There are many rudimentary Microsoft-style themes for Linux, but Chicago95 fastidiously recreates the ineffable beauty of Windows ’95 right down to the finest details. It’s a perfect melding of the historical Windows and modern Linux experiences. Creator Grassmunk (who also made a less-precise but still-beautiful MacOS Classic theme) writes:
I was unhappy with the various XFCE/GTK2/GTK3 Windows 95 based themes and decided to make one that was more consistent across the board for theming.
Included in this theme:
New icons to complete the icon theme started with Classic95
Edited Redmond XFWM theme to more accurately reflect Windows 95
Edited Xfce-Redmond by dbbolton to be more accurate and include XFCE panels
Created GTK-3.0 theme from scratch (based on Win 10 and Mate themes)
Plymouth theme created from scratch
An MS-DOS inspired theme for oh-my-zsh
You’ve got some work to do! Here’s a video tutorial.
Linux programmer developing tools for new open source Code of Conduct
Coraline Ehmke is a leading figure in the push to make Linux programming more welcoming and inclusiv, supplementing the project’s famed Code of Conflict with an enforceable Code of Conduct project called CoC Beacon.
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Linux for Makers, by Aaron Newcomb
I’ve had very little experience with Linux but now that I’m using Raspberry Pis (a cheap single board computer that runs Linux) I need to know how to use Linux. Online how-tos are good, but Linux for Makers, by Aaron Newcomb, is better. In fact, this book is pure gold. It assumes zero prior knowledge […]
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Forthcoming Ataribox renamed “Atari VCS”
The Ataribox, announced after Nintendo scored surprise hits with its popular NES and SNES classic consoles, is going to be called “Atari VCS” instead — the same name as Atari’s original, way back in 1977. The company is showing off the Atari VCS, Classic Joystick, and Modern Controller prototypes to the press this week at […]
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Kickstart a creative career with this Adobe Mastery Bundle
Whether you’re interested in pursuing design or professional photography, you’ll likely build your career with Adobe’s creative tools. From Photoshop and Lightroom to Premiere Pro and After Effects, Adobe provides designers, photographers, and video editors with the tools to do their jobs, and you can master them as well with help from the Complete Adobe Mastery […]
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These bone conduction earphones protect your hearing
Whether you already have hearing loss or want to save what you have, it’s time to look into bone conduction earphones. Well, guess what! These True Wireless Bone Conduction Earphones are on sale and a great introduction to the tech. If you’re not familiar with bone conduction, you’ll notice something different about these otherwise minimalist […]
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5 new ways to escape inward and find your zen
Next time you treat yourself, try holding the guilt hangover. There are plenty of ways to add to your inventory without adding to your clutter. In fact, some of these gift ideas might clear it away. Nobody’s path to zen is the same. Check out this roundup of ways to escape and find your own. […]