I have seen many newbies feeling a little embarassed to ask about basics in the forums here, so i decided to write up something that educates the newbies and also apeals to the pros here. I have been writing this for over 2 weeks now, and its finally ready. I would really like it if people reading it leave comments for improvements, additions or deletions. I could not post it hre cuz its way too long and formatted. Click below to read it on my site.

A guide to Desktop Customization, Skinning and Shell Replacements

hope this is helpful

I'm getting Service Unavailable. Maybe you should copy the article into your post

Damn! had my first server nightmare! Also i am in Bombay where everything is flooded! One of the worst rainfalls in the world!

Anyways... i guess i have fixed things here... the link works as of now. Sorry about the problem.

Your server room flooded... and that's a mere nightmare? I don't think I'd like to be a sysadmin in India, it sounds way too tough.

Nice guide, I have used most of them but keep on coming back to bbclean . because it basicly has what I need

I didn't read the whole thing, but what I did see is very well written. Good job on it, holmes.

Although I think there should be more of an emphasis on bblean and xoblite, since they're obviously the best/easiest/friendliest/quickest/most stable shell of all

As a complete newbie, this guide is very helpful. Thank you!