The Natural Desktop

Monday, September 13, 2004 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News

Imagine a desktop where your wallpaper was based not just on the time of day but the time of year.  Imagine being able to have background sounds that are based on the current weather and time of day? Birds singing, Cicadads humming, Crickets chirping, and much more all based on what time of day it is. 

This and much more is what the new Natural Desktop from Stardock does. A team up with the code developed by Stardock, the wallpapers created by Digital Blasphemy, Widget work by Tiggz, and the sounds by famous composer, Mason Fischer.

With options to control your location, sounds, and more, the Natural Desktop is perfect for those of you (us) that are stuck working in an office environment all day who miss the sounds and visuals of summer. 

Visit http://www.naturaldesktop.com to get it.

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Jerry Jansen
Reply #1 Monday, September 13, 2004 12:21 PM
Needs the ability to customize! That is what stardock is all about!

Can't import into Desktop X to customize.

Needs a way to move the control unit. Now covers up my clock and can't move it.

Needs a way to adjust the sound volume. If I turn up my volume to hear the sounds then my other windows sounds are too loud.

Would be nice if we could change the wallpaper to our own set.

Otherwise I like it!

Frogboy
Reply #2 Monday, September 13, 2004 12:23 PM
We do plan to do free updates to it based on feedback.  I think as it stands, it's pretty darn cool, one of the coolest things I've worked on. But I'm totally with you in being able to think of the possibilities of something like this.

Digital3000
Reply #3 Monday, September 13, 2004 12:40 PM
I bought it a couple days back and I have to say it's very cool, and I do agree with Mr jjjansen. Overall it is a really cool program and if I've not said it before.. which I have.. Stardock Rules

Septimus
Reply #4 Monday, September 13, 2004 12:40 PM
Has the download file been updated since the sneak peak thread?

ParadiseFH
Reply #5 Monday, September 13, 2004 12:46 PM
really wish there was a "try before you buy" option. or even a wmv sample vid like we normally see from stardock. sounds nifty though.

BX
Reply #6 Monday, September 13, 2004 1:11 PM
Pre-Purchased this beauty. But the same question, "has it been updated?"

The Wired
Reply #7 Monday, September 13, 2004 1:19 PM
Yeah is there ant way you can set up a wmv sample vid Brad?

Frogboy
Reply #8 Monday, September 13, 2004 1:34 PM

When I get a chance I'll do a video.


Xero and others: There was a minor update between the sneak peek and the final. But we are working on a 1.1 version for next month that I would wait for that has more goodies in there.


BX
Reply #9 Monday, September 13, 2004 1:44 PM
but what sort of Updates

Now, Will I have to use the serial key provided by SD?

NightTrainthedark
Reply #10 Monday, September 13, 2004 1:58 PM
I am still waiting on some feedabck as to why my wallpapers don't change and no sound. I had emailed Martin and he said he was working on the prob and to stay tuned. That was before the weekend. What should I do next?

xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #11 Monday, September 13, 2004 2:19 PM
What are the odds of me getting a copy of this just because I'm a swell guy?

dukeofchutney
Reply #12 Monday, September 13, 2004 2:53 PM
xxZeroVirusxx - sure you are, and your also so tight with your cash you squeak when you walk

Ted Tschopp
Reply #13 Monday, September 13, 2004 3:48 PM
You really need to support proxy servers for this. I am behind a firewall and the service can't update the weather.

Ted

Frogboy
Reply #14 Monday, September 13, 2004 3:59 PM
Night Train, the wallpapers change automaticaly as the day progresses. If they're not, contact [email protected].

NightTrainthedark
Reply #15 Monday, September 13, 2004 4:09 PM
Thanks, Frogboy. Nope, no auto changing. I will contact support. Was hoping Martin had found the problem. No biggie over here. Its my girlfriend that is the problem. She wants it working!

bkmo
Reply #16 Monday, September 13, 2004 4:24 PM
Is this thing smart enough to know that there are only 2 seasons in Costa Rica? Wet and Dry? I really wouldn't want to see falling leaves and snow on my desktop. Also I really don't need to be hearing any more bugs.


joeKnowledge
Reply #17 Monday, September 13, 2004 4:46 PM
Cool!

ToeJo
Reply #18 Monday, September 13, 2004 4:54 PM
Can the walls be changed and use walls created by DB for widescreen displays. My laptop has a 17 inch widescreen display and DB is a great place for walls with me in mind. Would it make any difference if I said I currently subscribe to DB?

Surj
Reply #19 Monday, September 13, 2004 7:13 PM
what are the resolutions for the wallpapers? do they go up to 1600x1200? I'd consider purchasing it if the screens were large enough, as soon as they get stretched its an automatic no way

Essencay
Reply #20 Monday, September 13, 2004 7:44 PM
https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp?BID=WC&id=305483 This thread tells about the wallpapers

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