Steam in 2003 was an Aesthetic Perfection.

Which Linux desktop theme can be more perfect and nostalgic than Windows 95? Only Steam 2003! Nothing new, kinda trend on Reddit. But when I switch from work theme to my "home" theme, it makes me feel peaceful and earthy every time I look at my desktop :).

If we dig a little deeper, before Steam, there was the Microsoft Plus! 95 theme with similar calm colors. That's one I remember vividly:

Getting back to my modern Linux setup:

• GTK/XFCE theme Nashville96-Steam
• QT compatibility: qt5ct with Windows style and steam2003.conf Color Scheme
• QMMP theme Winamp Fallout - Pip Boy 2000
• Font tahoma.ttf/Share Tech Mono
• Wallpaper #2A3730/The Next Day
  • Know nothing 'bout the game, love wallpaper
  • 
• Vivaldi theme
• IceWM HDPI theme
  • Hey, anybody also using IceWM?
• Icon theme, can't decide between:
  • Chicago95 for authentic feel
  • Faenza, which is now retro itself (contrasts nicely on neutral Steam colors)
• Fastmail/Telegram/any-app-that-supports-custom-colors:

#31392D

#4B5844

#978730

#EFF6EE

#2A3730

#171B15

#C2C6C0

#A0AA95

#OldShool #Nostalgia #Windows95 #Windows98 #Vivaldi #MilitarishAesthetic