Make Linux look exactly like Windows XP
Date:
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:24:04 GMT
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We know how to make a Linux desktop look exactly like Windows 95 and a heck of a lot like MacOS 9 , AmigaOS , and BeOS .
But what if you for whatever absolutely insane reason want Linux to look like Windows XP?
To each his own! Shoot. I kinda like the look of Windows 3.1 so no
judgement here!
Its totally doable, and incredibly easy. Step 1) Start with XFCE or MATE
Like with most attempts at recreating classic / vintage computer GUIs, using the XFCE desktop environment is a great way to start. In this case MATE is absolutely viable as well.
Just the same, I recommend XFCE for this sort of thing. Use whatever Linux distribution you like. Step 2) Grab the Devil Luna theme
Go download the Devil Luna theme. Install it. You now have this:
Well. Youll almost have that. The buttons and the window borders and
whatnot all look right. But
You still need some icons. Oh, and that classic Windows XP wallpaper (known as Bliss). And some font tweaks. But, otherwise, your almost there. Step 3) Get the Bliss Wallpaper
Some crazy person upscaled the Bliss XP wallpaper to 8K . Grab that and set your desktop background. Step 4) Youll want some XP icons
Head over to the B00merang-Artwork GitHub project for Windows XP icons .
Those icons are about as close to the originals as youre going to find.
Which is critical in recreating the proper XP look and feel. Step 5) The Windows XP Font
Many people forget about choosing the right font when emulating the look and feel of retro computer systems. This is a classic blunder. Without the
right font, the system will never look quite right.
The default font on Windows XP was known as Tahoma. Luckily you can find Tahoma (and many variants) all over the place. Grab a copy of Tahoma and use it on your desktop (and everywhere else you can).
See? Doesnt that font just scream Windows XP? Step 6) Make LibreOffice look like MS Office
Your system now looks about as close to Windows XP as you can possible get.
Except for LibreOffice. Wouldnt it be cool to make LibreOffice look like Microsoft Office 2007?
I know. I know. Blasphemy. Horrors. But its the era appropriate look.
To do this youll want GitHub user ZoomTens LibreOffice theme . Which looks like this:
The theme isnt 100% perfect, but its pretty close. There are instructions on the GitHub page on how to install it. All Done!
If youve followed all of these steps heck. You could probably fool even the most passionate Windows XP aficionado.
Do you feel all dirty inside? Like youve defiled a perfectly good Linux machine? Yes, you sure do. You are, after all, only human.
But thats ok. We all need our vices. Again. No judgement here.
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https://lunduke.substack.com/p/make-linux-look-exactly-like-windows-210
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