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Updated Strata 4.0 for Mac
Jan 5th
Just uploaded a small update to Strata 4.0 for Mac that adds support for the Tab Progress Bar and Fission extensions and fixes a small bug. Enjoy.
Strata 4.0 for Mac Released
Dec 24th
Today, Mac users can now enjoy the Firefox 4.0 look on Firefox 3.6. With the release of Firefox 3.6 close, this theme will be a nice addition to it’s release. To top it off, this theme support the Strata Home Tab extension to complete the look.
Strata 4.0 for Mac
Opera Seems to Like the Firefox 4.0 Look
Dec 22nd
Over at the design-noir Blog, it seems someone noticed that the new Opera 10.5 pre-alpha appears a little familiar. With Firefox 4.0 a ways away, but still in the minds of people such as the author of Strata40 and StrataBuddy, it seems that the new look is already a hit. Now Opera wants to try on this new look. Check out the new Opera look then compare it to the current Firefox 4.0 look.
WIP, Firefox Strata 3.7 / 4.0 for Mac OS X
Dec 17th
After using Strata40 and Strata Buddy on my Windows computers, I really wanted to have a somewhat similar theme for Mac OS X on my MacBook Pro. Well, I looked and did not find one, so instead of waiting, I decided to start a Strata 3.7 / 4.0 theme for the Mac version of Firefox. It’s not finished, but it’s actually coming along nicely. I am making it for Firefox 3.6, so I will probably not release it until Firefox 3.6 is released. I still have the URL bar, the location and tab progress bars (which will require extra extensions) and a few more parts on the tab bar to finish. I’ll also be releasing it’s source (the Photoshop PSDs) here when I’m done if I can find a license similar to LGPL license for PSD documents.
For your viewing pleasure, here is the current state of the theme.
Current Strata 3.7 for Mac Firefox 3.6
You can compare it the to Strata 3.7 mockups on Wiki.Mozilla.Org
Strata40 and StrataBuddy give the perfect look to Firefox.
Dec 15th
With all the buzz about the mockups for Mozilla’s upcoming versions of Firefox, people just can’t wait to make their copy look that cool. Well, recently a theme called Strata40 by SpewBoy attempts to capture that new look. It provides the same clean look that Firefox 3.7 and 4.o hope to ship with.
Strata40 + Strata Buddy
This new look designed is designed to provide more straightforward interface by using fewer UI element in the same light as Google Chrome and Apple Safari. Many of the new elements and change aren’t directly translatable to the current Firefox version. For those element, you will need Strata Buddy also by SpewBoy, an extension that complements Strata40 by providing not only the missing functionality but also the ability to configure Strata40 to appear like any of the mockups for Firefox 3.7 or Firefox 4.0.
Strata Buddy is also “Embracing Glass,” as one of the bullet items on the mockup’s wiki article puts it thanks to the native portion of by Glasser extension. If you run Firefox on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, adding Strata Buddy and Strata40 to your install will make you love Firefox even more.
Glasser 3.5.2 Released and Updated Extras
Dec 12th
Today, released Glasser 3.5.2 which expands Firefox compatibility to Firefox 3.6. Also, many extras have been updated to use the new features of Firefox 3.5 and 3.6. Some are now for Firefox 3.6 only. Now go and enjoy the new goodness.
Glasser 1.1.1 BETA Released
Mar 13th
Great news! I have released the next version of the Glasser extension for Firefox 3.1 today. This one includes fixes for 3.1b3, which is on the only version it will work with now, and the address bar issues. This also the first version that will be supported from Sleeping Cats and not mozillaZine or Neowin, so remember to post issues in the forums here.
Add Glass to Firefox in Vista.
Apr 18th
For all you people who have been looking for a way to get Vista’s glass effect in Firefox, look no further. Here is an extension for Firefox 3 that will do it. Please read this entire article before install this extension.
To get the latest version visit this MozillaZine forum post.
Please submit any support requests the the MozillaZine forum post. Any comments posted on Sleeping Cats related to support issues with Glasser will be deleted.
Smooth Alternative WB goes Gold and a Firefox Skin
Jan 31st
I have not released the Smooth Alternative Firefox skin plus the WindowBlinds skin release has now been declared a final release, it’s gone Gold!
Smooth Alternative has Finally Arrived!!!
Jan 19th
It is finally here, Smooth Alternative, a new version of the WindowBlinds skin by pAntoni from Enhanced’s Longhorn Alternative GUI Kit.
Enjoy!!! More Information and Download