Shell news

Just a little update on Shell news. Litestep 24.7 final has been released. That's great news for this shell that it isnt forgotton. There have been a few awesome themes released in the last two weeks as well.. go to www.litestep.net and check out Obsidion and Fractal ice. A new shell has hit the scene as well..its call Nex and uses XML for configuration. Looks promising. Check it out at http://codedump.org.

Merry Xmas everyone!

Litestep again..

It seems the more new shells I try the more I return back to Litestep. Litestep really has evolved to a powerful shell expecially with the xmodules. Its still the only shell that lets you change everything about your desktop..so many others only give certain options. I have been busy scripting my own themes and hacking away at others to make them to my liking. Go to Litestep.net and download LaserDesk and Stained Glass Windows themes...two of my favorites right now. If you don't have Litestep, I recommend downloading the installer from http://www.ls-universe.info/download.php

msstyles

I noticed that they released a new UXTheme patcher v.4.0 for windowsXP so I downloaded it and started checking out the new styles for XP. There are some really nice ones on Customize.org here: http://www.customize.org/list/stylexp Check out the ones with the highest ranking.

Go check them out it really makes using XP a little more sweet. Even alt shells look better with new window buttons and skins.

BBlean

So I noticed that bblean 1.16 has been released. I downloaded it installed it...works great. Then I noticed that Grischka released bbiconbox. hmmm new plugin, sounds interesting. It's way more than that. It can become a tray, taskbar, and launcher. I configured it and now it has become my default shell. I no longer need the bbleanbar or any other bar. This is an awesome plugin. All you need is bblean with this plugin and you have a complete shell! If you are using bblean or Blackbox for windows...get this plugin, its great!

Shell news

ok, so I'm a shell addict...yes I have tried every shell available to mankind. And its no secret the ones I prefer... Litestep, geoshell, emergedesktop, bluebox, bblean, Talisman, and Serenade. Yes there are differences between them, but each has a unique quality. I like litestep when I want to program and modify anything. I like emerge when I just want things to work. I prefer Talisman when I want eye candy. And I prefer bluebox when I want to multitask...just click the next button and the next window appears. But I must say that each are far better than the lame windows explorer shell. I can't remember the last time I was stuck using that POS. I can't believe the XP explorer shell still lets windows go under the taskbar when on top... geeez Anyway. I love alt shells about as much as my girlfriend...maybe a bit more :) And I made this page to help others to see the light. If you have a question or issue with any alt shell please let me know. Most likely I have ran into it before and can help you.