416_guy Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Windows XP has to be the most tweakable and skinnable piece of software ever created. Of course, how to compete with such a dominant and widely used operating system, but then again it might also be its light blue fisher price-like theme that gets in everybody?s nerves eventually. For some of us, upgrading to Vista has been somewhat of a relief. The rest of Windows users still using XP have probably either gone back to the silver boxy Windows or relied on official or third party patching for getting the job done. Unfortunately last time I checked (a couple of years ago), even the most elaborate skins for popular applications like WindowBlinds lack the finish and subtlety I require. But don?t despair. My advice, use some of the Microsoft-made themes that replace the original blue theme and make for a much better impression than the built-in silver or green themes. Previously available themes include: Royale, Royale Noir (by far my favorite) and the Zune theme. Now also available (thanks to Sizzled Core), the Windows Embedded theme that uses a strong blue but still looks quite good IMO. Notice neither of these require UxTheme.dll patching or other workarounds. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctified Veteran Posted October 14, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 14, 2008 Windows XP has to be the most tweakable and skinnable piece of software ever created. :huh: Sorry, but no, every Linux distro is more tweakable and most window managers and shells on it are more skinable. Just try one for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statikk Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Very nice. Id never seen the embedded theme before. I'll have to try it out on my laptop when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamushroom Veteran Posted October 14, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 14, 2008 Already posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Max Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 :huh: Sorry, but no, every Linux distro is more tweakable and most window managers and shells on it are more skinable. Just try one for yourself. +1 ... Windows may be tweakable, but not so much and it's not necessarily a pleasurable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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