:: Shell-Shocked :: Issue #1

Editorial by Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi)

A bit about what went in to putting together this issue.

Shell-Shocked needs you! by Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi)

If you'd like to contribute to the shell community there's lots of opportunity to do so at Shell-Shocked.

News wrap by Joel D. Parker (rootrider)

A look at the previous month's shell headlines by the news man himself (Period: May 15 - June 15, 2002).

Logo contest ends by Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi)

The winner of the logo contest is announced. Check out the entries for yourself.

Theme: Azul by Teschio reviewed by Phil Varcoe (Phar0e)

See what all the hype is about. Phar0e gives us the low-down on Teschio's latest work. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Diary of a Madman by Paul Hale (BigDaddy)

Do you ever feel a bit "at sea" when you start out using a new shell? This article is about the difficulties faced by a newbie LiteStep user, and how he overcame them. A very amusing read!

What the Shell? by Tin Omen, with craeonics & Kenray

A "primer" on the subject of shells. Desktopian's Tin Omen answers some questions posed by the Tek Team. This article originally appeared in the Teknidermy magazine, and is reproduced here with permission.

An introduction to Cloud9:ine! by Ken Berry (aka 30Mil)

One of the Cloud9:ine developers gives us some highlights of a truly groovy shell.

Tutorial: Label.dll and !LabelSetText by Kevin Schaffer
(Maduin)

A few cool things you can do using Litestep's Label.dll from the author himself. A text-based VWM, and interactive help using label tooltips. Awesome!

The Chronicles of Shell Replacement by Michael Holland

A brave adventurer embarks on an epic journey. Mike intends to try every freeware shell out there, and chronicle his experiences for your benefit. God speed, my friend, God speed.

Interview: Phar0e by Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi)

An entertaining, lively and informative chat with one of the community's most prolific themers.

Program review: AlphaEdit2 by Joshua Blocher (Verbalshadow)

Get the skinny on this editor geared towards Litestep. As well, the author, allelimo, has a request.

Theme: [noir] by [morph] reviewed by Sunny Saxena
(143lsstep)

A thorough review of a simply amazing theme. As well, a few "brief" words from the author, [morph].

Skinning and theming - from DOS to today by
Mike E. Moras (e-sushi)

A perspective about how skinning and theming have evolved over the last few years.

An introduction to LiteShell by Robert Moss (Rob)

Rob (the developer of LiteShell) introduces himself and LiteShell to the unsuspecting reader. He tells us a bit about LiteShell's major features, and walks us through an installation.

The Lighter Side by Brian Wolven

A few jokes ... just to top it off.