What exactly is difference between a widget and a gadget?
Friday, May 6, 2005 by Psikotik | Discussion: OS Customization
I installed Desktop Gadgets today and once I had it on my system I noticed that all the gadgets (silica whatever) were all pretty much already done as widgets. So what exactly is the difference between a widget and a gadget?
Psikotik
Reply #2 Friday, May 6, 2005 10:20 AM
Reply #2 Friday, May 6, 2005 10:20 AM
Thanks. DesktopX 2 could do that too, I guess they just renamed it and made it part of Pro version.
ZubaZ
Reply #3 Friday, May 6, 2005 11:20 AM
Reply #3 Friday, May 6, 2005 11:20 AM
I thought the post title said "midget". Now that's a serious question. 
thomassen
Reply #4 Friday, May 6, 2005 11:58 AM
DX2 could make widgets. You still needed the Pro version to build standalone applications. And the license where alot more expensive.
Reply #4 Friday, May 6, 2005 11:58 AM
| Thanks. DesktopX 2 could do that too, I guess they just renamed it and made it part of Pro version. |
DX2 could make widgets. You still needed the Pro version to build standalone applications. And the license where alot more expensive.
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Reply #1 Friday, May 6, 2005 9:16 AM
Widgets - ...Widgets do not require DesktopX to be running to be used but require DesktopX to be installed.
Gadgets - DesktopX widgets can be exported as stand-alone programs (.EXEs) called gadgets that require no additional files or run-times to be installed. Gadgets can be sent to any user of Windows XP or 2000 to be used. No installation required.