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From: amf@ecs.soton.ac.uk (Andrew Fountain)
Newsgroups: comp.windows.ms
Subject: Re: How configurable is Windows? (request for info)
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Date: 15 Mar 90 15:42:58 GMT
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rlh2@ukc.ac.uk (Richard Hesketh) writes:

>I would like to know about any mechanisms and tools available in Windows
>(any version or incarnation) that allow the user to modify his windows and
>working environment.  Examples of configuration/tailoring tools in other
>window systems are ResEdit on the Mac and the resources database on the
>X Window System.

>How configurable are Windows?
>How are these mechanisms presented to the user? (editors/dialog boxes/files)
>Can I change colours, font, titles?

The control panel will allow colour changes.

>Can I create new pull-down menu entries?

Yes, with programs like Command Post.

>Can I combine tasks via "batch" files and have then visibly executable
> .. eg from a menu or other buttons/dialog boxes?

Yes, with Command Post.

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