UPDATE: A new version 2.5 has been released which includes updated Stylish code to fix large bookmarks bar. So download the updated version.
We know that Mozilla Firefox 3.7 is under development and it has been announced that Firefox 3.7 will support Aero Glass and will have a new interface. "BoneyardBrew" along with "SoapyHamHocks" @ DeviantART has created a new theme which provides almost same interface as shown in the 3.7 mockups. Following is a screenshot of this theme:
If you want the same look in your Firefox 3.0 or later, follow these simple steps:
STEP 1: First download the theme using following link:
Download Mozilla Firefox 3.7 Theme
Its a ZIP file. Extract it using WinRAR or 7-Zip. You'll get a .ZAR file which contains the actual theme. Drag-n-drop this file to "Add-ons" window in Firefox and it'll install the theme.
STEP 2: You'll also need to install the "All Glass Firefox" add-on to get the Glass effect which can be found here.
STEP 3: If you also want to get the "Tools" button near "Searchbox" as shown in the screenshot, install "Personal Menu" add-on using following link:
It'll add the "Tools" button near searchbox. Now right-click on empty area near addressbar or searchbox and select "Customize" option. Now drag "Bookmarks" button between searchbox and Tools button.
Now go to "Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions" menu and select "Personal Menu" from the list. Click on "Options" button and go to "Advanced" Tab. Enable "Hide Drop-Marker" option. Also enable "Hide Menus Toolbar" and "Show temporarily by pressing ALT key" options to hide menubar.
STEP 4: If you face problem while reading text on inactive tabs, you'll need to apply the code given in "newtabfix.txt" present in the downloaded ZIP file using "Stylish" add-on.
Once installed, copy the code from TXT file, click on the "Stylish" icon present in Statusbar and select "Write new style -> Blank style" option. Now paste the code in text area. Provide a suitable name to the style and click on "Save" button. That's it.
After following these steps, you'll enjoy the same interface in your favorite browser.
This article was posted by VG in following section: Mozilla Firefox.
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Mark
@Bobby Phoenix: Aaaaah phew I'm not going crazy after all. If you can manage it please let me know. :)
@Nikola: Yes it's been mentioned somewhere else and I am having a similar problem.
Mark
@Nikola: If you go to personal menu options you can hide the menu bar from there, you dony need hide menu bar as well xx
Nick
I have all the buttons, back forward refresh etc etc, but for some reason behind my address bar and menu bar its just black. And my bookmark and tab bars are a white color. Can anyone help me out? I followed all the steps.
Nick
Now they are all black :*( any help?
Mark
What OS are you using Nick?
Bobby Phoenix
Nick, It happened to me too at first. I found it was because I was running WindowBlinds. When I changed it to regular XP, it worked like it should, so do I want WindowBlinds, or this theme? Hmmm. Decisions decisions....
Nick
I'm using Windows XP home edition SP3, Ive been trying to get a glass looking Firefox forever.
EP
To hide the menu-bar, go to the options of Personal Menu in the add-ons, go to Advanced, and make sure that Hide Menus Toolbar is checked.
Also make sure to check the option which shows it temporarily by pressing the Alt button.
Lisa
Please help me, I'm going nuts trying to find the tools button to drag. I followed the steps but I just don't see it. I hope it's not right in front of my face and I'm missing it. Has anyone found it? It's not in the customize box nor is it already on any of the toolbars. WTF?
VG
When you install "Personal Menu", it automatically adds "Tools" button to the toolbar, if it didnt in your case, you can drag it from "Customize" dialog box.