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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: wildstar1063 on August 12, 2007, 01:03:36 AM

Title: NewIcons vs MagicWB which do you use and why?
Post by: wildstar1063 on August 12, 2007, 01:03:36 AM

I'v used MagicWB for my Icons since my first amiga 3000
that I got in 91 or 92 (May it rest in peace). When I started with the 3000T I just used my original HD,
which had MagicWB still setup on it. Anyway I was wondering about NewIcons, and if it is any better.

If you could, please, tell me what the major difference
are and which one you use and why you like it for your
setup.

Wildstar1063

Title: Re: NewIcons vs MagicWB which do you use and why?
Post by: Matt_H on August 12, 2007, 01:37:36 AM

NewIcons uses a newer icon library that allows use of icons with more colors - GlowIcons and most other recent icon styles are all descended from that library. I find the NewIcons themselves very aesthetically unpleasing, though.

If you ever come across an icon that's just a tiny little square, it's because the NewIcon library isn't installed for it to render correctly. You can install just the library and appropriate system patches for compatability purposes while still keeping your MagicWB icons.

I use 3.9's GlowIcons primarily, with 2.x-style icons in other places.