You want to try out Impulse?
Here it is
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Frogboy | Discussion: Sneak Previews
http://storage.stardock.com/files/Impulse_setup.exe
Give it a try, tell us what problems you run into here. 
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waxplay3r
Reply #22 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:08 PM
Here, Here, I too can't find recent activity
unless you consider yesterday recent 
Reply #22 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:08 PM
my only issue so far is I can't figure out how to get the"recent forum posts"
to show the ones that wincustomize.com shows.
to show the ones that wincustomize.com shows.
Here, Here, I too can't find recent activity
unless you consider yesterday recent 
ZubaZ
Reply #23 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:14 PM
Reply #23 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:14 PM
I assume that Impulse is pulling from a test forum database . . who knows though.
MetalHellssAngel
Reply #24 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:14 PM
Reply #24 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:14 PM
Impulse sure is pretty but should we run the app updates??
MetalHellssAngel
Reply #26 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:21 PM
Reply #26 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:21 PM
Well when I open SCD I don't get any application updates only in impulse
zakai1369
Reply #27 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:29 PM
Reply #27 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:29 PM
Guess I'll take a longer break from working on that Xion skin than I thought. 
wulfn1
Reply #28 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:29 PM
Reply #28 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:29 PM
I'm loving it. beta or not its sleek and easy to use.
I look forward to any additional options I might see in the final.
I look forward to any additional options I might see in the final.
ShelbyGT_The_Car
Reply #29 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:36 PM
Reply #29 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:36 PM
ok bug report!!
I've fully installed everything with updates and all in Impulse.
It [Impulse] wanted to do updates so I did them even though it seemed some of the updates where the same version numbers. All but one that is "Windowblinds". I had 6.09f[b].130 and Impulse installed 6.09d[b].124 and when I go back to my SDC it wants to update to the newer version. ok
So that is about the only bug so far. This looks so nice I'm thinking of spending more money on some new stuff too!
Really good work everyone - very nice program and it will make a big difference in things here in the future!
Everyone at Stardock is to be congratulated!!!
system info from wb config as follows
Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate
Build 6001.longhorn_rtm.080118-1840
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 4
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 89 x86 - Vista Edition)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
(SONY SDM-HS73) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
Wblind.dll 2008/03/08 18:30:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/02/13 17:15:29
Wbconfig.exe 2008/02/20 14:52:33
Wbload.exe 2008/02/14 12:05:14
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 12:54:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 18:58:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/12 18:58:28
Screen.exe 2008/01/11 13:14:18
SGT
I've fully installed everything with updates and all in Impulse.
It [Impulse] wanted to do updates so I did them even though it seemed some of the updates where the same version numbers. All but one that is "Windowblinds". I had 6.09f[b].130 and Impulse installed 6.09d[b].124 and when I go back to my SDC it wants to update to the newer version. ok
So that is about the only bug so far. This looks so nice I'm thinking of spending more money on some new stuff too!
Really good work everyone - very nice program and it will make a big difference in things here in the future!
Everyone at Stardock is to be congratulated!!!
system info from wb config as follows
Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate
Build 6001.longhorn_rtm.080118-1840
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 4
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 89 x86 - Vista Edition)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
(SONY SDM-HS73) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
Wblind.dll 2008/03/08 18:30:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/02/13 17:15:29
Wbconfig.exe 2008/02/20 14:52:33
Wbload.exe 2008/02/14 12:05:14
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 12:54:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 18:58:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/12 18:58:28
Screen.exe 2008/01/11 13:14:18
SGT
ShelbyGT_The_Car
Reply #30 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:38 PM
Reply #30 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:38 PM
Oh ps I'm leaving everything as it is in Impulse for now till it is fixed. No need to switch back and forth. Things are working smoothly here!
GT
GT
Philly0381
Reply #31 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:41 PM
Reply #31 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:41 PM
It does look and feel very nice. 
I didn't think I would like the color selected for it but it works and at least for me is easy to read. Navigation appears to be easy and straight forward. Serious question here, is Island Dog working on one of his excellent walk throughs for Impulse?
Understanding that this is a beta, I take it we shouldn't be using it to update or change things.
Just one question really, should we expect all the same functions available upon release of Impulse as there are currently with SDC? Things like IRC, WC forums, or did I just miss these?
All in all a very nice job, looking forward to using the final release version.
I didn't think I would like the color selected for it but it works and at least for me is easy to read. Navigation appears to be easy and straight forward. Serious question here, is Island Dog working on one of his excellent walk throughs for Impulse?
Understanding that this is a beta, I take it we shouldn't be using it to update or change things.
Just one question really, should we expect all the same functions available upon release of Impulse as there are currently with SDC? Things like IRC, WC forums, or did I just miss these?
All in all a very nice job, looking forward to using the final release version.
zakai1369
Reply #32 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:53 PM
Reply #32 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:53 PM
I am also getting updates showing for almost every Stardock product I have installed. But I checked SDC right before installing Impulse and it showed no available updates.
After installing though I happened to get a notice through SDC for an update to SKS6 Pro but in Impulse it doesnt even show this application as installed or available.
After installing though I happened to get a notice through SDC for an update to SKS6 Pro but in Impulse it doesnt even show this application as installed or available.
PurrBall
Reply #33 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:53 PM
Reply #33 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:53 PM
The updates are very wonky on this, it says I have WB 6.09F installed and the latest version available is 6.09D, which it wants me to update to, but this isn't exactly an 'update'
Also it says there is an update to DeskScapes available but the version is exactly the same save a period in the version number.
Also it says there is an update to DeskScapes available but the version is exactly the same save a period in the version number.
WebGizmos
Reply #34 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:15 PM
Reply #34 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:15 PM
Its showing a lot of "available updates" in impulse...but if I open SDC it doesn't show any. Shouldn't the 2 have the same updates? I think I'll wait before trying any of those updates.
And impulse looks nice...not really sure though what I'd use it for since sdc seems to do everything I need...unless of course this will be the eventual replacement of SDC. Oh...and I don't see a chat link in there.
And impulse looks nice...not really sure though what I'd use it for since sdc seems to do everything I need...unless of course this will be the eventual replacement of SDC. Oh...and I don't see a chat link in there.
Astyanax
Reply #35 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:36 PM
Its showing an older version of WB beta. My current beta is 6.09f.[b].130 - the one shown in Impulse is 6.09d[b].124 - unless thats newer? (it doesn't show that build in SDC)
Reply #35 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 4:36 PM
It should have the same app udpates as SDC has.
Its showing an older version of WB beta. My current beta is 6.09f.[b].130 - the one shown in Impulse is 6.09d[b].124 - unless thats newer? (it doesn't show that build in SDC)
Frogboy
Reply #36 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:17 PM
Reply #36 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:17 PM
Understanding that this is a beta, I take it we shouldn't be using it to update or change things. Just one question really, should we expect all the same functions available upon release of Impulse as there are currently with SDC? Things like IRC, WC forums, or did I just miss these?
Eventually, we want to get all these things in there. But initially, the community part will only be general forums not the WC ones. We're building something pretty spectacular for the community part but it won't be ready byt he time we launch.
IRC won't be in right away but it's coming.
The only feature in SDC that won't be in Impulse will be the skin browser. It's just too much to maintain and adds a lot of size requirements to the program.
Frogboy
Reply #37 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:18 PM
Reply #37 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:18 PM
Regarding SDC updates vs. Impulse updates: They use two different backends I think so you will see updates on Impulse that aren't on SDC and vice versa from time to time.
firebrick
Reply #38 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:25 PM
Reply #38 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:25 PM
Nice job on this, it has a real professional look.
SirSmiley
Reply #40 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:44 PM
Reply #40 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:44 PM
Not really an Impulse error but, every time I start or restart it launches MS Script debugger for the https://store.stardock.com/js/controls.js file at line 181. The line looks fine to me.
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Reply #21 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:07 PM