UPDATE: New version 5 released with lots of fixes and new features.
Microsoft's upcoming OS Windows 8 features brand new "Start Screen" which looks similar to Windows Phone 7 home screen. It basically shows live tiles of the installed programs and apps in Windows 8. You can read more about it at following link:
Windows 8 Features New Metro Style “Start Screen” with Live Tiles
Recently we shared Start Screen inspired Homepage utilities for web browsers:
- EIGHT: Get Windows 8 Start Screen Look-Like “Metro Style Homepage” in Web Browsers
- 8 Start: Windows 8 Start Screen Look-Like “Metro Style Homepage” for Web Browsers
Now its turn of something more interesting!
"Omnimo" is a Windows Phone 7 inspired multifunctional interactive desktop information center based on Rainmeter. It has been created by our friend "fediaFedia" @ DA. This suite will turn your desktop into a productive and attractive workarea , delivering only the information you need. Every interactive tile gives you information at a glance, and can be easily customized to your needs.
Now a new version 5 has been released. In this release you'll find that there had been many improvements in performance, visual interaction and the inner workings of the project, as well as better customization abilities. One of the more important ones being the ability to replicate the Windows 8 start screen - you'll have a screen in the intro offering to select either the traditional WP7 layout, or the new, fresh, Windows 8 one.
New changes in Omnimo 5:
- Windows 8 style panels and sidebar
- Panel creator
- Hubs and Kiosk apps
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
How To Use:
1. Simply download and install Rainmeter first using following link:
2. Now download Omnimo skin suite using following link:
3. Double click the Setup.rmskin file, the extraction might take a minute or two, after that you'll be guided by the Intro.
4. You can also download following 50+ panel pack to use with Omnimo:
This article was posted by VG in following section: Software, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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Davo
You know... The first version was released ages ago, so I'm thinking the Windows 7 is an Omnimo look-alike. HAHA! :D
I used to use this, but then my desktop looked really cluttered, but I guess it's out of personal taste anyways.
Keep it up!
nicu96
i love it, i'm using atm omnimo2 on my 2nd screen for time, weather and date
Christian
Sorry but I can't use it!
Because I Have to conserve my VERY LITTLE MEMORY.
Apurv Gupta
will this work on windows xp or is it only for windows 7?
VG
^^ Yes. It'll work.
leomate
@ Apurv Gupta
Working, except blur effect.
a
Can you uninstall it, and if you can, how??
VG
^^ Yes. Simply uninstall Rainmeter and it'll remove it.
Someone
I enjoyed the first version... Going to download the current version.
Mark Anthony
it's pretty useless for me..
it would be great if it replaces the default start menu :D