Gimp

Phex is a java-based peer-to-peer file sharing client that runs on the GNUtella network. I like Phex for various reasons I won't go into here. One of the things missing from Phex was a decent icon to represent Phex on my desktop. Unfortunately Phex's fox logo seems to be embedded in the java .jar file, so I had to come up with something else.

Old Screenshot: 

Truth told it was actually around 5am when I started working on the background for the screenshot you see on the left. Recycled Cycles is one of the programs at The Working Centre where people can come in and fix their bikes (by appointment), or come in and buy a bike at a very reasonable price.

Old Screenshot: 

I didn't bother changing much theme-wise, but I found this really excellent background image of an Alien which goes really well with lighter themes. The only problem is the ugly logo in the top right, but that's easily gimped out!

General Image: 

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