Randy Walker

You may have noticed that I spruced things up around here. This new layout I designed by hand myself. Including the graphics. I think that it is much more sophisticated than my previous efforts.

Now, I say that I designed everything myself, and that's true. But the graphics were actually created by some friends of mine: the red and gray background was inspired by work from Amy and the yellow edges and drop shadows were created by Jeston Tigchon.

If you really like this site's look and you're running WordPress version 1.5, then you are in luck. You can use the theme on your site.

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Check the version number in the latest nightly build of WordPress: it's 1.5 beta 1! I've updated. After the botched attempt to upgrade to 1.5a6 right before vacation, it's good to see things back to normal here

Here's an updated Admin Theme for 1.5b1.

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There have been some changes in Alpha 5 (ai-yi-yi) so I've updated the theme package. Here it is, served up hot and fresh! Just upload this to the /wp-admin/ folder.

Updated Theme

Here's a picture of what it looks like.

Screenshot of the Admin Interface

Last week, I decided to switch my cell phone service provide from T-Mobile to AT&T Wireless (who is now part of Cingular). I wasn't really getting good service here on campus. What sealed the deal was that AT&T Wireless was offering free phones as part of an online weekend promotion. I got the Nokia 6820 plus a $50 worth of accessories for free.

I'm still getting used to the Nokia Series 40 operating system. I'm used to Sony-Ericsson phones. My old phone was a SE T68i. One of the things I actually like about the old phone is that it doesn't have dedicated "Send" and "End" buttons. I guess I'll just have to get used to it.

In case you're wondering, no, my cellphone number has not changed. It's still 1-989-906-3626.

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OK, Scrivs over at Whitespace whipped up a new style for the WordPress admin interface. I noticed a few problems so I fixed them all (I think). Here it is for download!

• WP 1.2.1
• WP 1.3a4

Let me know if you find anything else and I'll fix it up! All you need to do is add these files to your wp-admin directory.

Update: I've updated the 1.3 version to move the categories out of the way. Right now, the solution's not pretty, but it will work until there are more styling hooks in the admin interface.

Update: The notification area that shows up after you've made a change is now green too.

Update: This theme will not work for you if you've used Jesuit's custom WP admin theme in the past. Please apply this only to a default WP install.

Update: Seems to be problems with the 1.2 download. Don't touch it unless you want to experiment.

Update: I've incorporated MCincubus's suggestions.