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Old 04-01-2010, 05:28 AM
Eriq Cook
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Default Experience Windows Phone 7 Series on your Windows Desktop with Omnimo UI

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/...h-phone-7-seri/

"Can't wait for Windows Phone 7 Series, but can't hack the emulator, either? Don't lose hope, Windows junkies -- you can still bring some semblance of WP7S order into your life with this Metro UI-inspired desktop HUD..."

Omnimo UI is an open-source Windows desktop customization tool based on Rainmeter, which will overlay your desktop with the look & feel of Windows Phone 7 Series. It's a pretty interesting tool and includes many useful widgets, shortcuts and "live" services including Gmail, Twitter, iTunes and more.

Omnimo UI is available for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. There's a detailed guide over at Lifehacker with desktop preparation and installation instructions.

Personally I've never installed a desktop customization tool and have to wonder how it affects overall Windows desktop performance. But I'm tempted to find a spare workstation and test it out (this wouldn't be a bad tool to use on a slate-style device).

Are any of you currently using Omnimo UI or plan on trying it out? Give us your feedback!

 
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Old 04-01-2010, 07:56 PM
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I tired it and it is interesting; it uses some memory but noot too bad.
My personal opinion is that Omnimo could be more useful on a Touch enabled Tablet than on a regular desktop.
 
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