DesktopX 2 is now in Alpha form on Stardock's Object Desktop. It is a major step forward for desktop enhancement users over version 1.
DesktopX is a program that lets you completely alter the actual Windows environment. Or put another way, there really really are other ways to envision using your computer than having a bar on the bottom of your screen with some little pictures scattered on your desktop. DesktopX lets users create virtually any type of interface they want.
What version 2 brings to the table is making it much more accessible for casual users to get into it. DesktopX is very powerful and while version 1 isn't very difficult to use, it does require users to kind of "jump in" to things. DesktopX 2 has some cool features in it that will allow users to gradually move users into desktop customization. Check it out!