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Mac OS X LookAndFeel on Windows

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Michele Damian - 25 Feb 2006 13:36 GMT
Hi,

   I'm programming on a Windows XP platform but I'm trying to use a
Mac LookAndFeel.

Exception first:
   the Win "src.zip" doesn't contain the package
"com.sun.java.swing.plaf.mac.MacLookAndFeel". :-(

I know, that isn't possibile because of the copyright but, maybe, it
isn't a bad idea import the
"com.sun.java.swing.plaf.mac.MacLookAndFeel". After that I can try to
make a code like this:

   Properties p = System.getProperties();
   p.put("os.name", "Mac"); // I'm not sure, it's to clear some
restriction on copyright
   System.setProperties(p);

   try {

UIManager.setLookAndFeel("com.sun.java.swing.plaf.mac.MacLookAndFeel");
   }
   catch(Exception e) {
       e.printStackTrace();
   }

Exception second:
   this hell of MacLookAndFeel isn't possible to find in the web. :-((

A way is to install the Mac JDK and get the MacLookAndFeel from its
"src.zip".

Exception third:
   I can't install the Mac JDK on Windows Xp, can I? :-(((

I try to use the Aqua LookAndFeel from
http://www.l2fprod.com/rw/default/ but it isn't really like a
MacLookAndFeel, also I can enxtend the java class like I want.

Do you know what I have to do? Thank you very much.

P.S.:  I'm sorry for my terrible english.

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IchBin - 25 Feb 2006 14:32 GMT
> Hi,
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You cannot use a Mac L&F com.sun.java.swing.plaf.mac.MacLookAndFeel
There are licensing issues. You are not allowed according to the licensing.

You could go to http://www.javootoo.com and look for similar LAF's would
be your best bet. I have found and use some cool ones from there.

Thanks in Advance...
IchBin, Pocono Lake, Pa, USA
http://weconsultants.servebeer.com/JHackerAppManager
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Michele Damian - 25 Feb 2006 18:40 GMT
> You could go to http://www.javootoo.com and look for similar LAF's would
> be your best bet. I have found and use some cool ones from there.

Thanks, there are very nice LooKAndFeel.


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