Object Desktop 2008 Preview!
Here it is!
Saturday, April 28, 2007 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
The Object Desktop 2008 preview is now publicly available. Get a sneak peek of what Stardock has in mind to take Windows XP and Windows Vista to the next level on the link below.
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Bebi Bulma
Reply #22 Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:53 AM
Reply #22 Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:53 AM
No, you only have to pay to renew (optional, programs will still work but no updates) when the subscription runs out (after a year). You'll get all the 2008 stuff as long as it comes out during your active subscription. If you got your sub within a year of the release of ODNT 2008 you'll get the upgrade to the Ultimate version free.
oRd3s
Reply #24 Sunday, April 29, 2007 7:13 AM
Reply #24 Sunday, April 29, 2007 7:13 AM
It looks great. And i love the idea of getting the whole package. That`s actually what i expected it to be when i ordered my first Object Desktop subscription.
I like the new skin studio, and also the fact that its gonna be more task orientated.
I tough hope the new IconX eats less RAM. I think it uses to much compared what you get out of it. Just nicer Desktop Icons. So i mostly dont use it, and use WindowsFX or Icon Packager to get big Icons.
Anyhow I cant wait to get OD 2008.
Any infos on the timeline?
I like the new skin studio, and also the fact that its gonna be more task orientated.
I tough hope the new IconX eats less RAM. I think it uses to much compared what you get out of it. Just nicer Desktop Icons. So i mostly dont use it, and use WindowsFX or Icon Packager to get big Icons.
Anyhow I cant wait to get OD 2008.
Any infos on the timeline?
AzDude
Reply #25 Sunday, April 29, 2007 7:52 AM
anyone from Stardock 64bit Yes or No ? will it work ?
Reply #25 Sunday, April 29, 2007 7:52 AM
Will this work with Vista 64bit ? my only Question !!!
anyone from Stardock 64bit Yes or No ? will it work ?
smoovie
Reply #26 Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:21 AM
Reply #26 Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:21 AM
Speaking for a few skinners off-site. We also have the same concerns as I.R.B. From just looking at the couple screenshots up from skinstudio it's kinda hard to tell for sure but, I really hope thats not the extent of what we're gonna view in SS. In old SS we can see the whole window and all elements in relation to it and each other. There just has to be more to it than you guys are showing us, right?
*hopes*
*hopes*
Bob Frank
Reply #27 Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:35 AM
Reply #27 Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:35 AM
Sorry for this being slightly off topic. But, there is a dock, task bar,object bar or something similar showing just above the task bar at the bottom of the second picture under the WindowBlinds 6 discussion. It shows "Main Apps Internet Util Games" on a transparent background.
I've seen this in a number of Stardock screen shots. Which OD program is this and which skin is being used? Thanks in advance for this information.
Back on topic, this looks like it's going to be a great year for OD subscribers. Can't wait for all the new goodies.
I've seen this in a number of Stardock screen shots. Which OD program is this and which skin is being used? Thanks in advance for this information.
Back on topic, this looks like it's going to be a great year for OD subscribers. Can't wait for all the new goodies.
Dangerousdaze
Reply #28 Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:36 AM
Reply #28 Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:36 AM
What will be the renewal prices for the two levels of OD going forward? I've got a sneaking suspicion that we will be upgraded to Ultimate for free, but 12 months later we'll find that the usual upgrade price many of us have been paying since forever will relate to the regular package and there will be a new, higher price for the ultimate edition.
I know that sounds pretty negative but when I first subscribed to OD the scope of the product was described thus - "By joining, you get everything already available, plus everything we create in that year." Since then Stardock have introduced a number of new components and even whole suites (e.g. ThinkDesk ,which I also subscribed to) that we had to pay separately for that arguably fall under the description of "everything".
Do you know what? Forget it. Regardless of how "diluted" OD has become over the years it's always been worth the price of admission. Even ThinkDesk is worth it for the excellent KeepSafe alone. I'd still be interested in knowing that renewal price, even though I'm going to pay it anyway.
I know that sounds pretty negative but when I first subscribed to OD the scope of the product was described thus - "By joining, you get everything already available, plus everything we create in that year." Since then Stardock have introduced a number of new components and even whole suites (e.g. ThinkDesk ,which I also subscribed to) that we had to pay separately for that arguably fall under the description of "everything".
Do you know what? Forget it. Regardless of how "diluted" OD has become over the years it's always been worth the price of admission. Even ThinkDesk is worth it for the excellent KeepSafe alone. I'd still be interested in knowing that renewal price, even though I'm going to pay it anyway.
c242
Reply #29 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:07 AM
Sorry for this being slightly off topic. But, there is a dock, task bar,object bar or something similar showing just above the task bar at the bottom of the second picture under the WindowBlinds 6 discussion. It shows "Main Apps Internet Util Games" on a transparent background.
That is ObjectDock Plus, which is not a part of Object Desktop.
Reply #29 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:07 AM
Sorry for this being slightly off topic. But, there is a dock, task bar,object bar or something similar showing just above the task bar at the bottom of the second picture under the WindowBlinds 6 discussion. It shows "Main Apps Internet Util Games" on a transparent background.
That is ObjectDock Plus, which is not a part of Object Desktop.
RoseNell
Reply #30 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:07 AM
Reply #30 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:07 AM
This new upgrade is very exciting. I am looking forward to it. LOL, I am still trying to learn all the stuff I have now. Keeps me busy and out of trouble.
Frogboy
Reply #31 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:30 PM
Reply #31 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:30 PM
All Object Desktop components are required to support Vista 64-bit. I hope (better be) using Vista 64 a year from now.
Bob Frank
Reply #32 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:37 PM
I've had ObjectDock Plus for a long time and never saw that tab style amoung the choices. I just took another look and found it.
Thanks, that's just what I've been looking for.
Reply #32 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:37 PM
That is ObjectDock Plus, which is not a part of Object Desktop.
I've had ObjectDock Plus for a long time and never saw that tab style amoung the choices. I just took another look and found it.
Thanks, that's just what I've been looking for.
PhrozenMenace
Reply #33 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:48 PM
Reply #33 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:48 PM
looks great,,hope it comes out before my OD subscription is over..so how much is new OD 2008 going to be if you buying it fresh..no upgrade or renewal..the ultimate?
mmgermany
Reply #34 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:53 PM
Thats a realy great news, Frogboy
Reply #34 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:53 PM
All Object Desktop components are required to support Vista 64-bit. I hope (better be) using Vista 64 a year from now.
Thats a realy great news, Frogboy
Dr Frankenstone Jr
Reply #36 Sunday, April 29, 2007 3:30 PM
Reply #36 Sunday, April 29, 2007 3:30 PM
Pretty nifty! Stardock should write a book on "Skinning for Dummies." Remember, it was my idea. 
Burntcrispy
Reply #38 Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:14 PM
Reply #38 Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:14 PM
Great news,
I too would like to know the price and feature differences between the regular and ultimate versions of object desktop. I wounder if paying for an extra year now at the current price would also get upgraded.
I too would like to know the price and feature differences between the regular and ultimate versions of object desktop. I wounder if paying for an extra year now at the current price would also get upgraded.
Disturbedcomputer
Reply #40 Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:48 PM
Reply #40 Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:48 PM
then way show it as part of OD 2008 ? note it being in the screenShot makes it as Part Of OD 2008
so that, would be misleading and on the Verge of, if not Unethical switch and Bate tactics.
I am only Stating this do to the Fact I too Got my OB in February of this Year 2006 and LogonStudio is part of OD
{ AS long as you Have VISTA ) other then that you have to be stuck with the LogonStudio_public at witch I look at it as unfair to the XP users I had to Pay for something I don't get to use!!!
System Requirements:
* Windows XP for XP edition, Windows Vista for Vista edition
* 10MB free drive space
* 256MB RAM
Note: Windows XP Professional machines joined to an Active Directory domain cannot use LogonStudio since logon screens aren't applicable.
I do Have Windows XP Professional But I am NOT on an Active Directory domain.
But As for the New OD 2008 It looks cool so far
Here is a Screen Shot it tells all
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/889/logondl3.jpg <<<---- Just Copy and past in browser to see Full Size
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Note: Not Even One For XP users In the screen Shot..
so that, would be misleading and on the Verge of, if not Unethical switch and Bate tactics.
I am only Stating this do to the Fact I too Got my OB in February of this Year 2006 and LogonStudio is part of OD
{ AS long as you Have VISTA ) other then that you have to be stuck with the LogonStudio_public at witch I look at it as unfair to the XP users I had to Pay for something I don't get to use!!!
System Requirements:
* Windows XP for XP edition, Windows Vista for Vista edition
* 10MB free drive space
* 256MB RAM
Note: Windows XP Professional machines joined to an Active Directory domain cannot use LogonStudio since logon screens aren't applicable.
I do Have Windows XP Professional But I am NOT on an Active Directory domain.
But As for the New OD 2008 It looks cool so far
Here is a Screen Shot it tells all
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/889/logondl3.jpg <<<---- Just Copy and past in browser to see Full Size
[URL=http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=logondl3.jpg]
[/URL]
Note: Not Even One For XP users In the screen Shot..
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Reply #21 Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:14 AM