I'm doing it under windows XP with a program called StyleXP, using the community "style" (i.e., skin). There is also
http://shellwm.sf.net/ (GPL'd) &
http://windowblinds.net/ (not...--unless the GP knows how to make their own L.. ).
And to add even more configurability, you could also try out :
http://lowdimension.net/?_s=sharpedownload
Home of SharpE windows manager, which replaces the explorer shell (without having to do any nasty registry hacking--everything is frontend configurable, though can also hack the registry if you really want to
).
This is my current desk...
**screen cap**
http://monkeesage.d2g.com/deskcap.png
Shelumi`El
Jordan
S.D.G