"AI agents "
I KNEW something was up with it. Wrap it up.
Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio
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#132Wasted opportunity: shut down -> orange "now it's safe to turn off your computer"
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#133I'd love to see that command line working for some Easter eggs.
hit me with some idea's. in terms of novelty ideas ive thought maybe unlocking extra songs in the music player, or opening a different version of my projects that looks like it should (internet explorer) showing my wow logs or something lame hahah just some for the ones who would respect it
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#134I love this. As a former XP user, here are some pedantic inaccuracies you've got:
- The taskbar tabs are slightly off from how they looked in the real XP (must be the borders? It's the same issue with the windows as well).
- The close/maximize/minimize buttons never had hover transitions
- By default, desktop icons didn't have any hover effects in the real XP
- I'm surprised you didn't recreate the XP mouse cursor!
- IE6:
- The address bar didn't show progress
- The buttons in the toolbar at the top never had any transition effect on hoverRe: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio
#135"AI agents " I KNEW something was up with it. Wrap it up.
its nice and warm in here, come on.. join us
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#136I love the 'recently used' in the start menu.
Re: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio
#137I love this. As a former XP user, here are some pedantic inaccuracies you've got: - The taskbar tabs are slightly off from how they looked in the real XP (must be the borders? It's the same issue with the windows as well). - The close/maximize/minimize buttons never had hover transitions - By default, desktop icons didn't have any hover effects in the real XP - I'm surprised you didn't recreate the XP mouse cursor! -…
taskbar tabs - correct and I spent a crazy amount of time trying to figure out why they look off, admittedly I accepted defeat at where we landed but I think its pretty damn close!
the rest, are all aesthetic decisions haha but I was aware of some of them - I'm surprised you missed the biggest one of them all though.. also that nobody else has mentioned it yet - maybe its because nobody has tried it
the drag selection over desktop icons highlights the icons in a way much closer to windows 11 than XP... i really just thought it deserved an upgrade
edit: did i miss it or did you just add the thing about selection? you're right though
Re: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio
#138I love the 'recently used' in the start menu.
thanks!
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#139hey haha I tried to post this a few weeks ago but my post didn't go through - i'm glad you guys are enjoying it! edit: I'm new here! let me get some of that sweet sweet karma!
>> let me get some of that sweet sweet karma!
You are going to be a wealthy man very soon now from all that karma.
Re: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio
#140I love this. As a former XP user, here are some pedantic inaccuracies you've got: - The taskbar tabs are slightly off from how they looked in the real XP (must be the borders? It's the same issue with the windows as well). - The close/maximize/minimize buttons never had hover transitions - By default, desktop icons didn't have any hover effects in the real XP - I'm surprised you didn't recreate the XP mouse cursor! -…
I think of this as a homage or appropriation, a gentle upgrade of classic Windows XP aesthetic into a form that merges a few contemporary affordances and new polish. It's a classic way of keeping art and styles fresh and how aesthetics evolve while retaining a clear lineage that respects their roots.