What exactly is difference between a widget and a gadget?

May 6, 2005 9:11 AM from

I installed Desktop Gadgets today and once I had it on my system I noticed that all the gadgets (silica whatever) were all pretty much already done as widgets. So what exactly is the difference between a widget and a gadget?

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Reply #1 May 6, 2005 9:16 AM from

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From here: Link

Widgets - ...Widgets do not require DesktopX to be running to be used but require DesktopX to be installed.

Gadgets - DesktopX widgets can be exported as stand-alone programs (.EXEs) called gadgets that require no additional files or run-times to be installed. Gadgets can be sent to any user of Windows XP or 2000 to be used. No installation required.

Reply #2 May 6, 2005 10:20 AM from

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Thanks. DesktopX 2 could do that too, I guess they just renamed it and made it part of Pro version.

Reply #3 May 6, 2005 11:20 AM from

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I thought the post title said "midget". Now that's a serious question.

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Reply #4 May 6, 2005 11:58 AM from

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Thanks. DesktopX 2 could do that too, I guess they just renamed it and made it part of Pro version.

DX2 could make widgets. You still needed the Pro version to build standalone applications. And the license where alot more expensive.

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