Show us your... desktops.
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LOLOL! Yeah, sorry about that. That spork just keeps slipping in, you know.
(I sent it to Seph via e-mail once, since I threatened him with it if he ignored something I said.) And Evil Purple Spork invaded Seph's messagebox!
Oh, and it named itself. Loopy is too nice to name it Ha.
(I sent it to Seph via e-mail once, since I threatened him with it if he ignored something I said.) And Evil Purple Spork invaded Seph's messagebox!
Oh, and it named itself. Loopy is too nice to name it Ha.
nomad45
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Well no It wouldnt do to even try to resize them, the effect would be lost. besides. it looks as though some of you are on Vi$ta.
No wonder you were worried about loosing your resourses. Leisha. There's half the problem right there. I had a Vi$ta machine for awhile. After playing with it for awhile I couldn't get it back in its package fast enugh.
The following is one mans opinion only. I don't men to go off on a rant here but
I hate Vi$ta. I mean Its a resourse hog for starters. It's slow as dirt compared to my computer.
You can barely control the windows color scheme. Transfering files is a nightmare.
And to top it off I couldnt use my Animated backgrounds. I mean I didn't put all that effort into them not to use them, right?
Now don't get me wrong here. I't fine for those out there who like it. But Im one of those controle freaks who customises everything on my machine right down to the color of my Icon text. It all has to match. If you take a look at the capture of my desktop you will notice the lack of Icons. I do group my Icons into folders. I hate clutter.
I know I'm a tad touched.
No wonder you were worried about loosing your resourses. Leisha. There's half the problem right there. I had a Vi$ta machine for awhile. After playing with it for awhile I couldn't get it back in its package fast enugh.
The following is one mans opinion only. I don't men to go off on a rant here but
I hate Vi$ta. I mean Its a resourse hog for starters. It's slow as dirt compared to my computer.
You can barely control the windows color scheme. Transfering files is a nightmare.
And to top it off I couldnt use my Animated backgrounds. I mean I didn't put all that effort into them not to use them, right?
Now don't get me wrong here. I't fine for those out there who like it. But Im one of those controle freaks who customises everything on my machine right down to the color of my Icon text. It all has to match. If you take a look at the capture of my desktop you will notice the lack of Icons. I do group my Icons into folders. I hate clutter.
I know I'm a tad touched.
Commonmind
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I definitely don't want to start a debate about Vista's viability, we all know there are too many of those hanging about, but I do want to point out a few of the fallacies you've mentioned.
First, you can completely customize Vista, in very much the same way you could XP. In fact, there's even a UXTheme patch available (as there was for XP) that allows you to change Vista's interface on almost every level. And, due to Vista's desktop rendering engine, the possibilities of what you can do are literally endless. Imagine traditional Desktop X styled themes without having to pay for an application that alters the OS in order to function in that way. With Vista, it's all right there, you just have to learn how to use it (or learn how to get it to work as you like).
Vista is a resource hog, but so is every new iteration of an OS when compared to its predecessor. People always complain for the first year or two of an OS's lifespan, when they're doubling their ram to achieve tolerable performance; that's how it was with Windows 98, and Windows XP; that's how it's always been. I remember XP's launch. The same arguments were made then, yet it is considered to be one of the finest operating systems Microsoft has ever produced. And Vista isn't the only culprit here. As all software evolves it requires more resources with which to function; that is, excuse the adage, the nature of the beast. And you can always turn some of that flare and flash off (essentially mooting your complaint). I have Vista running on an old laptop that, according to its specifications, shouldn't run Vista at all; yet it runs it and runs it well, without one groan. Sure, it doesn't look as fantastic as my other PC's, but then neither did XP while it was installed.
File transfer is also much improved over XP. There's far less data loss and far more options available to you if you know how to utilize them. Granted, pre-SP1 there were some issues with transfer speed, but those have been corrected (and again, this is something XP was guilty of at launch; I couldn't tell you how many times I sent a file across my network, only to have to start the entire process over again -- ironically, an issue Vista solved out of the gate).
Animated backgrounds aren't only much easier with Vista, they're practically encouraged. Of course, Vista Ultimate is required for Dreamscenes, but you can easily use animated backgrounds on all iterations as long as you know what to do and how to do it.
The running theme here is that, just as was required of you with XP, you need to learn to use the operating system in order to see its potentiality and use it to its fullest. Out of the box a lot of people expected to find an updated XP with a prettier face, and when they found they couldn't do all the power-user muscle-flexing they were used to with their older operating system, they called Vista a flop and ran the other way. The truth is they simply didn't take the time to dig in the way they did with XP. Essentially, XP has inadvertently created a generation of users that are somewhat lazy and pretentious. Or, at the very least, presumptuous.
I've been using Vista since beta, and I have it installed on all of my machines and find there to be no issues with it that I can't fix or work around with a little research and some diligence. Sure, it has some inherent issues, but XP took years to become the monster it is today. Unfortunately for XP, it simply has too many limitations in this growing hardware and software industry to be used any further than it already has.
First, you can completely customize Vista, in very much the same way you could XP. In fact, there's even a UXTheme patch available (as there was for XP) that allows you to change Vista's interface on almost every level. And, due to Vista's desktop rendering engine, the possibilities of what you can do are literally endless. Imagine traditional Desktop X styled themes without having to pay for an application that alters the OS in order to function in that way. With Vista, it's all right there, you just have to learn how to use it (or learn how to get it to work as you like).
Vista is a resource hog, but so is every new iteration of an OS when compared to its predecessor. People always complain for the first year or two of an OS's lifespan, when they're doubling their ram to achieve tolerable performance; that's how it was with Windows 98, and Windows XP; that's how it's always been. I remember XP's launch. The same arguments were made then, yet it is considered to be one of the finest operating systems Microsoft has ever produced. And Vista isn't the only culprit here. As all software evolves it requires more resources with which to function; that is, excuse the adage, the nature of the beast. And you can always turn some of that flare and flash off (essentially mooting your complaint). I have Vista running on an old laptop that, according to its specifications, shouldn't run Vista at all; yet it runs it and runs it well, without one groan. Sure, it doesn't look as fantastic as my other PC's, but then neither did XP while it was installed.
File transfer is also much improved over XP. There's far less data loss and far more options available to you if you know how to utilize them. Granted, pre-SP1 there were some issues with transfer speed, but those have been corrected (and again, this is something XP was guilty of at launch; I couldn't tell you how many times I sent a file across my network, only to have to start the entire process over again -- ironically, an issue Vista solved out of the gate).
Animated backgrounds aren't only much easier with Vista, they're practically encouraged. Of course, Vista Ultimate is required for Dreamscenes, but you can easily use animated backgrounds on all iterations as long as you know what to do and how to do it.
The running theme here is that, just as was required of you with XP, you need to learn to use the operating system in order to see its potentiality and use it to its fullest. Out of the box a lot of people expected to find an updated XP with a prettier face, and when they found they couldn't do all the power-user muscle-flexing they were used to with their older operating system, they called Vista a flop and ran the other way. The truth is they simply didn't take the time to dig in the way they did with XP. Essentially, XP has inadvertently created a generation of users that are somewhat lazy and pretentious. Or, at the very least, presumptuous.
I've been using Vista since beta, and I have it installed on all of my machines and find there to be no issues with it that I can't fix or work around with a little research and some diligence. Sure, it has some inherent issues, but XP took years to become the monster it is today. Unfortunately for XP, it simply has too many limitations in this growing hardware and software industry to be used any further than it already has.
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I did say this was one mans opinoin didn't I?
From my point of view I found the vista os cumbersome. thats just me.
and perhaps you're right I may have become a little lazy. there were just changes in the way of doing things that I'm not comfortable with.
yes I know vista ultimate can run animated backgrounds useing dreamscape.
But what of gifs? I like drawing my own animations. How would I go about makeing my animations work on vista? I tried and tried to change the windows colors and every time I had everything set the would revert to default. I dug down into system 32 and everywhere else I could think of to get it to do what you seem to have done with ease. ?How did you find these tools?
From my point of view I found the vista os cumbersome. thats just me.
and perhaps you're right I may have become a little lazy. there were just changes in the way of doing things that I'm not comfortable with.
yes I know vista ultimate can run animated backgrounds useing dreamscape.
But what of gifs? I like drawing my own animations. How would I go about makeing my animations work on vista? I tried and tried to change the windows colors and every time I had everything set the would revert to default. I dug down into system 32 and everywhere else I could think of to get it to do what you seem to have done with ease. ?How did you find these tools?
Commonmind
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I wasn't arguing your opinion. I was merely stating that your opinion sounded as if it were based on things which simply weren't true. It was less a counter-argument and more an informatory reply; if you were under the impression these things couldn't be done, rest assured they can (maybe not in the same fashion or in the way which you're familiar).
And I wasn't implying you were lazy, specifically (so let me apologize if it came off that way), only that XP has engineered a slew of users which are so comfortable with the way the OS operates that they expect Vista to operate in the same exact way. Mac users tend to be this way as well, which is why quite a few of them shun the PC altogether -- they simply don't want to learn how to use the Windows platform correctly, but rather than owning up to this fact they simply point fingers and name-call. As a long time Mac user, I know this all too well; every time I talk with some of my colleages in the audio/graphics field, their perception of the PC is so flawed it's almost laughable (not without a little irony, the opposite is mostly true for PC users -- wow, I digress).
Also, there are a plethora of ways to achieve animated backgrounds in other iterations of Vista. Dreamrender being a free, easy to use and very robust application which not only animates many different types of backgrounds, but does it using even less resources than the old method of using animated gifs/html sources. It's a third-party app, but is as unobtrusive as a media player running idle in the background. Again, there are many more options as well.
With Vista changing every aspect of the Shell is also well within reach with a little poking and prodding.
And I wasn't implying you were lazy, specifically (so let me apologize if it came off that way), only that XP has engineered a slew of users which are so comfortable with the way the OS operates that they expect Vista to operate in the same exact way. Mac users tend to be this way as well, which is why quite a few of them shun the PC altogether -- they simply don't want to learn how to use the Windows platform correctly, but rather than owning up to this fact they simply point fingers and name-call. As a long time Mac user, I know this all too well; every time I talk with some of my colleages in the audio/graphics field, their perception of the PC is so flawed it's almost laughable (not without a little irony, the opposite is mostly true for PC users -- wow, I digress).
Also, there are a plethora of ways to achieve animated backgrounds in other iterations of Vista. Dreamrender being a free, easy to use and very robust application which not only animates many different types of backgrounds, but does it using even less resources than the old method of using animated gifs/html sources. It's a third-party app, but is as unobtrusive as a media player running idle in the background. Again, there are many more options as well.
With Vista changing every aspect of the Shell is also well within reach with a little poking and prodding.
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I suppose I will need you to tutor me If/ When I get another vista machine.
as for now I'm in love with this Compaq running xp pro with 280 gig hd ,2.4 gig duocore with 3 gigs of ram.
Oh, but exploring is half the fun!
In all seriousness, I'm glad you're enjoying your XP box and when you do decide to migrate to Vista I hope you have a better experience.
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There is one quirk about ths machine. I won't run an astro gemini screensaver smoothly.
I had this problem with my HP Presario. I chalked it up to slow prossesor or limited ram.
So I upgraded to a sony vio. with a 3.19 ghz prosessor . that was the ticket.
Well fast forward to today I now have this Compaq. In every way Stroger, Better, Faster. somebody que the 6m $ man music heh
And now my astro gemini screensavers are back to being choppy. wtf,over?
Vanna I'd like to buy a clue. Any suggestions? could it be HP architecture ?
BTW
I now can post my shortcuts so here are a few. Enjoy.
Tac Scan IV By Brad Tharpe.EXE
Tac Scan IV By Brad Tharpe.EXE
Tac Scan IV.GIF
Tac Scan IV.GIF
Tac Scan VII By Brad Tharpe.EXE
Tac Scan VII By Brad Tharpe.EXE
TACSCAN IX.GIF
TACSCAN IX.GIF
TAC SCAN X. b GIF.GIF
TAC SCAN X. b GIF.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
Vengance of Apollo Tactical..EXE
Vengance of Apollo Tactical..EXE
VOA TACTICAL.GIF
VOA TACTICAL.GIF
i3pph
VOA TACTICAL. MK II.GIF
VOA TACTICAL. MK II.GIF
I had this problem with my HP Presario. I chalked it up to slow prossesor or limited ram.
So I upgraded to a sony vio. with a 3.19 ghz prosessor . that was the ticket.
Well fast forward to today I now have this Compaq. In every way Stroger, Better, Faster. somebody que the 6m $ man music heh
And now my astro gemini screensavers are back to being choppy. wtf,over?
Vanna I'd like to buy a clue. Any suggestions? could it be HP architecture ?
BTW
I now can post my shortcuts so here are a few. Enjoy.
Tac Scan IV By Brad Tharpe.EXE
Tac Scan IV By Brad Tharpe.EXE
Tac Scan IV.GIF
Tac Scan IV.GIF
Tac Scan VII By Brad Tharpe.EXE
Tac Scan VII By Brad Tharpe.EXE
TACSCAN IX.GIF
TACSCAN IX.GIF
TAC SCAN X. b GIF.GIF
TAC SCAN X. b GIF.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
VENGANCE OF APOLLO, MAIN SCAN.GIF
Vengance of Apollo Tactical..EXE
Vengance of Apollo Tactical..EXE
VOA TACTICAL.GIF
VOA TACTICAL.GIF
i3pph
VOA TACTICAL. MK II.GIF
VOA TACTICAL. MK II.GIF
Wybren
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This is my current one
Lady of Winterfell
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Very nice Wyb, beautiful view.
Here is mine right now...
Here is mine right now...
HoopyFrood
It's me! Hurrah!
Here's mine. This isn't the background I generally use, although I used to -- I wish I could show you my usual one because it's epic. It's a collage of great pictures of me and my friends over the last year and a half, but because it's got my friends in it, it's hardly fair to them if I were to post it on this public forum.
Really I just wanted to show you how empty my desktop is. Lookit! I hate clutter, even on my laptop. Yes, I have a laptop, not a Mac. I just like the Mac dock.
Really I just wanted to show you how empty my desktop is. Lookit! I hate clutter, even on my laptop. Yes, I have a laptop, not a Mac. I just like the Mac dock.
That dragon at the bottom right of your desktop has really thick eyelashes, Hoopy.
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