I don't know if its mentioned here before but for Windows users(Vista users firstly, since XP support comes once Vista compatibility is completed)

it looks a very interesting explorer shell replacement, as a mac gui lover, i find it much better looking than the current windows explorer shell!!

its still in development and testing tho, but it is one project to look out for!!

here's a brief summary taken from their website:

"Cairo is a revolutionary desktop environment for Windows. Our goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards. With a focus on stability, performance, and productivity, Cairo aims to deliver an interface which will exceed expectations and deliver ease of use."



Website:
http://www.cairoshell.com

I have to say the screenshots are looking very impressive, especially the Leopard-like coverflow file preview implemented in the explorer window....
can't wait for xp support personally,hehehe

The team working on this deserves plenty of credit for their hardwork!! go to their forums and leave some feedback!!

cheers

This post has been edited by fariz: Mar 5 2008, 10:25 AM

changing windows explorer shell....is it something like Tango patcher? it looks really nice.

Seem great... looking forward

An update. Seems like there has been some drama involved in the development. The main developer "abandoned" cairoshell team. And they had to start over zero,literally.
But they're close to an alpha version right now.
So keep on the lookout for this.

cairoshell.com

they plan to release vista version first, then they'll port it to XP.

nice replacement shell...definitely better than installing windowblinds, always screw up my computer...

most probably, you're using a pirated windowblinds

well i tried out the shareware one last time, seems to slow down my computer considerably and leave many rubbish in my registry...
well i prefer patching shells anyways, currently using UXTheme patcher to use windows themes downloaded from internet wonder if this Cairo will clash with UXTheme? which will take precedence first

the name Cairo here confused me coz as I remembered correctly, Cairo is a graphics rendering toolkit.

GTK+ (Gnome main toolkit) uses Cairo to render its graphical elements. Webkit (your Safari browser toolkit) also uses Cairo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo_graphics_library

T.T Private alpha.. So tempted to try. But I don't think it would be leaked.

hope the team will keep it up~

Looks interesting... just... still have the doubt in mind for trying.

http://www.filefactory.com/file/a03d354/n/CairoSetup_exe

tried it, quite good, but reverted back to default Vista windows shell.

Looks nice , mayb I should try it out when its released but I never get myself to like this kind of explorer replacement because Im too used with the default windows explorer.