Geoshell (also: GeoShell, geOShell, etc.) is a replacement shell for windows to replace the default Explorer interface. It features geoBars that can be drag-and-dropped anywhere. Geoshell could be interacted also by desktop menus that can be triggered whenever a user clicks anywhere on the desktop, and global keyboard shortcuts. It also has plugins that other developers make to add functionality, and skins to change the appearance. Most settings are configured by directly editing the Windows registry. Geoshell competes with other softwares, mainly LiteStep, in the explorer shell replacement genre.

History

The original code was released under the GPL by author Geoffrey Elliott ("geO"), circa 2000. It competed in the explorer shell replacement market, which was mainly dominated by LiteStep. Geoshell uses Windows registry instead of plaintext files for its settings, works without a skin, and visible objects can be re-located by drag-and-drop. Geoshell was originally advertised as a minimalist shell replacement due to its simpler configuration, and resources usage.

With the 4.x series, Geoshell began to support more graphical effects including skinning, alpha transparency for Windows 2000 and XP.

External links

• Geoshell's Homepage (http://www.geoshell.com): includes screenshots and Wiki documentation.