tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post5059025072412034952..comments2023-10-21T05:48:53.947-07:00Comments on Windows Skills: Linux that looks like Windows XPwskillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17156325531309299911noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-91377449487367547982009-10-25T21:09:48.787-07:002009-10-25T21:09:48.787-07:00I am looking for a linux based OS project which ha...I am looking for a linux based OS project which has a good user interface for layman to use and should have a features to run rpms and exe files, If any one is interested in such projects you can contact me on vinay@mabonsoft.com <br />and here is my website details :http://www.mabonsoft.com<br /><br />Bye for nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-32666859711992218292008-11-21T14:45:00.000-08:002008-11-21T14:45:00.000-08:00Some people, who have used Windows XP and/or earli...Some people, who have used Windows XP and/or earlier versions, when they move to Linux, are annoyed that things do not look the same. Some people just do not like change, yet they want to change to Linux because of its superior features (no viruses, spyware, etc.) but cannot cope with the change of interface. <BR/>So any project that makes Linux look like something more familiar is worth it, and Avourahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333664000071884504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-43508434034245363352008-10-30T01:49:00.000-07:002008-10-30T01:49:00.000-07:00Nice article!http://www.infinitelyvirtual.comNice article!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.infinitelyvirtual.com" REL="nofollow">http://www.infinitelyvirtual.com</A>Adam Sternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649127878770249976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-53070313720602219702008-10-05T02:57:00.000-07:002008-10-05T02:57:00.000-07:00Its much better to have your linux look like mac t...Its much better to have your linux look like mac than xp, like this!:<BR/>http://images.howtoforge.com/images/mac4lin/Mac4Lin%20Documentation_html_m60b0f288.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-53596162271255795352008-09-28T07:43:00.000-07:002008-09-28T07:43:00.000-07:00sometimes you have to have a computer looking like...sometimes you have to have a computer looking like what people are used to otherwise they will not use it. I love linux and the way it works, but some people would find it to difficult so they have to have something that looks like Windows XP. At some colleges they use Linux but make it look like Windows so the students do not get confused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-39185186413014778292007-12-18T14:26:00.000-08:002007-12-18T14:26:00.000-08:00I dont think the way the operating system looks is...I dont think the way the operating system looks is really the most important feature.<BR/><BR/>For most people it comes down to compatability. The ability to run familiar programs, for most people I know it's the ability to run all their desired games which seems to be an issue for linux. So for all it's superiority in speed and impregnability to spyware or malware, where I assume the stability Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-34299586379332907952007-09-27T19:01:00.000-07:002007-09-27T19:01:00.000-07:00Apple makes OS for gandmas and niche groups? What...Apple makes OS for gandmas and niche groups? What a fool! <BR/><BR/>OS X is many more times stable than windows or linux for that matter. Leopard is POSIX certified UNIX which is 100x more stable than Windows or Linux.<BR/><BR/>We have AIX machines (AIX is also POSIX UNIX certified) that have been up and running with no major issues for 4 years now! Let me see a Windows machine do that!<BR/><BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-23182129383988136582007-08-21T08:46:00.000-07:002007-08-21T08:46:00.000-07:00One Guy said Quote "when i switch from a honda acc...One Guy said Quote "when i switch from a honda accord to a new bmw, i'd like my bmw to look and act like a bmw, not the other way around." Unquote <BR/><BR/>But it is the other way. <BR/><BR/>Its like owning a <B>BMW</B> and getting a <B>honda</B> you would want the Honda<B>(LinuxXP)</B> to look like the BMW <B>(Microsoft)</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-80424926095887940582007-07-21T15:21:00.000-07:002007-07-21T15:21:00.000-07:00This windows look is great, but I think that havin...This windows look is great, but I think that having a unique theme would be a bit better. Just think of it, millions of copy themes from other Operating systems, but no original theme that tells that this is linux and not some other operating system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-84700342520493116172007-02-05T18:43:00.000-08:002007-02-05T18:43:00.000-08:00too bad it doesn't work the other way around...
l...too bad it doesn't work the other way around...<br /><br />long live the penguinsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-91370249173023127772006-12-30T12:13:00.000-08:002006-12-30T12:13:00.000-08:00Y'know, Linux could cure rickets and print legal U...Y'know, Linux could cure rickets and print legal US currency and there's <i>STILL</i> going to be people out there, M$ sheep, that insist that Windows is the better OS. Microsoft is part of the the fabric of the industry, and I have to admit they did a good job of making a simple operating system that's easy for the layman to use. Unfortunately making a Linux distro <i>look</i> like Windows Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-12217063031490595262006-12-24T13:54:00.000-08:002006-12-24T13:54:00.000-08:00All of you nix-fanboys are being a little ignorant...All of you nix-fanboys are being a little ignorant. Linux is great for a server and decent for a desktop. Windows is and excellent desktop OS, their server software is sh1t. Apple makes decent stuff for niche groups and grandmoms.<br />The grand idea is, if you didn't have windows OS for the chimps who can't use a computer, the management at work who can't program a VCR and the grannies who just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-15890903355517437142006-12-16T15:32:00.000-08:002006-12-16T15:32:00.000-08:00@ Øystein:
Beryl is not that far from Vista's Aer...@ Øystein:<br /><br />Beryl is not that far from Vista's Aero...johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481952700813485830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-84743554249187978592006-12-15T18:28:00.000-08:002006-12-15T18:28:00.000-08:00This is just damn sad. Windows is sh1t for many re...This is just damn sad. Windows is sh1t for many reasons. Linux is great for many reasons. Just leave it at that. haha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-46739932300011305242006-12-15T16:28:00.000-08:002006-12-15T16:28:00.000-08:00LINUX RUUUULES!!!!!!!
DIE MS!!!LINUX RUUUULES!!!!!!!<br />DIE MS!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-42263228446827812592006-12-15T10:46:00.000-08:002006-12-15T10:46:00.000-08:00Could somebody please ban using JPEGs for screensh...Could somebody please ban using JPEGs for screenshots! Using PNG and don't look silly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-37900784803564313192006-12-15T08:41:00.000-08:002006-12-15T08:41:00.000-08:00this is not "linux" (as in linux kernel)... its a ...this is not "linux" (as in linux kernel)... its a "linux distrobution" get your title right...<br />But hey nice post its not the first time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-86383011988978640112006-12-15T08:01:00.000-08:002006-12-15T08:01:00.000-08:00Everyone agrees that this one sucks :DEveryone agrees that this one sucks :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-43728079454524186792006-12-15T07:23:00.000-08:002006-12-15T07:23:00.000-08:00Wow, that's creepy...
I'll take my standard KDE de...Wow, that's creepy...<br />I'll take my standard KDE desktop, thank you.nikosapihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724319719496514421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-51644069561763154872006-12-15T06:12:00.000-08:002006-12-15T06:12:00.000-08:00Why imitate |?
www.adgerlinux.comWhy imitate |?<br />www.adgerlinux.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-75340456143501979912006-12-15T05:39:00.000-08:002006-12-15T05:39:00.000-08:00when i switch from a honda accord to a new bmw, i...when i switch from a honda accord to a new bmw, i'd like my bmw to look and act like a bmw, not the other way around. <br /><br />catch my drift? <br /><br />when trying something new, anyone wants a brand new experience. the key is not to replicate the old, but to design something well so that it is immediately useful and intuitive. <br /><br />that you were able to do this is pretty cool, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-73891186466587814592006-12-15T05:37:00.000-08:002006-12-15T05:37:00.000-08:00Ooh the teletubbies look. I think they would have ...Ooh the teletubbies look. I think they would have been better off sticking with the classic look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-34018248374552977212006-12-15T04:40:00.000-08:002006-12-15T04:40:00.000-08:00Why do we need this linux at all?
If somebody nee...Why do we need this linux at all?<br /><br />If somebody needs linux, they can just pick the preferred existing version.<br /><br />If MS Windows is needed, just grab that.<br /><br />This is merely waste of development time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-33792600759740068742006-12-15T04:07:00.000-08:002006-12-15T04:07:00.000-08:00Themes doesn't mean copying. LOLThemes doesn't mean copying. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772209864682191925.post-62515700183235488352006-12-15T04:05:00.000-08:002006-12-15T04:05:00.000-08:00Yes, it looks like WinXP alpha or something cheap....Yes, it looks like WinXP alpha or something cheap.<br />I don't think this will attract more people to use Linux, IMHO ghome or even KDE are better than this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com