PC makers that ship Windows XP with icons on the desktop will have to include at least three Microsoft-mandated icons: MSN, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player.

The popular video player, VLC is now coming with a new user interface and a more modern outlook. Furthermore, VLC's developer VideoLAN is working on bringing a web-based player for users.

Choose an icon for the new user. You can select one of the randomized options presented to you, or select "More Options" to choose from dozens of other Nintendo characters and icons. You can also ...