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OS/2 has some built-in fonts which you can use..but if you are looking for something more, have a look first at hobbes' archive of [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search?sh=1&dir=/pub/multimedia/fonts/truetype/&stype=browse&byname=1 <u>OS/2 TrueType fonts</u>] and [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search?sh=1&dir=/pub/multimedia/fonts/type1/&stype=browse&byname=1 <u>OS/2 Type 1 fonts</u>]<u><br /></u>And when you have downloaded all the 1 million fonts available on the net, you will need a software to manage all the fonts. Get [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/ftp://ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/fntf30a.zip <u>'''FontFolder'''</u>] now. | OS/2 has some built-in fonts which you can use..but if you are looking for something more, have a look first at hobbes' archive of [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search?sh=1&dir=/pub/multimedia/fonts/truetype/&stype=browse&byname=1 <u>OS/2 TrueType fonts</u>] and [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search?sh=1&dir=/pub/multimedia/fonts/type1/&stype=browse&byname=1 <u>OS/2 Type 1 fonts</u>]<u><br /></u>And when you have downloaded all the 1 million fonts available on the net, you will need a software to manage all the fonts. Get [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/ftp://ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/fntf30a.zip <u>'''FontFolder'''</u>] now. | ||
Here is an excellent guide to changing the system fonts - extracted from the file [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/info/tips/os2looks.zip <u>OS2looks.zip</u>] in hobbes and written by Terry Lin | |||
<font color="Navy"><tt>"You're probbaly sick of System Proportional being everywhere in dialog boxes and help windows. And you've probably noticed that you can't change it through the font palette or scheme palette. The reason is that '10.System Proportional' is set in your OS2.INI file as being the default sytsem font. You can modify that however with the following REXX program:<br /></tt></font><font color="Navy"><tt>---------- BEGIN SYSFONT.CMD ----------------------<br /> /* */<br /> call RxFuncAdd "SysIni", "RexxUtil", "SysIni"<br /> AppName = "PM_SystemFonts"<br /> KeyName = "DefaultFont"<br /> FontName = "6.System VIO"<br /> call SysIni "USER", AppName, KeyName, FontName||"0"x<br /> exit<br /> ---------- END SYSFONT.CMD ------------------------<br /></tt></font><font color="Navy"><tt>Modify "fontname" to the font of your choice, in the format of "size.fontname". The fontname is case sensitive, check with your Font Palette for the exact name. And BTW, 6.System VIO is a GOOD choice for a system font because it's a monospaced font which IMHO is better for dialog boxes and help files. It's common for people to choose 10.Helv but note that all your tabbed dialog boxes will use the ATM font 10.Helvetica which is of course ugly (I don't know how to get around it). Another thing is that 6.System VIO has a decent bold font... which is used heavily in help files, 10.Helv in contrast has a screwed up bold font.<br /></tt></font><font color="Navy"><tt>On the note of ATM fonts, be sure not to use any of them as your display fonts. Beside the obvious fact that they are not anti-aliased (ie smoothened..therefore jaggy), they are not pure bitmapped fonts like Helv and System Proportional, which leads into performance slowdowns."<br /></tt></font> | |||
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To compliment all the fancy icons you have now given to WPS, consider giving your mouse cursor a new look by changing the cursor styles. To do this, you will need the help of third party add-ons for the WPS. Here are some programs to do just that. | To compliment all the fancy icons you have now given to WPS, consider giving your mouse cursor a new look by changing the cursor styles. To do this, you will need the help of third party add-ons for the WPS. Here are some programs to do just that. | ||
'''Software that make your mouse dance!<br />'''<br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/ftp://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/mouse/amptr100.zip <u>'''Animated mouse cursor'''</u>]''' '''(<font color="Blue">freeware</font>) by Christian Langanke. This is by far my favourite! Now you can also use all the<br /> modules available in Win95!! All modules for Animouse (see below) is also compatible with Animated mouse cursor. Read about the [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.os2ezine.com/v2n2/amptr.htm review of animated mouse cursor] by Ryan Dill. | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/multimedia/pointer/Pointers.zip <u>'''Pointers.zip'''</u>] (<font color="Blue">freeware</font>) - author unknown | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.sentience.com.au/animouse/animouse.html <u>'''Animouse'''</u>] (<font color="#FF0080">shareware</font>) is an add-on for OS/2 Warp that adds a bit of style to your boring old mouse pointer by changing it from a single pointer into an animation composed of a series of pointers. Here are some [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.sentience.com.au/animouse/animlib.html <u>cursor modules for Animouse </u>](modules are compatible with Animated mouse cursor too).<br /> Read about the [http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n9/animouse.htm <u>review of Animouse</u>] by Ryan Dill. | |||
Here is a [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/multimedia/pointer/transptr.zip <u>transparent mouse pointer</u>] for Warp | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/multimedia/pointer/wwait11.zip <u>'''WarpWait'''</u>] (<font color="Blue">freeware</font>) is a utility that changes the default OS/2 wait clock to an animated warp-logo or a user defined icon animation. | |||
'''Here are some links to get that ultimate cursor for OS/2'''<br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.islandnet.com/~wwseb/cursors.htm <u>Animated Cursor Schemes for Windows '95 and OS/2 WARP</u>]<u><br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://pages.prodigy.com/cursors/main.htm Animated cursor set packs<br />][http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search?sh=1&dir=/pub/multimedia/pointer/&stype=browse&byname=1 All the cursor related apps in Hobbes]</u><br /> | |||
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When you are away from your computer for any length of time, consider using a screensaver to<br /> prevent unauthorized access to your PC<br /> prevent screen burnins (although newer monitors have almost eliminated the effects of screen burnins somewhat).<br /> impress others!<br />A screensaver is one of the sure ways to make your desktop stand out from others. The following programs will help you to choose the ultimate screensaver for your WPS. | When you are away from your computer for any length of time, consider using a screensaver to<br /> prevent unauthorized access to your PC<br /> prevent screen burnins (although newer monitors have almost eliminated the effects of screen burnins somewhat).<br /> impress others!<br />A screensaver is one of the sure ways to make your desktop stand out from others. The following programs will help you to choose the ultimate screensaver for your WPS. | ||
'''TIP'''<br /> OS/2 WARP comes with a free password protected screensaver. There is nothing fancy, however, but it works! | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/scrnsave/deskp132.zip <u>'''Deskpic'''</u>]<u>''' '''</u>(<font color="Blue">freeware</font>) - even has animated desktop modules!<br /> Here is a guide that shows you [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/scrnsave/deskext.zip <u>how to create Deskpic screen blankers</u>] | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/ftp://ftp.bmtmicro.com/bmtmicro/ssaver26.zip <u>'''ScreenSaver'''</u>] (<font color="#FF0080">shareware</font>) is an easy-to-use 32-bit screen saver for OS/2 2.x and above, with password protection, DPMS monitor support, DOS and Win-OS/2 fullscreen support, Sound support, module building toolkit, more than 50 modules included. Download [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://stud1.tuwien.ac.at/~e8925811/ssaver.html#Additional new modules] for ScreenSaver here. | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/ftp://ftp.wilmington.net/bmtmicro/blankr60.zip <u>'''Blanker'''</u>] (<font color="#FF0080">shareware</font>) is a multimedia screen saver for OS/2 with lots of functions: Go to [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/blanker/blanker.html <u>Blanker's homepage</u>]. | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/scrnsave/BlankIt3.zip <u>'''Cyno's BlankIt!'''</u>] (<font color="#FF0080">shareware</font>) | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.pacificablue.com/sss/escapegl.html <u>'''EscapeGL'''</u>] <font color="Maroon">(commercial)</font> utilizes OS/2 Warp 4.0's support of OpenGL for true 3D screen saver modules. Escape GL now has unlimited 3D model support utilizing the very popular 3D Virtual Reality Modelling Language. Fully-compliant VRML 1.0 models may be viewed and animated as a screen saver for Warp 4.0 systems. | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search?sh=1&dir=/pub/os2/apps/scrnsave/&stype=browse&byname=1 <u>Of course there are other good screensavers for OS/2...take a look here</u>]<br /> | |||
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| height="30" bgcolor="#0000A0" | <font size="+3" color="White">'''Step 10'''</font><font size="+1" color="White">''': Change the default OS/2 WARP bootup and shutdown logos.<br />'''</font> | | height="30" bgcolor="#0000A0" | <font size="+3" color="White">'''Step 10'''</font><font size="+1" color="White">''': Change the default OS/2 WARP bootup and shutdown logos.<br />'''</font> | ||
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Why settle for the standard bootup and shutdown logos? After a while, they can be boring to look at!<br /> My advice: Change them!! Here are some files to get you started (of course they are all <font color="Blue">freeware!)<br /></font><br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/misc/warplogo.zip <u>OS/2 Warp boot logos</u>] - from Jon Czerwinski<br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/wps/splash.zip <u>OS/2 WARP splash screen<br /></u>][http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/multimedia/images/bootlogo/background.zip <u>OS/2 Desktop BMP and Boot Logo | Why settle for the standard bootup and shutdown logos? After a while, they can be boring to look at!<br /> My advice: Change them!! Here are some files to get you started (of course they are all <font color="Blue">freeware!)<br /></font><br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/misc/warplogo.zip <u>OS/2 Warp boot logos</u>] - from Jon Czerwinski<br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/wps/splash.zip <u>OS/2 WARP splash screen<br /></u>][http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/multimedia/images/bootlogo/background.zip <u>OS/2 Desktop BMP and Boot Logo] | ||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/cgi-bin/search?sh=1&dir=/pub/multimedia/images/bootlogo/&stype=browse&byname=1 <u>Also, have a look at the boot logos for OS/2 Warp available at hobbes.</u>]<u><br /></u> | |||
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| height="30" bgcolor="#0000A0" | <font size="+3" color="White">'''Step 11'''</font><font size="+1" color="White">''': Change the default sound schemes in OS/2 WARP<br />'''</font> | | height="30" bgcolor="#0000A0" | <font size="+3" color="White">'''Step 11'''</font><font size="+1" color="White">''': Change the default sound schemes in OS/2 WARP<br />'''</font> | ||
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OS/2 WARP comes with some default sound schemes. Like the default bootup and shutdown logos, they can get boring quickly. Changing the sound schemes will give your WPS a new experience to navigate, and a good opportunity to impress your colleages or friends. | OS/2 WARP comes with some default sound schemes. Like the default bootup and shutdown logos, they can get boring quickly. Changing the sound schemes will give your WPS a new experience to navigate, and a good opportunity to impress your colleages or friends. | ||
How to Create and Use Custom Sound Schemes in Warp? Read Ron Mirasol's [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Heights/2772/custsounds.html <u>step-by-step guide</u>]<u><br /></u>Here are some theme files to get you started. You will need a [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/scheme/sound16.zip sound scheme editor] to use these files. | |||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/scheme/mkscheme.zip <u>Mortal Kombat sound scheme<br /></u>]<u>[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/scheme/startrek.zip Startrek sound scheme<br />][http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/scheme/utopiasc.zip A clone of the Win'95 'Utopia' sound scheme<br />][http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/scheme/thylesch.zip Another sound scheme for Warp 4<br />][http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/scheme/flagsnds.zip Fragrant Sound Scheme]</u><br /> | |||
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When you have performed all the above enhancements to the WPS, it is time to enhance the functions of the WPS itself. Here are some good programs to get you started: | When you have performed all the above enhancements to the WPS, it is time to enhance the functions of the WPS itself. Here are some good programs to get you started: | ||
<font size="+1"><u>'''WPS replacement shell<br />'''</u></font><br />[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/wps/pc2v190.zip <u>'''PC/2'''</u>] (<font color="Blue">freeware</font>) is a WPS enhancement or replacement, that features a program launcher, Virtual Desktops, Hotkey support, Sliding focus and a Spooler Control Window. Look at [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/http://www.musthave.com/screenshot/pc2.html <u>PC/2 screenshot</u>] here. Read [http://www.os2ezine.com/v3n05/first.htm#progcom <u>OS/2 e-Zine! review of PC/2</u>] here. | |||
[[MDesk]] (<font color="#FF0080">shareware</font>) is a fast, complete shell replacement or add-on for OS/2 Warp 3.0 and above. It also features many desktop tools not found in the base OS/2 product.<br /><br /><font size="+1"><u>'''Virutal desktop<br />'''</u></font><br /> | [[MDesk]] (<font color="#FF0080">shareware</font>) is a fast, complete shell replacement or add-on for OS/2 Warp 3.0 and above. It also features many desktop tools not found in the base OS/2 product.<br /><br /><font size="+1"><u>'''Virutal desktop<br />'''</u></font><br /> | ||
[http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/ftp://204.146.167.81/pub/pccbbs/os2_ews/megads.zip <u>'''Megadisk'''</u>] (<font color="Blue">freeware</font>) is a virtual desktop overview which allows you to expand the area for your PM windows, creating many "rooms" in which to group running PM applications.<br /><br /><font size="+1"><u>'''WPS enhancement<br />'''</u></font><br /> | [http://web.archive.org/web/20011006172513/ftp://204.146.167.81/pub/pccbbs/os2_ews/megads.zip <u>'''Megadisk'''</u>] (<font color="Blue">freeware</font>) is a virtual desktop overview which allows you to expand the area for your PM windows, creating many "rooms" in which to group running PM applications.<br /><br /><font size="+1"><u>'''WPS enhancement<br />'''</u></font><br /> |
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How do you make your OS/2 WARP's WPS (workplace shell) stand out from others? |
Customize it !! |
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- by Jeff Jackowski |
Detail discussion of the OS/2 WARP workplace shell | |
- by Chris Wenham, OS2 e-Zine! Vol 1 no 5 |
Gadgets to beautify WPS and boost productivity. | |
- by Chris Wenham, OS2 e-Zine! Vol 1 no 5 |
Steps to turn WPS into an ultimate desktop | |
- by Jim Little, OS2 e-Zine! Vol 1 no 5 |
Good article on customizing WPS | |
- by Larry Bouthillier, OS2 e-Zine! Vol 1 no 5 |
Informative reading on WPS | |
- by Rollin White |
A good page to give you a head start in customizing your WPS | |
David Campbell |
A series of articles dedicated to explaining the operation and use of the WPS | |
By Bill Schindler and Esther Schindler, PC Magazine, 30th July 1997 |
Navigating your way through OS/2's object-oriented interface |
A Step-By-Step Guide To Building A Customized Workplace Shell
The following guide is written with OS/2 WARP 4.0 in mind. (but should also work with OS/2 WARP 3.0)
Step 1: BACKUP, BACKUP and BACKUP |
Before you start, MAKE A BACKUP first!!! Here are some programs to do that for you. |
Step 2: Change the default screen resolution |
The default screen resolution after the OS/2 installation is 640 x 480 x 256 colours (i.e. if you have a VGA card and colour monitor). In a multitasking OS like OS/2 WARP, such a low resolution just doesn't cut it. Go for at least 800 x 600 x 256 colours. If you have a fast CPU and graphics card, enough RAM and at least a 17 inch monitor, consider going for at least 1024 x 768 x 16 bit colours. A resolution like this can make the most out of photorealistic wallpapers and will also give you more screen space to work with your various software applications. |
Step 3: Change the default background wallpaper |
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Step 4: Change the default background of the windows folder |
Getting the ultimate wallpaper for your WPS is not enough! You will need to change the default windows background of all windows folder to give a different look. (Try to do that with Windows 95 and NT <grin>). |
Step 5: Change the default colours of the workplace shell |
Deciding the colours of the WPS is one of the most important factors to building a great desktop. You can use many of the themes that come with OS/2; but if you are willing to spend a little time experimenting with different colour palettes, the end results may make your efforts worth your while. Try not to choose a colour that is too bright, or a colour that is too dull and dark. The only tip I can offer is: use your artistic minds and experiment! Look at the screenshots in chapter 1 to get some ideas. |
Step 6: Change the default icons of the workplace shell |
Icons are a way of life in the WPS! You click on icons to launch your software, and perform all the tasks in OS/2. Therfore, it is only natural that you customize the icons to make them stand out and attractive. Of course, the first thing you need is to get new icons first. Here are some of the icons library that you can download from the net. To manage all these number of icons, you will need some sort of icons manager to keep track of them. Here are 2 icons related apps to get you started. IconEase (shareware) is a 32 bit Presentation Manager application that allows you to efficiently collect, manage and use icons to change the appearance of your OS/2 2.x and above desktop. If you are running OS/2 3.0 or better, IconEase can use DSOM to communicate directly with the Workplace Shell. You can download the extra icons for IconEase (abt 3.9 Mb) here. Icon Heaven (shareware) is an OS/2 Workplace shell enhancement that enables the user to assign icons to objects using simple drag & drop. Sample icon libraries included. New release adds Warp support for animated icons, icon extraction and fixes problems with empty icons. If you like, you can also download the extra icons for Icon Heaven here. Please note that this file is abt 5Mb in size. If you are not interested in both IconEase and Icon Heaven but want to get those nifty icons, get this file which is essentially the same as the Icon Heaven edition but is in the usual .ICO format (abt 5.2 Mb). And if this is not enough, get this file (abt 1.3 Mb) too. If you really love icons that much, then I guess you will want to get this file (abt 720K) too. Not sure how to change that icons in OS/2? Ron Mirasol has a step-by-step guide for you. 3D Icons are available now: Get those Animated Icons for OS/2 now! Here is a collection of folder icons for OS/2. TIP: COOL STUFF: Now that you have downloaded the ultimate icons for your WPS, don't forget that you can also change the colours of those icon titles so that they stand out or blend in with the background of your desktop or window. You can even make the icon titles invisible. |
Step 7: Change the default fonts of the workplace shell |
OS/2 has some built-in fonts which you can use..but if you are looking for something more, have a look first at hobbes' archive of OS/2 TrueType fonts and OS/2 Type 1 fonts Here is an excellent guide to changing the system fonts - extracted from the file OS2looks.zip in hobbes and written by Terry Lin "You're probbaly sick of System Proportional being everywhere in dialog boxes and help windows. And you've probably noticed that you can't change it through the font palette or scheme palette. The reason is that '10.System Proportional' is set in your OS2.INI file as being the default sytsem font. You can modify that however with the following REXX program: |
Step 8: Change the default mouse cursor |
To compliment all the fancy icons you have now given to WPS, consider giving your mouse cursor a new look by changing the cursor styles. To do this, you will need the help of third party add-ons for the WPS. Here are some programs to do just that. Software that make your mouse dance! Pointers.zip (freeware) - author unknown Animouse (shareware) is an add-on for OS/2 Warp that adds a bit of style to your boring old mouse pointer by changing it from a single pointer into an animation composed of a series of pointers. Here are some cursor modules for Animouse (modules are compatible with Animated mouse cursor too). Here is a transparent mouse pointer for Warp WarpWait (freeware) is a utility that changes the default OS/2 wait clock to an animated warp-logo or a user defined icon animation. Here are some links to get that ultimate cursor for OS/2 |
Step 9: Add a screensaver to workplace shell |
When you are away from your computer for any length of time, consider using a screensaver to TIP Deskpic (freeware) - even has animated desktop modules! ScreenSaver (shareware) is an easy-to-use 32-bit screen saver for OS/2 2.x and above, with password protection, DPMS monitor support, DOS and Win-OS/2 fullscreen support, Sound support, module building toolkit, more than 50 modules included. Download new modules for ScreenSaver here. Blanker (shareware) is a multimedia screen saver for OS/2 with lots of functions: Go to Blanker's homepage. Cyno's BlankIt! (shareware) EscapeGL (commercial) utilizes OS/2 Warp 4.0's support of OpenGL for true 3D screen saver modules. Escape GL now has unlimited 3D model support utilizing the very popular 3D Virtual Reality Modelling Language. Fully-compliant VRML 1.0 models may be viewed and animated as a screen saver for Warp 4.0 systems. Of course there are other good screensavers for OS/2...take a look here |
Step 10: Change the default OS/2 WARP bootup and shutdown logos. |
Why settle for the standard bootup and shutdown logos? After a while, they can be boring to look at! Also, have a look at the boot logos for OS/2 Warp available at hobbes. |
Step 11: Change the default sound schemes in OS/2 WARP |
OS/2 WARP comes with some default sound schemes. Like the default bootup and shutdown logos, they can get boring quickly. Changing the sound schemes will give your WPS a new experience to navigate, and a good opportunity to impress your colleages or friends. How to Create and Use Custom Sound Schemes in Warp? Read Ron Mirasol's step-by-step guide Mortal Kombat sound scheme |
Step 12: Enhance the functions of the workplace shell |
When you have performed all the above enhancements to the WPS, it is time to enhance the functions of the WPS itself. Here are some good programs to get you started: WPS replacement shell
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Step 13: Get a commercial utility to spice up your desktop - Get Object Desktop |
This is debatable. If you are happy with the enhancements the above freeware and shareware do to your WPS, then do save yourself some bucks and don't get Object Desktop. But if money is no objection, I would highly recommend the use of Object desktop (available from Stardock). Read about the Object Desktop v1.5 review in OS/2 e-Zine! by Christopher B. Wright. Here is the Object Desktop Pro v1.5 review in OS/2 e-Zine! by Alex Bradley. |
Step 14: Just for fun |
Magnify (freeware) is a PM desktop magnifier for reading the 'finest' print. Operates at the click of the mouse. |
Step 15: Visit other sites |
Congratulations !!! You have just created your very own ULTIMATE WPS !!! |