WindowBlinds 5

Sunday, October 16, 2005 by JayStrux | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

So when are Stardock going to release a public version of WindowBlinds 5 BETA? All of these new, glassy, themes are starting to make me jealous. And I don't have the kind of money where I can just throw away 50 bucks for that new BETA.
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starkers
Reply #1 Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:54 AM
And I don't have the kind of money where I can just throw away 50 bucks for that new BETA


But you wouldn't be throwing away 50 bucks! You'd in fact be purchasing a whole suite of programs that not only includes WB5, but several others to customize your whole desktop. It's the best 50 bucks I ever spent
JayStrux
Reply #2 Sunday, October 16, 2005 10:29 AM
Yeah, but I already have all of the programs that come with the $50 Object Desktop. The ones that are good, anyway.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #3 Sunday, October 16, 2005 10:51 AM
Yeah, but I already have all of the programs that come with the $50 Object Desktop. The ones that are good, anyway.


If you purchased them legally then you would have access to the version 5 beta already. If your not a current subscriber then you won't get it anyways when it is released.
[email protected]
Reply #4 Sunday, October 16, 2005 10:58 AM
 

JayStrux, offering betas for new releases to current Object Desktop customers is something we've had available for years. Only occasionally have we made beta releases available to anyone who wanted them.

That's a bonus on top of all the applications that are available for your $50, as well as the updates and new ones that come out during the course of your subscription. You also keep the latest versions that were available when your subscription ended.

Given your statement above doesn't reference actually purchasing any of the Object Desktop components, I would encourage you to skimp on a couple of pizzas and CD's to save for the ODNT subscription.

Or the $20 to purchase a copy of WindowBlinds 5, after the shareware build is released.

Sugaree
Reply #5 Sunday, October 16, 2005 12:44 PM
JayStrux
Reply #6 Monday, October 17, 2005 8:04 PM
No, I didn't buy anything. I have the free versions of everything.

So even when the official WindowBlinds 5 is released, it will only be available to subscribers? That is a bunch of shit. Won't there be a freeware version?
_02
Reply #7 Monday, October 17, 2005 8:23 PM
So even when the official WindowBlinds 5 is released, it will only be available to subscribers? That is a bunch of shit. Won't there be a freeware version?


The freeware as you call it, is actually shareware. That means after you have tried it out and like it, you are suppose to buy it. And haven't you been keeping up with the times on this site? This site is in the proccess of scaling back all the free stuff to non members. The real bunch of s... is people wanting everything for free. If you don't pay for your programs who do you think does? Do you think money grows on trees? If you like the products so much, buy them.
starkers
Reply #8 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:05 AM
No, I didn't buy anything. I have the free versions of everything.

So even when the official WindowBlinds 5 is released, it will only be available to subscribers? That is a bunch of shit. Won't there be a freeware version?


Please, pack up your free stuff and attitude and go someplace else if you can't contibute....other than raising the ire of those who do
Chasbo
Reply #9 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:25 AM
OK let's go back. I agree with the concept of paying for the software. That's a given.
WHEN IS THE OFFICIAL BUILD GOING TO BE RELEASED?
Kevin_C
Reply #10 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:25 PM
WHEN IS THE OFFICIAL BUILD GOING TO BE RELEASED?


In the immortal words of ID, *When it's ready*!!
JayStrux
Reply #11 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 7:49 PM
ROAR GUYS. ROAR.

I have seriously never seen anyone get so mad when I said I wasn't going to pay for their stuff. Jeez. Chill the F out people. The money it takes to run this place is not my problem, sure, I like this place and it would suck if it went down, but that is out of my control. $50 isn't going to help a $300,000 problem. Damn.
Bichur
Reply #12 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:14 PM
If a man was about to be run over by a bus, do I try to pull him out of harms way or do I decide that I can't stop a bus therefore it is out of my control.
Bichur
Reply #13 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:24 PM
The money it takes to run this place is not my problem, sure, I like this place and it would suck if it went down, but that is out of my control. $50 isn't going to help a $300,000 problem. Damn.


The subscription to help run this place isn't $50 it's closer to $20. If eveyone with your attitude bought one, the problem would be helped. Do the math. You may not be able to control a site, but you are in control of your action or lack thereof.
d0p3y2k4
Reply #14 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:26 PM
i dont have access to the new beta so what gives i dont have od but i am i current subscriber tho
_02
Reply #15 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:30 PM
i dont have access to the new beta so what gives i dont have od but i am i current subscriber tho


You need to purchase OD to get the beta version.
d0p3y2k4
Reply #16 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:40 PM
well what a shame then i only use windowblinds & iconpackager & cursorxp thx for the info tho
Bones2112
Reply #17 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:00 PM
The money it takes to run this place is not my problem, sure, I like this place and it would suck if it went down, but that is out of my control. $50 isn't going to help a $300,000 problem. Damn.


What an attitude! You have no right to complain about receiving a Beta of WB. You should at least spend some cash, then complain. Say it with me, spend cash, then complain. And watch your language, this is a family site you know.
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #18 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:28 PM
Jaystrux, if you read this, e-mail me at Sleeping-dragon at comcast.net please.

Thanks
JayStrux
Reply #19 Wednesday, October 19, 2005 4:47 PM
You see, I don't have the kind of money where I can spend $50 on Object Desktop when I already have it. The only thing that makes it worth considering to buy is WB 5, and that is hardly worth 50 bucks.

I am glad that those of you with like 20 computers in one room all with T3 connections can do it. So my thanks goes out to you. Keep this place running so the non-millionairs can use its stuff.
JayStrux
Reply #20 Wednesday, October 19, 2005 4:54 PM
I would maybe pay 10 dollars for OD, but no more. I have better uses for my money like FF7: Advent Children and the PS3. I can hardly afford to spend all of that money on a few programs that I can easily get for free.

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