Top 8+1 Transformation Packs for Windows and Linux
Many of us are bored seeing the looks of Windows XP (although Vista has a better look), so the most common tendency is to change the look of XP using a transformation pack. Transformation pack allows you to change the look of XP to Vista, Mac OSX or Linux. Here is a list of Top Transformation packs which can change the looks of Windows XP. This list also includes a transformation pack for Linux.
Note: These transformation packs could change the files in Windows, so read the instruction carefully before testing it.
1. Vista Transformation Pack: This is one of the most popular transformation packs, this converts the looks of XP to Vista. Vista Transformation Pack will transform your Windows user interface to ultimate Windows Vista alike looks that everyone will never notice it’s the same old Windows XP (or 2003).
2. Mac OSX Leopard Transformation Pack: I have already written about this pack. This pack turns your Windows to Mac OSX.
3. Ultimate Linux Transformation Pack for XP: This pack turns your XP into Linux. This pack has different custom styles to have different looks, Ubuntu, KDE etc.
4. Fedora Transformation Pack: Fedora transformation pack will freshen up your desktop with a great new look, including new themes, icons, wallpapers, screensavers and much more.
5. Ubuntu Transformation Pack: As the name indicates, this pack gives the fresh looks of Ubuntu in Windows XP.
6. FlyakiteOSX: This will transform your Windows XP into Mac OSX. This pack makes your Windows completely into OSX including registry changes, icons etc.
7. Mac OSX Ultimate Transformation Pack: Another pack for transforming your XP into Mac OSX.
8. Longhorn Transformation Pack: This is one of the oldest pack released prior to launch of Vista. Although this pack is pretty old, you can check out how Vista looked prior to its launch.
9. Mac4Lin: This pack is for Linux users who need Mac OSX looks on their Linux desktop. This brings the user interface of Mac OS X (newest version being 10.5, Leopard) to GNU/Linux.
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Mar 28th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
WOW! Awesome list
Dugg and Stumbled!
Mar 28th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Good list. I’ve used Flyakiteosx for quite some time, but didn’t find it to be completely like Tiger/Leopard. Will try some of the other packs to emulate Mac (until I get a real one
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Btw, is there a restore option for any of these, other than to use System Restore (I hope SR works, haven’t tried myself)
Mar 28th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
@Harris,
Thanks for the Digg and Stumble.
Mar 28th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Great post.. anyway don’t need as I already run Leopard.
Stumbled.
Mar 28th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
By the way… Mac4Lin is your best bet if you want to emulate Mac interface. Stay away from FlyakiteOSX as it’s known to have issues.
Mar 28th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
@Sumesh,
I guess no TPacks would convert the OS fully.
@Ashwin,
I think we need Vista transformation pack for Mac OSX.
Mac4Lin is a good one for Linux users.
Mar 28th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Good post, i know only few of these packs. Dugg and stumbled
Mar 28th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Nice collection of transformation packs I guess I will try out the mac one
Mar 28th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
That was a nice post from you.
And you got a nice increase in the no: of RSS subscribers too…
from 888 to 915…
congrats..
Mar 28th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Nice collection dude stumbled!
i used to try these a lot before now i am just happy with simple xp interface
Mar 29th, 2008 at 12:05 am
@Aravind,
The Subscribers increased before that post.
@Shashank,
Thanks for the Stumble.
Mar 29th, 2008 at 12:30 am
Holy crabgrass! I never knew about this stuff, cept rubbish basic ones
Stumbled!
Kindly return the favour though lol
Mar 29th, 2008 at 12:56 am
A comprehensive list of transformation packs. Stumbled.
Mar 29th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Ashwin INDIA Mac OS X Safari 525.13
Mar 28th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
By the way… Mac4Lin is your best bet if you want to emulate Mac interface. Stay away from FlyakiteOSX as it’s known to have issues.
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i actually had to reinstall my XP after using Flyakite…dont use it..please..
Mar 29th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Thats a good list which I guess it covers almost everything…I would be really happy if all this works in Vista….
Mar 29th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Really a cool collection of transformation packs.
Stumbled!!!
Mar 29th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Stuuuuumbled!!
Mar 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Seriously, if you want XP to look like Ubuntu, just install Ubuntu. You’ll be 110% happier when you do.
Mar 29th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Nice post, stumbled.
Mar 30th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
what a nice post looks too beautiful to eyes, u gathered all the good transformation packs in one place, keep up the good work bro stumbled, digged
Mar 31st, 2008 at 1:52 pm
hey thanks to you my computer transformation. I use Xp transformation pack by windows x. I was bit hesistant in using that because it did not pass the windows verification. But its really good. I love it
Mar 31st, 2008 at 9:09 pm
hey, i used Vista Trans. and it didn´t really work out great, can´t recommend it to 1024 ram users..
Apr 1st, 2008 at 7:07 am
hi…thanks for this site my computer turns to awesome transformations i love it…see the effect i used mac OSX, windows vista, leopard and others…i really can’t afford to buy these kind of application but now i can download and used it for my personal needs wheeeee…isn’t that great?
Apr 7th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Im going to play with this thank you http://www.teachingutomakemoney.com
Apr 8th, 2008 at 11:24 am
thanks for these gr8 packs
Apr 9th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Hey I was wondering. If you have windows vista is it possible to transform any of these packs within vista as its basically looks like xp.
Apr 9th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Ha, I read that as Transformers Packs For Windows. This is certainly better! Great work!
Apr 9th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I liked this page. You left out the best one though
Check this out, Alienware has developed an XP transformation pack, it’s free and makes your computer look like alienware - there is 4 or 5 options too….
http://www.alienware.com/intro_pages/invader.aspx
Phoenix
Apr 10th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I stumbled across this on someone else’s site
Prefered the other site
More helpful
Apr 12th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Nice post man !! Keep it up
Apr 13th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Good info., but I found out on You Tube that hyping up Win XP…just uses up memory, and I think it loads slower, so I just keep a blue screen with a vertical pic in center and also have task bar like the old win 98 ..standard grey instead of the XP green start with blue bar. Call me old-timer
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Thank you so much.
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