ShapeShifter

Unsanity have released ShapeShifter, a shareware utility for installing and previewing themes on Mac OS X. As the blurb states -

ShapeShifter is a revolutionary new product that lets you change the overall appearance of your Mac using 'themes'. We’re not talking about just desktop backgrounds and icons here, we’re talking about everything - the look of windows, menus, buttons, absolutely everything.

Themes are a popular part of the Linux world and (as far as I know) this is the first proper application allowing reliable theme management and control in Mac OS X.

I have my reservations though - when it comes to installing third party themes, I remember using Kaleidoscope on my old Performa and battling frequent crashes and hang-ups. I’m also quite happy with the way the Finder looks in Panther - if it ain’t broke why fix it?

Posted 6 years, 8 months ago

There is of course Duality but that’s a standalone app.

http://www.conundrumsoft.com/newduality/

Testing out the EYLO theme now, and while a novelty, it makes some text nigh impossible to read. I’ll probably switch back soon...

James Wheare · www · 6 years, 8 months ago

ShapeShifter caused major problems on my Powerbook G4.

After installation - I applied a theme, tried to switch back to aqua (Using included aqua restore). Looks like it switched back, but the first time I rebooted I got a flashing ? mark.

Had to reinstall panther after being on the phone with Apple for an hour.

I will try it again if the unsanity.com people ever return my emails.

Does support always take a week?

Be Careful · 6 years, 8 months ago