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Kaleidoscope - 2.3.1

user interface enhancement utility (2.3->2.3.1 update)

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All Time:	(4.2)
This Version:	(4.2)
Current Version:	2.3.1
Release Date:	2001-02-21
License:	Commercial
Downloads (this version):	39,289
Downloads (all versions):	94,694
Price:	$20.00

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Product Description:

Kaleidoscope is the ultimate in user interface customization for the Macintosh, letting you switch between completely different interface designs provided by plug-in modules called "Schemes".

What's new in this version:

The menu bar clock draws in the right place under Mac OS 9.1.
Enhanced menus draw and erase correctly under Mac OS 8.1 and earlier.
Fixes a potential crash when using Page Setup with LaserWriter drivers.
AliasMenu uses the correct Substitute System Font in its menus.
MYOB AccountEdge once again lets you select text fields by clicking on them.
On older systems without Navigation Services, the Select Scheme box in the Kaleidoscope control panel lists Kaleidoscope 2.3 schemes correctly.
ColorSwitch Pro draws its menus correctly in schemes without enhanced menus.
The WYSIWYG font menu in Style (a shareware text editor) draws correctly.
The tooltips in Macromedia Fireworks draw and erase correctly.
BBEdit's alternative menu items (when pressing option or shift) draw correctly.
Fixes a potential crash (write to NIL) drawing menus with extended borders.
Several other minor changes and improvements.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS Classic

Additional Requirements:

System 7 or higher

Feedback Summary:

This Version:
Overall Rating:	(4.2)	Features:	(4.0)	Support:	(4.0)
Ease of Use:	(4.0)	Quality / Stability:	(4.0)	Price:	(4.0)

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So far, great! - Version: 2.3.1, 7/11/2003 08:42AM PST

Belpowerslave

Just installed Kaleidoscope last night and had a blast with the various themes and such. Though it slows down the system a small bit, the added variety it brings more than makes up for it. Why they don't tout that this thing works on OS 9.2.2 anywhere other than the FAQ on their site, I don't know. Works fine on OS 9.2.2, have yet to have it crash, nor give me any sort of oddness that has been reported in the Kaleidoscope Issues section(again, on their site). Going to register in 2 weeks, assuming things go as smoothly as they have right now.

I've used Kaliedoscope… - Version: 2.3.1, 2/23/2003 05:59AM PST

franktc55

since its beginning-right through OS 9.2.2, without any major conflicts (if any), I or CC9 couldn't solve. But after installing the ATI Radeon 9000Pro; Kaliedoscope 2.3.1 crashes the Finder after starting up-followed by a hard lock-up. (ATI always makes me edgy) Hurry up QXPRESS! I want out of 9.2!

According to an… - Version: 2.3.1, 10/1/2002 08:26PM PST

Jeff Mincey

article in which Greg Landweber was quoted, apparently there will be no Kaleidoscope for OS X--but not for any lack of trying. It's all about Steve Jobs and his wish to keep tight control of the UI of Aqua. He disallows access to any of the GUI APIs which programs like this one must use.