Frogboy

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C-net: How to make Windows 98/ME/2000 look like XP

http://www.cnet.com/software/0-6688749-8-7739536-4.html?tag=st.sw.6688749-8-7739536-1.txt.6688749-8-7739536-4

December 5, 2001 9:53 AM from

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C-net has a really interesting article on different ways you can make your existing Windows configuration look like Windows XP.

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Reply #1 December 5, 2001 4:13 PM from

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How dare Cnet say that talisman is better than Desktop X, i used to visit Cnet alot but now i am having second thoughts, DesktopX rules!!!

Reply #2 December 5, 2001 5:18 PM from

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nice to see that they did their homework on the truly available sites for downloading these things.

Reply #3 December 5, 2001 6:45 PM from

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I'm surprised they didn't mention ObjectBar, which is preferable to using a DX-made bar (more flexible, IMO). I'm also surprised they didn't mention WebBlinds and Themebar, which are essential if you REALLY wanna go for the XP look.

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Reply #4 December 5, 2001 10:12 PM from

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Actually they preferred DesktopX.

I found out about this article on Customize.org.

Reply #5 December 6, 2001 3:36 PM from

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No litestep? It's cnet, figures they'd ignore the freeware contingent.

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