Programs similar to Stardock?

General Zod · Post by **General Zod** » 2006-05-22 01:24pm

Lately I've been toying around with Objectdock for Windows, and I was wondering if there were any other similar programs to things like WindowBlinds and Stardock. Preferably freeware, but if they're good enough I'll consider paying for them. (At present I'm running Windows 2000, but want to spruce up the look). So, if anyone's got recommendations, it'd be cool.

Bounty · Post by **Bounty** » 2006-05-22 01:56pm

Why not use the UXTheme patch ?

Then you can use any style you want. Here is a decent site to get them.

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2006-05-22 11:24pm

Excellent find, Bounty. Now I have a nice collection of msstyles to play with

CorSec · Post by **CorSec** » 2006-05-23 08:57am

You could also try the Deviant Art section for Windows Visual Styles. That's usuallyl where I either find new and exciting looks or links to same.

You'll find a lot of Vista and OS X look alikes - and I mean a lot. I've been using XPMC (sorry, no linky) and Code Opus derivations for quite some time.

As far as Stardock is concerned, I've tried it a few times and I find it gets in my way. It acts like the Quick Launch bar and I can use that without installing another program. (And after using the dock on Mac OS 9 and X, it pales in comparison.)

But that's just my opinion.

Shortie · Post by **Shortie** » 2006-05-25 03:05pm

Alienware offers a few styles on their site: http://www.alienware.com/intro_pages/invader.aspx