowRose - HERE is my official vote for Facer - I guess I did not already vote on this poll.

Go Facer! WooHoo - 2 votes now!

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by geekzilla
Okay YellowRose - HERE is my official vote for Facer - I guess I did not already vote on this poll.

Go Facer! WooHoo - 2 votes now! LOL!

:D

[mol23]

Tixx,
You have a huge amount of programs. How many memory sticks do you use for them? I haven't used my memory sticks yet and am just getting into launchers, so there's a lot to learn!
Thanks

[DanT]

C'mon ML users, don't be too shy, voice your opinions.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by mol23
Tixx,
You have a huge amount of programs. How many memory sticks do you use for them? I haven't used my memory sticks yet and am just getting into launchers, so there's a lot to learn!
Thanks

I had all that on one 128mb Memory Stick:) I know have an 256 MS Pro and a 256 Sandisk CF. I have a huge amount of programs and my games are rediculous. I have a small fraction of the games on my NX right now. I lose interest in them quickly as I think this just comes with age.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by mol23
Tixx,
You have a huge amount of programs. How many memory sticks do you use for them? I haven't used my memory sticks yet and am just getting into launchers, so there's a lot to learn!
Thanks

Here are most of them, though I had to unmount my GF card so some are missing.
http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=461

[mrbjg4]

I use CRS Launcher too. Nice & simple. Works well with wondersilk VG shortcuts.

[kusumo]

I don't get it...am I the only one who still stick with the standard Palm launcher???
I tried:
- Clie launcher, never get used to it..
- Zlauncher but find it a bit too crowded.
- Yishow keep crashing my TG! And have to hard reset!
- Facer, nothing much interesting in there

So tell me guys, what did I miss?

[pixelpainter]

Probably nothing. You use what works for you. Don't feel bad because you're different.

[kusumo]

But launcher normally comes with wallpaper. I can't have wallpaper on the standard launcher... :-(

Are there any good wallpaper apps?

[TheSpies]

Originally posted by Tixx


Here are most of them, though I had to unmount my GF card so some are missing.
http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=461

Why are you keeping the clie demo? is it really that good? :)

[mol23]

Tixx,
I am impressed!!! Can you list some of favorites?? What does JackFlash do? I'm a novice!!!

[Tixx]

Originally posted by TheSpies


Why are you keeping the clie demo? is it really that good? :)
It is in PowerRun. So it takes up 1kb of RAM. If I'm desperate I'll take it off;)

[Tixx]

Originally posted by mol23
Tixx,
I am impressed!!! Can you list some of favorites?? What does JackFlash do? I'm a novice!!!

Favorites:
ZLauncher (launcher of course)
DateBook5 (Integrated Todo, Datebook, Memo and Contacts)
Documents to Go Premium (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and Pictures)
Uninstall Manager (Monitors installations and removes files cleanly)
UltraSoft Money (Keeps track of my money and syncs with MS Money on the PC)
PowerRun (Does a great job running apps from the Card)
PowerOne Finance (Need this for financial calculations)
SplashID (Keeps all my passwords safe)
BackUpMan (Does scheduled backups of your device, better safe than sorry)
McFile (Nice file manager, FileZ is a nice free one)
JackFlash (Allows me to put apps in unutilized ROM, where the Palm OS is stored)
McPhling (Quick menu launcher)
Wassup (See my day at a glance when I turn on my device, but no substitute for Datebook 5)
StoneAge (Nice action game)
Zap2016 (Nice shoot'em up game)

[mol23]

Wow, quite a list. Thanks a lot!

[wjk]

I use LauncherX, although the customer support is non-existent. It's a good thing that the app is stable and well-designed!

For my 2 cents, it's the only launcher that has a refined appearance. I respect the fact that many other users love having pictures in the background and a dense/busy UI. I am on the other side of that coin.

That said, if the question was "What launcher would I recommend?", I'd have to think twice, and I might go with some other launcher, based entirely on the unbelieveably bad customer support from LauncherX.

So, it's a mixed message I guess.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by wjk


For my 2 cents, it's the only launcher that has a refined appearance. I respect the fact that many other users love having pictures in the background and a dense/busy UI. I am on the other side of that coin.


Post a picture of it here in the galleries. Check out this picture of ZL. http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=462

Did you read any previous posts about the crowded UI in this thread? They addressed your dense/busy issue and shows that ZL can be the least busy looking of the launchers here.:) And for half the price and 100 times the customer service.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Tixx


Post a picture of it here in the galleries. Check out this picture of ZL. http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=462

Did you read any previous posts about the crowded UI in this thread? They addressed your dense/busy issue and shows that ZL can be the least busy looking of the launchers here.:) And for half the price and 100 times the customer service.

Mind you that little yellow box that says Free Space Card is not supposed to be there. I screwed up while taking the picture.

[wjk]

Thanks Tixx. I'll try ZL again based on your input.

I hear the support is great.

-bk

[wjk]

I've downloaded ZL. Where are the good themes/skins that offer a clean appearance. The default one is not as nice as what Tixx shows in the example.

Thanks!

[Tixx]

2 threads below this one:)
http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11413

[Tixx]

Originally posted by wjk
I've downloaded ZL. Where are the good themes/skins that offer a clean appearance. The default one is not as nice as what Tixx shows in the example.

Thanks!

It is all how you set it up too. There are transparencies, tabs, menus... All are customizable from inside ZL. You can make any theme look less cluttered, it is not just the theme, but the settings that makes it look the way you want.

[kusumo]

I used to use only the standard Palm launcher.
Then I tried ZL, didn't like it, screen a bit crowded, especially with my TG 320x320 res.
Tried Facer, nah!!
Tried YiShow, I like it! Very clean interface.

But it seems ZL is the winner here!
So please tell me what kinda thing I can do with ZL that I can't do with YiShow.

Thanks.

[tanker_bob]

Try the new version, 3.01. You can customize it to the nth degree. Look or search in the Source gallery to see the possibilities, including some very clean screens.

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by tanker_bob
Try the new version, 3.01. You can customize it to the nth degree. Look or search in the Source gallery to see the possibilities, including some very clean screens. There are actually a lot of links in this thread to the 'clean' look. If you can stand to read all the pages . .

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by kusumo
So please tell me what kinda thing I can do with ZL that I can't do with YiShow.

Thanks. Well, for one thing, you can hide all the bars (top & bottom AND status if you have a PDA that uses them). VERY cool!

[mouthdrummer]

I've used all the launchers listed here, and I have to say, ZLauncher has the most power and versitility of all of them. I'll never look back. I recently upgraded to v3.01 and I'm finding that the honeymoon has just started again.

[wnm]

Apparently, based on problems I've read from others, I am the only one on the entire planet who is running LX with out a problem ever. This includes the LIII - LX cross grades and the few updates they've had. I started with LaunchEm, which was hands down the best launcher going. Switched to LIII when the MemPlug updates came out a year ago, and moved to LX. I guess I'm protecting my investment, though I think LX is a great product. With no updates in sight, I may have to break down and try Zlauncher.

[n2ifp]

There is only one launcher and that is ZLauncher. You get value and versatility that's beyond compare. BTW, did I mention the outstanding support?

[Unregistered]

wnm, you are not alone on the planet. I have used LX since the public release without a hitch. Fits my needs very well.

If I was a person who needed all the visual stimuli then perhaps I want something else. I find Zlauncher to be overkill.

Observation tells me that the beloved launcher for many changes the minute something new and improved is released. First it was Megalauncher, then YiShow and now Zlauncher. Zlauncher may turn out to be the end all, be all for many. Who knows?

[tanker_bob]

Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated...ZLauncher! :)

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by mol23
Tixx,
You have a huge amount of programs. How many memory sticks do you use for them? I haven't used my memory sticks yet and am just getting into launchers, so there's a lot to learn!
Thanks

There are a few power users that have over 100+ apps on their clies. The more the merrier :)! After being at it for a few years, one has a tendency to accumulate a few. For example I had Splash Photo which is fine app, but Acid Image came along and it's a fine app too. So instead of dumping one, I end up keeping both. So it just keeps going, next thing you know, your memory stick is over flowing...

[Unregistered]

same reason men feel the need to drive large vehicles ;)

[Unregistered]

power hoarding or power using?

[mistrfree]

Originally posted by tanker_bob
Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated...ZLauncher! :)

Assimilation complete!!! :)

[riversen]

I tried Launcher X and others, but ZLauncher really interested me when I saw that they were really adding skins and backgrounds all the time. This has been a great and stable app for me now.

[ssulux]

Tixx how could you get this rockin' grafiti skin?
which site and the file name? please????????
thanks

[ssulux]

i mean grafiti skin in this link





Originally posted by Tixx


Post a picture of it here in the galleries. Check out this picture of ZL. http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=462

Did you read any previous posts about the crowded UI in this thread? They addressed your dense/busy issue and shows that ZL can be the least busy looking of the launchers here.:) And for half the price and 100 times the customer service.

[mclin]

I'm a satified Launcher X user (previously Launcher III) but am beginning to wonder if there will ever be any improvements/updates.

Going to try ZLauncher. The MacOS skins look good.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Unregistered
same reason men feel the need to drive large vehicles ;)

So what does that mean when a women drives a large vehicle? Penis envy?*LOL*:D

[Tixx]

Originally posted by ssulux
i mean grafiti skin in this link






http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&jid=4C5FX96717F246F568FC51462B8FDEXA&order=desc&productId=44176&optionId=1_1_2&productType=2&catalog=1&txtSearch=Mytho&sortBy=date&sectionId=0&platformId=1

[rTenshi]

CRSlauncher b/c its free babay!

[valodya]

And for those of you who like the look of LauncherX... ;)

http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?prodID=49249

:D

[PDH LA]

So how many people who voted in this poll have switched to Zlauncher since the new 3.12 version has been released? Control over the alignment of the icons was the last thing missing from Zlauncher to make it perfect for me.

Any switchers out there?

[TheSpies]

Not me, i still use the built in launcher.

[riversen]

I am a ZLauncher fan and registered user... true and blue. My only request now is for the ability to choose the "locked" default setting for the battery life left, time versus date, MS info, etc. at the bottom of the screen (or top... wherever one prefers). I love these features, but I press them all the time and they tend to switch (maybe this is already there... if so, could someone help me?).

[tanker_bob]

When you want to tap them, just tap and hold them, then slide the stylus off of them to prevent changing the display. This is true of any item on the screen.

[riversen]

Originally posted by tanker_bob
When you want to tap them, just tap and hold them, then slide the stylus off of them to prevent changing the display. This is true of any item on the screen.

Tanker Bob,

I do do that, but I don't like this method as a preferred method because I don't always double tap or pick up my stylus before sliding completely off. Then I am forced to tap through all of the views till I get the one that I like. This is also true for the date, and MS views. This is just a request and desire for future development. Because of this, I hardly use this menu and keep it hidden then to have to deal with all of the tapping.

Either way, I still love this app and think it is great!

Way to go ZLauncher!

[swinter]

Originally posted by TheSpies
Not me, i still use the built in launcher.

I was attracted to LauncherX because of its interface with SnapperMail, but the overwhelming consensus of opinion led me to consider zLauncher. But I was deterred by the 300k hit; most days I only have 1.8 MB free in RAM (less if I've been browsing online). It was TheSpies who persuaded me to stick with the CLIE Launcher, which I have found very functional.

But, I do miss Rondo's even cleaner interface -- as well as being able to customize my screen wallpaper. Spies, I'm waiting for your TG skin maker!

[TheSpies]

Originally posted by swinter
Spies, I'm waiting for your TG skin maker!

I am making very good progress. There is only one main bitmap now to edit (if you have ever used my NX version it is the bitmap called "fullsmall.bmp"). The Beam,info,and trash icons will still have to be edited though. It already works fine and makes skins fine but i want to add some more features, clean up the interface, remove a wrinkle or two,etc...

[swinter]

Originally posted by TheSpies


I am making very good progress. There is only one main bitmap now to edit (if you have ever used my NX version it is the bitmap called "fullsmall.bmp"). The Beam,info,and trash icons will still have to be edited though. It already works fine and makes skins fine but i want to add some more features, clean up the interface, remove a wrinkle or two,etc...

Great. I'll look for it when I get back from Europe next week. (Until then I don't have any time to play with it anyway.)

[lilmagnus]

riversen,

I like your avatar. Is that original work? Is it copyrighted? Permission to use it?

Thanks,

[riversen]

It is public as far as I know. I bought this disk with all these icon and pictures on it that I use for my bulletin. I don't know what the copyright laws are for that (do you have to own the disk's to use?). If that means you can use it, then go for it. I am just not an expert on that. I do know that I can use it, since I own the disks. I hope that helps (even if it is muddled in my confusion).

Blessings and enjoy,
Robert

[*YellowRose*]

WOW . . . just looking at these statistics . . . Zlauncher is used by 53.53% of the members here (since unregistered peeps can't vote).

That's astounding! Other than DateBk5, I can't think of one SINGLE program that's so universally loved!

I was also surprised that LX is 2nd! I was kindof expecting MegaLauncher to be . . . and I also had no clue that THAT MANY people still used YiShow.

[TheSpies]

It is interesting to compare the launcher votes here with the survey at CliePlanet:

http://www.clieuk.co.uk/survey3.htm

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by TheSpies
It is interesting to compare the launcher votes here with the survey at CliePlanet:

http://www.clieuk.co.uk/survey3.htm That IS interesting. I don't spend any time at that site, but pose the following hypothesis: The crowd here at ClieSource is more tech savvy so we're more apt to change the built-in apps. Just a thought.

[LaStigmata]

I would also like to know when this pole was taken. There have been a lot of people switch since the release of ZLauncher 3.0. If this is the same pole I took it was about 6 months ago.

[rldunn]

I think the CliePlanet poll was the one from about 2 months ago.

[LaStigmata]

Alot has happened to ZLauncher in even 2 mo. There have been 5 major upgrades in that time.

[hherbzilla]

Good points.

[Vidge]

I'm using ML and am very happy with it. I haven't tried ZL because I just haven't had time. Maybe this summer... when I get my new T380:D

[DanT]

More like T3BS to me.

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by DanT
More like T3BS to me. DanT . . . BE NICE!

Vidge, I'm with you . . . I can't wait to see what's coming, chances are, whatever my next PDA is, it will be wearing ZL too! :D

[n2ifp]

ZLauncher rocks! Outstanding product, service, and price :)!

ML killed it's following and so did YiShow by being unresponsive.

[jimroad]

I'm surprised that SS is doing very poorly. Maybe they should lower their price...maybe?

[tanker_bob]

I think that ZZTech set the new standard for value with ZLauncher priced at $12, while maintaining the best support in this market segment. Hard to beat the app's capabilities, much less its pricing.

[Hes Nikke]

i started with Launcher III and used that for years. then it stopped working on when i upgraded to the next palm handheld (i think it was the 1st IIIc!) and i was sad. i tried out SilverScreen (and hated it) at the time i thought those were the only 2 out there, so i stuck with the tride and true Palm launcher, it's not THAT bad, but i liked LIII better. (i even keeped it on my handheld so i could beem it to people who i knew it would run on!) then LIII finaly updated and i used that on my IIIc, and both Clié's. then about 6 months ago, a freind showed me LauncherX and i said woah, beam it to me! just tonight i found ZLauncher (it's actualy how i found this site!) and i get to do the same for my friend tomarow
http://images.ForgottenNewbies.com/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Vidge]

Originally posted by DanT
More like T3BS to me.

Yeah, but I can hope, right? Especially since I'm returning my T|C in the next few days. (My real hope was that Sony would get something out BEFORE I returned it.)

[DanT]

Right. Sorry for being sarcastic. Hopefully Sony will listen and get serious with it.

Sony can do amazing things. It's just frustrating to see something that a lot of people like to have and have been talking about it. Then, they managed to make something else and ended up other company capturing the opportunity. iQue3600 (http://www.garmin.com/products/iQue3600/) is one example.

[*YellowRose*]

SO.

Have you voted?:D

[SamuraiCatJB]

I'd be interested to know of anyone switched launchers in the last year.... Not sure how to do that poll, since its important to know from what to what....

I switched from CRS-Launcher http://www.cliesource.com/sdownload/fileinfo.php?id=1573 to Zlauncher in the last year. :)

[hherbzilla]

I switched from SilverScreen to LX to ZL.

[Wolfsmoke]

SilverScreen to ZL

[Caleb_pearson]

lx to zl

[Alejandrico]

LX to ZL

[rldunn]

LX to ZL

[NX70BOY]

Awww, *YellowRose*, why'd you have to bump this again? lol LX to LX! :D:DLOL

[Tixx]

Launch'Em to MegaLauncher to ZL

[Tixx]

Oh, Sorry, past year was just MegaLauncher to ZL:)

[tanker_bob]

MegaLauncher to ZLauncher, and haven't looked back. :)

[PDH LA]

Maybe ZZtechs should take a cue from Apple and start a "switchers" advertising campaign! ;-)

The could have a guide to switching ( like this http://www.apple.com/switch/ ). Hey ZZtechs, are you listening!

[swinter]

well, I pulled a double switch: from TG-50 to Tungsten C and, with all that extra memory, to ZLauncher.

It is the best out there.

[volcanopele]

In the last year? Wow!!

LIII -> August 2001 - August 29, 2002
YiShow -> August 29, 2002 - September 6, 2002
MegaLauncher III -> September 6, 2002 - November 19, 2002
Launcher X -> November 19, 2002 - March 2, 2003
ZLauncher -> March 2, 2002 -

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by NR70BOY
Awww, *YellowRose*, why'd you have to bump this again? lol LX to LX! :D:DLOL Well, I linked to it in a different thread, then I thought . . . why not?:D

[SamuraiCatJB]

Originally posted by PDH LA
Maybe ZZtechs should take a cue from Apple and start a "switchers" advertising campaign! ;-)

The could have a guide to switching ( like this http://www.apple.com/switch/ ). Hey ZZtechs, are you listening!

we could pull photos out of the members section and write our own. ;) ;)

[NX70BOY]

Originally posted by *YellowRose*
Well, I linked to it in a different thread, then I thought . . . why not?:D

LOL :D

[brahamt]

5) Zlauncher
4) Zlauncher
3) Zlauncher,
2) aah, you get it already.

Other than the two free ones, it is the cheapest but hardly in the school of you get what you pay for. Does everything I want, how I want it.

I have used both LauncherX and YiShow and like them both, tho I like LX a little more. I just prefer ZLauncher.

[Lil'Andy]

I first bought silver screen, then bought megalauncher, now i have zlauncher the best launcher ever made and invented. Does anyone have any clean free backgrounds(like the ones on silverscreen 3)? And does anyone have some free mac like icons for zlauncher?

[Lil'Andy]

Silverscreen 3 SUCKS!!!!

[Lil'Andy]

MEGALAUNCHER 4.3 SCREWED UP MY SONY's MEM CARD... it forced me to use zlauncher... and boy am i glad it forced me to use zlauncher. ZLAUNCHER IS THE BEST...

[n2ifp]

I have been very pleased with ZLauncher too.

[Sonnybobiche]

Uhhh..... GoBar.... *snicker* *laugh* *snicker* *cough*

[Sid]

Originally posted by Sonnybobiche
Uhhh..... GoBar.... *snicker* *laugh* *snicker* *cough*

GoBar was good in its day, but that day has passed. I bought GoBar for my Palm IIIx (years ago) and was pleased with it. After Aladdin bought it from DigiVello, they updated it only once (or twice) mainly to rebrand it, it would not work on my m505 (OS 4). Emails to Aladdin produced no satisfactory answer.

[archangel]

ZLauncher has won me over. I resisted using a Launcher for the longest time, but all the features of Zlauncher combined with the ability to have cool Anime backgrounds on my Clie finally won me over.

[reactor18]

I really like the Clie-Launcher even though it could use some improvements... other than that, I really like Facer because it is simple compared to the other launchers!

[pixelpainter]

:)

[vincenttay79]

I have finally changed to Zlauncer after using Yoshow for several months. 1 disadvantage I found is that Zlauncher uses much more ram than Yishow . The reason is of the theme, iconset and wallpaper :o

[wid4008]

I am a owner of Japanese version of NR70 and I have upgraded from version 3.201 to version 3.501 only today as the Japanese localizer for version 3.501 is release today. Those guys at Zztech are really updating at such a tremendous speed that left the maker of the Japanese localizer panting for breath. I am much impressed with version 3.501 with so many powerpacked features, especially the launch anywhere feature. ;)
Zlauncher wa tabun paamu gyoukai de ichiban no hoomu gamen okikae sofuto darou. (Zlauncher is probably the best launcher in palm business.)

[Icepick4u]

Silverscreen to ZL
but one question, i have to expect any diference after register the ZL?
im still in 30 day trial ,
thankx

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by Icepick4u
Silverscreen to ZL
but one question, i have to expect any diference after register the ZL?
im still in 30 day trial ,
thankx Just the good feeling you get for supporting a great product. :D

[Icepick4u]

Originally posted by hherbzilla
Just the good feeling you get for supporting a great product. :D


:D

Man, this Launcher rocks

of course i will pay this buxx , but any more?

:rolleyes:

Cya

[Demonstar]

One more for zlauncher. If you don't like the background with zlauncher it gives you the option of cutting it off.

Went from SS to ML to Zl; and won't be moving anywhere soon.

The best of the best!!

[Squirrel702]

Well chalk up another conver to ZL fron YiShow. I had YiShow for over two years, then my T615c died. I confiscated my wife's SJ30 and when I tried to dump all my data to it, YiShow wouldn't boot. Long story short . . . YiShow did everything I wanted, but SUPPORT FOR YISHOW IS TOTAL CRAP.:mad: Now that I got that off my chest, thanks for opening my eyes to the best launcher out there.


Squirrel

[HandyArt]

Does anyone get the feeling that Zlauncher could be turning into the next Windows? :)

[n2ifp]

It is the gateway to my Clie world ;)

[markgm]

I gave Zlauncher another try because of how high it ranked, and I just don't see how it is even usable compared to LauncherX. I guess I'm a die hard LauncherX user!

[volcanopele]

Originally posted by HandyArt
Does anyone get the feeling that Zlauncher could be turning into the next Windows? :) No, because unlike Windows, ZLauncher actually works like its supposed to.

[markgm]

Originally posted by volcanopele
No, because unlike Windows, ZLauncher actually works like its supposed to.

Then why all the updates? :D

(Hopelessly outnumbered LX user :) )

[mrbjg4]

Used ZLauncher for a month or so, pretty good. But I switched back to CRS Launcher. Based on the poll, I must be nuts.

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by mrbjg4
Used ZLauncher for a month or so, pretty good. But I switched back to CRS Launcher. Based on the poll, I must be nuts.
There are medications that can help that. ;)

Choice and competition are wonderful things. We get to be individuals!

[Icepick4u]

Originally posted by tanker_bob

There are medications that can help that. ;)

Choice and competition are wonderful things. We get to be individuals!

ROFLMAO

[PurpleMD]

There are over 20,000 members...why only 500 or so votes???

[n2ifp]

Many only come here, get what they need, and are never seen again, who knows... ;)

[Unregistered]

Maybe they have better things to do

[Unregistered]

Some of us have a life and don't need to spend the time to post 20 or 30 times a day :).

[wellsjs]

Then there are those who won't/don't register and like be heard anyway! :eek:

[Unregistered]

I am sure Jesus doesn't mind if we register or not :).

[markgm]

LauncherX is only 18.95, so if you were holding off buying the best launcher because of the price, now is your chance to get in on the fun! :-)

[Tixx]

.

[swinter]

Originally posted by Unregistered
I am sure Jesus doesn't mind if we register or not :).

[n2ifp]

Maybe unreg walks on water??

[NX70BOY]

Originally posted by Tixx
.


http://digilander.libero.it/suicidalangels/smileys/nono.gif Bad boy Tixx!! No no!! Bad boy!!

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by NX70BOY
http://digilander.libero.it/suicidalangels/smileys/nono.gif Bad boy Tixx!! No no!! Bad boy!! I think he was just bumping this thread to the top . . . :D

[Tixx]

Originally posted by NX70BOY



http://digilander.libero.it/suicidalangels/smileys/nono.gif Bad boy Tixx!! No no!! Bad boy!!

*LOL*:D

[Tixx]

Originally posted by *YellowRose*
I think he was just bumping this thread to the top . . . :D

Yes, I was:) To avoid starting another launcher comparison thread when we already have this one right here.

[Squirrel702]

Well I gave ZL a try, and, call me crazy (if you must), but I have to go back to YiShow. Like so many other posts, I guess I'll just have to swallow my launcher with some of that there med-duh-ca-shun, 'cuz YiShow will never show the numbers that ZL does. With most every PalmOS title out there having a free trial period, you cannot argue with numbers. I might be missing something here, but I guess I'm just used to the interface and have grown comfortable with YiShow. (Linux users insert Irony joke here):rolleyes:

[tanker_bob]

I wrote an updated review of ZLauncher 3.60 here (http://www.pdaavenue.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=27636#post27636). Maybe some missed a key feature in their evals. :)

[DanT]

Thanks for the reviews. I have a lot of reading to do now to catch up with you guys on ZL fever.

Just downloaded it last night and am playing around with it this morning. Still scratching my head in trying to figure out how to make the category tab un-texted (just showing the icons) and across the top like what I have in my ML 4.3 (http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=408&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500).

Tanker Bob, nice background of Yosemite Falls?

[tanker_bob]

Yosemite Falls, indeed! One of my favorite spots in the world.

To lose the tab text, go to Tab/Tab Properties and check Hide caption on each tab you want so configured. To get them across the top, go to Options/ZL Preferences and select top from the pull down box labeled Tab Mode at the top of the screen.

[DanT]

Got it. Thanks!

Yosemite is also one of my favorite spots in the world. I sat on where the water falls comes out once when there was no water (October), to see a nice view of the valley. Another spectacular view of the valley is from the top of Half Dome. A little reward I got after sweating on the cables to get up there.

[NX70BOY]

Originally posted by *YellowRose*
I think he was just bumping this thread to the top . . .

Oh, I know exactly what he was doing! :rolleyes:

:p

[TinyMog]

CLIELauncher puts all those other launchers to shame :cool: ! LOL :p , well at least I use it ;) .

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by DanT
Got it. Thanks!

Yosemite is also one of my favorite spots in the world. I sat on where the water falls comes out once when there was no water (October), to see a nice view of the valley. Another spectacular view of the valley is from the top of Half Dome. A little reward I got after sweating on the cables to get up there.
Did you go up the mist trail? I did that some years ago after a really wet winter. It was more like the torrential downpour trail that year! Did you go down the cables face first? That was a real kick staring almost straight down at the saddle point!

I created some 320x320 jpg Half Dome backgrounds. If you PM me your email address, I'll send them to you.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by NX70BOY


Oh, I know exactly what he was doing! :rolleyes:

:p

Hmmm...and what is that:D

[NX70BOY]

uhuh. You know what I'm sayin.

[NX70BOY]

Hey! just 10 more posts, and I'll be tied w/you Tixx!!




Oh wait.....there's a zero in there. darn!

[Tixx]

Originally posted by NX70BOY
Hey! just 10 more posts, and I'll be tied w/you Tixx!!




Oh wait.....there's a zero in there. darn!

:p

[DanT]

Originally posted by tanker_bob  
Did you go up the mist trail? I did that some years ago after a really wet winter.  It was more like the torrential downpour trail that year!

Yap, can't miss that.  It was slippery & muddy from what I remember.

Did you go down the cables face first? That was a real kick staring almost straight down at the saddle point!

That too.  I did upseiling once with face away from the wall (Australian style) in Blue mountain and got similar rush as I see the ground coming toward me.

Learning rock climbing now after seeing those tiny specks of climbers crawling on the El Capitan face.  That face was so huge, I couldn't see the climbers until I use binocullars.

I created some 320x320 jpg Half Dome backgrounds. If you PM me your email address, I'll send them to you. 

It's on your way.  Thanks a bunch.

[NX70BOY]

;)

[DanT]

Tanker Bob, thanks again for the background and check this (http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1140&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500) out. :)

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by DanT
Tanker Bob, thanks again for the background and check this (http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1139) out. :)
Looks great! Welcome to the ZLauncher world! :)

[hucsman]

Zlauncher is definitely the best out there, but I think that the idea behind facer/today of giving you the "to do´s" and stuff in the main page is very good and loyal to the basic PDA concept.

[YTTAN]

Can anyone give advise how ZLauncher is better than ML 4.3?

I can easily change the application icon to my own images. Can the zlauncher do that?

Thanks.

[YTTAN]

I still feel that the default skin of ZL is a bit childish or maybe I should say it's don't suit to my taste...Especially the icons--can I change it easily?

A bit tired of waiting for ML4.4.

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by YTTAN
I still feel that the default skin of ZL is a bit childish or maybe I should say it's don't suit to my taste...Especially the icons--can I change it easily?

A bit tired of waiting for ML4.4.
Themes are simple to change using ZL's built-in Theme Manager. Just download and load a different theme. I use CopperDeckII, but there are a large variety available.

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by YTTAN
Can anyone give advise how ZLauncher is better than ML 4.3?

I can easily change the application icon to my own images. Can the zlauncher do that?

Thanks.
You may want to read my previously mentioned review here (http://www.pdaavenue.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=27636#post27636). ZL has a host of features unmatched by ML. It does not, however, in itself allow you to change app icons to your own images. Most folks that wish to do so use Appicon to do that.

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by tanker_bob

You may want to read my previously mentioned review here (http://www.pdaavenue.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=27636#post27636). ZL has a host of features unmatched by ML. It does not, however, in itself allow you to change app icons to your own images. Most folks that wish to do so use Appicon to do that. Or RIconChanger. :D

Have I thanked you lately TB for all the terrific info you share in this forum? I, for one, REALLY appreciate it. Great review you wrote . . .

[YTTAN]

Originally posted by tanker_bob

You may want to read my previously mentioned review here (http://www.pdaavenue.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=27636#post27636). ZL has a host of features unmatched by ML. It does not, however, in itself allow you to change app icons to your own images. Most folks that wish to do so use Appicon to do that.

Where can I get the app icon? It's from ZL or 3rd parties?:)

[sebring]

Appicon is available here.

http://member.nifty.ne.jp/mmaeda/e/palmos.html#alyz

[YTTAN]

Thanks. But it is too plain for me draw, is it convertable from any pic elsewhere?

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by *YellowRose*
Have I thanked you lately TB for all the terrific info you share in this forum? I, for one, REALLY appreciate it. Great review you wrote . . .
Gosh, thank you and you're very welcome. :o

[YTTAN]

hmm... at least there are 57 other users just like me stick with ML4.3.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by YTTAN
hmm... at least there are 57 other users just like me stick with ML4.3.

Are you starting to feel the lonliness kick in?



















*LOL*:Dj/k:p

[DanT]

Originally posted by YTTAN
hmm... at least there are 57 other users just like me stick with ML4.3.

56

[n2ifp]

LOL! ROLF:D

[fengwei007]

I tried LX and then ZL, but now LX. 'Cause I'm using a Clie SJ30. LX works better than ZL, at least to me.

[YTTAN]

Originally posted by DanT


56

58 - 1 = 57 right?:confused:

[YTTAN]

Originally posted by YTTAN


58 - 1 = 57 right?:confused:

I think that is 4 years old math...:p

[isa6ella]

I'd love to vote on this poll. BUt I don't even have a launcher. booo. I STILL don't know which one to choose, and I was hoping for a free one... until I get used to what I like or dislike about and move on...

[DanT]

Try ZL for 30-day free trial. Then try the others for similar free trials. So you'll get a few months to make up your mind. Also CRSLauncher is free.

[DanT]

Originally posted by YTTAN


I think that is 4 years old math...:p

Ask Utes Rule.

[n2ifp]

You could have fooled me, I am just a spoiled 2 year old!:D

[isa6ella]

DanT -
Many thanks for your post. I think you're right, I need to download some free trials. however, in my humble research, I'm still trying to figure out if launcher is what I need. ( yeah, I'm THAT slow)

I just want something that will let me define a custom start up screen, with the logo of my freelance business. I'm not sure a launcher will do that, as all the screen shots that I see for them are shots of palm os UI customization or something...

I'm still researching what I need ... that's why I'm not downloading free trials yet.
I found some stuff but they were for pc, not for mac.

I'm so surprised at the lack of mac support for SJ-33.
Oh wait. I'm getting off topic. Sorry.

< back to custom start up screen research >

[DanT]

ZL would easily let you use your .JEG as the background if you put it in the following MS directory: /Palm/Programs/ZLauncher/BackImage. It converts the .jpeg to .prc once you go to ZL Theme Manager and select the .jpg. ZL made it sooo easy for us.

I got a 37KB .jpeg 320x320 picture from Tanker_Bob. I did the above in the first few minutes learning how to use ZL a couple days ago, like you see below.
http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/data/500/2949zl_bluespirit2.jpg

[isa6ella]

Ok, so is taht the only way to define a custom start up?
by having a launcher?

[isa6ella]

that looks more like a backgroudn to me, than a custom screen
(this is why I'm getting mulitple confusion from multiple websites' info).

I just want the logo to appear for a few seconds until the PDA LCD displays the main menu...

[DanT]

Oh well, sorry for my ignorant about 'custom startup'. Yap that is just a background image. You're way beyond my league as far as making custom startup splash.

[isa6ella]

DanT - I am so grateful for your help, believe me.
I'm very new to this whole PDA thing, as the sj-33 has been the only model to tempt me and my wallet in equal amounts, so I still have a lot to learn.

half the time, I'm not sure if I'm even phrasing the questions right!
So - thanks for your help - REALLY.

[DanT]

No problemo ;)

PM Bandit about the custom startup splash thing. I notice he has that built-in in his ZL skin whenever I launch ZL (by tapping the Home/App icon in the top-left of the graffiti area), his logo splash on the screen for about a second while the skin loading.

[tanker_bob]

Some security programs will let you pop up a custom image when turning on the device. I also think that Today can be set to come up when turning on a device, but it doesn't go away automatically.

[sebring]

Originally posted by isa6ella
DanT - I am so grateful for your help, believe me.
I'm very new to this whole PDA thing, as the sj-33 has been the only model to tempt me and my wallet in equal amounts, so I still have a lot to learn.

half the time, I'm not sure if I'm even phrasing the questions right!
So - thanks for your help - REALLY.

There is an app called Open Logo Hack that allows you to define a splash startup screen. You will also need a hack manager. I don't have a link off hand, but if I find it I'll post it here.

Here's the link:

http://olh.sourceforge.net/

[tanker_bob]

Originally posted by sebring


There is an app called Open Logo Hack that allows you to define a splash startup screen. You will also need a hack manager. I don't have a link off hand, but if I find it I'll post it here.

Here's the link:

http://olh.sourceforge.net/
Thanks, that was the one of which I was trying to think.

[sebring]

:)

[DanT]

:cool:

[isa6ella]

Brilliant! Just BRILLIANT!
Thank yoU!

[YTTAN]

Great link.:)

[sebring]

WOW what a response. Glad you like it.:D

[Tixx]

Bump

[isa6ella]

Now I just have to find the time to tinker.,..

[Tixx]

Bump. Here it is again.

[Tixx]

No reason not to get it, only $9.60

PDAGreen would like to offer your visitors 20% off this software (ends 10/31/2003). Here is the coupon code:-

ZLaunchPDAGreen


They are referring to www.PDANews24.com customers above.

[n2ifp]

:)

[YTTAN]

Only 9.63% of 623 user for ML? How can that be? 4th position?
Behind ZL and Yishow I can understand as diff user got diff taste. But how can LX got more user than ML???

[n2ifp]

Probably because LX was around longer. I forget it's original name and there were a lot of promises made as the next generation super launcher. Consequently, it had a large following.

[Unregistered]

it was Launcher III, if I remember correctly. Launcher X is still an outstanding launcher for those of who don't want all the "stuff" that comes with ZL.

Tried ZL at least 10 times and even bought a license since everyone kept raving about it.

Spend several hours playing with it and still came to the conclusion that LX is a better fit for me.

I don't spend a huge amount of time staring at my CLie each day. Just want to get in, get the info I need and get on with what I need to do. Maybe if I spent a lot of hours with the Clie on I would be more drawn to a lot of graphic entertainment.

[DanT]

Then you don't need 3rd party launcher at all, just stick with the default launcher, safe your money and 500-1500KB RAM.

[NX70BOY]

Originally posted by Unregistered
it was Launcher III, if I remember correctly. Launcher X is still an outstanding launcher for those of who don't want all the "stuff" that comes with ZL.

Tried ZL at least 10 times and even bought a license since everyone kept raving about it.

Spend several hours playing with it and still came to the conclusion that LX is a better fit for me.

I don't spend a huge amount of time staring at my CLie each day. Just want to get in, get the info I need and get on with what I need to do. Maybe if I spent a lot of hours with the Clie on I would be more drawn to a lot of graphic entertainment.

It was Launcher III. I was a user of it back in my palm III days. It was much better than the old palm launcher. And now since I had already been using launcher, i got the upgrade to LX. I am very happy w/it. It does what I want so I use it.

[YTTAN]

Originally posted by Unregistered
it was Launcher III, if I remember correctly. Launcher X is still an outstanding launcher for those of who don't want all the "stuff" that comes with ZL.

Tried ZL at least 10 times and even bought a license since everyone kept raving about it.

Spend several hours playing with it and still came to the conclusion that LX is a better fit for me.

I don't spend a huge amount of time staring at my CLie each day. Just want to get in, get the info I need and get on with what I need to do. Maybe if I spent a lot of hours with the Clie on I would be more drawn to a lot of graphic entertainment.

I got the same feeling too. Maybe get used to it since I start using Palm when ML is version 2.xx.:)

[DanT]

Has anyone mentioned how zippy-dee-doo-duh zippy-dee-yeah the ZL3.61+ is? It beats my ML4.3.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by hherbzilla
Loompa?

Those guys are so cool:)