The first thing you will notice is the transparent effect on all windows, borders and Start Menu. It is a highly polished appearance - like looking through a display window to a vista of a favorite countryside or cityscape. The best part about this symphony of color, hue and translucence is that you can change the color, saturation and even the depth of transparency to suit the exact look you want.
Windows Aero is a Stunning Interface for Vista
by Mark Baggesen
for About.com
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