I’ve linked to articles in the past about making your [insert version of Windows] look like [insert another version of Windows], so today I’m going to link to an article about ways to make your Windows install look like a Mac OS X. So those of you who want the Mac OS X look without the actual Mac, you might want to take a look.

The article points out 5 free software packages which give your Windows install the feel of a Mac. The only real “catch” is some of the items have a paid “full” version and of course, the obligatory:

Bear in mind, though, that they may well use up your memory and make older PCs run noticeably slower

So if you want to see what “the other side” looks like, these may not be much, but it sure beats having to buy a Mac to find out.