Workshelf v1.4 Public Beta 2 Released!

http://www.winstep.net/index.asp?cat=workshelf
from WinCustomize Forums

The new v1.4 version is a major upgrade with lots of exciting new features:

* CPU Meter Module with list of current CPU hog(s).
* Multi-Account talking POP3 Email Checker Module.
* Weather Module with comprehensive list of over 5,000 cities in the World.
* Improvements to previously existing Modules.
* Show In All Shelves now works for all Modules.
* Full 48x48 icon support.
* Ability to associate sounds to various events.
* Optional Shelf Collapse/Uncollapse smooth Animation.
* Improved Drag & Drop support between Regular and Folder Shelves.
* Shelf Item Separators.
* Reserved Screen Space support.
* Improved WorkShelf Preferences GUI.
* Docking to top screen edge without having to invert WorkShelf.
* Automatic Tab selection even when WorkShelf is not collapsed.
* Improved Keyboard support.
* MSI Shortcuts now resolved properly.
* Easier access to Backup and Restore WorkShelf functions.
* Many more other improvements and fixes!

Read the history-ws.txt file included in the beta upgrade pak for a complete list of changes, fixes and additions.

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IMPORTANT:

WorkShelf v1.4 will provide a new 30 day trial period even if you exhausted your trial period on previous WorkShelf versions.

The WorkShelf v1.4 beta requires a previous installation of WorkShelf Full Pak
or Winstep Full Pak. You can download WorkShelf Full Pak v1.3 from

http://www.winstep.net/index.asp?cat=workshelf

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Get the WorkShelf v1.4 Public Beta 2 Upgrade Pak from:

http://winstep.skwire.net/winstep/ws-beta.zip
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The product just keeps getting better and better.
I wouldn't be without it
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Give it a try and decide for yourself.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
coooool. i hope it hogs less memory than DX and object bar.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Re: "Can't DX and Objectbar do this?"

IMO the main difference between the stardock productivity programs and the WinStep software is form versus function. DX and ObjectBar have the the ability to be whatever you want them to be- this is evidenced by the variety of themes doing everything from making your PC look like a Mac to Kiosks to everything in between.

NextStart and Workshelf are based around one premise- making your time at the computer more productive. They do this with little overhead, and in only a few minutes setting up your shortcuts in the shelf or the menus, you can be up and running- even to the point of drag and in workshelf.

I know I have found some killer themes in DX and OB, and have wanted to use them- but when it came time for the rubber to meet the road, it took more time than I wanted to invest to get it to work the way *I* wanted it to. With NextStart/Workshelf, no matter what theme I apply, my programs and shortcuts are right there, ready for me to use.

I suppose your choice in the end is whether you prefer pretty eye candy, or an interface you can actually use. And always remember, they work well together, so you don't necessarily have to choose one or the other.

Just my .02
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well I can do all of what was advertised in the front page with one app.

ObjectDock ( and plugins /docklets )

It is both perfectly functional and attractive.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
No you can't.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It used to be that there weren't as many choices for software - especially skinnable softare. However, today you have tons of skinnable software to choose from. Therefore, there now exists a great deal of overlap - most likely because certain paradigms and constructs have withstood the test of time and have proven to be quite useful. Take popup menus for example. You can create useful popup menus in Object Bar, Desktop X, NextSTART, HoverDesk, LiteStep, etc. While they all offer some sort of popup menuing capabilities, they all accomplish the end result very differently. They have different skinning paradigms, different capabilities (is alpha transparency important to you?), different configuration options (should the popup be theme-dependant, user-dependant, or a combination?), different prices (some are free, some cost money) etc.

The point is that there are a number of different software applications that can do a lot of the same things. This is a good thing, as it gives the end-user a lot of options to choose from. If one application offers a particular functionality that turns out to be useful, other applications will soon follow and add that functionality too. In the end, the quality and feature-set of software improves because of this.