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(R)?ex vs Open Shell

A side-by-side look at (R)?ex and Open Shell. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

(R)?ex

(R)?ex

Development

(R)?ex is a powerful text editor for Windows that combines an efficient code editor with an easy-to-use formatting word processor. It has customizable syntax highlighting and code folding, regex support, macros and plugins.

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Open Shell

Open Shell

Os & Utilities

Open Shell is a free and open-source start menu replacement for Windows that provides advanced configuration options and customization. It aims to restore the classic start menu for users who prefer the Windows XP or Windows 7 interface.

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