Object Desktop 2012 Preview
Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Draginol | Discussion: Personal Computing
Object Desktop has evolved greatly over the past two decades.
In its original OS/2 incarnation, it was designed to be a subtle, but important, upgrade to the OS.
When it migrated to Windows, it helped spark the “skinning” revolution where users used it to radically alter the look and feel of Windows.
Here in 2012, Object Desktop has again begun returning to its roots of providing important but often subtle improvements. Let’s look at the above screenshot:
- WindowFX 5 will provide, amongst many many other features, the ability to hide icon text for those who want to get rid of “screen dirt”
- Fences 2 will let users have folders displayed as Fences on the desktop
- DeskScapes continues to let users have visually more interesting wallpapers that animated, change based on time, or are enhanced visually in other ways
- Tiles takes the concept of “virtual desktops” and merges it with the better design concepts of Metro to allow users to create “pages” of tasks.
- and of course WindowBlinds allows users to change the look and feel of the Windows GUI. You can still make radical changes if you’d like (make Windows look like a Mac, for example) but most users these days use it to simply make Aero a bit more usable and personalized.
Visit www.objectdesktop.com to learn more. When you buy Object Desktop, you get everything that’s in it now plus all the things we make new for it or update for the forthcoming year.
Reply #2 Thursday, April 19, 2012 5:38 PM
As with all updates I wait patiently to see just what you and your folks have in store for the community with Object Desktop 2012.
I do hope it will get released prior to December 21st so we all have sufficent time with it before that whole Mayan Calender thing kicks in. 
Reply #3 Thursday, April 19, 2012 5:46 PM
I'm anxious to get Object Desktop. I'll be upgrading an old PC soon. I've determined that Object Desktop is required software.
Reply #4 Thursday, April 19, 2012 5:56 PM
Object Desktop also saves you money versus buying the individual programs, always good to save a few $. 
Reply #5 Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:21 PM
Reply #6 Friday, April 20, 2012 1:02 PM
Just the core apps included would cost well over $120 if purchased separately. That's also not counting additional apps that come with ODNT - DesktopX, etc.
Reply #8 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:35 PM
I purchased Object Desktop yesterday but I'm unable to download anything due to some sort of software/account issue. If I don't get a helpful response tomorrow I'm going to ask for a refund.
Reply #9 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:39 PM
If you are having issues with your account it's best to contact support@stardock.com and they will get you sorted.
Reply #10 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:43 PM
Reply #12 Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:51 PM
I, for one, love to use radical Windowblinds 
I use ObjectDock+ 2 so haven't found a need for Fences or Tiles. Maybe at some future date I will. My desktop stays clear of icons altogether. Metro is very ugly, not sure which design elements are not.
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Reply #1 Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:36 PM
I was hoping to read some good news about an old legacy application having been picked up again....
I have to say that WFX5 is the most positive addition/update, so far.
It's got more cool options than you can poke a stick at....