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bbLean is a desktop shell replacement for Microsoft Windows. It is a development branch of BB4Win, and like that shell it has a minimalist look. bbLean deviates slightly from the minimalist intent of its parent by offering added functionality while retaining the basic simplicity of BB4Win.

Despite this added functionality, the stated goal of the developers is to produce a lean shell (the name is an abbreviation for "Blackbox Lean"), one that offers more core features than the parent shell while improving shell speed and restraining system overhead. As a result, bbLean has gained a reputation as a shell that works better than BB4Win or Xoblite on older PCs and older versions of Windows.

The shell is extensible by the myriad of plugins that exist, and some extensive mods have been created. bbClean is a rewrite of former mod bbLean 1.16z; along with improvements upon 1.16z's operation, it includes several new features (e.g. volume bars, menu icon support) and customization options (e.g. expanded transparency options and text shadows). Another such mod is bbLean Mod, which adds aesthetic elements such as new bullets and text shadows.

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  • KilRoY66 fanatic
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    good and highly customizable windows shell. Have a plugin system to integrate interesting functions and there are many good themes ready for use. Try googling bb4win to have an idea !

  • Existance0 fanatic
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    Awesome just best have time to edit a load of config files to make it the way you want it. :P Also I highly suggest getting the bbinterface plugin.

  • Urill fanatic
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    超简洁向适用

  • eiphinia overlord
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    A lite-weight Shell which can make idea all you have come true.

  • Urill fanatic
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    it's a really great shell with simple skins!

  • iMocu fanatic
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    可定制性实在是太强大了

  • maxnort newbie
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    Sorry, but I will not allow wakoopa to monitor my usages; it is on my w2k based webserver 24/7 and my xp laptop 10 hours a day. I use it because I like being able to stop an offending application and continue computing, and because I get better up-time than with explorer shell (6 months as opposed to 6 days, continuous, before reboot. YMWV, of course; I have years of practice building stable platforms).

  • zjemily fanatic
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    I love that shell replacement. It has everything you need, configurable with some ease. Plugins and extras can really add the touch you need. Several monitors are available and there's always some skins to play with. I personally transited to utbox (usetools) but since it's based on BBLean, here's the treat: GG to their team!

  • AlisherYakupov devotee
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    Very usefull

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Website: bb4win.sourceforge.net...
Developer: Grischka
License: Open source
Version: 7.11
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Usage: 2 weeks, 52 minutes and 43 seconds
Usage since: 03 May 2007
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Rank: #823