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DesktopX supports the creation of three different types of Widget s:
Objects may be controlled by Script s written in either VBScript or JScript , although they are not always required. Many common actions are provided for as in-built object functions, such as:
Similarly, animation, sound and variation depending on the object's state (for example, mouseover or clicking) can be modified without scripting. DesktopX Plugin s also avoid the need for scripting common tasks, by offering extra functionality such as Media Player displays and controls (currently available for ITunes , Winamp , CoolPlayer , an internal version of Windows Media Player and Stardock's own ObjectMedia ) and access to Windows Management Instrumentation . As users often wish to have a uniform desktop style, a common practice is to create several widgets as a coherent ''theme''. A few popular theme artists sell themes in the WinCustomize store . As of June 2005 there are four standalone divisions of DesktopX:
DesktopX Standard may also be obtained as part of an Object Desktop subscription. MORE THAN WIDGETS While many users see DesktopX as a widget-enabler along the same lines as Yahoo! Widget Engine , DesktopX has features that go beyond widgets. Its ability to create and export desktops has made it popular with corporate integrators who want to create secure, branded desktops. Moreover, DesktopX sacrifices cross-platformness for features. For example, developers can incorporate ActiveX controls into their creations (such as widgets and desktops). GADGETS In 2003, Stardock released DesktopX 2 with a Pro version. The Pro version allowed developers to export their creates as stand-alone programs called "gadgets". This feature was further enhanced with DesktopX 3 and the price on DesktopX Pro lowered to make it more mainstream. Gadgets are similar to widgets except that they do not require a third-party program to run. This gives gadgets a significant advantage over widgets since widgets require users to go and download the enabling program and install it before they can use them. VERSION HISTORY An (incomplete) list of releases:
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