Personalize Windows with Object Desktop 2007!

Published on August 1, 2006 By Zoomba In WinCustomize News

Over the past few weeks, we've been letting out little bits of information on the impending release of Object Desktop 2007. There have been articles highlighting updates to utilities such as Keyboard Launchpad, Object Desktop Launchpad, Virtual Desktops, and Theme Manager, as well as the announcement of a brand-new utility; Enhanced File Dialog.

Well, today the wait is over, today we are officially launching Object Desktop 2007. Part of our goal with this launch is to help bring the power of tools such as WindowBlinds and IconPackager to a new group of users. In the past, Object Desktop and its components were squarely targeted at power users and leading edge computer makers looking to get the most personalized look possible out of their PCs. Now, with the updates to applications like Object Desktop Launchpad, and the recent redesign of Stardock.com, we are trying to extend the power of our software to users who wouldn't consider themselves 'techies'.

The New Object Desktop Launchpad

As always, we maintain our commitment to regularly updating our products with both bug fixes and new features. In the past year alone we've released a major update to WindowBlinds, several updates to DesktopX, IconPackager, SkinStudio and numerous others. In the upcoming year we plan on continuing these regular updates, but also ready our product line for the launch of Windows Vista, early in 2007. With our software on Vista, we aim to actually define "the edge" that power users are always trying to reach. While we can't talk about our specific plans for Vista, know that there is some pretty cool stuff coming down the pipeline.

So, if you're a user dabbling with the shareware versions of our products and haven't purchased yet, or if you've been around for a while and have simply let your subscription lapse waiting for something new and fabulous to come out, now's the time to pick up Object Desktop 2007. Not only will you be ready when Vista launches, you'll be able to bring the look of Vista to your Windows PC today.

If you want to see Object Desktop applications in action, Brad has whipped up a visual demonstration and posted the video here.

For more information, check out the official press release.

Comments (Page 2)

aufisch

on Aug 02, 2006

I have been a subscriber for years and i was going to renew on September 9th anyway, however, i got attracted by the OD 2007 excitement and what happened today was just an early renewal, was it not?

I am not a Stardock employee, but I think you got that one right. OD 2007 is already (mostly) available for current subscribers of the ObjectDesktop suite.

If you renewed your subscription early, it should still be valid until September 9th 2007 as opposed to until one year after your early renewal date. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Ronan H

on Aug 02, 2006

Yeah its a bit confusing, it would be straight forward if OD 2007 was an actual program that you downloaded and installed. It just seems that existing users dont benefit from the big announcement if they were planning to renew anyway, at least thats how it seems.

Im sure someone will clarify anyway. Im actually not annoyed or anything, i was just curious about it all in case i was missing out on something, im a big fan of Stardock etc... and have been for years, i just thought that all the fuss about OD 2007 wasnt much good to me.

Anyway as i said, im sure someone will clarify it all...

Thanks for your comment aufisch...

Ro

Jumbuck

on Aug 02, 2006

Got it and love it.Everything working smooth as silk.I believe the in-word at present is cool-but that ain't new,I was using that back in 1950's

Ronan H

on Aug 02, 2006

Y'see, this is what i dont understand, Mr. Jumbuck is falling of his chair with excitement, what did he get that i didnt?

Mr. Jumbuck would you care to offer some information to help claify things for me / us, would be much appreciated...

Ro

RTCP

on Aug 02, 2006

I agree with You Ronan H

I don't see where the "Launchpad" is located.Can someone tell Me how to open Launchpad?

Ronan H

on Aug 02, 2006

@ RTCP: If you are using Stardock Central, and you havethe most up to date version it should be listed in the Object Desktop category. On my list its about the 10th on the list. Called Object Desktop Launchpad. I just installed that today...

Object Head

RTCP

on Aug 02, 2006

THANKS for the info Ronan H

I will download Stardock Central again today. I updated yesterday and don't have that as an option as you stated.

RTCP

on Aug 02, 2006

THANKS again for your help Ronan H

I redownload

ed and now I have it !!!

DBS0849

on Aug 02, 2006

Where is sound packager?

MattMoon

on Aug 02, 2006

I get a time out when trying to update to the new Object Desktop Launchpad
here is an extract of the log
Download: C:\Program Files\Stardock\SDCentral\data\public\lp\production\lp.xml 1
Load: C:\Program Files\Stardock\SDCentral\data\public\lp\production\lp.xml 1
Load: C:\Program Files\Stardock\SDCentral\installed\lp.xml 1
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Create.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 06:29 | 7995
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Create_selected.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 06:31 | 8407
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Desktops_mouseover.png_ 1 | 06/27/2006 03:12 | 6959
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Desktops_normal.png_ 1 | 06/27/2006 03:10 | 6953
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\DesktopXcreate_mouseover.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 10:57 | 7538
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\DesktopXcreate_normal.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 10:55 | 7533
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\DesktopX_icon.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 07:25 | 4850
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Documentation.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 09:05 | 1115
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\DXBuilder_icon.png_ 1 | 06/27/2006 03:06 | 5138
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\EnhancedDialog_icon.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 11:06 | 4690
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\EnhancedFileDialog_mouseover.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 11:09 | 9646
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\EnhancedFileDialog_normal.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 11:10 | 9637
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Extend.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 06:29 | 7488
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Extend_selected.png_ 1 | 06/25/2006 06:31 | 8284
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Gadgets&Widgets_icon.png_ 0 | Attempt 1 | -14 The Url is invalid
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Gadgets&Widgets_icon.png_ 0 | Attempt 2 | -14 The Url is invalid
Download: C:\DOCUME~1\LuTziE\LOCALS~1\Temp\sdcentral\Base\AppData\Gadgets&Widgets_icon.png_ 0 | Attempt 3 | -14 The Url is invalid
Result: Installation failed (0)

How do I cure this?

Jumbuck

on Aug 03, 2006

Hi Ronan H- sorry that the new goodies are not doing the business for you,but the reason I am "Falling off my chair" is that in the new ODNT Launchpad we finally have a central console that actually works,unlike the old Theme manager.I am a fairly new boy to SD,joined earlier this year,so everything is still a bit new and strange.As for acquiring the update, I just logged into SDC and clicked on the appropriate items listed.Not sure if that is what you wanted Ronan H,but come back if you have any more queries.

Ronan H

on Aug 03, 2006

Thanks Jumbuck, im still a bit in the dark about it all despite being here for years, im sure one of the WC or SD bosses will shed some light on the situation in here when things settle down. I imagine with all the new stuff happening they are on top of their heads...

Ro

Jumbuck

on Aug 04, 2006

Hi Ronan. I've just reread your original query of Aug 2nd and I think I have cottoned onto what you are concerned about.The OBDT 2007 that has just been released,and which you and I and countless other Stardockers have d'loaded is just that,the new 2007 version,but as we were users,for us it was an upgrade.We still have all the new bells and whistles though,just as a brand new user would have if they were d'loading the software for the first time.Still not sure whether that clarifies anything Ro,be interested to hear your comments.

Ronan H

on Aug 04, 2006

Yeah i think maybe its a simple as that, i suppose i feel that the eagerly awaited release of OD 2007 isnt such a big deal for existing users, and indeed even if there wasnt an OD 2007 release we ould still have been privy to newly updated products anyway, as we have been at any stage up to now...

If i remember correctly there was no big launch of "OD 2006" or "OD 2005" as such, but i (and other subscribers alike) was none the wiser and i received updates via Stardock Central as per usual.

I think thats all there is to it, maybe a big launch like that is just to generate more interest and more subscriptions, which is totally understandable seeing as WC and Stardock are such big businesses, but i guess i was expecting more, or maybe more appropriately worded, something different than what i was already entitled to...

Anyway, i think i have a handle on it now, hopefully anyway, it seems all so straightforward looking back, the name of an old play comes to mind - "Much ado about nothing..."

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