Good tutorial & clearly defined – however , I believe that Austin Passy’s WP Custom Login Plugin is much simpler and quite easier to use ( especially for those who are new to WP & have no idea about PHP & coding ) . I had tested out most of these Custom Login Plugins and I must concede that Austin’s is the easiest one out of the pack . You can catch the tut I have written up here Customizing Your WP Admin Login Panel, and I’m certain you will agree at the ease of its use . Happy Blogging & thanks for all the useful links you have provided here
Happy 2010 !