TAG | Linux incognito part three: Windows Vista |
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| The Linux distillery - The Linux user and switcher blog | |
| by David M Williams | |
| Tuesday, 28 October 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 3 Actually, the first option is already done for you. A Linux distro has been produced that provides this very Vista-like interface out of the box.
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The project has now evolved beyond its original intentions of being a Vista-lookalike version of Linux and is working hard to produce the most graphically stunning operating system available.
Impressively the Fedora-based distro includes full hardware support for the ASUS Eee Linux PC. This diminutive system single-handedly spawned the modern netbook market and craze. And, what’s more, its low-end hardware specs would be scoffed at by Windows Vista, yet Vixta gives it both power and beauty that Microsoft cannot.
Hardware support is also included for the AcerOne netbook and, of course, more typical desktops and laptops.
Vixta works by customising the KDE desktop manager. You’ll notice in the screenshot below, and by installing it, that it does look and feel like Windows. A single button brings up programs, settings and search facilities.
You’ll also find a Vista-like taskbar provided too. Of course, the Vista start button image is missing being copyright, but apart from this all you could easily fool many people that it truly is Windows Vista.
Now, this is one thing and it works fine. However, you may not want to change your flavour of Linux just for this purpose. So, over the page let’s check out three ways to customise your existing system without requiring a reinstall or fresh setup.
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