DesktopX takes a new turn...
Tuesday, February 5, 2002 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
https://www.stardock.com/products/desktopx/dx-feb02.jpg
With DesktopX 1.1, it won't be just pretty animated objects anymore. Now devleopers using their favorite scripting language will be able to easily interact with the COM objects on their desktop just like they would any other DesktopX object.
This is all on the road to what we're calling DesktopX NG where COM and DX objects are merged together completely and seamlessly.
That screenshot isn't a mockup, it's my desktop as of right now. The potential usefulness of this is unlimited. For example, Microsoft Instant Messenger is a set of COM objects. You could break it up into pieces and make your own skinnable IM in a matter of minutes if you know what you're doing.
With DesktopX 1.1, it won't be just pretty animated objects anymore. Now devleopers using their favorite scripting language will be able to easily interact with the COM objects on their desktop just like they would any other DesktopX object.
This is all on the road to what we're calling DesktopX NG where COM and DX objects are merged together completely and seamlessly.
That screenshot isn't a mockup, it's my desktop as of right now. The potential usefulness of this is unlimited. For example, Microsoft Instant Messenger is a set of COM objects. You could break it up into pieces and make your own skinnable IM in a matter of minutes if you know what you're doing.
AJCrowley
Reply #2 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 1:21 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 1:21 AM
It's not that I'm blind, I'm just recovering from mild frostbite 
Frogboy
Reply #3 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 1:27 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 1:27 AM
Well that's what you get for living in CANADA!
Frogboy ducks!
Frogboy ducks!
Carlitus
Reply #4 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 3:32 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 3:32 PM
two hours after i downloaded this new release, i'm even hallucinating! This is a very sweet candy!
1Renegade
Reply #5 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:59 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 8:59 PM
Is the new release available, the DesktopX website doesn't address the new version. Is it available when purchased with the updated disc?
Chaosmillenium
Reply #6 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 9:45 PM
Reply #6 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 9:45 PM
desktop X 1.1 is an awesome upgrade can't wait till its finished! 
MadIce
Reply #7 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 9:46 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 9:46 PM
This is RC1. Meaning the first release candidate. This could be the one, but probably needs some bug fixing before the final will be released.
paxx
Reply #8 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 10:32 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 10:32 PM
OK, so who'll be the first to make a desktop calendar that is directly binded to Outlook, please?
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Reply #1 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 1:10 AM
AJ