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#1 of 48 Posted 7/30/07 12:51 PM

From meoknet Posts 419 Last 1/15/09
To All [Msg # 9259.1 ]

Years ago, Netscape held a competition to choose a new throbber design. Well, a number of us what the Splash Screen brought back so I thought i'd get the ball rolling.

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#2 of 48 Posted 7/30/07 1:01 PM

From emoaconr Posts 74 Last 5/6/08
To meoknet [Msg # 9259.2 9259.1 ]

I did a very quick one to use with the Splash extension, though it was a bit of a bodge job and some might say too boring. Bit too bland to use professionally, however.

quick splash screen

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#3 of 48 Posted 7/30/07 2:25 PM

From Jay Garcia Posts 8557 Last 7:16 PM
To emoaconr [Msg # 9259.3 9259.2 ]

Really nice, submitted both to staff, who knows.

But the second one needs to edit out "Corporation". Just Netscape Communications now.

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#4 of 48 Posted 7/30/07 7:18 PM

From Alan Cramer Posts 26 Last 10/13/07
To Jay Garcia [Msg # 9259.4 9259.3 ]

Jay, you may need to get someone to edit the footer of these forums then, as it states '© 2005 Netscape Communications Corp. All rights reserved' :-D

I too would love to see a splash screen make a return, but I think the original arguement for why the splash screen had to go was there was no longer any loading time for the browser, it just popped up on screen. Programs like MS Office & OpenOffice.org still require them as it notifies the user that it is currently doing something.

Love the designs though, my favourite would have to be the ships wheel one. So retro, reminds me of NN 2 splash screen.

Just thought I would add that there is an addon that you can get from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2995 to add a splash screen to your netscape experience. Just download one of the screens above and use it with this addon for a retro Netscape feel.

Edited 7/30/07 by Alan Cramer

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#5 of 48 Posted 7/30/07 7:27 PM

From Jay Garcia Posts 8557 Last 7:16 PM
To Alan Cramer [Msg # 9259.5 9259.4 ]

It's a Compuserve maintained forum but I'll pass it along re: "Corporation" :-)

Already using the splash extension ...

And BTW, if your font size gets a little smaller it will be lost in oblivion ... :-)

The splash screen disappeared starting with NS 8 which sourced from Firefox and FF didn't have one. Perhaps it will return by default, who knows. :-)

Edit: Where are you seeing the "Netscape Communications Corporation" as I don't see it here ??
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Edited 7/30/07 by Jay Garcia

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#6 of 48 Posted 7/30/07 7:42 PM

From Alan Cramer Posts 26 Last 10/13/07
To Jay Garcia [Msg # 9259.6 9259.5 ]

Well that will explain why the e-mail responses to your comments come from community.compuserve.com instead of community.netscape.com. ;-)

As for the font thing, I honestly don't know what happened. When I typed it, it appeared normal, but when I posted it, the font changed. It was weird.

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#7 of 48 Posted 7/30/07 7:53 PM

From Jay Garcia Posts 8557 Last 7:16 PM
To Alan Cramer [Msg # 9259.7 9259.6 ]

Email responses? I don't send any comments via email. Interesting .. I guess. O .... You're getting reply notifications by email .. ok, understood. :-)

I'll pass that along anyways ... thanks.
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#8 of 48 Posted 7/31/07 9:48 AM

From emoaconr Posts 74 Last 5/6/08
To All [Msg # 9259.8 9259.2 ]

I hope Netscape does consider re-implementing a splash screen.
The wheel one is really nice; a lot of nostalgia there too! :-)

As I say, mine's just a duff one that I put together for the Firefox Splash extension. If anyone wants a go at doing anything to it, I've attatched the Macromedia Fireworks editable PNG below. I prefer things simpler I know, but mine's too bland.

quick splash screen

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Edited 7/31/07 by emoaconr

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#9 of 48 Posted 7/31/07 10:00 AM

From Jay Garcia Posts 8557 Last 7:16 PM
To emoaconr [Msg # 9259.9 9259.8 ]

The splash only lasts a few seconds, bland is no problem and in fact somewhat more desirable IMHO. :-)
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#10 of 48 Posted 8/2/07 4:25 PM

From meoknet Posts 419 Last 1/15/09
To Jay Garcia [Msg # 9259.10 9259.9 ]

Okay, here's something a bit more simplistic.

Based on the Netstripe Theme.

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Edited 8/2/07 by meoknet

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#11 of 48 Posted 8/2/07 7:23 PM

From meoknet Posts 419 Last 1/15/09
To All [Msg # 9259.11 9259.10 ]

Okay, here are a series of Splash Designs based on the Netscape Comet concept.

See ALL of them here.

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Edited 8/2/07 by meoknet

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#12 of 48 Posted 8/2/07 9:09 PM

From Jay Garcia Posts 8557 Last 7:16 PM
To All [Msg # 9259.12 9259.11 ]

Very nice, the last one is my favorite from that group.
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#13 of 48 Posted 8/6/07 6:00 PM

From johnb300m Posts 4 Last 8/8/07
To meoknet [Msg # 9259.13 9259.11 ]

hey, i really, REALLY like your Netscape "Aero" style avatar.
pretty classy.
I HATE Vista, but I must say, their new theme is very pretty.

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#14 of 48 Posted 8/6/07 6:45 PM

From Jay Garcia Posts 8557 Last 7:16 PM
To johnb300m [Msg # 9259.14 9259.13 ]

> Vista, but I must say, their new theme is very pretty

A Pig in a dress is still a "pig". :-)
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#15 of 48 Posted 8/6/07 8:40 PM

From Carnovasch Posts 12 Last Nov-23
To Jay Garcia [Msg # 9259.15 9259.12 ]

I like the last image the most as well, but I feel that the Netscape logo and writing should have the '3D' effect used. The logo at the top of the forum screen is an example. The new logo is too 'flat'.

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#16 of 48 Posted 8/6/07 10:50 PM

From Jay Garcia Posts 8557 Last 7:16 PM
To Carnovasch [Msg # 9259.16 9259.15 ]

Feel free to submit one.
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#17 of 48 Posted 8/7/07 12:40 AM

From samba30i Posts 273 Last 3/6/08
To All [Msg # 9259.17 9259.16 ]

totally agree, the last Image is the best

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#18 of 48 Posted 8/7/07 11:15 AM

From meoknet Posts 419 Last 1/15/09
To Jay Garcia [Msg # 9259.18 9259.16 ]

Are you saying that the design of the logo is not cast in stone?

I too prefer the NS8 glassy logo, but I used the new one cuzz I thought it was cast in stone.

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#19 of 48 Posted 8/7/07 11:26 AM

From Rob Beier Posts 1451 Last 5/6/08
To meoknet [Msg # 9259.19 9259.11 ]

I cast my vote for that last one as well.

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#20 of 48 Posted 8/8/07 3:49 PM

From meoknet Posts 419 Last 1/15/09
To Carnovasch [Msg # 9259.20 9259.15 ]

Okay, here is a Comet Splash Screen with the glassy logo and a more 3D effect on the text.

NB: You can still see ALL of them HERE.
NB: To the person that likes my Avatar. I plan to release a gallery of Netscape avatars for members of this forum.

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