Uno – A Prettier, Unified OSX

// August 20th, 2006 // Technology Bits

UnoWithout a doubt I think Mac OS X is by far the most modern and attractive looking OS in existence. Seeing it side by side with Windows XP every day shows how far ahead it was. Imagine my surprise upon discovering Uno’s ability to make it even better.

Uno applies skins across many of the OSX applications, allowing you to replace the brushed metal look with more of the iTunes/iLife look. Matt has often complained about the brushed metal look, I have always been indifferent. Until now. Wow. Safari, iChat, Finder and more all have new life breathed into them by just simply replacing the brushed metal with gradients.

Install this application, you won’t be sorry.

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One Response to “Uno – A Prettier, Unified OSX”

  1. Matt says:

    Its about freaking time.

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