Get the cool vista look without filling bill gate's pool!

**wing_gundam** · 02-15-2007, 10:51 PM

I just installed this packet on my computer and I must say Vista "looks" really nice, and I'm glad that I didn't pay anything for it.

http://www.windowsxlive.net/

and download the vista transformation pack 6.0 (at your own risk).

I'm quite impressed with the look and feel of it. I have widgets/gadgets too but I'm more of a fan of a blank desktop - I like SEEING my wall paper!

Here are my screen shots!

P.S.
On cnet.com or news.com (same thing really), you can watch a video about this. It also has links to other less intrusive options for gagets

YOGIx213 · 02-16-2007, 12:08 AM

Nice. I'm going to try it out. I was using Windowblinds but once the free trial ran out, i didn't want to shell out 30 bucks.

Also, if you have an nvidia card, you can mimic the transparent windows effect by turning that option on in the graphics properties.

Civic4u · 02-16-2007, 09:58 AM

Work Nice! Thanks!, on my removable drive...

***Cybergypsy*** · 02-16-2007, 10:07 AM

Mac.......No Vista!

**dentrecords** · 02-16-2007, 11:34 AM

Holy Freaking crap.. how many links did I have to click through to get to the actual file?

Here it is...

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...load_locations

uscgbeachbum · 02-16-2007, 11:44 AM

That's pretty sweet. Do those cool desktop applications (calendar, etc.) come with it?

**wing_gundam** · 02-16-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uscgbeachbum

That's pretty sweet. Do those cool desktop applications (calendar, etc.) come with it?

Yeah you get gagdets if you want. Personally I like a clean desktop so I don't go for it.

It comes with new backgrounds too if your interested. Some are pretty good.

Gaspar_06_Civic_EX · 02-16-2007, 01:50 PM

So this over writes the windows boot ini and the kernel?

**Yodums** · 02-17-2007, 10:19 AM

I have the cool look, except I'm actually running Vista.

Sunny · 02-18-2007, 06:10 PM

looks nice, but is it safe to use?? i don't wana frick up my comp

**wing_gundam** · 02-18-2007, 06:43 PM

I haven't had any problems yet.

Shark Tek · 02-18-2007, 09:29 PM

Does anyone says that Vista Aero Glass feature is cool ?

Then you will pee in your pants when you see Beryl in action, below a couple of screen shoots of my desktop.

A couple of videos of how the desktop interact with the user.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=beryl

The only drawback is that runs in linux.

But dont worry Linux is free.

adamhoud · 03-08-2007, 11:00 AM

Is that the latest 10.2?

rmfa · 03-08-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yodums

I have the cool look, except I'm actually running Vista.

Me too. Vista Ultimate and Office Ultimate. I love my MSDN subscription :)

Daryl Nilsen · 03-08-2007, 02:23 PM

I have it and when i try to use firefox the broser bounces up and down and it gets extremely annoying so i have to use IE which sucks.

Sitric · 03-14-2007, 11:39 AM

i downloaded this the other day ( the download speed was horrible as well ) and the file was corrupt... so uh.. yeah

***Cybergypsy*** · 03-14-2007, 11:43 AM

I am using it too, still miss my mac....

baskero · 03-14-2007, 02:49 PM

thats pretty cool haha

**wing_gundam** · 03-14-2007, 06:30 PM

some links work some don't i forget which version worked - i think the first mirror.

02-15-2007, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
wing_gundam Smooth Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: T dot Posts: 17,331 Civic Type Stock iTrader: 8 / 100%	Get the cool vista look without filling bill gate's pool! I just installed this packet on my computer and I must say Vista "looks" really nice, and I'm glad that I didn't pay anything for it. http://www.windowsxlive.net/ and download the vista transformation pack 6.0 (at your own risk). I'm quite impressed with the look and feel of it. I have widgets/gadgets too but I'm more of a fan of a blank desktop - I like SEEING my wall paper! Here are my screen shots! P.S. On cnet.com or news.com (same thing really), you can watch a video about this. It also has links to other less intrusive options for gagets

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dentrecords ™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 26 Posts: 105,479 Mike iTrader: 34 / 100%	Holy Freaking crap.. how many links did I have to click through to get to the actual file? Here it is... http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...load_locations __________________ SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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02-16-2007, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
YOGIx213 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 665 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice. I'm going to try it out. I was using Windowblinds but once the free trial ran out, i didn't want to shell out 30 bucks. Also, if you have an nvidia card, you can mimic the transparent windows effect by turning that option on in the graphics properties.

02-16-2007, 09:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Civic4u Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 6,646 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Work Nice! Thanks!, on my removable drive...

02-16-2007, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,332 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Mac.......No Vista!

02-16-2007, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
uscgbeachbum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 273 I laugh at ricers. iTrader: 0 / 0%	That's pretty sweet. Do those cool desktop applications (calendar, etc.) come with it?

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Gaspar_06_Civic_EX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mass Age: 34 Posts: 1,126 Shawn iTrader: 0 / 0%	So this over writes the windows boot ini and the kernel?

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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,163 Hiro Nakamura iTrader: 9 / 100%	I have the cool look, except I'm actually running Vista.

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Sunny Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 356 Sunny iTrader: 0 / 0%	looks nice, but is it safe to use?? i don't wana frick up my comp

02-18-2007, 06:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
wing_gundam Smooth Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: T dot Posts: 17,331 Civic Type Stock iTrader: 8 / 100%	I haven't had any problems yet.

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Shark Tek Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 680 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anyone says that Vista Aero Glass feature is cool ? Then you will pee in your pants when you see Beryl in action, below a couple of screen shoots of my desktop. A couple of videos of how the desktop interact with the user. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=beryl The only drawback is that runs in linux. But dont worry Linux is free.

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adamhoud Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,029 Adam iTrader: 3 / 100%	Is that the latest 10.2?

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Daryl Nilsen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Detroit, Macomb, Mt clemens. Age: 21 Posts: 115 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have it and when i try to use firefox the broser bounces up and down and it gets extremely annoying so i have to use IE which sucks.

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Sitric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 160 iTrader: 2 / 100%	i downloaded this the other day ( the download speed was horrible as well ) and the file was corrupt... so uh.. yeah

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*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,332 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I am using it too, still miss my mac....