Things Stardock Needs to do in 2008

Stardock New Years Resolutions

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Here are 10 things I think Stardock must do in 2008:

#1 Make Object Desktop 2008 vastly more polished and usable to new users and then cater to power users with Object Destop Ultimate.

#2 Get MyColors EVERYWEHERE.

#3 Create BootVista so that people can change their Windows Vista boot screens more easily - and safely.

#4 Make sure CursorFX is bullet proof and ready for wide release.

#5 Continue to improve WindowBlinds this year, especially in the area of font handling (both in letting users change fonts and skin authors being able to control font colors in various areas more explicitly).

#6 Launch JoeUser.com 2008 and use that as the means to greatly enhance WinCustomize.com and other community sites.

#7 Release the major revamp of ObjectDock that has been in development for the past several months.

#8 Get the next-generation replacement to Stardock Central out the door.

#9 Release the next-generation IconPackager such that existing icon packages are useful on Windows Vista.

#10 Get Stardock Design to release a LOT of free content to help demonstrate what is possible and serve as an example to others.

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#11 Find a developer to write the code that creates a 3d environment for the desktop and get it to work with all Stardock products.

(It could happen)
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
OK Brad . . that takes care of January.  What next.  :D
The Political Machine 2024
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#12 - allow ObjectDock to reflect stuff so you can have an actual Leopard dock;-)
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#13 achieve world peace and build the worlds first replicator
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

#8 Get the next-generation replacement to Stardock Central out the door.
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Been looking forward to this one in particular.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#14 Get lots of hype concerning Dreams being compatible with Vista Premium and Business in February.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#4 Make sure CursorFX is bullet proof and ready for wide release.
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#5 Continue to improve WindowBlinds this year, especially in the area of font handling (both in letting users change fonts and skin authors being able to control font colors in various areas more explicitly).
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+ The skinning of the command prompt
+ Child windows not skinned in Opera, WinRAR and MP3Tag [Ticket ID: YLK-131195 - Posted On: Jun 22 2006 12:56 AM]
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Looking forward to 7 and 8 very much
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Now thats a plan! Where do I sign..?
You never cease to amaze me with your plans for WC/Stardock there Brad.
Let the goodtimes roll!!! ya...

SGT :HOT: 
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ObjectDesktop Ultimate?!

Just don't have ObjectDesktop Ultimate Extras. We know that would be a hoax! ;-)
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Oh, hey, where's WindowFX Vista in that list?

Please don't forget about WindowFX! Many people loved that program. I even wrote about a few really good ideas for WindowFX for Vista.

Hope to see some comments about these ideas, and some recommendations for others!

Long live WindowFX!!!
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WindowFX on Vista = StyleVista.
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?

An alpha released nearly a year ago, that would let you recolor your Aero window borders, is the heir apparent to WindowFX?

Not without an astonishing level of additional work.

If Stardock can't manage to make something for Vista that, *at least* encompasses what WindowFX could do (and even better, MUCH MORE), I can't really see a reason to bother.

Changing border colors *isn't* WindowFX.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here are 10 things I think Stardock must do in 2008:


#1 Make Object Desktop 2008 vastly more polished and usable to new users and then cater to power users with Object Destop Ultimate.



#10 Get Stardock Design to release a LOT of free content to help demonstrate what is possible and serve as an example to others.


 


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Looks cool, does this include:

Creating good understanding of the contents of different versions of Stardock products; as it is not enough to say there is a 'Free' version. The statement must have some value attributed that customers/members can understand....

In order that new customers are helped to identify more clearly the correct version for them and purchase appropriately..

In order that those who haven't opted for Ultimate, are aware they may have other good avenues of involvement..


Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am awaiting with bated breath!!! :)
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#15 Make it so that Object Bar Properly imports Windowblinds 6 Skins

#16 Make it so that Rightclick Properly imports Windowblinds 6 Skins

#17 Make the theme Manager Work with the Newer Stardock Programs. (Logon Studio Vista...etc..etc..etc.)
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#18 Make DesktopX compatible with Vista completely.
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#19 give Nimbin 10% of the profits for 2008 :P
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

#20 Hit Nimbin on the head with the thackystick, and give the 10% to that man in the dark suit & sunglasses I'm sending over.... ;p

Seriously though, great list! ...hope they ALL come to fruition. :)

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I vote for:

1. Dreams for all Vista, not just for Ultimate.
2. DesktopX for Vista with better resolution independence.

And what happened to the rest of ThinkDesk?
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sounds good Frogboy, I think its a wonderful time to start expanding, pushing MyColors to the world.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I love all the suggestions and would like to add a few of my own... :CONGRAT:

#21 Make new software for creating skins for Windows Media Player
#22 Make ObjectDock 3D that would use 3D objects for icons
#23 Improve the LogonStudio Vista to allow more customization
#24 Increase gallery size for WinCustomize subscribers
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I guess from the Companies perspective........a big pitch at MyColors is a must. College and American Football was a start but how many people are aware of a theme in their College or Teams colors  :NOTSURE: Not many I guess.....so marketing is going to be a key. What areas should you hit next? I would look at some of the popular European Soccer Teams.......Manchester United, Barcelona, Arsenal, AC Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid.........and the European National Teams.....a big marketing opportunity is available soon with the Euro 2008 Championships coming up. There are corporate MyColor schemes that could be just as popular. If you can get MyColors out to the masses there could be large migration of those into Object Desktop.......

A big marketing effort would be required aimed at a large audience via a selection of media. Could be expensive but if its aimed correctly the payoff could be quite large for years to come but watch out for the boys from Redmond because you know what happens when sharks get hungry  ;) 

Good luck, Brad with your plans and I hope you achieve all you set out to.....especially on MyColors........I for one, will be watching with interest and cheering you on  :) 
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top


#11 Find a developer to write the code that creates a 3d environment for the desktop and get it to work with all Stardock products.

(It could happen)
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#12 - allow ObjectDock to reflect stuff so you can have an actual Leopard dock;-)
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#13 achieve world peace and build the worlds first replicator
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#14 Get lots of hype concerning Dreams being compatible with Vista Premium and Business in February
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#15 Make it so that Object Bar Properly imports Windowblinds 6 Skins

#16 Make it so that Rightclick Properly imports Windowblinds 6 Skins

#17 Make the theme Manager Work with the Newer Stardock Programs. (Logon Studio Vista...etc..etc..etc.)
End of quote


#18 Make DesktopX compatible with Vista completely
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#19 give Nimbin 10% of the profits for 2008
End of quote


#20 Hit Nimbin on the head with the thackystick, and give the 10% to that man in the dark suit & sunglasses I'm sending over....
End of quote


#21 Make new software for creating skins for Windows Media Player
#22 Make ObjectDock 3D that would use 3D objects for icons
#23 Improve the LogonStudio Vista to allow more customization
#24 Increase gallery size for WinCustomize subscribers
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#22 Let's not forget, that we should host skinning contest and hand out great prizes, let's inspire these skinners. They do so much for the community. Have a contest give out prizes.

and with #24, I yeah these tiny thumbnails are too lame to search the gallery with. Its actually rediculous. The thumbnails need to be much larger.

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes! I agree with many of these and would love to see them come to be.... ;)