DesktopX 2 PREVIEW!
Thursday, January 9, 2003 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
DesktopX 2 is now in Alpha form on Stardock's Object Desktop. It is a major step forward for desktop enhancement users over version 1.DesktopX is a program that lets you completely alter the actual Windows environment. Or put another way, there really really are other ways to envision using your computer than having a bar on the bottom of your screen with some little pictures scattered on your desktop. DesktopX lets users create virtually any type of interface they want.
What version 2 brings to the table is making it much more accessible for casual users to get into it. DesktopX is very powerful and while version 1 isn't very difficult to use, it does require users to kind of "jump in" to things. DesktopX 2 has some cool features in it that will allow users to gradually move users into desktop customization. Check it out!
_Martin_
Reply #2 Friday, January 10, 2003 4:43 AM
Reply #2 Friday, January 10, 2003 4:43 AM
I'm really looking forward to seeing a new build on OD soon, as it seems to have a lot of potential. Well done guys. 
Surj
Reply #3 Friday, January 10, 2003 9:50 AM
Reply #3 Friday, January 10, 2003 9:50 AM
sweet. Now we just need that new windowblinds Is it behind schedule, I remember you were hoping to have an alpha up on OD before christmas. Hope the extra love its getting is helping to make it that much more stable and versatile
Is it behind schedule, I remember you were hoping to have an alpha up on OD before christmas. Hope the extra love its getting is helping to make it that much more stable and versatile
gillon
Reply #4 Friday, January 10, 2003 1:14 PM
Reply #4 Friday, January 10, 2003 1:14 PM
Am I missing something, or has it not been put on OD yet?
Judge
Reply #5 Friday, January 10, 2003 2:28 PM
Reply #5 Friday, January 10, 2003 2:28 PM
MCP? Master Control Program? You guys been playing Tron?
Nutshell69
Reply #6 Friday, January 10, 2003 3:28 PM
Reply #6 Friday, January 10, 2003 3:28 PM
Well,
According to the web site, its an ALPHA build which is only available for download from the Component Manager.
But, it has yet to show up in the Component Manager List . . . time will tell.
According to the web site, its an ALPHA build which is only available for download from the Component Manager.
But, it has yet to show up in the Component Manager List . . . time will tell.
[email protected]
Reply #7 Friday, January 10, 2003 4:45 PM
Reply #7 Friday, January 10, 2003 4:45 PM
DesktopX2 alphas have been on ODNT since late last year. In fact, there will be another one later tonight. The MCP has not made a public appearance yet. And its name is going to change first...
Doudar
Reply #9 Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:45 PM
Reply #9 Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:45 PM
Still only showing 1.92b as the latest version of DesktpoX (Alpha)
the_mist
Reply #10 Saturday, January 11, 2003 7:27 PM
Reply #10 Saturday, January 11, 2003 7:27 PM
Alpha's aren't the full program, so therefore it isn't DesktopX2. It was done the same way with WindowFX2. They didn't actually hit v2, until stable release existed.
Aqua.
Reply #11 Monday, January 13, 2003 6:16 PM
Reply #11 Monday, January 13, 2003 6:16 PM
*sniff* DesktopX is all grown up now *sniff* 
I abandoned DesktopX 1 long ago for the three reasons they listed in the article. However, what they have done to resolve those problems in v2 pretty much ensures I'll be a DesktopX user (when I'm not using the 3DNA Desktop of course)
I abandoned DesktopX 1 long ago for the three reasons they listed in the article. However, what they have done to resolve those problems in v2 pretty much ensures I'll be a DesktopX user (when I'm not using the 3DNA Desktop of course
)
Doudar
Reply #12 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:29 PM
Reply #12 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:29 PM
Makes sense, thanks the_mist, off to download and install 
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Reply #1 Friday, January 10, 2003 2:18 AM