We've de-emphasized the history part though have kept it in the product since some of our users really love it. In the latest version you can completely disable the recording elements (you could always turn recording on and off).
Interesting thought on the dark background. I hadn't thought that the color might influence trust in that way, but definitely worth testing.
Our install wizard asks the user whether they want the history component or not since we figured it's best not to make any assumptions. History is only one part of the product now - that's what I meant by 'de-emphasized'.
We've de-emphasized the history part though have kept it in the product since some of our users really love it. In the latest version you can completely disable the recording elements (you could always turn recording on and off).
Interesting thought on the dark background. I hadn't thought that the color might influence trust in that way, but definitely worth testing.