It's been a while in coming, but Issue #4 of Shell-Shocked is finally out! There
are the usual reviews, interviews, themes and jokes. Grab a drink or two, and have a good read!
Details:
Editorial by Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi) | | Here we are again, after a bit-more-than-brief hiatus! Hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed putting it together! |
Announcement: Shell and Customisation Newsfeeds by
Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi) | | Newsfeeds from several shell and customisation sites! Maybe worth bookmarking, and visiting every now and again? Your call - check it out! |
News-Letter by Dan Browder (az) | | A lot has happened since the last issue. Our narcoleptic news-master fills us in. Don't forget to write back! |
Interview: Johan Klos (Maestr0) by Christian Buffin
(jesus_mjjg) | | You'll probably try his theme soon, or read about him in someone else's credits. Get the scoop on this friendly Dutch guy before he becomes famous! |
Theme: Amiga HLE v1.0 by starfire reviewed by Sunny
Saxena (143lsstep) | | 143lsstep does the usual thorough review of this true masterpiece. Inspired by the Amiga OS, it's visually appealing yet functional. |
Review: tin_omen's tinsplash by Sunny Saxena
(143lsstep) and Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi) | | Ever wondered how to create those snazzy looking splash screens? Well the answer is here! |
Article: Max bang per buck by Alan Martin | | The first of a three part series centered around shells. Herein lies some great tips on getting the best performance out of your (old) machine. An excellent piece on minimalism. |
Tutorial: Take email into your own hands by Allie Martin | | Tired of managing multiple email accounts? Ever had problems delivering your email? Here's a resource friendly and free way to do away with those problems. |
Theme: tenebrae by Maestr0 reviewed by Stijn
Rombouts (wiseguy) | | Maestr0 does it again! You're not going to believe some of the comments on this "theme" (and I use that word loosely). "Revolutionary", "mind-blowing", "one of the top 5 themes" are some of the phrases I've heard used to describe this baby. Definitely worth downloading and playing around with! |
Interview: Christian Buffin (jesus_mjjg) by Ravindra
Maharaj (Ravi) | | After our meeting (see next item) I decided to interview this coder. To say that it was interesting would be an understatement! |
Special: Real-life encounters Ravindra Maharaj (Ravi) | | Ever met someone from the scene in real life? Share your stories with us here - I've started you off with my own meeting! |
The Liter Side by Brian Wolven | | Quite the collection this issue -- Brian hasn't been idle at all! Things take a religious turn. |
