DesktopX replacement

Xtreme

Published on September 22, 2009 By gef In WinCustomize Talk

If you haven’t tried Winstep Xtreme yet, I recommend you try. I hve been using DesktopX for many years but Xtreme is awesome.

You can try it for free so you have nothing to lose.

I now prefer this to DesktopX for these reasons:

1.        A Weather module that works without any registering with other sites, etc. And is very easy to configure.

2.       NextStart, which is similar to Right-click but much easier and improved. You can use png files for better results and it is perfectly stable.

3.       A very good Email module, again very easy to configure and works perfectly.

4.        For those interested in statistics, there are modules for that also and a module for the Trashcan.

5.       You have a systray !!

All this and no confusing scripts.

Download free trial from here :

http://www.winstep.net/default.asp?cat=winstep

I have only used it for a few days but I have already made two themes. You can see them here:

https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=7

Comments

Gregory2001

on Sep 22, 2009

Thank you, Gef. I've been wondering when you would realize this. I hope to see some themes from you soon! (And would gladly pay for master themes!)

ZubaZ

on Sep 22, 2009

DX is a super-powerful engine that can do much more than what most "skinners" use it for. It's more than weather and clocks and calendars.

I love what JCRabbit has done with winstep. I've used it for years. It complements many of Stardock's products very well.

I don't think it has to be an either/or . . it's more of what fits your needs best.

Philly0381

on Sep 22, 2009

For some of us it is also about the money, there just isn't enough to have every piece of software.

Gregory2001

on Sep 22, 2009

You don't need every piece of software. All you need is Winstep Xtreme.

WOM

on Sep 22, 2009

I'am happy with the 3 yahoo widget I use. No need for something else.

Philly0381

on Sep 22, 2009

GregII I'm very happy with using the Stardock software, provides me with what I need.

ZubaZ

on Sep 22, 2009

More precicely:

GregII

reply 4

[I] don't need every piece of software. All [I] need is Winstep Xtreme.

Differnet strokes for differnt folks, right?

gef

on Sep 22, 2009

Differnet

Is that like internet ?

starkers

on Sep 22, 2009

I have used Winstep Xtreme for a couple of years, in conjunction with my ObjectDesktop components and have been more than happy with the marriage between the two... it's like having the best of both worlds.

I must admit, however, that I do prefer the Xtreme weather and email modules to DX widgets... they are easy to configure and work like a charm. The CPU and RAM meters work great also, whereas I had some issues with DX CPU/RAM meters not working correctly in Vista.

In any event, Winstep Xtreme is worth every penny... as is OD.

Leo the Lion

on Sep 22, 2009

I have often wondered if I should try Winstep and maybe its a good time to give it a go. I like the look of the themes you made, gef........professional and easy on the eye

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