DesktopX
Something Taking DesktopX's Place?
Friday, May 30, 2014 by SpicyGirl | Discussion: OS Customization
I've just got comfortable using DesktopX and now it's being dropped. Is something else taking it's place? Woe is me! [e digicons]:'([/e] 
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Reply #2 Friday, May 30, 2014 1:07 PM
DesktopX was retired several months ago. I hate it as bad as anyone, but "progress" happens.
It isn't being replaced, but Winstep, Rainmeter, and Xwidget might be a good thing to try.
I also like Aston2, it's like DesktopX and WindowBlinds combined. I hear good things about BlackBox as well.
Reply #3 Friday, May 30, 2014 1:10 PM
I just got back into customizing my desktop. Lost my Mom after a lengthy illness, so no time for checking out the forum. Glad to be back, just upset about losing my Mom. I was care giver for the past 13 years.
Reply #4 Friday, May 30, 2014 1:39 PM
Sorry to hear of your lose SpicyGirl, please accept my condolences.
It's just my opinion mind you but I think with the release of Windows 8 and 8.1 the emphasis for changing the desktop interface has lost some appeal. It might return with Windows 9 depending on what Microsoft decides to do. Most of us are in a wait and see mode. 
Reply #6 Friday, May 30, 2014 1:54 PM
By the looks of it Aston2 is about as dead as DesktopX. Last updated in 2010 from the looks of it assuming I saw the right website.
Reply #7 Friday, May 30, 2014 1:58 PM
By the looks of it Aston2 is about as dead as DesktopX. Last updated in 2010 from the looks of it assuming I saw the right website.
Well, yeah, but it can still be purchased. I like it. Not as well as DesktopX by any means. I doubt it works on Windows8. XP, Vista and 7, yes.
Does aston 2 change the window frames too?
No. It only gets the taskbar, wallpaper, and start menu, and has widgets and panels like Winstep. I posted a screenshot in the desktop thread of Aston2 along with Camo MyColors running for frames. And IconX as well. All legacy stuff, looks good though.
Reply #9 Friday, May 30, 2014 2:42 PM
But it works well. Actually, it works as well as it ever did. No reason not to use something, hell, SMX is still used, and look how long since it's gotten any love.
If you like it, use it, as long as it works.
MyColors and IconX no longer supported, but still work a charm on XP. Same with RightClick, ObjectBar, DesktopX, etc.
I realize the OP isn't using XP. Just saying that just because an app is no longer upkept does not make it unuseable.
Reply #10 Friday, May 30, 2014 2:45 PM
Quoting Phoon, reply 8I would not recommend Winstep either. Jorge (developer) has been pretty much AWOL with it for well over a year now.
But it works well. Actually, it works as well as it ever did. No reason not to use something, hell, SMX is still used, and look how long since it's gotten any love.
If you like it, use it, as long as it works.
While it is true, it is important everyone goes into it with their eyes open. If there is no support and you are ok with that then great, but if you need support but it does not exist then that's a very different case if you have paid for it. That's why SD stopped selling DesktopX rather than just leaving it as-is.
Reply #11 Friday, May 30, 2014 2:46 PM
Understood and agreed.
Reply #13 Saturday, May 31, 2014 11:26 AM
I really like XWidget, especially because of it's framework.
Reply #14 Saturday, May 31, 2014 10:29 PM
Some widgets of XWidget are so "familiar" with Stardock's products. I wonder where are those raw materials came from. 
Reply #17 Tuesday, June 3, 2014 2:51 PM
I don't even know what to say... It is FREEWARE by one single developer, his choice... Or do You prefer download.com scam ?
Where is my tinfoil hat already. 
Reply #18 Tuesday, June 3, 2014 3:49 PM
Some widgets of XWidget are so "familiar" with Stardock's products. I wonder where are those raw materials came from.
you are right ! just check my "Calendar Docklet" case
http://jimking.deviantart.com/art/Boxy-Calendar-for-xwidget-366201324
any way I like the XWidget great potentialities ! 
Reply #19 Tuesday, June 3, 2014 10:08 PM
Downloaded xWidget. So far less than impressed by the depth (as opposed to sheer number) of widget types. Of course with 56 pages of widgets to wade through I might find a surprise or two.
Reply #20 Wednesday, June 4, 2014 3:42 AM
With regard to Jorge and Winstep, I recall he had some health issues, it think resulting from an accident. So if there have been no updates in a while it is probably due to that... and obviously through no fault of his own. Regardless, though, I still use my Winstep products and will continue to do so because they work well and serve my needs well.
Hopefully Jorge recovers completely and he can resume his work with Winstep Xtreme in the near future.
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Reply #1 Friday, May 30, 2014 1:02 PM
You need to visit the forums more often SpicyGirl, news of DesktopX moving to legacy status is at least a year old I believe.