Tired of the restrictions in the standard Windows shell, then it might be interesting to try out an alternative desktop shell.

• Classic Shell - Brings back the Windows XP classic startup menu in Windows Vista/7. More Info CodeProject.com
• GeoShell - Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000 and XP
• Emerge Desktop - Windows 2000 and XP
• BB4Win - Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP
• SharpE - Sharp Environment - Windows 2000 and XP
• LiteStep - Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000 and XP
  • LiteStep Community
  • Using LiteStep under Win2k
• DarkStep - Windows 95, 98, NT4 and 2000

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