Ubuntu Linux Help

Did I read that title correctly? Yup!

There actually is a guide that allows XP users to make their box look like Ubuntu. Imagine that! While us Ubuntu users use the real thing, some Windows users are still stuck in that “theme” mode. (And I mean that in a humourous way!!)

A few lot of my friends are still XP users and I call them “Windows Weenies” as I’ve inherited the “Linux Geek” name. Jokes aside, I was very surprised when one of them sent me a link showing how XP users can mod their systems to look like Ubuntu. Of course, Me thinks tis better to use the genuine thing: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download no?

For XP (and other version) users, if you need some of your Windows based applications, you can always use Wine: http://www.winehq.org/ and check compatibility of software here: http://appdb.winehq.org/

Here is part of that moding article:

“People like to modify their OS for self satisfaction. Here are the ways Ubuntu fans can get the Ubuntu mood in their Windows XP based desktop.

Firstly, if you haven’t patch your uxtheme.dll file to enable non-Microsoft release visual style to be loaded in Windows XP, get the patch by Windows X at Softpedia . Run the file, follow the instructions, install, and reboot your computer.

Once you’ve done that, download Ubuntu Visual Style made by FioreSSJ for Windows XP at DeviantArt. Copy appropriate files in the zip file to appropriate folder. As examples:

• Files in Wallpaper folder to C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper..
• Files in Cursor folder to C:\Windows\Cursors..
• Files in Fonts folder to C:\Windows\Fonts..

and the rest to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Ubuntu (create this ‘Ubuntu’ folder yourself)…”

To get the full story and instructions, you’ll have to read the complete guide here: http://www.bloganything.net/871/make-windows-xp-looks-like-ubuntu

Needless to say, I never expected to come across something like this, but it worthwhile, interesting and BlogAnything.net V2 posted a great mod. Good job!