Does someone know of any command prompt replacement for Windows XP? I mean, with the same functionality as cmd.exe but adding new features like traslucent windows, font and color selection, etc
the default one is really ugly and I have to use it a lot
frenzy.floyd
see ya
ugg, it doesnt work w/ dual monitors. 
I know you want the same functions as cmd.exe but I just want to add that I use cygwin rxvt and bash as my shell. Works great for me.
Originally posted by frenzyfloyd@Apr 22 2003, 08:38 AMthanks grusic, this is what I was looking for
see ya
j00 be welcum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good evening,
Thank you providing that link Grusic! I was wondering how some people made their command prompt window transparent...
Regards,
monkeytrainer
Hey, that "lsh" is great. Its just what I needed. Switching between linux and windows is a pain. This makes it easier. I only need to remember one set of commands.
and it works w/ dual monitors.
Originally posted by zoot@Apr 27 2003, 03:18 PMThere is newer version, you can find it HERE
Yes, there is a newer version, but it does not support scrolling at this time, which is why I continue to use and recommend the older version 1.30
Also, there are several other problems with it like it being "always on top" regardless of its focus.
Grusic
dont take it personal Grusic. 
Originally posted by contrasutra@Apr 28 2003, 07:28 AMdont take it personal Grusic.
contrasutra,
I'll take it any way I damn well please. So don't be coming on to me like you're my friend, you are not, offering advice. I didn't ask you and it was unwelcome.
As a matter of fact, don't even address me any more in the forum. Any and everything you say to me from now on will be ignored.
Grusic
Originally posted by contrasutra@Apr 27 2003, 01:29 PMHey, that "lsh" is great. Its just what I needed. Switching between linux and windows is a pain. This makes it easier. I only need to remember one set of commands.
and it works w/ dual monitors.
@contrasutra: if you want somehthing more linux-like to try Cygwin, you can get it here
just sure you install rxvt.
If you need any help just ask, and I'll do my best to help. 
just thought I would post a couple of SS of Cygwin rxvt in action.
Stock standard rxvt setup (no options set) -
My current rxvt setup
A Translucent rxvt setup
And finally a completely Transparent rxvt setup
and even after all this there is still a lot more that Cygwin rxvt can do!
I hope this helps.
zoot, that looks great! I just don't know what i should install besides rxvt. Could you help me?
@LoffyGun: It all depends on what you will use it for.
Well that was clear I want it to do the same thing that windows' own cmd does but just make it look cooler
Yeah, I knew about Cygwin, but I dont need X11 emulation, I just need the commands translated.
What do you mean just install rxvt?
Ok, first make sure the Default Text File Type is set to UNIX. This is very important, if you don't a lot of thing will not work.
If you selected Direct Connection, I suggest you scroll down and select http://www.planetmirror.com.
Now Package selection -
The following are the most important packages you will need.
+Admin
install: All
+Base
install: All
+Doc
install: All
install: All
+Net
install: All
+Shells
install: All
+System
install: All
+Text
install: All
+Utils
install: All
Once you have successfulyy installed Cygwin, goto the directory it is installed in and create a .BAT file
called rxvt.bat or whatever you like. Open up the new .BAT file you created in notepad or whatever editor you prefer and cut & paste the following code.
@echo off
C:
chdir \cygwin\bin
REM # Cygwin behavior: dump core + no title in windows (only on NT)
set CYGWIN="error_start:C:\cygwin\bin\dumper.exe notitle"
\cygwin\bin\rxvt.exe -g 167x55+100+100 -bg #000000 -fg #99df99 -cr #99ff99 -pr #f0ff00 -fn "Vt100-12-bold" +vb +sb -sr -sl 8192 -e /bin/bash --login -i
Also here is a font that displays ascii charater correctly Click here to download the VT100 Terminal font
If you have any queries or you need me to clarify something please do not hesitate to ask, and I will sure to respond as soon as I can.
Please note that I will explain how to make rxvt look good (transparency, colors, etc..) after Cygwin is successfully installed. Good Luck.
I hope this helps.
-zoot
Wow, I have to download all that? Im on 56K man. How big do you think all that is?
I did a little googling, and now I know what your talking about. 
When I originally installed Cygwin it was about 300MB, then I realised that I ad inadvertantly installed all the XFree86 stuff, I got rid of that now it is a hell of a lot smaller.
thx for the link zoot
@asiantin: run rxvt, once rxvt is running type
man rxvt
this should show you all the rxvt options.
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