Transform your Windows User Interface with Cairo

Cairo on Wednesday have confirmed that the Alpha testing selections have gone out for the Windows UI software

With Cairo you can transform your desktop from the dated Windows user-interface to a brand new system that will change the way you use your computer forever. Taking advantage of proven functionality, and with stability and performance in mind, the Cairo Desktop system aims to give users a productive and easy to use shell that advances current technology standards. Welcome to the Revolution.

Cairo was originally created by Michael Ciarlo as a simple project containing a floating taskbar and hovering ’start’ menu. After a few weeks of work Michael abandoned the project; it had no future as a Samurize shell replacement and was limited by the program’s abilities.

A few weeks after development ended on the Samurize shell, Joseph LaFountain contacted Michael and offered to help develop the project in a different format: Desktop X. Accepting the offer, the two began working on concepts for the new Cairo shell. Once the project shifted away from the original floating taskbar and start menu concepts, both developers knew that Desktop X would not be an appropriate development platform. Days later, concept work began for a shell written in C#. Cairo was on its way to revolutionizing the Windows desktop.

Today, Cairo is being developed by a wonderful team of designers and programmers who all share a common goal: to redefine the desktop experience. Guided by fundamental design principles and attention to every detail, the following individuals distinguish Cairo as a leading shell replacement with their determination, wisdom, and selflessness.

From the early screens this is looking very nice can’t wait to get my hands on it to try..

Tags: Cairo, Microsoft, Windows, User+Interface