How to Make Windows Look Like MAC-OSX?

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The discussion revolves around customizing the appearance of Windows operating systems to resemble Mac OS X, exploring various themes and software options. Participants share their experiences, preferences, and challenges related to this customization process.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for customizing Windows to look like Mac OS X, suggesting it as a fun activity.
  • Others mention the availability of GTK themes for Linux users, noting that changing themes can be problematic.
  • A participant warns that certain customization packs can slow down system performance, advising caution regarding system capabilities.
  • There is a discussion about the availability and cost of software like Windowblinds, which can also change the appearance of Windows to resemble other operating systems.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the desire to make Windows look like Mac OS X, questioning the rationale behind such customization.
  • One participant humorously comments on the historical human attraction to aesthetics, linking it to the desire for shiny appearances.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism regarding the customization of Windows to look like Mac OS X. There is no consensus on the desirability or practicality of such changes, with some advocating for it while others criticize the idea.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention varying system requirements and performance issues related to customization, indicating that experiences may differ based on hardware specifications.

Who May Find This Useful

Users interested in customizing their operating systems, particularly those who enjoy aesthetic modifications and discussions about software themes.

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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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