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''see full article @ [[Thunderbird:Themes:Supported/Windows]]
''see full article @ [[Thunderbird:Themes:Supported/Windows]]


Window uses the [http://mxr.mozilla.org/comm-central/source/mail/themes/qute/ qute] theme in Thunderbird.  Firefox has implemented a number of tricks to detect Vista or XP and style correctly based on the platform.   
Window uses the [http://mxr.mozilla.org/comm-central/source/mail/themes/qute/ qute] theme in Thunderbird.   


Also, within the platform are ways to detect if the Windows user is using the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/CSS/%3a-moz-system-metric%28windows-default-theme%29 default theme] via CSS.  This allows for a theme that can fall back on regular system colors for accessibility.
Also, within the platform are ways to detect if the Windows user is using the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/CSS/%3a-moz-system-metric%28windows-default-theme%29 default theme] via CSS.  This allows for a theme that can fall back on regular system colors for accessibility.
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=== Vista (Aero) ===
=== Vista (Aero) ===


The Vista Aero theme will likely require different icons than the XP theme.  Currently there is no active development on these icons or colors.
The Vista Aero theme requires different icons and colors from the XP theme therefore Thunderbird is using a similar approach as Firefox to create a separate theme space for Vista.
 
Windows Vista theme tracking {{bug|488060}}


=== XP ===
=== XP ===


Most of the Windows XP theme will be using the Linux Tango style icons and colors.
Most of the Windows XP theme will be using the Linux Tango style icons and colors. These icons and colors are being reused on Windows XP because they are a similar style (tango) that will allow us to give a good refresh to the Windows XP theme while not spending  the majority of our time on Vista icons that will be more relevant in the future.
 
Windows XP theme tracking {{bug|488061}}


== Linux ==
== Linux ==
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There is a way to create [http://live.gnome.org/ThemableAppSpecificIcons/ GNOME Theme Application Specific Icons] which needs investigation.
There is a way to create [http://live.gnome.org/ThemableAppSpecificIcons/ GNOME Theme Application Specific Icons] which needs investigation.
Linux Tango icon theme tracking {{bug|415415}}


== Mac ==
== Mac ==
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