New DesktopX Web site coming
Looking for some beta testers
Thursday, April 24, 2008 by RomanDA | Discussion: DesktopX
Web site Beta Testers needed !!
Thomas and Myself have been working on a new community web site devoted to DesktopX, the goal is to have a central location for things like:
Tutorials
Code Snippits
Project News etc.
The site is very much still in the BETA stage, but we want to try and get some feedback on what people think we should add, or change.
Please use this thread to post comments, problems, suggestions.
Thanks!
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Vad_M
Reply #22 Monday, April 28, 2008 4:57 PM
Me too...
More than, it seems that I really begin to lose my interest to DX! Why? Because this "game with gadgets creation" takes too much time to be a hobby and to be free-of-charge.
If you remember I had this possibility more than 1,5 year ago because my business earned enough money for me. But now it is dead (you know...) And I must work to eat, to pay for my home, etc... However I have no time for this if I begin to do something with DX...
So I'm in a deadlock now. On the one hand I like DX and want make a gadgets. But on the other hand I can't do this because of a shortages of money in my purse. And I'm very, very sad by this reason.
One more thing. Stardock made a huge mistake when they created DesktopGadgets.com for sale a gadgets instead of making a special gallery on WC. It could bring quite good money and to help formation of the corresponding market.
The second big mistake is - Master Skins (not sure that I still wish to be a Master because such system is just a discrimination for other talented people who can make some improbable thing but can't sell it because of their WC rating). This considerably brakes the expansion of the market too and prevents a free competition.
As a result - time is lost. And I'm not sure that any efforts to return the people's interest for using DX, more over to buy any gadgets, will make a sense. However I'll try to help you with Desktopx.info.
Reply #22 Monday, April 28, 2008 4:57 PM
To be honest, i have lost a lot of my drive for DX over the past year, seeing how long it has taken for 3.5 to come out
Me too...
More than, it seems that I really begin to lose my interest to DX! Why? Because this "game with gadgets creation" takes too much time to be a hobby and to be free-of-charge.
If you remember I had this possibility more than 1,5 year ago because my business earned enough money for me. But now it is dead (you know...) And I must work to eat, to pay for my home, etc... However I have no time for this if I begin to do something with DX...
So I'm in a deadlock now. On the one hand I like DX and want make a gadgets. But on the other hand I can't do this because of a shortages of money in my purse. And I'm very, very sad by this reason.
One more thing. Stardock made a huge mistake when they created DesktopGadgets.com for sale a gadgets instead of making a special gallery on WC. It could bring quite good money and to help formation of the corresponding market.
The second big mistake is - Master Skins (not sure that I still wish to be a Master because such system is just a discrimination for other talented people who can make some improbable thing but can't sell it because of their WC rating). This considerably brakes the expansion of the market too and prevents a free competition.
As a result - time is lost. And I'm not sure that any efforts to return the people's interest for using DX, more over to buy any gadgets, will make a sense. However I'll try to help you with Desktopx.info.
sViz
Reply #23 Monday, April 28, 2008 5:22 PM
Reply #23 Monday, April 28, 2008 5:22 PM
I've been waiting for this! I'll sign up and check it out as soon as I have time.
Thanks for your efforts guys. I share your same concerns about DX. This new site is a step in the right direction and I hope it can be capitalized upon.
Thanks for your efforts guys. I share your same concerns about DX. This new site is a step in the right direction and I hope it can be capitalized upon.
Vad_M
Reply #24 Monday, April 28, 2008 9:04 PM
May be, may be...
So let's go forward!
By the way, I nearly finished a big VBScript program which read the Header of media files (like MP3, MP2, MPG, MPEG, AVI, WAV, etc...) and help to get the detailed information about these files (including ID3v1, ID3v2 and Extended INFO tags). This is very useful program for people who want to put in order the files in their Media Library. I'll send you the most important fragments of code after the finishing of all tests.
I made this program for a new Vista Media Player. But there is one fatal problem - DX 3.5 doesn't work with Windows Media Player ActiveX control...
In the beginning I hoped that Stardock will solve this problem. But the history of "Painful Borning" of DesktopX 3.5 has evidently shown us, that we can help itself only ourselves... So I should make my own code that will operate the Player. And it will be the next code I'll send you.
IN GOD WE TRUST!
Reply #24 Monday, April 28, 2008 9:04 PM
I hope it can be capitalized upon
May be, may be...
So let's go forward!By the way, I nearly finished a big VBScript program which read the Header of media files (like MP3, MP2, MPG, MPEG, AVI, WAV, etc...) and help to get the detailed information about these files (including ID3v1, ID3v2 and Extended INFO tags). This is very useful program for people who want to put in order the files in their Media Library. I'll send you the most important fragments of code after the finishing of all tests.
I made this program for a new Vista Media Player. But there is one fatal problem - DX 3.5 doesn't work with Windows Media Player ActiveX control...
In the beginning I hoped that Stardock will solve this problem. But the history of "Painful Borning" of DesktopX 3.5 has evidently shown us, that we can help itself only ourselves... So I should make my own code that will operate the Player. And it will be the next code I'll send you.
IN GOD WE TRUST!
sViz
Reply #25 Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:49 PM
Reply #25 Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:49 PM
Nice start to the site! I had the same activation hiccup as Bichur. I submitted a code snippet yesterday so I guess it's still in moderation.
I think a monthly best of DesktopX article would be a good addition. Choose some of the best widgets, gadgets, etc uploaded in the last month that exemplify the creativity of DX.
I think a monthly best of DesktopX article would be a good addition. Choose some of the best widgets, gadgets, etc uploaded in the last month that exemplify the creativity of DX.
RomanDA
Reply #26 Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:12 AM
Reply #26 Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:12 AM
sViz,
Approved the code snippet. Thomas, we need some kind of notification email sent to me/you when someone posts a snippet or other item that needs approval. Also, need a way to delete them as well.
Approved the code snippet. Thomas, we need some kind of notification email sent to me/you when someone posts a snippet or other item that needs approval. Also, need a way to delete them as well.
sViz
Reply #27 Friday, May 9, 2008 6:19 PM
Reply #27 Friday, May 9, 2008 6:19 PM
Do you guys plan on adding a forum section or a chat box?
Also, can members submit news or will there be a separate article section?
Also, can members submit news or will there be a separate article section?
ZubaZ
Reply #28 Friday, May 9, 2008 7:34 PM
Reply #28 Friday, May 9, 2008 7:34 PM
I think a monthly best of DesktopX article would be a good addition. Choose some of the best widgets, gadgets, etc uploaded in the last month that exemplify the creativity of DX.
ID has his "this month in Dreams", I don't see why (with content) we can't do the same. I'll help write it with the DX-er input.
sViz
Reply #29 Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:08 PM
Reply #29 Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:08 PM
Cool! I was mulling over the idea the other day, and figured to get a complete spectrum (there tends to be more weather widgets submitted in a month than anything else), there might need to be categories.
Best Weather/clock/general info widget-- weather, clocks, system meters etc
Most creative/original-- outside the box stuff
Most innovative/resourceful-- think Vad_M's Weather Lab
Best DX theme
...to name a few.
The DX galleries are slow so if there aren't enough to feature you could go back to older submissions.
Best Weather/clock/general info widget-- weather, clocks, system meters etc
Most creative/original-- outside the box stuff
Most innovative/resourceful-- think Vad_M's Weather Lab
Best DX theme
...to name a few.
The DX galleries are slow so if there aren't enough to feature you could go back to older submissions.
SirSmiley
Reply #31 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3:52 PM
Reply #31 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3:52 PM
Argggg, someone took my freakin' user name!
Oh, well.
Oh, well.
Wizard1956
Reply #32 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:38 PM
+1 I'll be watching for that.
Reply #32 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:38 PM
ID has his "this month in Dreams", I don't see why (with content) we can't do the same. I'll help write it with the DX-er input.
+1 I'll be watching for that.
ZubaZ
Reply #33 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:46 PM
Let's kick it off with a Top X widgets of all time. ReadySetGo!
Reply #33 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:46 PM
+1 I'll be watching for that
I'll need input to produce output. 
Let's kick it off with a Top X widgets of all time. ReadySetGo!
Matchbook
Reply #34 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM
Reply #34 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM
Hm won't let me post code. Can this not be done?
You know, using the [ code ] and [ / code ] tags?
You know, using the [ code ] and [ / code ] tags?
Wizard1956
Reply #35 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:50 PM
Reply #35 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:50 PM
WC user stats,(too bad it's buggy), SD media Processor4.0 Simple taskbar,Pretty much all the silica stuff, they go with anything. Objects: Hands down has to be Killer Meters and Killer Media Player by Tiggz-How did he DO that?And ColonyMeters by Mike Bryant I have a lot of players, need a separate catagory for them.Long Live Rock N' Roll!
I have a lot of players, need a separate catagory for them.Long Live Rock N' Roll!
RomanDA
Reply #36 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:02 PM
Reply #36 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:02 PM
hey all.. we are working on some of these issues. SirSmiley, can you email me or Tom to let us know the RIGHT email address? I think we should be able to keep the user names (not 100% sure, will see what i can do).
Please email me with anything important.
Please email me with anything important.
sViz
Reply #37 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:49 AM
Eh, you mean the all-time most downloaded? That has its own stat page, though. Why not some good ones that have been recently uploaded?
Ya mean my WC User Activity Stats? You should probably re-download as I have since updated it. (WC site changes made it go wacky. If you currently don't see any names listed, it's because WC doesn't hasn't fixed that yet.)
Reply #37 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:49 AM
Let's kick it off with a Top X widgets of all time.
Eh, you mean the all-time most downloaded? That has its own stat page, though. Why not some good ones that have been recently uploaded?
WC user stats,(too bad it's buggy),
Ya mean my WC User Activity Stats? You should probably re-download as I have since updated it. (WC site changes made it go wacky. If you currently don't see any names listed, it's because WC doesn't hasn't fixed that yet.)
ArileenDesign
Reply #38 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:46 AM
I guess this would be a bit biased at time, but the idea is good... Maybe if you create severals Top X widgets criteria like:
Top X widget (creativity)
Top X widget (....)
Top X widget (useful)
Top X widget (Downloaded Last week)
Top X widget (Downloaded 30 days)
Top X widget (Downloaded Last year)
Top X widget (Downloaded Anytime)
Reply #38 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:46 AM
Let's kick it off with a Top X widgets of all time.
I guess this would be a bit biased at time, but the idea is good... Maybe if you create severals Top X widgets criteria like:
Top X widget (creativity)
Top X widget (....)
Top X widget (useful)
Top X widget (Downloaded Last week)
Top X widget (Downloaded 30 days)
Top X widget (Downloaded Last year)
Top X widget (Downloaded Anytime)
ZubaZ
Reply #39 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:41 AM
Reply #39 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:41 AM
Top downloaded does not equal what you, the DX coders, think is teh best.
There may be very popular clocks that are the top downloaded of all time . . but unless they do something amazing . . there's no need to be on our list.
Martin's weather script might be something we feature . . but we may not feature any actual gadgets.
There may be very popular clocks that are the top downloaded of all time . . but unless they do something amazing . . there's no need to be on our list.
Martin's weather script might be something we feature . . but we may not feature any actual gadgets.
Wizard1956
Reply #40 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:31 PM
Thanks,sVis(and no slur on anyone's work was intended,btw) I'll replace it today, it used to black screen on me when changing colors or adding names to the list. I hope WC gets the names back soon. Also,for SirSmiley, I can't get this Folder Icon Changer to work at all, it's probably me. Will this work w/Vista,and if not could you please update it? WWW LinkIt would go to the top of my list! Thanks.
Reply #40 Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:31 PM
a mean my WC User Activity Stats? You should probably re-download as I have since updated it. (WC site changes made it go wacky. If you currently don't see any names listed, it's because WC doesn't hasn't fixed that yet.)
Thanks,sVis(and no slur on anyone's work was intended,btw) I'll replace it today, it used to black screen on me when changing colors or adding names to the list. I hope WC gets the names back soon. Also,for SirSmiley, I can't get this Folder Icon Changer to work at all, it's probably me. Will this work w/Vista,and if not could you please update it? WWW LinkIt would go to the top of my list! Thanks.
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Reply #21 Monday, April 28, 2008 3:52 PM