White background in iTunes 9

Thanks to those of you who've taken the time to give me such thoughtful answers. I don't use Grid view as I find it awkward, confusing and inefficient (which is yet another piece of evidence that it's probably going to be impossible for Apple to please everyone). This made it very difficult for me to understand exactly what all the upset was about. I'm still not sure I agree with the aesthetic preference for black. However, I do now have a better appreciation for why people are upset.

I encourage you all to keep submitting feedback to Apple as that's the best way to effect change.

Best of luck to you all.

*Found the fix!*

Go here to this kind soul from Deviant Art who has the hack files to return the background to dark charcoal black again!

http://katsu3477.deviantart.com/art/iTunes-9-Dark-Grid-Background-136742009

Be sure to thank him. I followed the instructions, which only took a couple minutes and .......Whoo Hoo!

Dont get me wrong I love me some apple products. One thing that has bothered since day one is the in-ability to customize your iPod, iPhone, iTunes, whatever... I mean with the new nano being available in a millio9n colors you would think that they would finaly realize that yes the idea of changing the color of a product and being able to choose that color "you-ify's" it.

Now... With the new update of iTunes 9. Oi. There should be an option to change the color of the background. With as much time I spend on iTunes this is not too much to ask for. The white is blinding, sterile, and stark. At least change it back to the black. Ay ay ay.

Thought I'm the only person having this white background problem. Its hurting my eyes. Like literally!

This is the worst looking itunes ever please change it back apple or give us the option. please tell apple when you are in itunes click on itunes in the menu bar the drop down will give you provide itunes feedback i encourage everyone to let apple know this is bad real bad.

No dropdown on that page for v9

IT WORKS !!!!!!!!! GOT THE BLACK BACK !!!!!

http://bit.ly/yyI1B


JUST REPLACE THREE FILES AND THAT's it !!!!!!!

Thank you !!!!!

Oh thank heavens!

That works just perfect ~ and it was extremely easy to do.

Thank you for pointing us to this link.

Much appreciated

An option to change the grid view back to black would be greatly appreciated. The issue with the white has to do with the contrast. While normal text looks great on a white background, images generally do not as they vastly overpower the color around them. I can't imagine this being something overly complex to add and would make iTunes9 considerably easier on the eyes.

Message was edited by: Benek

I agree with you all. White background is awful. It would be nice to have option to change background color. Not that it would be nice only, that option should be there from beginning.

As for you on Tiger, as me, above mentioned fix is working on 10.4.11 also.

Regards!

In a room designed for music and relaxation, softly lit, the screen on iTunes is as intrusive as a bare bulb in a lamp without a shade. How can a company that prides themselves on details and encourages the public to think of them as creative geniuses, SCREW THIS UP SO BADLY. The white background in iTunes 9, even when my MacBook screen is at it's dimmest setting, COMPLETELY DESTROYS THE AMBIANCE OF THE ROOM. IT'S LIKE SOMEONE TYPING IN FULL CAPS ALL THE TIME WHILE THEY TAP ON THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD WITH THEIR INDEX FINGER!!!

It is like typing with the caps on hahaha good one.....

Got mine back in black
follow http://bit.ly/yyI1B
Win & Mac

proof pic: http://twitpic.com/hsmw9

command option+control8

... There I fixed it. ^_^ I also miss the dark background. Don't see why it's not a choice like in iphoto.

I love the new design. Apple don't change a thing. Its easier to navigate, better on the eyes than the dark background. Only thing I want is tabs so I can browse apps and music at same time.

Just adding my vote to the objections to the new interface. Definitely hate the white background, and the new menus and hidden features (like emailing a friend the link for an app or album), etc, are quite annoying.

I think it needs a serious UI overhaul.