personaly I would love to see a COMPLETE theme, witch changes your desktop into a work ground. No wallpaper included, but all data, maby a browser and stuff like that on my desktop.

The perfect DX theme would have to enhance the already-perfect Windows interface with WB loaded ofcourse. I can't think of a way to improve on the Taskbar+Start menu. If you do, all the better, but a dream DX theme would definately have to run along side XP and not replace it. As far as how it should work...perhaps just a very organized and easy to configure launching system (skinned ofcourse). What else can you do with it?

nosey sister huh??? that is why I will have 3 jobs so I can move out of my nosey sisters house.



can't wait for the stress to begin.

anyway, I am sure DX can do that but it sounds more like scripting than images.

DTX????

what is that?

goodmorping, you can just make a new object, change object type to system, then choose start screensaver. Configure your screensaver to blank screen and make it require a password when resuming. That way, you can click a button to start it right away, plus it will start on its own if you walk away and forget -- thus thwarting the nosey little sister in all her attempts.

Perfect theme to me. Get rid of all the icons -- I hate icons. I usually use keyboard launchpad to launch programs and groups of programs. You need a good clock and calendar. I like to replace the taskbar with about a 14 pixel bar, on which I include a couple mail checkers, another digital clock that is always visible, and controls and display for object media mp3 player. I also throw in a battery meter so I know when my laptop will be dying on me. I also like to include a start button. One unusual thing I do is to add a small shortcut on my little bar to an animation that acts as a photo slideshow -- I'm always away from home and miss my people. I usually make the system tray a pop up and use a transparent background and have the taskbar at the top border of the window. Start with a good Windowsblind skin, find or make a good wallpaper, and start from there. DX is only using about 12 megs of ram -- half as much as stardock central.

Finally, someone who believes there should be balance! Most of the DX designers appear to either want to show off or don't know enough. I commend you on your decision mormegil. My advice would have to start here:

1. Work on your computer - but take note to what you do and where you go. This will aid in determing what you should be included for your DX.

2. Don't get side-tracked by things(that is tools) that would look cool - the key here is FUNCTIONAL. (Think in terms of what you would bring with you on a trip in a suitcase. You don't need a kitchen sink ) Don't be like that kid in the candy store, who wants it all!

3. Be as creative as you want! Yeah, you want it to be functional but don't sacrifice your work.

4. Do not add lists of programs the average person will not have on his/her computer. Remember, you have to be practical as well as functional. Don't have a list of 4 web browsers when you can just add one button that says internet, and let them tell it where to go.

Now having said all that, lets move on. One of the best things I think I have ever seen was a skin that was done for Winamp 3. It is called Invicta and was located on this website. If you want to get some good ideas on balance of functionality versus art, my advise would be to check it out.

Mormegil, just give us icons to match it, and it would be a killer theme

I kind of wish that DX calendars were more like rainlender... I have XP home, and not professional, and the reminder function on the DX calenders that I have found doesn't work.