Looking for funny stuff (software)
 

1. a software that lets you to shutdown the linux without pressing the power button, just like windows do.

2. a software gadget that loads Windows XP bootup logo.



:D

1. shutdown -h now or on my system I choose to log out and shut down the pc
2. look around LQ for "bootsplash"

You may need to recompile your kernel and enable ACPI to be able to get it to switch the power off on shutdown