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Crack · 04-15-2004, 10:31 AM

http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/

http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/screenshots.htm

True 3D desktop replacement

Looks awesome... but..

Appears to me that you would need at least a gig of Ram, but I cannot find a "System Req" on the site...

the videos look really cool!

Anyone want to try it on a spare computer and tell us all how it performs?

Redjake · 04-15-2004, 10:35 AM

that's pretty awesome - I might give it a shot sometime

Redjake · 04-15-2004, 10:39 AM

ok I'm trying it now.

sixate · 04-15-2004, 10:42 AM

That is pretty cool.
Maybe when I get some extra time I'll try it out.

Redjake · 04-15-2004, 10:54 AM

ok, works pretty good so far. a bit different, but it definitely works. I'd like to see this become mainstream.

Redjake · 04-15-2004, 10:54 AM

by the way, it works fine on my system. GeForce 4 Ti4200 128 MB, Barton 2500+, 768 RAM

EDIT: Ok, it's sorta lame. You can't do anything with the Windows or Icons really when you are IN SphereXP. It's just an organizer. Maybe it says that on the website, but I didn't see it. For instance, if I wanted to type a reply on TFP in this window, I would click Post Reply right? Wrong. You double click the Window you are looking at (whether it be in the foreground or background) and that maximizes it. Then you type the response, and then you can go BACK to SphereXP. Simply a method of organizing multiple windows, that's all. Ah well.

SecretMethod70 · 04-15-2004, 11:17 AM

REAL 3d Desktop Environment

:

http://wwws.sun.com/software/looking_glass/

Crack · 04-15-2004, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SecretMethod70
REAL 3d Desktop Environment :

http://wwws.sun.com/software/looking_glass/

Now THAT I like!

bltzkriegmcanon · 04-15-2004, 03:37 PM

Both of those look really cool.

manalone · 04-15-2004, 03:49 PM

Actually, it ran fine on 256mb on my laptop. They suffer the classic problem in that they can't intercept window openings.

And, in fairness, RedJake, it's a very early test version...

the_marq · 04-15-2004, 04:17 PM

OK, the instructions were "(just unzip it and run it)."

I did those 2 things on 2 different XP computers and all I get is an error.

How the hell did you get it to work?

Destrox · 04-15-2004, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Redjake
EDIT: Ok, it's sorta lame. You can't do anything with the Windows or Icons really when you are IN SphereXP. It's just an organizer. Maybe it says that on the website, but I didn't see it. For instance, if I wanted to type a reply on TFP in this window, I would click Post Reply right? Wrong. You double click the Window you are looking at (whether it be in the foreground or background) and that maximizes it. Then you type the response, and then you can go BACK to SphereXP. Simply a method of organizing multiple windows, that's all. Ah well.

Actually, thats all I was hoping it would do, gonna try this out for sure now.

Redjake · 04-15-2004, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by manalone

And, in fairness, RedJake, it's a very early test version...

and in fairness, it's not gonna change from the early test version to the finished copy. it's meant as a window and document organizer, nothing more. I didn't say it was necessarily a badly programmed application, I'm just stating my opinion that it's not that cool. Not as cool as it COULD be. The problem is: I highly doubt they will make it to where you can edit stuff in the windows that are in the Sphere. So it's lame

bob32 · 04-16-2004, 08:00 AM

Here's another 3d desktop if anyone wants to try it.

http://www.3dna.net/products/desktop.htm

It looks a lot different than the other desktops mentioned.

spived2 · 04-16-2004, 08:47 AM

bob32, that last one looks very similar to the "3d" interactive desktop thingy that came with my old packard bell 100mhz pos. It was fun for about 5 minutes then it just kinda got in my way.

I like the look of that spherexp. It would be very nice to just zoom away from windows and zoom in on others, that way you could see more windows at the same time. I'll have to check this out.

SecretMethod70 · 04-16-2004, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bob32
Here's another 3d desktop if anyone wants to try it.

http://www.3dna.net/products/desktop.htm

It looks a lot different than the other desktops mentioned.

Sorry, but it reminds me of Microsoft Bob.

Eww.

Confederate · 04-19-2004, 08:32 PM

now we just need one that handles more than one monitor

telekinetic · 04-20-2004, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bob32
Here's another 3d desktop if anyone wants to try it.

http://www.3dna.net/products/desktop.htm

It looks a lot different than the other desktops mentioned.

Testing that on the house's Media PC...anything that keeps us from having to negotiate text menus on the TV is good times :-)

zxello · 04-21-2004, 01:25 AM

hmmmmm imagine what it would be like with 4-6 monitors set up in a curve type set-up..... \_/ < like that only in a 3d curve (plz say you understand what im trying to say)

04-15-2004, 10:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Crack Misanthropic Location: Ohio! yay!	SphereXP http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/ http://www.hamar.sk/sphere/screenshots.htm True 3D desktop replacement Looks awesome... but.. Appears to me that you would need at least a gig of Ram, but I cannot find a "System Req" on the site... the videos look really cool! Anyone want to try it on a spare computer and tell us all how it performs? __________________ Crack, you and I are long overdue for a vicious bout of mansex. ~Halx

04-15-2004, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	that's pretty awesome - I might give it a shot sometime __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

04-15-2004, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	ok I'm trying it now. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

04-15-2004, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	ok, works pretty good so far. a bit different, but it definitely works. I'd like to see this become mainstream. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

04-15-2004, 10:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	by the way, it works fine on my system. GeForce 4 Ti4200 128 MB, Barton 2500+, 768 RAM EDIT: Ok, it's sorta lame. You can't do anything with the Windows or Icons really when you are IN SphereXP. It's just an organizer. Maybe it says that on the website, but I didn't see it. For instance, if I wanted to type a reply on TFP in this window, I would click Post Reply right? Wrong. You double click the Window you are looking at (whether it be in the foreground or background) and that maximizes it. Then you type the response, and then you can go BACK to SphereXP. Simply a method of organizing multiple windows, that's all. Ah well. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush. Last edited by Redjake; 04-15-2004 at 11:02 AM..

04-15-2004, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	That is pretty cool. Maybe when I get some extra time I'll try it out.

04-15-2004, 11:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	REAL 3d Desktop Environment : http://wwws.sun.com/software/looking_glass/ __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

04-15-2004, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
bltzkriegmcanon Holy Knight of The Alliance Location: Stormwind, The Eastern Kingdoms, Azeroth	Both of those look really cool. __________________ What do you say to one last showdown? - Ocelot, Metal Gear Solid 3 The password is "Who are the Patriots?" and "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." Gotcha. - The Colonel and Snake, Metal Gear Solid 3

04-15-2004, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
manalone Once upon a time...	Actually, it ran fine on 256mb on my laptop. They suffer the classic problem in that they can't intercept window openings. And, in fairness, RedJake, it's a very early test version... __________________ -- Man Alone ======= Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary.

04-15-2004, 04:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	OK, the instructions were "(just unzip it and run it)." I did those 2 things on 2 different XP computers and all I get is an error. How the hell did you get it to work? __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

04-16-2004, 08:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
bob32 Crazy	Here's another 3d desktop if anyone wants to try it. http://www.3dna.net/products/desktop.htm It looks a lot different than the other desktops mentioned.

04-16-2004, 08:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
spived2 Desert Rat Location: Arizona	bob32, that last one looks very similar to the "3d" interactive desktop thingy that came with my old packard bell 100mhz pos. It was fun for about 5 minutes then it just kinda got in my way. I like the look of that spherexp. It would be very nice to just zoom away from windows and zoom in on others, that way you could see more windows at the same time. I'll have to check this out. __________________ "This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is it vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V." - V

04-19-2004, 08:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	now we just need one that handles more than one monitor

04-21-2004, 01:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
zxello Addict Location: P-Town, WA	hmmmmm imagine what it would be like with 4-6 monitors set up in a curve type set-up..... \_/ < like that only in a 3d curve (plz say you understand what im trying to say) __________________ Old signature just wasn't doing it for me anymore, so now I have this new one. It's equally as stupid but at least it looks really long. I'm probably just going to keep typing until I run out of things to babble about and see how many people actually read this. I once ran down a hill, fell down and hurt my elbow; my mom said I would be ok, she kissed it and made it all better. I've run out of things to say now, so if you have read this whole thing, congratulations you get a gold star! Last edited by zxello; 04-21-2004 at 09:32 PM..