How to Make Windows Look Like MAC-OSX?

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The discussion centers around customizing Linux systems to resemble macOS or Windows, highlighting the use of themes and packs like FlyakiteOSX and GTK themes from gnome-look.org. Users express excitement about the aesthetic possibilities but caution that such modifications can slow down system performance, particularly on machines with limited RAM. There’s a playful debate about the motivations behind wanting a visually appealing interface, with some users acknowledging a fascination with the aesthetics of other operating systems. The conversation also touches on tools like Windowblinds, which can transform Windows interfaces to look more like Linux or macOS, though its current availability and cost are questioned. Overall, the thread reflects a blend of enthusiasm for visual customization and practical considerations regarding system performance.
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Yep I just did it! Its pretty cool! Those of us to scared to change to a mac should definitely try it out!:smile:

This is the pack I used:

http://www.flyakiteosx.com/faq/(If anything, it's something fun to do on a slow Sunday afternoon.:smile:)
 
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Some Linux users have a huge Vista or Mac fetish, looks wise.
http://gnome-look.org/
Check out some of the GTK 2.x themes, especially the most-downloaded ones. But in GNOME, or Linux in general, changing a theme is as easy as crashing a Windows machine. :biggrin: But it gets boring after some time.
 
Beauty comes with dangers...well i had to uninstall it as it made my system run very slow..so i guess people should make sure whether their system can handle it!
 
heman said:
Beauty comes with dangers...well i had to uninstall it as it made my system run very slow..so i guess people should make sure whether their system can handle it!

Good point. I don't seem to have many problems with 1GB of RAM.
 
neutrino said:
Some Linux users have a huge Vista or Mac fetish, looks wise.
http://gnome-look.org/
Check out some of the GTK 2.x themes, especially the most-downloaded ones. But in GNOME, or Linux in general, changing a theme is as easy as crashing a Windows machine. :biggrin: But it gets boring after some time.

I think you & I might be the only linux users here :)
 
I don't think the situation is nearly as "pathetic" as that :approve: (with respect to unix likes). Wonder if windowblinds and related products are still available free (if they ever were really, might have been shareware) -- can make your average win-box look like a number of linux boxes or macs.
 
Gahhh! why would you want to coat the worst-operating system available in this world to second-to-worst operating system?
 
Because it's shiny? The urge to get the shiny has been the drive behind much of human history, from mating to string theory. Some would say all of human history.
 
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PerennialII said:
I don't think the situation is nearly as "pathetic" as that :approve: (with respect to unix likes). Wonder if windowblinds and related products are still available free (if they ever were really, might have been shareware) -- can make your average win-box look like a number of linux boxes or macs.

I don't believe Windowblinds is free anymore, though I don't know how much it actually costs.
 
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I had the commercial version of it a while ago in my XP install, was somewhere around $30 / year. As long as have lots of memory and a speedy graphics card it was pretty smooth. Nothing like Beryl or any other real thing but anyways.
 
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l46kok said:
Gahhh! why would you want to coat the worst-operating system available in this world to second-to-worst operating system?

Spot the Linux Geek :) !
 

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