Nukeation is proud to announce the full release of our Reuxables themes for WPF (and soon - Silverlight!).



From the Official Press Release:

Nukeation Studios, a leader in Windows Presentation Foundation™ (WPF) and User Experience (UX) solutions has released reuxables, a range of designer themes for Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 and Microsoft Expression Blend™.

Reuxables themes are aimed at the fresh new market of WPF applications, and allow software developers to easily implement a new look for their applications with lots of features:

• The reuxables library consists of 6 fully customizable themes, each with their own unique variations that result in a total of 48 different styles.
  
• The themes are designed by some of the top artists in the UX design industry.
  
• Reuxables themes provide a consistent look regardless of the operating system, and therefore provide the same look on both Windows Vista™ and Windows® XP.
  
• Reuxables are completely compatible with both .NET Framework 3.0 and 3.5.
  
• All reuxables themes are provided in both Static and Animated versions, both made from native XAML vector objects.
  
• Implementing reuxables is effortless as they automatically theme the entire application as soon as the theme file is added to the project.
  
• Reuxables themes are fully compatible with both Microsoft Expression Blend™ 1.0/1.1 and Visual Studio® 2008.

System requirements include Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or 3.5 for runtime, and Microsoft Expression Blend 1.0/1.1 or Visual Studio 2008 for development. Individual reuxables themes are available between $19 to $99, with an additional complete collection pack for $299.

A complete demonstration of all themes is available at: http://www.reuxables.com

I am pleased to inform you about "reuxables" which is a whole new range of tools, widgets and resources for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). To find out more click on the image below.

Stay tuned as we would be announcing more stuff in weeks to come.

 
Visual Studio Express Editions

This reminds of of people saying that Linux and Apple OS are more secure than Windows OS. What do you say Linux and Apple Users?

When Vista was released or even when it was in Beta stage there were software compatibility issues. Softwares that ran on Windows Xp were incompatible with Windows Vista. Windows Vista is designed to be more secure and softwares to run on Vista require to follow the Vista guidelines. After the release of Windows Vista, most of the Software comapanies have released an update to their products which made it compatible with Windows Vista. Software companies like Corel have released an update to their products.

Adobe on the other hand has asked its customer to pay for new Vista compatible version of many of their products. Actually Adobe has no plans to ensure that its currently shipping products work properly with Vista.

Paul Thurrott in his newsletter "WinInfo Update dated March 21" shows us how the users of Adobe products will have to pay for the updated version to achieve full Vista compatiblity. Actually many of the products cost several hundred dollars a piece.

As further mentioned in the newsletter "Critics are charging Adobe with harming customers as a payback for Micosoft's decision to compete directly with Adobe in various markets."

How can a user be charged for an update of a software to run it on a new OS when he has already purchased the sofware. It clearly shows how Adobe is following Anti-Microsoft policy and as a reason of which its users will have to suffer.

Adobe should remember that a user who pays for a product should get full support and should not suffer.

Whats your say?

.NET Framework 3.0 consists of these major components:





Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0



Installing and Detecting .NET Framework 3.0

To install .NET Framework 3.0, you must have one of the following operating systems installed :
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family with Service Pack 1 or later.



For .NET Framework 3.0


You can Click Here for detecting .NET Framework 3.0 on your system using internet explorer.

You can click here to download .NET Framework 3.0 from MSDN.

I still remember the time I saw Microsoft Windows95 for the first time, I thought it really looks cool. Then came Windows Xp which was even cooler, it made windows experience really richer. I could only say one word for Windows Vista "WoW". No, its not just another version of windows with minor changes, its a big leap in technology and surely in time to come we will feel how important this leap is.

Here I would like to share what I like about windows Vista, since I have been using Windows Vista Ultimate the information below is based on it. First thing you will notice about Vista is the new look. The user interface is so simple to use. Icons are more visually appealing and more realistic. Icons are now scalable in size up to 256x256.

Second most important feature is Instant Search, Search box is given in the start menu, Click on the start button and no need to click in search box as soon as you start typing, windows will start searching and you can easily search for the programs, documents, e-mail, songs you are looking. Generally you will find the search Text box On the Top right corner of other window.

With tools like Windows Defender and User Account Control (UAC) You can be assured that your PC is safe. Self-Healing technology keeps your system running and provides automatic fixes.Surfing Web became more secure with Internet Explorer7. The mutiple tab browsing provides richer web experience.

Defragmentation helps your PC to give its best performanace. Automatic disk defragmentation runs in background and automatically defragments the hard disk as need arises. This new defragmenter no longer needs to completes its work in single session. It can defrag incrementally, whenever your computer is idle. Really a cool feature.

Windows ReadyBoost is one feature which surely is a great concept. You can use nonvolatile flash memory devices like USB Drives, Flash Cards etc to improve performance without having to add addtional memory. The flash memory device serves as an additional memory.

The classic Alt+Tab not only allows you to switch between applications but also see the preview of each windows. One really cool feature of Vista is the Flip 3D effect. When you press [Windows Key]+Tab Key, you will see all the windows cascaded in 3D as shown in the image.

Windows Sidebar is a new panel on the right-hand side of the screen where you can put your gadgets. Gadgets are small applets designed for specific tasks. The standard that comes with Vista are Calculator, Clock, CPU Meter, Currency Conversion, Notes, Weather Watcher etc.

 

Following applications have been enchanced to serve you better:
Windows Mail, Windows Calender, Windows Contacts, Windows Meeting Space, Sound Recorder, Snipping Tool, Windows Photo Gallery (You can now see a very big preview of your photo in the explorer window itself), Windows Media Player.

Media  Center has been upgraded significantly, including the changes in the user interface.

Like other Microsoft Products Windows Vista is available in various International languages such as French, Arabic etc.

 

 

 

Windows Easy Transfer features helps you easily migrate from your current Windows 2000 or Windows Xp system to Windows Vista. Windows Easy Transfer will automatically transfer things like User Accounts, Files and Folders, Email message, settings and contact, photos, music, Windows Settings, program data files and settings and internet settings. All this can be done through a Easy Transfer Cable.

If you are ready to switch to Windows Vista the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor  can surely help you.

Indian users who wish to purchase Microsoft® Windows Vista™ or Microsoft® Office 2007 can now do so on Indiatimes.com.