How did you find out about Object Desktop?
Sunday, October 2, 2005 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
For those of you who have Object Desktop, we're curious to hear your story on how you found out about it in the first place.
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Corky_O
Reply #6 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:11 PM
Reply #6 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:11 PM
I was used to customizing my Windows 2000 titlebars, and when I got Windows XP - I was disappointed to find that I was limited to preset colors, and that if I wanted to use more than one color in the titlebar, I had to revert to classic.
Shortly there after, I saw a Japanese exchange student's laptop, with three colors combined in the taskbar (rounded like XP luna theme), and an analog clock on the desktop.
I did a search for customization programs, found WindowBlinds and read about Object Desktop.
I downloaded the shareware version of WindowBlinds > installed it > applied a skin and played with it for about 5 minutes > unloaded WindowBlinds > restored to default Luna to verify all was well > uninstalled WindowBlinds > went to Stardock site and immediately ordered the Network version of Object Desktop > downloaded and installed it > never looked back.....except to recount this tale. 
Lantec
Reply #7 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:18 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:18 PM
I got Windows XP and found that they had taken out the ability to change the look. Lived with it for a while and finally did a web search and came up with 2 programs Windowblinds and StyleXP. I tried both, dumped StyleXP went to Stardock Site & bought Windowblinds. I believe the process started in December 2001, First Stardock purchase was in January 2002 Registered at WC in April of 2002 and found out about Object Dock. Purchased OD in July of 2002. So it was a 7 month "learning" process for me. 
47songs
Reply #8 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:19 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:19 PM
Honestly? I don't remember. 
But, most likely by chance, and by surfing the net.
But, most likely by chance, and by surfing the net.
Bichur
Reply #9 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:25 PM
Reply #9 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:25 PM
was browsing and looking for something, anything to change the look. ended up at downloaddotcom. stardock had a few items there, went to stardock to check them out, ended up here and started browsing the galleries. went back to stardock and ordered the disc. 
Apocalypse_67
Reply #10 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:26 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:26 PM
I don't have OD yet, but about 3 years ago my girlfriend was told about SD by a friend. She downloaded WB and showed me the Aquarium skin by Pixtudio. I too downloaded WB and went on to purchase a few more programs from SD.
I've been hooked on this ever since.
Dam you Brad for such great programs
I've been hooked on this ever since.
Dam you Brad for such great programs
WebGizmos
Reply #11 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:42 PM
Reply #11 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:42 PM
I found WinCustomize through a link on TweakXP. The next day I purchased ObjectDesktop and have never regretted it. Thats something I can not say about any other program or tool I've purchased for my PC. ObjectDesktop delivered beyond all my expectations.
gfcentral002
Reply #12 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:58 PM
Reply #12 Sunday, October 2, 2005 10:58 PM
after starting with StyleXP *.. glad i never actually bought it*, and not liking it eventually came across here and have loved it since! i recommend it to people all the time online
i recommend it to people all the time online
starkers
Reply #13 Sunday, October 2, 2005 11:38 PM
Reply #13 Sunday, October 2, 2005 11:38 PM
I was using Style XP and was on my way down the road to complain that it wasn't all that they'd cracked it up to be. Anyhow, just moments into my travels, there was this blinding flash ahead of me and I was bowled over by this something or other. At first I was going to get up and have a go at the offender...interrupting my journey like that. However, that didn't happen when I noticed he was this cute little green fella that I kinda liked. He invited me into his place and patched my grazed skin and I was so amazed. It felt like a completely new skin, and the process was painless, like it was sprayed on, rather than applied with instruments that hurt. When I enquired about this amazing stuff, this little green cute fella directed me to a store so I could get me some of my own, and I couldn't be happier.
In other words, I was on the net looking for forums and alternatives to Style XP and somehow arrived at WC, where it became patently obvious that OD was the preferred utility for customising my desktop....thus I purchased it it and made good with the little green fella, by way of a subscription for his efforts.
In other words, I was on the net looking for forums and alternatives to Style XP and somehow arrived at WC, where it became patently obvious that OD was the preferred utility for customising my desktop....thus I purchased it it and made good with the little green fella, by way of a subscription for his efforts.
ama02
Reply #14 Sunday, October 2, 2005 11:40 PM
Reply #14 Sunday, October 2, 2005 11:40 PM
When I bought my computer (4+ years ago) it came with Windows Me installed 
I was always trying to make it look different than everyone else's desktop. Then I saw a tiny little article in PC World magazine about WindowBlinds with a nice little screenshot 
So I went to Stardock's site, and liked what I saw. After a few months of thinking about it, I finally ordered the CD. I thought (and still think) that it was the greatest thing since sliced bread! 
That was when I started coming to WC, to check out the newest skins to try out. I eventually upgraded my system to XP, and upgraded WB to purchase the full OD Network subscription. I'm constantly reminded of what it's like without customization, when I go to work every day.
I was always trying to make it look different than everyone else's desktop. Then I saw a tiny little article in PC World magazine about WindowBlinds with a nice little screenshot 
So I went to Stardock's site, and liked what I saw. After a few months of thinking about it, I finally ordered the CD. I thought (and still think) that it was the greatest thing since sliced bread! 
That was when I started coming to WC, to check out the newest skins to try out. I eventually upgraded my system to XP, and upgraded WB to purchase the full OD Network subscription. I'm constantly reminded of what it's like without customization, when I go to work every day.
Bones2112
Reply #16 Monday, October 3, 2005 12:13 AM
Reply #16 Monday, October 3, 2005 12:13 AM
About two and a half years ago my friend at work told me about Wincustomize. So I browsed the site, checking out all the great skins. I did research other various ways to customize, but decided that Stardock was the way to go, being that ODNT has all you could ever want to change the look of Windows. I told the wife to get me the CC, because I am going shopping, lol. I bought the ODNT sub, WC sub, Cursor XP plus, OD Plus. Plus the community here also helped me make the decision, I've met and talked with a lot of great people along the way.
Iben
Reply #17 Monday, October 3, 2005 12:31 AM
Reply #17 Monday, October 3, 2005 12:31 AM
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I think you have read my story.
I am going to have a beer now.
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I think you have read my story.
I am going to have a beer now.
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Erk.
Reply #18 Monday, October 3, 2005 1:41 AM
Reply #18 Monday, October 3, 2005 1:41 AM
Through the shareware version of windowblinds, back in the '98 days. I used it for a while, but the comp I had it on ended up getting fried.
Didn't own a computer for a while after that, but the moment I bought another one, I checked to see if Windowblinds was still around [via search engines] ...which it was, thankfully.
I installed it again, but after a while I needed more customization tools ...so I followed the link Windowblinds provided, which brought me here.
..and the rest they say, ...is history. Now I need my fix daily.
Didn't own a computer for a while after that, but the moment I bought another one, I checked to see if Windowblinds was still around [via search engines] ...which it was, thankfully.
I installed it again, but after a while I needed more customization tools ...so I followed the link Windowblinds provided, which brought me here.
..and the rest they say, ...is history. Now I need my fix daily.
ExodusCrow
Reply #19 Monday, October 3, 2005 1:46 AM
Reply #19 Monday, October 3, 2005 1:46 AM
A while ago, somebody sent me a screenshot of a cool looking desktop. Several Google searches later, I discovered it was created using a program called "DesktopX". After some more searching I found my way over to deviantArt, which led me to hear. Browsing this site I found out about WindowBlinds, Sysmetrix, OD, and many other great programs. It was only last year I purchased the ODNT package (I got tired of the nag screens ). I've been a customizing junkie since day one!
). I've been a customizing junkie since day one!
Mackintosh
Reply #20 Monday, October 3, 2005 2:41 AM
Reply #20 Monday, October 3, 2005 2:41 AM
Windowblinds 0.5 if memory serves...that got me on the newsgroups and that's where I found out about ODNT...I think
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Reply #1 Sunday, October 2, 2005 9:53 PM