Recent content by arthurn

Yes, increasing the refresh interval is a good way to reduce system resources, especially when the data doesn't change very often. I would use the following timing: tv guide/weather/RSS/calendar - 10 min, meters/song info- 1 sec, so even if you have a combination of all those, you shouldn't...

very cool tips... why don't you post some screenshots? :) I really want to see what you've done with your desktop.

How did you make those shortcuts on your desktop? Btw, Initial D is the Japanese anime I was thinking about, it's about racing...

Hey Beginning... your desktop is so interesting... it's retro yet futuristic (if that's even possible), and it reminds me of Japanese anime... I can tell you did a lot of work, because it looks nothing like windows!

My config evolves... Or how about something like this? Maybe I'll switch the positions some more, I think the song info should be at the bottom... The calendar is from SimpleCalendar 2.0). Right... can add weather forecast... personally I'm not so big on weather, it just looks nice :)...

Samurize is so cool... I've been adding features to my config, and I'm starting to realize Samurize is really really cool... :cool: you can display just about any info about your computer and find any info on the internet and have it right on the desktop. Like RSS feeds, tv guide... And I...

dreamliner77, I'm glad you like it. I got permission from Vipez earlier tonight, and I just posted the config file on samurize.com. Search for arthurn and you should find it.

Btw, I was thinking, if Samurize objects can behave like other windows programs it would be great. For example, the ability to resize by dragging on the edges, right click an icon to change its path, right click on a meter to change its parameters etc... it would make Samurize so much more...

My New Widget I created a new widget based on the Vipez2 Config... I added weather, top processes and removed the tv guide, as well as made other cosmetic changes. See if you guys like it... :) The background is transparent (the original Vipeez2 is blue) and it shows up silver because of...

Hmmm... is Samurize affiliated with StarDock, the creator of DesktopX? The Samurize site is hosted by StarDock... So while StarDock charges money for Samurize-like functionality, it is also supporting the free Samurize? How interesting... perhaps they do it for the purpose of incorporating...

Most of the time meaning most Samurize clocks are 128x128? I find 200x200 best for me, and I thought you use 100x100... no? :) I initally planned 3 sizes: large (267x267), medium (200x200) and small (100x100). You think I should go for 128x128 instead? My desktop: Milkamania! Milk Suite...

I emailed Ken Mastri (the original author of Chrome Clock on Konfabulator) and he is ok with me distributing smaller versions of the clock... "Hello Arthur, That sounds fine to me, if it is ok with Crni. Thanks for asking. I'm glad you like the clock widget! Ken Mastri"

Konfabulator? Dashboard? DesktopX? Desk Accessories? Who's copying who? I don't know if Samurize started off as a Konfabulator clone, though certainly its popularity has to do with it. There seems to be a lot of debate out there as to which one is original, which one is a copycat. DesktopX...

btw I made a smaller clock for myself at 200x200... just the right size for me... :)

I think modifying the file is easier than all these "legal hurdles"...