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I used to run this modded distro of Windows2003 called "tiny2003". It was my favorite Windows experience.

You could easily switch WinXP to use the classic theme, which made it look the same as Win2003.

Win7 with the Classic Theme was the peak of UI/UX, IMO.

On the Mac side OS 10.8.5 felt the same way. Last versions of software specifically designed for desktop computing, maybe.

Even the default out of the box color scheme of WS 2003 was fantastic. Indeed the pinnacle of Windows UI design.

Black text on Grey background was nice. I am not sure why we switched to dark grey text on white background or light grey text on black background.