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Apr 16, 2009

Open source applications - DESKTOP ENVIRONMENTS / SHELL REPLACEMENTS

Open source software is booming: here we round up over 480 open source applications
for you to use or build upon.

Feel free to add more apps in the comments. And don't forget to subscribe to Mashable for the latest web news and resources. Also see the other entries in this series: ONLINE

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DESKTOP ENVIRONMENTS / SHELL REPLACEMENTS

  • bbLean - A new version of Blackbox for Windows.
  • BlackBox For Windows - An alternative shell for Windows that is based stylistically on the Blackbox window manager for the X Window system.
  • Blueberry 3D-Desktop - Made using Delphi; its main objective is a 3D OPENGL engine in replacement of the Windows desktop.
  • CyGNOME - A nice tool which ports GNOME desktop to Windows.
  • DM2 - Provides useful enhancements for Windows in daily work like minimizing windows to floating icons, freeing the taskbar etc.
  • Geoshell - A shell replacement for Windows that replaces the standard desktop interface items like start menu, taskbar, system tray etc.
  • KDE-Cygwin - KDE's port in Windows desktop environment.
  • LiteStep - A powerful Windows shell replacement under GPL and inspired by AfterStep.
  • SharpEnvironment - A tool that enables users to personalize every pixel of visible space and customize a single theme in multiple ways with real-time wallpaper effects, icon sets etc.
  • Virtual Dimension - A fast and fully featured virtual desktop manager that acts as an enhancement to the Windows manager.