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Title: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on December 31, 2011, 11:49:50 PM
Happy New Year! Post yer desktops for 2012!

************

In my Mario Maps monthly wallpapers, Luigi leaves behind Mario and returns to World 1, Cold Frontier. I'm going to post 2011's Cold Frontier map so you can compare it to the new 2012 map.

Improvements:
- Warp pipe architecture more "realistic" and not SMB3 map-like anymore.
- Character avatar downsized.
- Inventory better organized.
- File name removed from inventory box.
- Improved Koopa Kid avatars.
- Better icon integration into maps.

Coming Soon:
- Updated character and enemy avatars... upgrading from SMB3 avatars to Mario & Luigi: Super Star Saga avatars. (SMB3 map layout will remain the same.)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on January 01, 2012, 12:29:06 AM
the experimental "Omega" superheavy battlemech-
(http://s14.postimage.org/56nju71nh/codename_Omega.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/56nju71nh/)

a trio of Word Of Blake Omnimechs-
(http://s13.postimage.org/xxkdk97gz/Word_of_blake_Mechs.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xxkdk97gz/)

the Firestarter 'mech-
(http://s13.postimage.org/ev0zxbwgj/firestarter.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ev0zxbwgj/)

the HammerHands 'mech-
(http://s13.postimage.org/hf18569eb/hammerhands.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/hf18569eb/)

from the VGA Trailer of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron... Bruticus!!!!-
(http://s13.postimage.org/5fppxv3tf/bruticus.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5fppxv3tf/)

found on Deviantart, Mario vs. Bowser!-
(http://s18.postimage.org/3lzuctzr9/mario_vs_bowser.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3lzuctzr9/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Canceler on January 02, 2012, 01:06:12 AM
i recently reinstalled my OS so i browsed deviantart until i found this
(http://i41.tinypic.com/r73uph.png) (http://browse.deviantart.com/?order=24&offset=5640#/d4kzsk9)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: NUMBERZero on January 02, 2012, 03:36:48 AM
Fusion is one of the best Metroid games imo, so there's her fusion suit.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on January 10, 2012, 06:40:51 PM
(http://s7.postimage.org/wcqbv4elz/skyrim_final_blow1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wcqbv4elz/)
Somebody please sticky this thread and unsticky the Desktops 2011 thread.  :)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on January 11, 2012, 11:56:15 AM
Somebody please sticky this thread and unsticky the Desktops 2011 thread.  :)
Ta-daa!
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on January 19, 2012, 04:49:38 PM
And... continuing on with the Desktops of 2012 ...

Here's what I put up on my work Win7 system.  I'm kind of liking it.  Easy on the eyes.

Yes, that is the Trashcan that's sitting in the Taskbar.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Ronin RedFox on January 19, 2012, 06:29:03 PM
Yes, that is the Trashcan that's sitting in the Taskbar.

My god. That's ingenious. I want one.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on January 20, 2012, 07:31:18 AM
Yes, that is the Trashcan that's sitting in the Taskbar.


My god. That's ingenious. I want one.

How to 'pin' the Recycle Bin to the Taskbar (Win7) (http://tweaks.com/windows/39476/pin-recycle-bin-on-the-taskbar/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on January 27, 2012, 07:28:35 AM
Argh!  Can't decide which one to use (both really nice).

Links to originals:
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2825/final_approach.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2825/final_approach.html)
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2826/white_lightning.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2826/white_lightning.html)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: -<WillyP>- on January 27, 2012, 09:19:23 AM
I'd go with the lighning, meself... the other one would bug me no end ;)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: DarkWing on January 27, 2012, 10:14:08 AM
Ya gotta admit, that bug looks cool.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Matthew on January 27, 2012, 02:22:31 PM
I just got a hilariously evil idea. Post a desktop background that's super awesome, and is animated so it has a bug crawling randomly across it periodically. But don't tell the downloaders that ;)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on January 27, 2012, 05:13:08 PM
I just got a hilariously evil idea. Post a desktop background that's super awesome, and is animated so it has a bug crawling randomly across it periodically. But don't tell the downloaders that ;)
Not all that hard (but I ain't gonna do it), especially thanks to what used to be called "Active Desktop" in the Windows 95 days.  You simply put active web content on your desktop and ... presto! -- However, it's pretty well avoided these days due to overhead and the fact that the desktop would be acting as a constant (and active) web browser.  Not exactly a very secure approach.

Another way (not so easy, but doable) is a custom desktop widget that moves around the screen instead of being locked to the "sidebar" (as it's called in Windows Vista).   The weather and time widget you see in my desktop screenshots is a desktop widget, but it isn't programmed to move around on the screen.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: SaladBadger on January 27, 2012, 05:20:48 PM
As I recall, it isn't possible to activate Active Desktop anymore, and while I'm pretty sure that .gifs won't animate if put on the desktop, it doesn't matter because Windows 7 decides that it has to convert every image you set as your background to .jpg (I don't know why they would ever do this, but it's pretty easy to work around if you know your registry-fu. Earlier versions, such as Windows XP, would keep the native format if it could, and convert it (to .BMP) if it couldn't support it (ie: .PNG). I'm surprised that Windows 7 still doesn't have native support for .png backgrounds, heh)

I think have seen some people work around the lack of animated desktops, however, by telling Windows to pull the backgrounds in a folder with all the individual frames of animation, and they'd set the computer to switch backgrounds rapidly. This sounds extremely space-inefficient on longer animations, though.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on January 31, 2012, 11:13:51 PM
More additions-
Looking forward to Dark Knight Rises
(http://s16.postimage.org/kympbsie9/dark_knight_rises.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/kympbsie9/)

But... there is one they fear. In their tounge he is DovahKiin, Dragon Born!
(http://s8.postimage.org/lrbvomtqp/TES5_Skyrim_Dragon_Born.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/lrbvomtqp/)

Images that I found on deviantart used as walls:
1. A pretty cool Anthro art based on Tron Legacy
(http://s16.postimage.org/pn2p6z7kx/Digital_Raily_Tron.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pn2p6z7kx/)

2. A really funny TF2 Simpsons image
(http://s18.postimage.org/vwxytz705/TF2_simpsons.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vwxytz705/)

3. Wall-e and Eve
(http://s18.postimage.org/6tgw9z9dh/wall_e.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6tgw9z9dh/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on February 01, 2012, 04:45:30 PM
And... I've changed my work desktop yet again...

Original: http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2829/pollen_feast.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2829/pollen_feast.html)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on February 02, 2012, 12:02:12 AM
Luigi finishes off Lemmy Koopa in the World 1 Airship and lands it just shy of the start panel of World 2's Cupid Clouds.

Happy Groundhog Day everyone! I don't care if he sees his shadow or not, because it's 80 degrees here! WOOH! I remember last year on Feb. 1, it was 27 degrees. We're definitely having a MUCH milder winter than last year, and I am GLAD!

************

First Pic: Completed January 2012 World Map

Second Pic: Last year's February 2011 World Map

Third Pic: February 2012 World Map ... World 2 - Cupid Clouds
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on February 02, 2012, 07:00:05 AM
I actually kind of hope he does, because maybe then it'll mean we'll get some actual, serious, snow.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on February 03, 2012, 07:21:23 AM
New desktop. Anybody here remember Commander Keen?  :D
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on February 03, 2012, 08:26:08 AM
I do!   ;D
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on February 03, 2012, 09:45:18 AM
;D
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on February 03, 2012, 06:35:38 PM
Commander Keen is not forgotten in my home (see attached pic).  8)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on March 01, 2012, 01:59:12 AM
Luigi made it through the frozen "Cold Frontier" and experienced acrophobia up high in the Cupid Clouds to make it here, today, to Clover Fields.

Compare last year's World 3 map with this year's:
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on March 01, 2012, 10:53:35 AM
More randomizers that are mostly from Deviantart-

(http://s14.postimage.org/ot4n2k6ot/battletech_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ot4n2k6ot/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/oslo1jhuh/cliff_kissers.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/oslo1jhuh/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/ing1yaj1t/scifi_landingpost.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ing1yaj1t/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/coi0zlasn/scout_mechs_Battletech.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/coi0zlasn/)

(http://s13.postimage.org/yuc8k4deb/seekers.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/yuc8k4deb/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/64ju6zm5j/shadowhawk.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/64ju6zm5j/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/s5tmr3dl3/SOD_Shockwave.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/s5tmr3dl3/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on March 05, 2012, 04:15:47 PM
My newest selection. 

You can get the original in your desktop size here (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2866/bali_sunset.html).

Previously, I was using this one (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2841/the_road_to_nowhere.html).  My desktop looked like this (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/D1ac0563/02841_theroadtonowhere_2560x1024.jpg).
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on March 05, 2012, 11:15:58 PM
Jesus, TechPro! You and your IMAX monitor! lol
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on March 13, 2012, 11:53:37 AM
... and I've changed it again.   Original available here (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2874/la_mar_lamora.html)

/me wonders if he's changing it too often...
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on March 14, 2012, 08:28:25 AM
Changed my desktop again, but stuck to the same theme, so it's actually not that big of a change. :P
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: SaladBadger on March 15, 2012, 07:09:36 PM
I decided that I should look at my art more often, even if it is silly sometimes, or not great quality-wise.

(http://i.imgur.com/4zHpN.jpg)

You can get a super high resolution version here (http://basementnet.us/ryan/coloredpencilfairy.jpg) if you're so inclined.

I had to download a custom utility from Sourceforge to capture this, though. Seems I hit some sort of limit with the Window's screenshot function, so I can't actually get my images into any utilities. Besides, I wanted to capture only one monitor.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on March 16, 2012, 10:32:22 AM
This one was just too nice to ignore...
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on April 01, 2012, 02:04:26 AM
Mario Maps for April 2012:
World 4 - Voodoo Bayou

Last year, Voodoo Bayou was the May map, and was called "Crawdad Bayou."

MAJOR changes in store with this map:
 -eliminated information box in the upper left hand of the map. Now, each information item has it's own sign.
 -World identifiers now appear in HDTV looking monitors with a fancy schmancy little logo.
 -The "World 4-X" signage is on a wooden post.
 -Month signage is on a wooden post
 -Coin and crystal counts appear on HDTVs.
 -Those mini-dimensional relay tubes that my former avatar NOK was in now houses inventory such as keys, hammers, and bombs, etc.
 -High resolution buildings and signs.

I went back and took out the old information box from this map after it was created; a sort of "retro-fitting" if you will. I retro-fitted the maps I've already made, which is April through September. Starting with October's map, these information signs and inventory tubes will be scattered elsewhere throughout the map.


Pictures:
 -Completed World 3 Map
 -Compare last year's May 2011 "Crawdad Bayou" map with this year's "Voodoo Bayou" map:
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on April 02, 2012, 04:11:48 PM
Not a new desktop, but mine's getting cluttered enough with reminders to myself that you'd almost couldn't tell. :P
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on April 03, 2012, 03:17:26 PM
More randomizers added-

(http://s17.postimage.org/ahe28jdiz/a10.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ahe28jdiz/)

(http://s14.postimage.org/wr1mpwexp/escape.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wr1mpwexp/)

(http://s14.postimage.org/izx5nopzx/flynns_cycle.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/izx5nopzx/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on April 11, 2012, 07:22:12 AM
New desktop, one of those that I couldn't fight the temptation on.

My only problem with it is that I'm not used to the white background. And since I'm running Windows 7 with the see-through task bar, it makes that task bar look like it's glowing in the dark when running other programs. :P
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on May 01, 2012, 01:44:37 PM
Mario Maps for May 2012:
World 5 - Floral Banks

Because April showers bring May flowers, right? This one is themed with a bunch of little flowers doing different things. Look closely at the individual flowers' facial expressions and various activities.

Last year, the Floral Banks map was used for World 4, "Dreamy Woods" in April 2011. The old map led to the swamp map last year, but those areas have been edited for the flow of things this year. Compare the differences below.

Also, we see a familiar face. Our good 'ol friend NOK is being held captive by Iggy Koopa! Can Luigi save NOK? What happens if he can't? Are there even enough orbs to defeat Iggy?

Pictures:
- Last year's "Dreamy Woods" map for comparison (taken on 4-16)
- Completed World 4 map (2012)
- World 5: Floral Banks (Current May 2012 map)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on June 01, 2012, 07:35:08 AM
New desktop today... San Diego at night.  (original here (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2950/dream_big!.html))
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on June 07, 2012, 03:40:48 PM
Punakettu's (AKA Teslacoil on Mektek.net) render of the Timberwolf:
(http://s13.postimage.org/bhnnq624j/Punakettu_s_Timberwolf.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/bhnnq624j/)

Just because I can:
(http://s14.postimage.org/p6wlocxzx/FOC_G1_optimus.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/p6wlocxzx/)

another addition:
(http://s12.postimage.org/dtfawgxhl/ytp_fortress2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dtfawgxhl/)

sample source of screencapture for more info:
http://youtu.be/9nl4Du7C6qY (http://youtu.be/9nl4Du7C6qY)

I know that the CDi games sucks so does the Adventures of Sonic, but they make more sense as Youtube Poop videos rather than the actual product.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on July 01, 2012, 12:52:01 PM
After Iggy Koopa killed Luigi at the end of World 5, "Floral Banks" and took his body to World 6, "Dimension-X," NOK's home, NOK emerged in his own dimension to help rescue Luigi just as Luigi tried to rescue NOK from Floral Banks. NOK successfully defeated Iggy Koopa in Dimension-X, and also located a 1UP that brought Luigi back to life.

With Iggy defeated, Luigi bids NOK farewell as he travels on to World 7, "Palm Cove" to face evil pirates, sunbathing goombas, and the guardian of the desert world, the sadistic Wendy O. Koopa! "I'm not sadistic," said Wendy O. in an interview, "I just like to have fun!" When Luigi was asked what he thought of Wendy's tyrannic rule over Palm Cove, he replied, "Kinky!"

+++

New Stuff for World 7:

- Swimsuit Power-up!

- Palm Express Sailboats: Used to travel around Palm Cove. Luigi must collect corresponding colored palm coins and ride the boat that bears the symbol of that coin. Last year, Mario pranced around Palm cove with an Ice Flower power up freezing the ocean as he crossed it leaving the island looking ugly at the end. (See Pic #3)

- Fancy new aquatic castle

- Arrrrrgh! A pirate ship!

+++

Pictures:
#1 Completed World 6, "Dimension-X" map
#2 New World 7, "Palm Cove" map
#3 The 2011 Palm Cove map when it was designated as World 6. Compare the improvements made between last year and this year.
#4 Last year's World 7, "The Moon" map. Since we aren't going to the moon this year, Dimension-X went to World 6, and Palm Cove moved to World 7.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Kaiaatzl on July 01, 2012, 02:19:32 PM
Just for today...
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on July 03, 2012, 08:16:00 AM
My newest desktop.  Grand Tetons in Wyoming, USA.  click here for original (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details/2987/road_to_the_sky.html)

Tomorrow I might change to to this one (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/D3ac0588/01957_fireworks_2560x1024.jpg).
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on July 03, 2012, 05:10:29 PM
Makes me want Coors, TechPro!
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on July 05, 2012, 06:09:53 PM
New desktop for me today.

Actually had my eye on this one for awhile, so I figured I should finally stop putting off using it and just use it already. :P
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Kaiaatzl on July 05, 2012, 07:00:43 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on July 31, 2012, 10:28:17 PM
Luigi ventures southwest from Palm Cove to World 8: Camel Sandhills. This will be the last of the enlarged overpixelated 16x16 converted into 32x32pixel tiles. You've slowly seen details such as flora, bridges and buildings gain finer detail over time. Next month, the whole land tiles get finer tuned into true 32x32 pixel tiles.

Pic 1: Completed "World 7: Palm Cove" map
Pic 2: Current "World 8: Camel Sandhills" map
Pic 3: Last year's "Camel Sandhills" map for comparison
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on August 01, 2012, 09:14:34 AM
More additions (for August)-
(http://s16.postimage.org/xgdprub6p/MWO_Jenner.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xgdprub6p/)
(http://s13.postimage.org/ncohp8j4j/wheelbarrow_Pyro.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ncohp8j4j/)
(http://s15.postimage.org/zbwbl1hmv/MWO_Hunckback.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/zbwbl1hmv/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on August 31, 2012, 02:35:32 PM
Screencaps that I took via Steam
2 of these images contains SPOILERS
(Me Grimlock, king!)
(http://s16.postimage.org/wc08nsrdd/Grimlock.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wc08nsrdd/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/y6d35jedt/Optimus_stabbing_megatron.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/y6d35jedt/)


images as walls that I found on Deviant art-
(http://s13.postimage.org/fytkqhyer/Bead_Nyan_Cat.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/fytkqhyer/)
(http://s10.postimage.org/ijbprm1h1/Good_Night_Irene.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ijbprm1h1/)
(http://s10.postimage.org/d96r0bh85/Glados.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/d96r0bh85/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on September 01, 2012, 05:04:59 AM
Luigi completes the Camel Sandhills defeating Morton Koopa and destroying the Koopa's Grand White Pyramid. He heads onward to the underground paradise of Caprice Caverns in World 9.

From here on forward, the Mario Maps will feature sharpened graphics with completely recreated land tiles. They will no longer have that pixelated 16-bit look, and now take on a sharpened 32-bit appearance. All sprites seen here were completely remade manually by me. Compare the August map with the September map and notice the detailed improvements.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on September 01, 2012, 09:56:08 AM
A little early, but new desktop because I personally refuse to forget.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sidhe Priest on September 17, 2012, 10:49:38 AM
Same old, EVWM+Geoshell, it's perfect, you know.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on September 19, 2012, 09:25:16 AM
My newest... at work.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on October 01, 2012, 10:01:47 AM
Decided to be a bit vain this month.  :P
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on October 01, 2012, 02:20:49 PM
October 2012
World 10: Gourd Gulch

http://texace146.deviantart.com/art/World-10-1-330075886 (http://texace146.deviantart.com/art/World-10-1-330075886)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on October 01, 2012, 08:58:58 PM
Only a prime may light their darkest hours with the Matrix of Leadership-
(http://s15.postimage.org/mck3392af/light_darkest_hour.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mck3392af/)

Glados, forever alone-
(http://s18.postimage.org/fe9cy54cl/lonely_Glados.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/fe9cy54cl/)

EDIT: for those who are curious why I have multiple wallpaper images, I use this:
http://johnsadventures.com/software/backgroundswitcher/ (http://johnsadventures.com/software/backgroundswitcher/)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Pumo on October 03, 2012, 09:06:39 AM
Interesting, but just note that on Windows 7 you don't need any extra program like Background Switcher, as Win7 already includes a function to switch wallpapers every <insert desired time here> seconds/minutes. ;)

Anyway, I liked pretty much the second wallpaper (the GLaDOS one), and I'm curious, where did you found it?

EDIT: Nevermind, I Just found the GLaDOS wallpaper on DeviantArt.  ;D
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Matthew on October 03, 2012, 12:51:56 PM
Interesting, but just note that on Windows 7 you don't need any extra program like Background Switcher, as Win7 already includes a function to switch wallpapers every <insert desired time here> seconds/minutes. ;)

Anyway, I liked pretty much the second wallpaper (the GLaDOS one), and I'm curious, where did you found it?
Indeed, I make gratuitous use of this function. I just wish windows had better multi-monitor support.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on October 04, 2012, 05:48:07 AM
Interesting, but just note that on Windows 7 you don't need any extra program like Background Switcher, as Win7 already includes a function to switch wallpapers every <insert desired time here> seconds/minutes. ;)

Anyway, I liked pretty much the second wallpaper (the GLaDOS one), and I'm curious, where did you found it?
Indeed, I make gratuitous use of this function. I just wish windows had better multi-monitor support.
Like... How better?  (Asks a daily Win7 multi-monitor user)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Matthew on October 04, 2012, 07:53:12 AM
The ability to full-screen an application on one monitor and still be able to use the other monitor. The ability to have different desktop backgrounds. The ability to have a separate taskbar for each. etc, etc.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on October 05, 2012, 10:04:10 PM
Well, OK, I'll give you some of that one.  ... but the first item you can do in Win7, it just takes too many steps.

EDIT: Oh wait, you're talking about running something like Descent in full screen on one monitor, but want to still be able to use the other monitor at the same time. ... Sorry. Can't do that one, and it isn't Win7’s fault.  It's a limitation of the design of the full screen app.  Don't blame the OS for that.

However there is a non-MS app that does the second and third items (and much more goodness). DisplayFusion (http://www.displayfusion.com/) is a terrific program I highly recommend.  Offered in Free or Pro versions (Free doesn't allow all features).

I use it in Free version and enjoy it mostly for having a simple keystroke to full-screen snap the current app to whichever screen I wish (worth installing just for that).  I personally don't really care about the many other features it does, but I highly recommend you check it out.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Matthew on October 05, 2012, 10:45:17 PM
Well, OK, I'll give you some of that one.  ... but the first item you can do in Win7, it just takes too many steps.

EDIT: Oh wait, you're talking about running something like Descent in full screen on one monitor, but want to still be able to use the other monitor at the same time. ... Sorry. Can't do that one, and it isn't Win7’s fault.  It's a limitation of the design of the full screen app.  Don't blame the OS for that.

However there is a non-MS app that does the second and third items (and much more goodness). DisplayFusion ([url]http://www.displayfusion.com/[/url]) is a terrific program I highly recommend.  Offered in Free or Pro versions (Free doesn't allow all features).

I use it in Free version and enjoy it mostly for having a simple keystroke to full-screen snap the current app to whichever screen I wish (worth installing just for that).  I personally don't really care about the many other features it does, but I highly recommend you check it out.
Shouldn't need to install a program to add functionality that should've been included in the OS from the start.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: -<WillyP>- on October 06, 2012, 04:33:27 AM
Every feature of Windows was originally a separate program.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Matthew on October 06, 2012, 08:07:05 AM
Further supporting my statement that it should be built into windows.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on October 06, 2012, 08:25:56 AM
They can't think to include everything in every program they build, nor can they afford to. For all you know, there could be a very legitimate reason why Windows excluded such things.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on October 06, 2012, 09:54:13 AM
Shouldn't need to install a program to add functionality that should've been included in the OS from the start.
That's easy to say, but is complete "bunk" (false/incorrect/bull/etc.).   No offense.

There has never been an OS that didn't do what you have stated they should not.  In every OS (any OS of which there has been multiple versions) the OS makers built-in what options/features they felt would be good and useful but cannot think/imagine all of the options and abilities that users might think of.  There may also be limitations to what can be done at that time.  Then, with the next versions they build in better and/or more features and abilities, many of which are often available as separate programs/add-ons that others came up with originally.  This is true of all versions of Windows, all versions of Apple OS (anyone here remember using that?), all versions of Mac OS, and especially with all versions Linux.  The list goes on.

Just because you or I think it was logical and should not have been left out, does not make it a reason that "it should have been there from the start".  That's akin to saying the OS developers should have better than 20/20 vision of what users will want and need.

Again, no offense meant.  If my comments are offensive to you, my deepest apologies.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Kaiaatzl on October 06, 2012, 12:25:06 PM
They can't think to include everything in every program they build, nor can they afford to. For all you know, there could be a very legitimate reason why Windows excluded such things.

Microsoft?  Have legitimate reasons?  Never!

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Just because you or I think it was logical and should not have been left out, does not make it a reason that "it should have been there from the start".  That's akin to saying the OS developers should have better than 20/20 vision of what users will want and need.

It's better to respond with vague metaphors.  If you were saying, for example, that you want the people making computer chips to have the eyes of falcons and the hands of racoons so they can assemble components tinier than anyone can imagine, you haven't thought it through.  If you were able to give someone those abilities, you'd probably much rather give them to yourself than some random stranger who makes computer chips.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Matthew on October 07, 2012, 06:17:21 AM
Those kinds of programs have been around for years though, it's not like I'm just out of the blue saying "OMG Y U SO DUMB Y U NO ADD DIS BY NOW?" As for cost... That's not a legitimate excuse for one of the world's largest software developers, at least not for something so minor in the grand scheme of things.

Not that it really matters anymore, now that microsoft has decided desktops are old-fashioned.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: TechPro on October 11, 2012, 04:20:50 PM
Old fashioned or not, I still changed my desktop today.

Original (and many others) can be found at InterfaceLIFT.com (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/date/any/).
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Kaiaatzl on October 21, 2012, 06:14:47 PM
Finally changed my desktop, I was getting sick of the flag (yes, only a Canadian could get sick of his own country's flag :P).
http://www.planetdescent.net/MGalleryItem.php?id=924 (http://www.planetdescent.net/MGalleryItem.php?id=924)
The observant Whovian will notice that my Vortex shortcut now has some sort of referential significance, though you may have to go to the gallery page to view the image full-size in order to make it out...  Technically it's a reference to a specific episode but I wouldn't expect anyone who isn't a conspecific (or even a conpersonic, for that matter) to get that.  But if you can correctly tell me which specific episode it is you get some sort of nonexistant prize.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on October 22, 2012, 07:42:41 AM
I know roughly what you're referring with that, but no, I can't name a specific episode with it per say.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on October 30, 2012, 06:01:35 PM
One last look at my (daily changing) October 2012 wallpaper before the November one takes in effect...

http://texace146.deviantart.com/#/d5jl7eu (http://texace146.deviantart.com/#/d5jl7eu)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on November 01, 2012, 04:15:23 PM
November 2012 Wallpaper
World 11: Miser Industries, Inc.

See my DA account for the full storyline.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Scyphi on November 14, 2012, 06:18:15 PM
Because, despite popular belief, they really can be epic.

And because it's season threeeeeee.  ;D

Otherwise I would've totally stuck with my last desktop.
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Alieo on December 03, 2012, 12:44:00 AM
December 2012 Wallpaper
World 12: Chronepoch Temple

>> This would normally be a winter-themed world, but with the Mayan end-date approaching, I created this "alternate dimension" world that contains the elements of earth, air, fire, water, spirit and time. The levels are in roman numerals and there are only 21 of them because if the world ends, well, then this is it. However, if we are all here December 22nd, there's the traditional "Winter Wonderland" map that will be posted afterwards.
Edit: Well, apparently it won't let me upload the .PNG file because it's 922kb. I don't get it seeing as all the others I've posted were always the same dimensions as this one, but oh well... here's a link: http://texace146.deviantart.com/#/d5n0hg6 (http://texace146.deviantart.com/#/d5n0hg6)

Also, Toad has taken over the main character now since Luigi was killed by Bowser on World 11-29. Click here to see what happened:
http://texace146.deviantart.com/gallery/40363684#/d5mo1ll (http://texace146.deviantart.com/gallery/40363684#/d5mo1ll)

Also, I'm currently working on building a new map for World 5 from scratch. If you've ever played Super Mario Bros. 3 before, you'll see a very familiar layout in the northwest portion of the map as a tribute to the original World 1. You can view what I have so far here and get a sneak peek at exactly how these maps look like in their construction stages: http://texace146.deviantart.com/gallery/39336075#/d5l38nz (http://texace146.deviantart.com/gallery/39336075#/d5l38nz)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Sapphirus on December 03, 2012, 11:20:35 AM
(http://s13.postimage.org/6g1iz4plf/d2x_xl.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6g1iz4plf/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/j1dcklt5l/The_Clans.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/j1dcklt5l/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/pxr7zbwsx/forget_about_freeman.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pxr7zbwsx/)
(In Halflife 1, I'm currently in the chapter entittled, Forget about Freeman)
Title: Re: Desktops 2012
Post by: Kaiaatzl on December 15, 2012, 03:04:34 PM
New one!
(http://www.planetdescent.net/profile_pictures/49_1354948068.jpg)