Google Gadgets
When will the madness end?
Thursday, May 11, 2006 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Microsoft's Sidebar supports "gadgets" and now Google's sidebar supports plugins that have recently been branded as "gadgets". Gadgets, widgets, oh my. They are everywhree.
So would you guys like us to put up sections to support Google gadgets and Microsoft gadgets? Let us know.
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c242
Reply #3 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:38 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:38 PM
Now we can wait for a bunch of kids stating that dx gadgets are all stolen from google. 
_Martin_
Reply #4 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:41 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:41 PM
Any confirmation yet as to whether DesktopX will be enhanced to allow it to create Vista gadgets?
AtlanticCanadianScot
Reply #5 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:45 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:45 PM
Aaron, you are right on the money w the Yahoo!/Konfabulator Gadgets........they are a VERY natural fit with DX.......the Googles look lame in comparison
ZubaZ
Reply #6 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:52 PM
Reply #6 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:52 PM
{Offtopic}
It's so odd to see my real name here. Cool . . . but weird. {/Offtopic}
| Aaron |
It's so odd to see my real name here. Cool . . . but weird. {/Offtopic}
My great-grandfather used to have these things on his desktop. He called them the calendar, the inbox, the calculator. He even had a window that he could look at to see the weather.
Stardock stole those ideas from him!! 
AtlanticCanadianScot
Reply #7 Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:26 PM
well personally I prefer even on Web sites to refer to people by their 1rst names....it's JUST more personal...to my question at hand: could you look into why I can no longer have a 'Feature' skin present on my subscriber personal home page;I was re-arranging things this week & cannot place a 'preferred' skin on top of my screenshots...thx
Scott
Reply #7 Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:26 PM
| {Offtopic} |
well personally I prefer even on Web sites to refer to people by their 1rst names....it's JUST more personal...to my question at hand: could you look into why I can no longer have a 'Feature' skin present on my subscriber personal home page;I was re-arranging things this week & cannot place a 'preferred' skin on top of my screenshots...thx
Scott
Adamness
Reply #8 Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:54 PM
Reply #8 Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:54 PM
I'd like to see Yahoo widgets here too, but I doubt Yahoo would allow it.
We should see how flexible and capable Microsoft and Google 'gadgets' are before they're added to WC. From the previews, MS gadgets aren't anything too spectacular.
We should see how flexible and capable Microsoft and Google 'gadgets' are before they're added to WC. From the previews, MS gadgets aren't anything too spectacular.
ZubaZ
Reply #9 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:01 PM
I could look into it . . but since I don't work for Stardock and they won't let me near their servers I don't know what I can do.
Reply #9 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:01 PM
| could you look into why I can no longer have a 'Feature' skin present on my subscriber personal home page;I was re-arranging things this week & cannot place a 'preferred' skin on top of my screenshots...thx |
I could look into it . . but since I don't work for Stardock and they won't let me near their servers I don't know what I can do.
if they would let me work part-time from Houston I'd be all over helping you Scott.
Until then . . . I'll think really good thoughts at the servers. It can't hurt. 
AtlanticCanadianScot
Reply #10 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:08 PM 
k....let try another route...appreciate the 'good thoughts'...can't hurt....hope all is well in Houston & pleased your little one has made a full recovery...little ones are more resilent than parents realize...but all in all at the time of the accident it did seem like things may not have a happy ending....glad it was otherwise
Reply #10 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:08 PM
k....let try another route...appreciate the 'good thoughts'...can't hurt....hope all is well in Houston & pleased your little one has made a full recovery...little ones are more resilent than parents realize...but all in all at the time of the accident it did seem like things may not have a happy ending....glad it was otherwise
AtlanticCanadianScot
Reply #11 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:10 PM
well said Adam
Reply #11 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:10 PM
| From the previews, MS gadgets aren't anything too spectacular. |
well said Adam
PoSmedley
Reply #12 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:34 PM
Uh-huh. What he said.
This will probably go over like a lead balloon, but why push these other gadgets instead of promoting Stardock's? I don't have the version of DesktopX that would allow me to make gadgets (If it didn't cost extra, I'd be making them), but I personally like using the Stardock products and that all the skinning type software I am using comes from the same source. I haven't had problems with support and everything that comes up is always handeled. I have no desire to load more apps on my computer to do what DesktopX already does. Then there is the bussiness of forums for each app, tutorilas, etc., while people are already trying to find tutorilas and help for DesktopX gadgets. Why add to that? But that's just me.
Reply #12 Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:34 PM
| I don't see a need for other gadget types now. Let's wait and see how the market plays out. remember Active desktop? Ouch. I notice you didn't ask about adding konfab widgets/gadgets/thing-a-ma-bobs? They would be the most natural fit. The app is stable, there are lot's of do-hickeys, they fit in the WC mission statement. I'd rather you didn't add anything until the site is stable, fast, and the subscribers get some swag. Like we need more traffic |
Uh-huh. What he said.
This will probably go over like a lead balloon, but why push these other gadgets instead of promoting Stardock's? I don't have the version of DesktopX that would allow me to make gadgets (If it didn't cost extra, I'd be making them), but I personally like using the Stardock products and that all the skinning type software I am using comes from the same source. I haven't had problems with support and everything that comes up is always handeled. I have no desire to load more apps on my computer to do what DesktopX already does. Then there is the bussiness of forums for each app, tutorilas, etc., while people are already trying to find tutorilas and help for DesktopX gadgets. Why add to that? But that's just me.
SirSmiley
Reply #13 Thursday, May 11, 2006 3:29 PM
Reply #13 Thursday, May 11, 2006 3:29 PM
Prefer Stardock Gadgets. To me it just makes sense.
Look for my forthcoming Gidgets - not quite a gadget or a widget and I'm working on Midgets (mini widgets) as we speak
Look for my forthcoming Gidgets - not quite a gadget or a widget and I'm working on Midgets (mini widgets) as we speak
Incoherent
Reply #16 Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:24 PM
Reply #16 Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:24 PM
I would agree with #15 but I can't help but think about the recent lag and server issues. I believe waiting until these issues are resolved would serve two purposes. A) Would'nt increase the lagg due to an influx of new people until the servers could handle them. And 
Let us see if these gadgets have staying power and a public want of skins for them.
Let us see if these gadgets have staying power and a public want of skins for them.
Phoon
Reply #17 Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:27 PM
Reply #17 Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:27 PM
I too have to cast a resounding vote of NO! to this query.
I for one can't stand the google crap. It's fine for searching but if I want extra items on my desktop I prefer to do it with DX.
Also, as Zubaz suggested.. don't add anything to this site until it works properly. It's frustrating enough as it stands without adding to the problems.
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Point made.
I for one can't stand the google crap. It's fine for searching but if I want extra items on my desktop I prefer to do it with DX.
Also, as Zubaz suggested.. don't add anything to this site until it works properly. It's frustrating enough as it stands without adding to the problems.
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Point made.
Frogboy
Reply #18 Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:32 PM
Reply #18 Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:32 PM
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I got that too.
sleepydawg
Reply #19 Thursday, May 11, 2006 5:09 PM
Reply #19 Thursday, May 11, 2006 5:09 PM
No vote.
On a not to - but sorta- related subject, Is it just me or is DesktopX really stable now? I seem to be having lots of luck with my self altered themes. Altered from one of Gef's. (Gef rock's)
On a not to - but sorta- related subject, Is it just me or is DesktopX really stable now? I seem to be having lots of luck with my self altered themes. Altered from one of Gef's. (Gef rock's)
Island Dog
Reply #20 Thursday, May 11, 2006 7:31 PM
Reply #20 Thursday, May 11, 2006 7:31 PM
I think DesktopX should be promoted more, and not worry about Google and Yahoo. Stardock has the best product, so let's show it.
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Reply #1 Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:14 PM
I notice you didn't ask about adding konfab widgets/gadgets/thing-a-ma-bobs? They would be the most natural fit. The app is stable, there are lot's of do-hickeys, they fit in the WC mission statement (https://www.wincustomize.com/AboutSite.aspx).
I'd rather you didn't add anything until the site is stable, fast, and the subscribers get some swag.
Like we need more traffic.