did anybody get this email from cnet.com
Wednesday, April 3, 2002 by deadman67 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
CNET | DOWNLOAD DISPATCH (PC Edition)
April 2, 2002
Vol. 7, No. 14
Just say no to desktop domination
I'm not keen on the look of Windows XP. I installed it recently
and, horrified by rubbery window edges and a guitar icon that I
think was supposed to represent me, I quickly found the option to
make it look like my old version of Windows.
Customization is the saving grace of Windows. Still, the desktop
customization offered by Windows is limited. On the Linux
platform, the interface is separate from the operating system,
which means you can slap on completely new desktops at the drop
of a hat; but Windows is still constrained by the Microsoft
paradigm. Fortunately, Windows users have other options. Aston,
NextStart, ObjectBar, and Talisman Desktop are desktop
replacements that offer succor from Microsoft's Taskbar tyranny.
With the multitude of themes available for these applications, I
can make my desktop look like Mac OS X, IRIX, KDE, or whatever
paradigm currently suits my style.
Wayne Cunningham
Features Editor, CNET Download.com
April 2, 2002
Vol. 7, No. 14
Just say no to desktop domination
I'm not keen on the look of Windows XP. I installed it recently
and, horrified by rubbery window edges and a guitar icon that I
think was supposed to represent me, I quickly found the option to
make it look like my old version of Windows.
Customization is the saving grace of Windows. Still, the desktop
customization offered by Windows is limited. On the Linux
platform, the interface is separate from the operating system,
which means you can slap on completely new desktops at the drop
of a hat; but Windows is still constrained by the Microsoft
paradigm. Fortunately, Windows users have other options. Aston,
NextStart, ObjectBar, and Talisman Desktop are desktop
replacements that offer succor from Microsoft's Taskbar tyranny.
With the multitude of themes available for these applications, I
can make my desktop look like Mac OS X, IRIX, KDE, or whatever
paradigm currently suits my style.
Wayne Cunningham
Features Editor, CNET Download.com
Firestorm
Reply #2 Wednesday, April 3, 2002 6:02 PM
Reply #2 Wednesday, April 3, 2002 6:02 PM
Hey, the man is promoting customization. Leave him alone 
tack
Reply #3 Wednesday, April 3, 2002 6:15 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, April 3, 2002 6:15 PM
I dunno. I'd be more comfortable if the guy was clear.
It's like nodding along with a crazy guy shouting "GRABAHAHA SLAPPY WORLD PEACE" because he mentioned world peace.
He appears to be against bland desktops, and also against XP. He also likes Windows, but Linux is better, but that's ok because there are programs for windows...
The support, such as it is, is great for communities like us, but the endorsement is fairly confusing. He flips back and forth and left me wondering what exactly the guy really sat down and wanted to write.
Leaves me with the impression that he was really pressed for a topic for his newsletter. :/
It's like nodding along with a crazy guy shouting "GRABAHAHA SLAPPY WORLD PEACE" because he mentioned world peace.
He appears to be against bland desktops, and also against XP. He also likes Windows, but Linux is better, but that's ok because there are programs for windows...
The support, such as it is, is great for communities like us, but the endorsement is fairly confusing. He flips back and forth and left me wondering what exactly the guy really sat down and wanted to write.
Leaves me with the impression that he was really pressed for a topic for his newsletter. :/
deadman67
Reply #4 Wednesday, April 3, 2002 6:38 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, April 3, 2002 6:38 PM
well at least he mention a stardock program that i think was the only good the he said.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, April 3, 2002 4:44 PM
Talk about 'junk mail'....