I've been an avid FeedDemon user since Nick Bradbury announced the 1.0 beta. One of its best (and least-exploited) features is its user-customized newspaper styles: FeedDemon uses XLST to create different views of feed data, which end up rendered in an IE control. I've been building a newspaper style based on the "Savvy" style that uses a some simple JavaScript to show/hide news item details on click. Install this style, maximize the browser control (F11) and voila -- a streamlined 2-paned reader instead of (IMHO) an overdesigned 3-paned "Outlook style" reader.
Even though about five of you will know/care what the hell I'm talking about, I give this to you.
Awesome style. Couple of requests. The timestamps are all GMT. Is there any way they can be localized? Also, black is nice but can you make other pretty colors - like white on blue?
Posted by: Steve Rubel | Oct 19, 2004 at 07:44 AM
Hey, Steve...
It's pretty easy to customize the template... All you need to do is go "File / Manage Cache," then in the dialog choose "explore cache folder." The fxsl file will live in the Styles folder. The colors and fonts, etc are all controlled by the CSS at the top of the page.
I'm sure there is a way to fix the GMT thing, but I haven't had a chance to do that yet.
Posted by: michael sippey | Oct 19, 2004 at 03:17 PM
wow. very impressive... my new style of choice - thanks for taking the time to create & then provide this!
Posted by: Bill | Oct 21, 2004 at 10:24 AM