My PC broke down

Started by Sam_Zen, June 22, 2008, 00:13:22

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bvanoudtshoorn

#45
July 05, 2008, 13:14:28
QuotePS! and also I don't want to get confused when running xming

But that's half the fun! :D When I get a chance (and if I remember), I'll post a screenshot of my XP desktop. It's very GNOMEy. If you're still after themes in a week or so, I'll be able to set you up with some of the ultra-minimalist themes I have installed - some of them are even simpler than the old-style Windows look!

Waxhead

#46
July 05, 2008, 13:21:36
Quote from: "bvanoudtshoorn"
QuotePS! and also I don't want to get confused when running xming

But that's half the fun! :D When I get a chance (and if I remember), I'll post a screenshot of my XP desktop. It's very GNOMEy. If you're still after themes in a week or so, I'll be able to set you up with some of the ultra-minimalist themes I have installed - some of them are even simpler than the old-style Windows look!
That's great :) - (guess we are close to a topic split here)

Sam_Zen

#47
July 05, 2008, 23:40:11
I guess so too.
I'm not much interested in themes, I just want things to be functional with maximum survey and navigation.
The only icon I have on my XP desktop is Total Commander anyway.
There starts my working base.
So I don't need to tweak that much. Quick access to drives, directory hotlist, command-line, etc.
I used to have Control Panel (still called 'control.exe' ?) as one of the buttons in my custom toolbar.

I have to build my toolbox again from scratch on the XP, so TC is the first app to add to the system.
Because now comes a period with a lot of data- or setup-files copying from CD's or mem-sticks.
Last night I installed TC and it looked awful, but it was very late, so I quit.
Just run the set again, and it appeared that I had forgotten to check the screen resolution. Still 800x600..
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LPChip

#48
July 06, 2008, 06:20:13
Quote from: "Waxhead"There is a little talk about themes here and even if I prefer the classic win look I would like to spice it up a tad. If anyone know of a xp style who is 99% simmilar to the classic look please give me a hint ;)

There are many styles I guess. Just find one in the minimalistic genre that suits your needs.

I've listed a few here: (click on the screenshot to get a bigger version)

http://sisiphus00.deviantart.com/art/ClassicT-50738418
http://heylove.deviantart.com/art/SHADED-10331722
http://kowoolo.deviantart.com/art/GAIA-INTER-VS-64093776
http://hsn.deviantart.com/art/Clearlooks-0-6-30410533
http://lassekongo83.deviantart.com/art/Glassic-Candy-47170768


And perhaps other options (skins that are grey and not bad looking)
http://madbwana.deviantart.com/art/SoftLight-VS-30721227

Well I've browsed a few pages. If you're interested in getting more, go here: http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/skins/windows/visualstyle
"Heh, maybe I should've joined the compo only because it would've meant I wouldn't have had to worry about a damn EQ or compressor for a change. " - Atlantis
"yes.. I think in this case it was wishful thinking: MPT is makng my life hard so it must be wrong" - Rewbs

Waxhead

#49
July 06, 2008, 09:04:37
@Sam_Zen
LOL I understand you :) TC is my "OS" too. There are a few essential tools like TC, Ultramon (smart taskbar), Pidgin, and off course my own magnificent DriveGLEAM (download *really-free* from: http://drivegleam.dirtcellar.net) who offers be the most basic tools I need.
I try my best to stay away from Microsoft's bloated software and I hope you (and everyone else for that matter) do that too! and I really recommend people to give linux a few tries. For those who can't live without TC and are considering Linux have a look at Krusader (TC clone for *nix systems)

@LPChip
Hey thanks but even these themes are to juicy or me :) Only theme I kind of liked was this http://lassekongo83.deviantart.com/art/Glassic-Candy-47170768 and to be honest I only liked the buttons :)
So I guess what I'm looking for is the standard windows look with spiced up buttons :P

Anyway folks - we are terrible off topic here ;)

Sam_Zen

#50
July 06, 2008, 23:05:55
Well, I gave it a second thought, and maybe this is not that off topic as it seems.
Of course it starts about a broken PC, the options for repair and recovery.
But then the next stage is of course about building up a new set again. Which can include themes too.

2 Waxhead
Yep, same policy here. Unless I'm forced to by the OS, I avoid M$ products like Exploder, Inlook Express, etc.
I even ignore the C:/ layout M$ has created for the average consumer, like the silly 'My Documents', 'My Music'..

My collection of free or opensource apps can be found at my links page
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LPChip

#51
July 07, 2008, 06:56:44
A nice addition to that link: http://portablefreeware.com

It contains so many applications that are portable meaning no install or install once, and it doesn't take resources because they're not loaded when windows start unless you make it to do so.
"Heh, maybe I should've joined the compo only because it would've meant I wouldn't have had to worry about a damn EQ or compressor for a change. " - Atlantis
"yes.. I think in this case it was wishful thinking: MPT is makng my life hard so it must be wrong" - Rewbs

Saga Musix

#52
July 07, 2008, 10:39:52
While we're at it... http://portableapps.com/ - Nice utlity for e.g. USB sticks! :)
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LPChip

#53
July 07, 2008, 10:41:24
Quote from: "Jojo"While we're at it... http://portableapps.com/ - Nice utlity for e.g. USB sticks! :)

All apps on that site are also on portable freeware :)
"Heh, maybe I should've joined the compo only because it would've meant I wouldn't have had to worry about a damn EQ or compressor for a change. " - Atlantis
"yes.. I think in this case it was wishful thinking: MPT is makng my life hard so it must be wrong" - Rewbs

Saga Musix

#54
July 07, 2008, 10:47:16
can't see there a nice launcher app tho ;P
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