Hi All,
I want to get some software to set-up a workspace on my desktop that works the way I do. Below is how I'd like the desktop to look/act and other comments.
I need the software to allow me to define multiple desktops - I'll start on 1 desktop and then depending on what I'm working on I'll want to switch to another desktop - each desktop is laid out to reflect what I'm working on and would have different backgrounds etc.
- each desktop needs to have a panel on the left of program icons that i'll use while working on a particular task
- each desktop needs to have a list of files on the right side in a panel that I can open from a button on the desktop or by bouncing into the right side of the desktop, I want the panel to auto-hide (fade out would be nice) or be pin-able to stay open while i work - it would be nice to act like a standard explorer window in terms of navigating folders - it would be nice eye candy if i can have zooming icons for the files with pop-up hints for the file names
- i want to be able to switch between desktops as I work, at least between a task related desktop and 'communications' desktop with my e-mail & browser open
I'm trying to set this up and I need input from experts out there as to what Stardock components I should use - I want a bare-bones, fast, stable solution. When I'm happy with layout & speed I'll start adding theme/graphic content.
I am also exploring using Talisman 2 - it is quite configurable but, finding it quite slow - I don't want a package that maxes out my CPU. I'm also looking at Aston which is quite stable but has many things that don't allow control of z-order, putting theme elements behind open windows.
thanks,
kevin
