[Island Dog]

DesktopX 3.5 has been released!

DesktopX is a program that lets users extend their Windows desktop to support true objects (as opposed to just icons). These objects can be cosmetic in nature or using a plugin or some scripting a user can make a desktop object do virtually anything. These objects can then be combined together to make widgets or used to build an entirely new desktop.

DesktopX 3.5 isn't just a Vista update, however. It allows users to export their creations as Windows sidebar gadgets! This is significant because by default, Sidebar gadgets tend to be limited in functionality. DesktopX objects, however, have no limitations, a user can make plugins in C++ or virtually any other language allowing Sidebar gadgets to be incredibly powerful.

Download: DesktopX 3.5

Visit: www.desktopx.net

[pm_41]

It's a good widget engine.

The only part about it that I dislike is that every widget shows up as a standalone EXE file in Task Manager. (Task Manager would say I have 74 processes open, yet about 7 of those could be widgets.)

It gets kinda confusing.

[ritesh]

finally... I have been waiting for this from a long time..

[TheGreenMan]

Great widget creator! This export as Windows sidebar gadgets is very useful feature!

[Liskiller]

This is a must have for widgets and gadgets creators but for users like me there should be a free version without any trial period. When all the other widget softwares are free then why not this one?

[RickSOLET]

You can't make Vista sidebar gadget with the free public version.

[Syzygy]

Finally, now we'll just have to wait till someone makes an all-mighty sidebar gadget.