Thread: front end question

u didn't searched hey ? There is a complete forum section about software and front-ends

Front-ends are softwares that you add to your existing OS. They are built to be easier for touchscreens, and combine multiple programs inside (GPS, Web, Mp3s, videos, etc.). Yes you can shut them down and just use the "regular" PC.

the short answer is yes. Your front end is just an application that runs within your OS. It's kinda the same way PowerDVD or Media Center takes over your entire screen, but you can close them just like any other app and use windows (or mac os or linux or etch-a-sketch) normally

Originally Posted by johnnywu005

is a front end a OS of just a skin that i can run off of windows xp?

a front end is a program that runs your media mp3s video gps etc and puts them into a "touchscreen friendly" enviornment
most are skinnable maning you can just change the appearance of all the buttons

Originally Posted by johnnywu005

can you shut down the front end and use like a pc?

yes most of the front ends have the option to shutdown and hibernate right from the main menu. so you can have the front end run in your startup folder if u like and then can shut it down right from its own menu

hope this helps

Originally Posted by CapitaineFritz

u didn't searched hey ? There is a complete forum section about software and front-ends

Front-ends are softwares that you add to your existing OS. They are built to be easier for touchscreens, and combine multiple programs inside (GPS, Web, Mp3s, videos, etc.). Yes you can shut them down and just use the "regular" PC.

"honest injin" i did search but i guess i need to figure out how to be specific
i just came up with alot.....

you guys are the greatest

~jwu

Go to the "FAQ Emporium". There is an explanation of front ends and a link to many of them.