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DesktopX 2 (Beta 1.98) now available on Object Desktop

July 18, 2003 6:09:24 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
If you have Object Desktop, you can now download DesktopX 2 beta (v1.98) from Stardock Central (http://www.sdcentral.net).

If you don't have Object Desktop, its home page is http://www.objectdesktop.com.

Version 1.98 has a host of fixes and enhancements as we move towards version 2.0. It also includes some really cool objects such an Amazon.com object, a really cool weather object, a stock ticker object, another fish object, and much more.
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Reply #1 July 18, 2003 7:14:49 PM
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Just like when WB 4.1 came out. It's not in my Stardock Central or Component Manager. This is really !@#$%^&*( me off. >
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Reply #2 July 18, 2003 7:53:35 PM
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Hippie, it's in Stardock Central. But it's indeed not in Component Manager, dunno why. Maybe Stardock slowly starting to phase out CM.
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Reply #3 July 18, 2003 8:07:42 PM
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No maybe about it, Component Manager is being phased out.

Hippie, make sure you are using Stardock Central and make sure you have "show betas" on in settings. It's OFF by default.
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Reply #4 July 18, 2003 8:14:17 PM
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I've got show betas, it shows todays date, but no update, and it showing 1.96.
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Reply #5 July 18, 2003 8:19:40 PM
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Excuse me for getting a little crazy. I'm bi - polar manic depressive, and sometimes I explode when I shouldn't. Peace. Hippie
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Reply #6 July 19, 2003 12:14:00 AM
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In order to view prelease version in Stardock Central you must:
1. Select VIEW
2. Check "SHOW PRE-RELEASE VERSIONS"

Chill out!
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Reply #7 July 19, 2003 2:38:03 AM
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I'd like to "upgrade" my Component Manager to the current Stardock Central...how do I go about obtaining SC? And...do I need to first uninstall or delete the component manager?
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Reply #8 July 19, 2003 9:58:56 AM
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rjchaney. If you could read, you would see that I have everything set right.

I'm not an idiot. Just CRAZY.
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Reply #9 July 19, 2003 11:09:26 AM
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Hey ama02

go to https://www.stardock.com/products/sdcentral/ to download the latest SD Central software.
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Reply #10 July 19, 2003 12:47:52 PM
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Can't get DesktopX to work at all with 2K3... just errors out. This is the 4th version thats done this.

Frogboy: Is it meant to work?
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Reply #11 July 19, 2003 1:29:54 PM
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Does it work with Win ME at 450Mhz?

If not, do you have a spare computer laying around the shop I could have?
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Reply #12 July 19, 2003 4:37:24 PM
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No idea if it works on Server 2K3. We haven't tested it on that.

To get Stardock Central go to http://www.sdcentral.net (www.sdentral.net) and get it there.
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Reply #13 July 19, 2003 10:52:53 PM
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I just tried it out. My first experience with DesktopX. Pretty cool. I have a coupla questions, though:

1. I just want to add some objects to my desktop without using a theme. How do I do that?

2. The weather object is very cool, but I don't care about the weather for Livonia, MI. How do I change the location?

Overall, very excellent, though
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Reply #14 July 19, 2003 11:34:58 PM
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I have component manager and the new DesktopX is not showing there in the updates. i like component manager beter than sdcentral. Why is stardock not allowing it to show in component manager? i pay for it why is this happening?
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Reply #15 July 20, 2003 2:49:04 AM
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spertus, for the weather object, right click on the text "Livonia, MI" (it should be yellow when you right click it), go to properties, go to the "States" tab, click "add", choose "Command Executed", click OK, then click OK on the object's screen. Then all ya have to do is click the yellow text and a box will pop up asking for your zip. Hope that works for ya!
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Reply #16 July 20, 2003 9:17:07 AM
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This person is on creek. Version 1.2 is the only verson available. Why pay for pure garbage? >
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Reply #17 July 20, 2003 9:40:06 AM
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RoodVargas don't use CM use Stardock Central you can find it here https://www.stardock.com/products/sdcentral/
hope thats helps
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Reply #18 July 20, 2003 2:34:56 PM
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Oil: Object Desktop isn't free. Only Object Desktop users have access to the beta of DesktopX 2.

Spertus: Just click on the city and it'll bring up a dialog to let you enter in a different area code.

You can import objects by right clicking on the DesktopX icon on the system tray and choose "import" objects.

Rood: Stardock Central is replacing Component Manager. I can't imagine how anyone would like CM better. CM requires that you download the full thing every time and run an install. Stardock Central only updates what is new saving a lot of time. Plus it has a lot more features, easier to archive older builds, etc.

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Reply #19 July 20, 2003 4:38:05 PM
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the weather object freezes when i try it i have to restart desktopx.
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Reply #20 July 20, 2003 7:25:01 PM
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What's creek?
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Reply #21 July 20, 2003 7:51:24 PM
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creek is another name for crack (drugs) - I thought it would sound nicer since this is a "family" website.
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Reply #22 July 20, 2003 10:09:11 PM
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Hi bipp5, Thanks for the advice on changeing the zip code. It worked but it wont except my zip code..? Any other ideas? you seem to be pretty good with this thing.
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Reply #23 July 20, 2003 10:34:23 PM
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Thanks again Frogboy. It just keeps getting better and better.

I'm looking for a tutorial on using the scripting, if anyone could direct me to one I'd appreciate it.
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Reply #24 July 20, 2003 11:01:09 PM
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There seems to be a bug in this build of DesktopX, you're supposed to be able to just click on the cty and a dialog box pops up asking you to enter another one. We're looking into it. It worked in 1.98B.
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Reply #25 July 21, 2003 12:14:30 PM
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Very nice! And you know what? I can run this with all the fishies swiming around on my old Celeron 333 at home without any performance hit at all! I'm impressed!

Hey, Brad: the weather object looks nice, but it would be nice if it worked for us non-US peeps.
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