
XP-2.2.x-Theme
Source (link to git-repo or to original if based on someone elses unmodified work): Add the source-code for this project on opencode.net
timstearns2
16 years ago
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Ekardnam
16 years ago
so I wont even test this, hate windows look and... well just hate windows (and evil m*crosoft ofcourse).
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quetzalli
16 years ago
We ALL hate M$ so much, we ALL want to get Windows off our entire list of users PC's, Linux and KDE interface is clearly SUPERIOR, GREAT, FUN, EXCITING, ETC...
But our users DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ELSE!!!, I prefer to start installing linux boxes with this Windows theme that having to mantain Windows XP in those computers.
Many of my users will never note the difference, because in XP they only open telnet terminals by double clicking a desktop Icon.. That will be exactly what they'll have but I'll be running Linux instead of XP.
This theme is GREAT for this kind of projects... Of course after some time using Linux and KDE, I will be able to change this theme to more stylish ones :)...
The importance of this theme(form many awful) is that is the key step to take users to Linux without complaints ... se what I mean???
The theme is GREAT!!!, keep working on this one, because I'll give many of us administrators the chance to "convert" many users to linux JEJEJE.
Greetings from Mexico
Augusto
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Lando1234
17 years ago
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Uranium235
17 years ago
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thegreatbob
17 years ago
a) ruins your hard drive.
b) renders your machine unbootable
c) attempts to upgrade itself with bugfixes that only add new bugs
d) permits programs to reveal your personal stuff to others.
e) crashes
f) does something that causes you to bang your head on a hard object until you suffer a concussion severe enough to render you unconcious, then you come to, throw the computer off a high rise, and proceed to jump after it. I should know. About 1 in 2 to 1 in 5 times i use windows, i come across some error/crash/lockup/nuisance that i feel should not be there. now the windows control panel won't work. i have to search for the cpl files to change anything. it used to be you could just reinstall windows, but it doesn't work that way anymore. Pretty much now, you either find a new OS (not a "new" version of windows) Most unixs are better than windows, though some didn't turn out. (m$ even made "Xenix", which didn't make it, and next step didn't make it either) but linux is currently the most rapidly growing operating system in the world, in users, not size, as is windows (oh yeah, its a big bloat of code. the hundreds of meg required for windows can be replaced with a superior operating system on a superior filesystem.) in the same space even a basic windows xp copy takes, you can install a reasonable distro of linux, with a bunch of extra software. maybe i should shut up and jump off the building again.
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FloatBest
16 years ago
Are there actually any errors/crashes/lockups/nuisances that you feel should be there?
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ViroGen
17 years ago
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gregjohnson
17 years ago
the vast majority of non technical users want familiar user interfaces to maintain their learning investment
if your interest is in building critical mass for linux/kde on the desktop, then this is a significant aid to transition.
i'll bet that the vocal complainers have never achieved anything or made any contribution of their own ever.
thanks again
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Kleggas
18 years ago
must say this theme is great
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TKAPPA
18 years ago
Why should we install something that reminds us the buggiest virus of the universe??
PALLADIUM/TCPA IS EVIL!!!!
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ggrussell
18 years ago
Linux users are the rudist people I have ever had to deal with. Haven't met one yet that could give me a straight answer to a question and they can't do anything without a damn command line. TALK ABOUT OUTDATED! I quit using command line with Win30.
As for theme designs, I haven't seen a single KDE or Gnome theme that was clean or easy to use. Most are tacky, over done, hard to look out, bad contrast, and with icons so confusing I don't see how anyone can decipher them.
With the latest EULAs from Redmond, I have started look for an alternative. Linux ain't it. It's not even CLOSE for full time desktop use for the masses.
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whitshade
18 years ago
Secondly, I used to think Linux was the ultimate OS and would one day (hopefully) bury Windoze. After using it for 8 months, I realize that it's not for everyobe, especially someone new to computers. It very powerful, stable and secure. For the average user though, it's like buying a tractor with a bucket and backhoe, when all you really need is a ride-on lawn mower with a cart and snow-blower attachment. No, I don't think it's for everyone. Assess your needs and do some research and you'll find an OS that's right for you.
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boertscha
18 years ago
It may be good work, but I get sick when I look at it!
I HATE THIS WINDOWS SHIT!!!
Why does nobody make a theme like xcfe_smooth (GNOME 2)???
Anyway good work!
Pat
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elgore
18 years ago
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alex
18 years ago
Bye :)
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alex
18 years ago
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sparkplug
18 years ago
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rperez
18 years ago
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stevebob
18 years ago
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stevebob
18 years ago
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mschulze
18 years ago
Does somebody think we can immprove linux by applying Redmond things???
Anyway I appreciate the work which was done by making the theme but we do not need it really in Linux.ThenX so far
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WinterWolf
18 years ago
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jackqu
18 years ago
a) the taskbar question
b) the virtual desktop question
The answer to a) is:
1) follow the steps in one of the above posts to change the K logo to the windows logo.
2) save that file in your home dir
3) open up the kde control center and choose look n feel->panel->look & feel
4) uncheck 'enabled' on
i) Application launcher tiles
ii) Window list tiles
iii) Quickbrowser tips
iv) Legacy Application launcher tiles
v) Desktop Access Tiles
5) Check 'enable background image' on background image
6) click browse and find the dir in which you extracted the theme. in this dir is the file bar.png, select it.
7) click apply
8) you're done!
To b) simply do the following:
on the taskbar to the right of the virtual desktop gadget are some vertical dots, right click these and choose remove.
Hope this helps,
Jack Saunders
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E-man
18 years ago
Good work
I am working at the moment on an aqua theme.
But.. .
How do i change the taskbar, it doesn't change automaticly. i want that K away and the windowslogo. And the taskbar must be blue like the sreenshots..?
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