Windows Customization: History of Windows Shell Replacements

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Windows users constantly see their desktop: either with the PC's start up or when every window has been closed. And people are not that interested in the design of their system, by changing the design or the shell... But have you ever wondered if there are any third-party shells for this system? If so, what were they like and what are they like now? In this video we will try to find out what desktop shells were like and what they offer us. 💵 Support my work (ways to tip me): 📰 Telegram: ✅ The material shown in this video might be used for educational/entertainment purposes only. [❗ You opinion might differ with the author's one ❗] ⌚ Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - Brief Introduction 1:15 - Why were custom Windows desktop environments created in the first place? 2:38 - What file contains the standard shell? The evolution of the Windows desktop 3:52 - What is modern Windows Explorer written in? 4:11 - What happens if explorer.exe is terminated? 4:52 - Microsoft Bob 7:47 - Calmira 10:12 - Friendly remind 10:30 - IBM Workplace 12:38 - Talisman Desktop 16:08 - Aston Shell 17:06 - Blackbox, xoblite, bbLean and other Linux shells on Windows 19:24 - Cairo Shell 21:50 - WinStep Xtreme 24:37 - Channel news 26:04 - Conclusion 26:55 - End 😇 Thank you so much for watching! Give this video a big thumbs-up, and don't forget to turn on the bell to always know when a new video is out. Sharing this video with your friends is also highly appreciated ;) 🎶 Music: 1. TrackTribe - Calm Cam 2. TrackTribe - Jane Street 3. TrackTribe - Squirm Worm 4. DivKid - Cosmic Drift 5. French Fuse - Positive Fuse 6. Unicorn Heads - Digital Ghosts 7. Slynk - Call The Shots Music provided by YouTube Audio Library 💙 P.S: Don't spam in the comments! Thank you! #Daniel #Windows #Desktop #Shells #Environments #Customization 8. Loopop - Juno In The Space Maze