CharlesF Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) I have a small glitch with Revolutions Pack 9 version 9.1.0: transparency of skins is broken in WMP9.Have a look at the screenshots.(I had already reported the bug in the KernelEx thread, but was not sure from where it was coming.)I think now it is definitely due to RP9, because some Themes are doing it and others not: - BlackMesa, Vista, WindowsXP & ZuneXp are breaking transparency - while Royale & WatercolorEB are not!If someone (Tihiy?) has the answer, just give the point because all the others (non-official) skins has also to be corrected .EDIT: With any classical 'Appearance' not using the RP9,transparency is also completely normal. Edited March 15, 2010 by CharlesF
herbalist Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 I recently installed RP9 on my Kernel EX equipped Lite-98SE unit. Everything seems to be working well except for one problem. If I'm using any window skin other than the default, PDF-Xchange crashes when I open a document. If the PDF is already open when I switch themes, the reader crashes when the skin is applied. The error message is as follows:PDFXCVIEW caused an invalid page fault inmodule <unknown> at 0000:bf9c5138.Registers:EAX=fffffdff CS=016f EIP=bf9c5138 EFLGS=00210202EBX=00000004 SS=0177 ESP=01005bb4 EBP=01005c34ECX=00000004 DS=0177 ESI=00000000 FS=291fEDX=000101f1 ES=0177 EDI=00000000 GS=0000Bytes at CS:EIP:0f b7 0b 23 c1 8b 5d 80 66 89 03 eb 13 b8 00 02 Stack dump:00000004 82c082a0 00000000 00000000 00000000 001301a7 00000000 0be79be2 001317cf 00000001 23440048 00000000 23440048 00000000 bff728a2 00000000 This happens with both the installed and free standing viewers, versions 2.0.0047.0000 and 2.0.0049.0000. None of the other RP9 settings or options have any effect on the problem. The 32 bit icons look good, as does that black mesa theme. I only wish I could use it without having to switch back to classic whenever I open a PDF.
TmEE Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 Seems the black icons problem in Miranda IM is not the only thing like it... recently Opera got a new version and it experiences same/similiar thing in some cases like seen in this screenshot :http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/4/21/1876835/TransparencyProblem.pngTransparencies don't seem to get worked out right in some cases... only time I see this black frame is on the URL list, in other places its all fine :http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/4/21/1876835/NoTransparencyProblem.png
CharlesF Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) Seems the black icons problem in Miranda IM is not the only thing like it... recently Opera got a new version and it experiences same/similiar thing...Transparencies don't seem to get worked out right in some casesSame thing here with Opera 10.51.You can see the "black frame" in several places.For instance, also with the 'zoom' button: Edited March 29, 2010 by CharlesF
Tihiy Posted March 29, 2010 Author Posted March 29, 2010 PDF-Xchange crashes when I open a document.Now this is a serious bug which must wake RP9 from hibernation. Stay tuned.
Tihiy Posted April 3, 2010 Author Posted April 3, 2010 Here are some parameters to greatly tweak ClearType rasterizer:[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\ctras.dll\parameters]"Decimation"=dword:00000001 <- Decimation: advanced processing. Gives less color fringe. Disabled (0) by default."Gamma"=dword:00000064 <- Text gamma. 100 (0x64) by default.[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\ctras.dll\flags]"CompatibleWidth"=dword:00000001 - Force glyph into default metrics. If enabled (1), uses standard (non-aliased) metrics. Very useful for small fonts. Disabled (0) by default."NonCTDIRAA"=dword:00000001 - Additional anti-aliasing. Works only with Decimation enabled. Don't enable without Decimation. Disabled (0) by default."CTDIRSPP"=dword:00000000 - Sub-pixel positioning. Disabled (0) by default.I like those i specified. Note that changes apply only for newly-started programs.
Browncoat Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Wow, this is terrific, I just came here to lurk but you almost make me want to roll back from W2kPbut I think I'll stick with it even after July 13.
herbalist Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Wow, this is terrific, I just came here to lurk but you almost make me want to roll back from W2kPbut I think I'll stick with it even after July 13.No need to roll back from 2K. Dual boot and have the best of both worlds. When Tihiy has the time to address the few remaining bugs in RP9, 98 will look as good as it performs with this and the other unofficial updates available here. It's a better OS now than it's ever been!
Svenne Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 This is awesome! It seems like Windows 98 won't die anytime soon Do you have any plans on porting it to Windows 2000?
Tihiy Posted May 5, 2010 Author Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) Revolutions Pack 9.5.0 RClol just 1 year for new releasehttp://tihiy.ahanix.org/RP9.exe[General]* New: RP has been re-architected and partially rewritten into C to improve reliability and performance* New: system libraries shared memory (IAT) is protected from damaging* New: a load of user32 functions were rewritten to reduce resource usage, improve system performance and stability* Critical fix: parts of RP functionality could become disabled if shared libraries were swapped out* Lots of minor changes[uSER salvation]* New: window properties are moved out of 64K heap, reducing USER resource usage* New: SendMessage*/PostMessage* functions have limit on message count per thread to prevent resource drain(and thus solve hangs after file operations, forever)[uberSkin]* Critical fix: menu/icon drawing bugs could lead to crash* Fixed some control painting bugs* Removed ZuneXP, Vista* skins* New Windows 7 skin[32-bit icons]* MMX is used for blending* Mirror icon set is cached for faster loading[Ctrl-Alt-Del dialog]* Rewritten from the scratch; simplified* Added into the Core; ktm8.dll removed[ClearType]* Output is tweaked to match Windows XP/7* Fixed Firefox 3 metrics* Added into the Core; rpclrtyp.dll removed[RPConfig]* Improved wallpaper loading speed* Removed several advanced settings* Minor UI changes[setup]* Simplified; less options.* Does not require GDI or USER updates anymore.* Automatically updates DIBENG.DLL if needed.Highlights of this release: bugfixes, USER resource usage, Windows 7 skin, RPConfig UI.I wanna hear first adopters. Edited May 14, 2010 by Tihiy
rainyd Posted May 5, 2010 Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) First, congratulations for a new and improved version! Second, sorry for my lame question but those updates from your site should be applied before installation of Revolutions Pack or after it? Edited May 5, 2010 by rainyd
Tihiy Posted May 6, 2010 Author Posted May 6, 2010 updates from your site should be applied before installation of Revolutions Pack or after itIt doesn't matter. Previously, setup would block installation if all updates weren't installed; now you practically don't need any. Only if there wouldn't be gdiplus.dll setup will warn you but still continue.
triger49 Posted May 6, 2010 Posted May 6, 2010 Tihiy ...Thanks, just love revolutions pack. Ran into anerror after a smooth install. A screenshot....After install and reboot, opened Rpconfig and tryedthe Windows 7 and Windows 7 superbar themes, settledfor Windows 7, then clicked on wallpaper tab which iswhen the error occured. Now it happens everytime I openRpconfig, but if I clear the error everything works.Jake
Tihiy Posted May 6, 2010 Author Posted May 6, 2010 Ran into an errorWould you please upload here all wallpapers you have? (list is at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\RPConfig\Wallpapers)
slhk Posted May 6, 2010 Posted May 6, 2010 Tihiy, first of all, thank you for your continuous improvement of RP! It is very helpful to us who are still using Win98 for day to day workSecondly, thanks so much for combining "task list" and "uptime / resource percentage lamps" in KTM as per my suggestion. It is really convenient nowI shall let you know if there is any problem in this releaseMeanwhile, hope you could tell us more about the improvement in USER resource usage and salvationThanks again
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