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Object Desktop 2007 nears

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Object Desktop 2007 nears

A big year for skinning is about to begin...

from WinCustomize Forums

Stardock is starting to put the final touches onto Object Desktop 2007.  Object Desktop is the company's flag-ship product and it is content for Object Desktop that make up most of the top galleries here on WinCustomize.com.  Object Desktop 2007 is essentially a CD snapshot of where Object Desktop is today. 

Object Desktop is a suite of utilities that enhance the Windows experience. Popular programs of Object Desktop include WindowBlinds, DesktopX, IconPackager, WindowFX, and more.  The entire package is only $49.95 and it includes a full year of free updates (and users can continue to get additional updates after that year at a discounted rate).

Object Desktop 2007 is scheduled to come out later this month. The timing is specifically such that users of Windows XP will be able to take XP to its true zenith but also be amongst the first to be able to enhance Windows Vista when it arrives early next year.

A lot of Stardock's development has centered around preparing for the release of Object Desktop 2007.  New enhancements to Keyboard LaunchPad, DesktopX, WindowBlinds, IconPackager, Theme Manager, and more have all be either already done in recent weeks or are in the works for the launch.

One of the new pieces is the Object Desktop Manager which allows users to treat Object Desktop as a single, integrated product.  The manager organizes Object Desktop into its three primary functions: Personalizing Windows, Creating new things for Windows, and extending Windows.  Object Desktop allows users not only to transform how Windows looks, feels, and functions, it also provides the tools necessary for users to create their own enhancements.  In addition, Object Desktop includes utilities that seamlessly extend the functionality of Windows such as the Enhanced File Dialog, RightClick, Virtual Desktops, and much more.

You can learn more about Object Desktop at www.objectdesktop.com.  The next year will be amongst the most exciting times for PC enthusiasts and Object Desktop 2007 is poised to help users make the most of it.

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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Probably also worth mentioning that LogonStudio and BootSkin are not currently part of Object Desktop nor are there any assurances that what they will do will be possible on Windows Vista. It's too early to say.
Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My new state-of-the-art pc will not run any version of Bootskin   
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Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top

My new state-of-the-art pc will not run any version of Bootskin

Mine won't run Terra Nova ....and that was a fave game....  

Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top
We won't list all what we're doing with Windows Vista until it's much closer to release for obvious reasons.


Fair enough... I guess I won't be spending my money until its much closer to release either for obvious reasons... I mean any new costumer (not an old costumer who is renewing a subscription) will have their eye to future usability... Why buy OD 2007 now when there is no guarantee what you want/like will work with Vista in about 6 month? Of course if you plsn on staying on XP for a couple of more years OD 2007, as it stands now, might be good investment...
Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My new state-of-the-art pc will not run any version of Bootskin


Yeah, but that is not a measure of if something works...


Probably also worth mentioning that LogonStudio and BootSkin are not currently part of Object Desktop nor are there any assurances that what they will do will be possible on Windows Vista. It's too early to say.


I knew bootskin wasn't but logon as well???? That is too bad... The combo of LS, BS, and WB allow for a fully personalized XP experience... Without all three element WB becomes just window dressing (pardon the pun..)
Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Why buy OD 2007 now when there is no guarantee what you want/like will work with Vista in about 6 month?

We plan to have Object Desktop programs working with Vista. However, as Vista is still in beta we can make no firm statements about what will happen in 6 months. Object Desktop will still work on XP as it does now.

I knew bootskin wasn't but logon as well???? That is too bad... The combo of LS, BS, and WB allow for a fully personalized XP experience... Without all three element WB becomes just window dressing (pardon the pun..)

There's always IconPackager. And IconDeveloper. And SkinStudio. And IconX and ObjectBar and let's not forget DesktopX...

Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Will IconX and DesktopX be upgraded to IconV and DesktopV, respectively? 
Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I didn't see anyone else ask this but I'm curious as to how long AFTER the release of Vista will Stardock continue to support XP versions? Is WB5 going to be the final XP release or will XP be included in any new abilities or included additional bug fixes after release. Just wondering..... I'm kinda like Hippie, I'm tired of upgrades. I think I'll try to re-install DOS 2.something....if I can find a 5-1/4" floppy
Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Fair enough... I guess I won't be spending my money until its much closer to release either for obvious reasons... I mean any new costumer (not an old costumer who is renewing a subscription) will have their eye to future usability... Why buy OD 2007 now when there is no guarantee what you want/like will work with Vista in about 6 month? Of course if you plsn on staying on XP for a couple of more years OD 2007, as it stands now, might be good investment...

We always support past OSes for a very long time.  Heck, we supported Win98 longer than MS did I believe. We still support Windows 2000 and that's over 6 years old.  We'll be supporting XP for some years to come.  But we are also working on Object Desktop "stuff" that makes use of Windows Vista.

Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think I'll try to re-install DOS 2.something....if I can find a 5-1/4" floppy


Flash-backs anyone?!   

Hey, if everything ran on DOS, maybe we could just load DOS and Object Desktop and not mess with Windows at all.

Perhaps a complete DesktopX, WB, and IconPackager interface running all apps? - Just kidding. 
Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top
We always support past OSes for a very long time. Heck, we supported Win98 longer than MS did I believe. We still support Windows 2000 and that's over 6 years old. We'll be supporting XP for some years to come. But we are also working on Object Desktop "stuff" that makes use of Windows Vista.


Oh, I have no doubt of this... I wasn't questioning if you would support XP but what features would be supported... For example, the last time I was about ot buy WB you guys took out console skinning in a new version... So without knowing whats going to be available on vista I can not say the features I want will be available even though the program will run...
Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top
There's always IconPackager. And IconDeveloper. And SkinStudio. And IconX and ObjectBar and let's not forget DesktopX...


Yeah, but there is nothing unique in those.... IP and ID like utilities are for the mosat part a dime a dozen.. SS would be nice if I had some talent to design anything for myself... OB, well... I'll wait until OB 2.0 is finally released to comment on it... 1.6 has been pretty much dead for years.. and as for DX well lets be honest the whole widget/gadget/crapola phenomenon never took off did it? I mean serioulsy how many stock tickers, clocks, and weather programs do you need on your desktop?

And although WB, LS, and BS are not unique they are the easiest and most versatile programs of their genre.... I personally like the way windows works... I don't need OB and DX to customize... But it would be cool (for me) to be able to have my logo as the BS, then on the log on screen, and finally all ovr the desktop... Just my two cents...