Hyperdesk
by The Skins Factory
Sunday, April 13, 2008 by messiah1 | Discussion: Customization Software
So with Hyperdesk just around the corner, is this finally some competition for WindowBlinds? How well will TSF and Stardock play together? I know TSF used to contribute here, but they don't show up much anymore, at least with content. I'm anxiously awaiting the release and can't wait to see DarkMatter. Hurry up Jeff. 
What are your thoughts?
*UPDATE: Hyperdesk is live. Go check it out and leave your constructive comments about it here. (Notice I didn't say "only leave your good comments or bash it". Constructive comments can be positive or negative but should be supported with facts.)
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SKoriginals
Reply #342 Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:55 AM
Ok I wasn't going to get into this thing at all (but its been sooo much fun reading it). However this comment does in an abstract way pertain to me. Bebi was quite instrumental in the creation of the Crystalline. Probably on the same level as Jeff is on TSF stuff. She has been using skins for a very long time and has a very critical eye for what she does and doesn't like.
I'm not going into anything else in the 'flame war' 'FUB' or whatever else you want to call it. My opinion is vStyler has a point in that the free theme seems to lack some creativity on the buttons and other inner control points. It might have been a design decision and approved by the clients, thats all well and good. Its not my taste and obviously not that of some others as well. As for the lack of showing these elements in the screenshots, hey whatever, I don't care. I'm not the target clientele for the product either. I respect TSFs adventure into the 'quick skinning, theme management' realm... all the power and luck to you.
But, people are going to have an opinion and to say their 'opinion' is wrong is wrong in itself.
As for the competition... hell lets see KoL and Billy get in there under the TSF banner (or ever their own). Shouldn't take to long time skinning masters to whip something up right?
Reply #342 Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:55 AM
Wait you art directed one time right? lol. Was it like... "put the pink thing over there"? I'm sure you were a big help. No doubt.
Ok I wasn't going to get into this thing at all (but its been sooo much fun reading it). However this comment does in an abstract way pertain to me. Bebi was quite instrumental in the creation of the Crystalline. Probably on the same level as Jeff is on TSF stuff. She has been using skins for a very long time and has a very critical eye for what she does and doesn't like.
I'm not going into anything else in the 'flame war' 'FUB' or whatever else you want to call it. My opinion is vStyler has a point in that the free theme seems to lack some creativity on the buttons and other inner control points. It might have been a design decision and approved by the clients, thats all well and good. Its not my taste and obviously not that of some others as well. As for the lack of showing these elements in the screenshots, hey whatever, I don't care. I'm not the target clientele for the product either. I respect TSFs adventure into the 'quick skinning, theme management' realm... all the power and luck to you.
But, people are going to have an opinion and to say their 'opinion' is wrong is wrong in itself.
As for the competition... hell lets see KoL and Billy get in there under the TSF banner (or ever their own). Shouldn't take to long time skinning masters to whip something up right?
TYCUS
Reply #343 Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:02 AM
meh.., ok, lets try again:
this is fun to me:
Reply #343 Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:02 AM
Yeah, that's right 'fun'
f.., fun?
this is fun to me:
f.., fun?
this is fun to me:
meh.., ok, lets try again:
this is fun to me:
vStyler
Reply #344 Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:06 AM
Reply #344 Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:06 AM
KOL.. this was never really about you, ive said already I respect all of your past work, which is why i was befuddled to see what was released. No offense waqs intended to you, I have always thought u were a good guy and a good skinner. Art direction had to have accounted for something I think.
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Way to go Jeff, insult a lady on the way out.. classy.
Before I initiate my own self control and go to bed I just want to say that everything I have said stems from what you have said in the past Jeff.. Bragging on yourself isn't a crime but doing it at the expense of others shows extremely poor character.. it appears as if you want to bully your way around.. well.. people remember that.. and you can be assured no one appreciates it.. what they do appreciate is someone smackin' the bully back right between the eyes.
If your core attitude was better.. you would be even more successful than you are. As smart as you seem to be, you really fail in this area.
When all is said and done we are judged on what we do in life..what we do for others and how we treat them... not what we have accumulated. He who has most toys, never really wins.
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Way to go Jeff, insult a lady on the way out.. classy.
Before I initiate my own self control and go to bed I just want to say that everything I have said stems from what you have said in the past Jeff.. Bragging on yourself isn't a crime but doing it at the expense of others shows extremely poor character.. it appears as if you want to bully your way around.. well.. people remember that.. and you can be assured no one appreciates it.. what they do appreciate is someone smackin' the bully back right between the eyes.
If your core attitude was better.. you would be even more successful than you are. As smart as you seem to be, you really fail in this area.
When all is said and done we are judged on what we do in life..what we do for others and how we treat them... not what we have accumulated. He who has most toys, never really wins.
Z71
Reply #345 Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:43 AM
Is this my first day?
This is a shot of my desktop and I gave credit were credit is due.
If you want to tell someone to take it down? Fine, but it's still a shot of my desktop. On my day off.
If I upload a "pink" Screenshot version, I guess that would be in violation also.
Please, feel free to use me as an example. No hard feelings...
Reply #345 Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:43 AM
Z71: You're violating our EULA by altering our work. I can't stop you from doing stuff for your personal use but i can stop you from showing it publicly. You don't have the right to post our work in a different format. You gave up that right when you clicked okay when you installed it. You act like you're doing something we couldn't have done. Give me a break. You want some attention, work on your own themes not ours.
Is this my first day?
This is a shot of my desktop and I gave credit were credit is due.
If you want to tell someone to take it down? Fine, but it's still a shot of my desktop. On my day off.
If I upload a "pink" Screenshot version, I guess that would be in violation also.
Please, feel free to use me as an example. No hard feelings...
messiah1
Reply #347 Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:10 AM
Wow, I have to say I actually did and actually see...dammit.
Reply #347 Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:10 AM
Rotate image 90 degrees left - nice helmet
Wow, I have to say I actually did and actually see...dammit.
messiah1
Reply #348 Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:13 AM
Reply #348 Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:13 AM
Oh and Jesh, I just wondered who changed it is all, I forgot that I had copied the pic and pasted it, making it a hotlink as Jafo said. For some reason, I thought I had upped it to Imageshack...Makes sense though to have it this one instead of the misleading coming soon image. Thanks.
I hope the thread can stay somewhat civil...for all involved.
I hope the thread can stay somewhat civil...for all involved.
Island Dog
Reply #349 Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:41 AM
Reply #349 Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:41 AM
Well this thread has certainly become interesting. However, it has now gotten to the point of flaming and insults so it's time to drop a "friendly" reminder to keep this civil.
I don't want to close this thread, but lets change the direction it's going in.
I don't want to close this thread, but lets change the direction it's going in.
messiah1
Reply #350 Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:55 AM
Just what I've been saying. Nobody will head it though...Shame because this was intended to be a friendly debate not a debacle.
Reply #350 Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:55 AM
it's time to drop a "friendly" reminder to keep this civil
Just what I've been saying. Nobody will head it though...Shame because this was intended to be a friendly debate not a debacle.
Wizard1956
Reply #351 Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:50 AM
If it wasn't taken so seriously,I'd use the report button on your smug ass,You are hindering my enjoyment of this site,which I have paid to support.
These people on WC are helpful,talented and fun to be in contact with.
Far more than I can say for you.
Why don't you just go back where you belong.Everyone has made their point,time to move on.
I now wouldn't put hyperdesk on my PC if you were giving all of them away.You have no class.
Reply #351 Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:50 AM
As if any of you really counts as honest criticism.
If it wasn't taken so seriously,I'd use the report button on your smug ass,You are hindering my enjoyment of this site,which I have paid to support.
These people on WC are helpful,talented and fun to be in contact with.
Far more than I can say for you.
Why don't you just go back where you belong.Everyone has made their point,time to move on.
I now wouldn't put hyperdesk on my PC if you were giving all of them away.You have no class.
Doronila1
Reply #352 Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:00 AM
Reply #352 Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:00 AM
With the history of these lot and the inflated egos, it seems its hard to keep it civil.
I dont really give a hoot who has earned the biggest contracts here, i just enjoy the work that has been put out, from both parties (TSF and Non TSF).
So take your sour grapes somewhere private
Maybe have a slugfest on msn. Although that probably wouldnt be as fun for you lot, seeing as noone will be able to see who has come up with the biggest burn on each other.
Time for a spliff i say...
I dont really give a hoot who has earned the biggest contracts here, i just enjoy the work that has been put out, from both parties (TSF and Non TSF).
So take your sour grapes somewhere private
Maybe have a slugfest on msn. Although that probably wouldnt be as fun for you lot, seeing as noone will be able to see who has come up with the biggest burn on each other. Time for a spliff i say...
Xan
Reply #353 Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:38 AM
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=6297&libid=1 by vStyler
Blows away Sony ericson.
Reply #353 Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:38 AM
I've looked through your portfolio. There's some decent stuff in there – but nothing mind-blowing. Certainly nothing to justify your sense of righteous design indignation. I think you've let some good feedback go to your head.
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=6297&libid=1 by vStyler
Blows away Sony ericson.
Emily
Reply #354 Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:45 AM
Reply #354 Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:45 AM
Dear Skins Factory people,
I offer you free advice on how to improve your public image.
Advice 1. Muzzle your CEO. He is your own worst enemy.
Advice 2. You reap what you sew.
Advice 3. put up real screenshots of your work. You will keep getting accused of deceipt as long as you don't present your work as it actually looks on real computers.
I offer you free advice on how to improve your public image.
Advice 1. Muzzle your CEO. He is your own worst enemy.
Advice 2. You reap what you sew.
Advice 3. put up real screenshots of your work. You will keep getting accused of deceipt as long as you don't present your work as it actually looks on real computers.
MarkMcQ
Reply #355 Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:50 AM
Reply #355 Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:50 AM
This thread is a cesspool. As lovely as it is to have people supporting Stardock, it's almost on the verge of fanboyism in here, which in turn gives the site a bad name.
Seems a lot of folks in here just want their 2 cents jibe because they have something against Jeff, rather than the software. I don't care for the fact that he publically insulted some of the folks I work with at Stardock Design, but I can look at their work objectively, without thinking I'm some authority on design, and say I think the Disney theme looks fantasic. It has some of the nicest icons I've seen.
Every time someone here thinks they're firing some kind of smug shot or retort against the software, it does reflect badly on Stardock and Wincustomize, as if we condone people being shitty to each other on here over some ones and zeroes. And of course if the thread gets locked when it gets as bad as this, someone still gets made out to be the bad guy.
Seems a lot of folks in here just want their 2 cents jibe because they have something against Jeff, rather than the software. I don't care for the fact that he publically insulted some of the folks I work with at Stardock Design, but I can look at their work objectively, without thinking I'm some authority on design, and say I think the Disney theme looks fantasic. It has some of the nicest icons I've seen.
Every time someone here thinks they're firing some kind of smug shot or retort against the software, it does reflect badly on Stardock and Wincustomize, as if we condone people being shitty to each other on here over some ones and zeroes. And of course if the thread gets locked when it gets as bad as this, someone still gets made out to be the bad guy.
Philly0381
Reply #356 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:01 AM
Reply #356 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:01 AM
Hippy makes a very valid point here. I wonder if we are all adult enough to just let go of this and move on?
ZubaZ
Reply #357 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:07 AM
Reply #357 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:07 AM
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Hyperdesk was hyped. Evaluating it is fair. Being asses is not.
Carry on.
Hippy makes a very valid point here. I wonder if we are all adult enough to just let go of this and move on?
I don't think moving on is required but keeping it civil is.Hyperdesk was hyped. Evaluating it is fair. Being asses is not.
Carry on.
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Wizard1956
Reply #359 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:23 AM
Reply #359 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:23 AM
I had nothing personal against Hyperdesk,other than non-compatibility with Vista.I have several TSF WMP skins and they are excellent.I know TSF is capable of delivering great products and was willing to try them for myself.Not any more.
Having the CEO come to my favorite site and insult me,or the people I consider my friends was not the best move for a company that wants me to spend my money on their products,imo.
The fine people that work for TSF deserve better leadership.Good luck with Hyperdesk.There may be room in the market for it,but not on my computer.
Having the CEO come to my favorite site and insult me,or the people I consider my friends was not the best move for a company that wants me to spend my money on their products,imo.
The fine people that work for TSF deserve better leadership.Good luck with Hyperdesk.There may be room in the market for it,but not on my computer.
KarmaGirl
Reply #360 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:27 AM
Reply #360 Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:27 AM
Hyperdesk was hyped. Evaluating it is fair. Being asses is not.
True. We should be treating this thread as any other on here, and that goes for TSF, too. Bashing on people is not acceptable, no matter what. So, let's try and keep it civil and a discussion instead of a flame war.
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Reply #341 Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:52 AM