GitHub XP: GitHub developers are trolling Microsoft with an extension that makes the site look like Windows XP

GitHub can look like Windows XP thanks to this new extension of the Google Chrome internet browser, first of all it is a barrier from developers community to publisher. Open source advocates won’t take well to Microsoft’s dominance over GitHub. But if the company wants to change its image in the eyes of society, the future will show us whether this is the case.

private site how to be a geek It introduces a new Chrome extension that aims to transform GitHub’s design to resemble Windows XP. Open source advocates frankly have a small dose of humor, have an ambiguous view of GitHub’s recent takeover by Microsoft. This extension allows you to take advantage of the famous Windows XP wallpaper “Bliss” and includes the virtual assistant Clippy.

GitHub XP: This extension changes the look of GitHub to look like Windows XP

Installing the “GitHub XP” extension is not very complicated, just go to this page of the Chrome Web Store. We’ve also included a video at the bottom of the article so you can explore the multiple interface changes planned for this extension. It’s worth noting that only English is available for this period, according to the description page. The most nostalgic will be able to recall some memories by rediscovering the interface of the old but legendary Microsoft operating system.

Former Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer has said in the past: “Linux was a cancer”. Meanwhile, a lot of water has flowed under the bridges. We now find Linux distributions to download from the Windows 10 Store. The company wants to ease tensions between such an initiative and the community of open source developers. The acquisition of the platform cost Microsoft $7.5 billion. Amazon also wanted to buy GitHub.