The adventure continues - More customization
-or- Letting my neurosis run free
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I mentioned in my previous article on OS customization that I have this neurosis of changing frequently, and it is true. I am now on my second desktop set up since my last article, but this one is very graceful, clean, and functional. Enough so that I think it will be around for a while.
Pillar of Light is the
beautiful backdrop that sets up the whole base of the set up. I then built upon that with Opus, a clean and classy skin. Throw in 3 docks with Object Dock Plus, one zoomer on the bottom, and
two tabbed docks on the sides and I have an attractive, clean, open, and very functional desktop. One I think will
be around for a while, until the madness grabs me again.
But just to make things even more fun I added in some great Desktop X objects. The effects on the
recycle bin icon are great, not only making it a bit bigger, but adding some nice animation when I mouse over it or select it.
I also have a very nice weather object that has two states, the one pictured and then a small icon with only the location and
temp, and some great digital readouts of system information and the date and time. Using the overlay keys I can make all those
disappear or appear by hitting the F10 key. I can also show off some of the cool features of Windowblinds, with one window
rolled up and another transparent.
So, again, with little real effort on my part I can totally change the look and feel of my desktop, and add some much
needed personality to my daily workspace. Go and customize!