Desktops RULE

[Neo_Clone01]

i dont know why, but i LOVE to see other designers desktops!
Heres mine:
http://www.boomspeed.com/antomation/ScreenShot1.jpg

check it out and please post yours!

sorry that **** pic is huge!

[sintax321]

Where you get the kick *** background?

[eilsoe]

Awesome background!!

Here's my desktop:

my desktop (http://www.avalon-rev.dk/desktop.jpg)

[Raydred]

You know, as a designer i should have a cool bkg, but i dont.. its pretty lame.. I thought i was cool one time and made this..

http://www.raydred.com/backgrounds/alienredbutton.jpg

very boring =)

[eilsoe]

go to www.shadowness.com and DL one of their backgrounds! :)

[kirupa]

Here's mine; Nothing fancy, and it was taken a good while back. Needless to say, my desktop hasn't changed much since then hehe.

http://www.kirupa.com/temp/background.png

Cheers!
Kirupa :cyclops:

[lostinbeta]

Very nice desktops everyone:) I made mine myself, but isn't really that interesting, I just got bored one day.

My Desktop (http://www.8ballcreations.com/lostinbeta/images/phiomiral.jpg)

[eilsoe]

u know lost, that pic would look just AWEsome with something a little extra, is it photoshop? Can i see the psd if it is?

I'm inspired here... :P

[lostinbeta]

Eilsoe: I can't find the psd file right now, but can you send me a PM with your e-mail address in it so I can e-mail it to you or e-mail a link to the file to you? I trust your creativeness enough to know you won't ruin my file or claim it as your own=)

[reverendflash]

This is mine:

<a href=http://www.dosmentes.com/images/desktop.jpg>my desktop</a>

I don't know why, I just got in a nature-ish kinda mood lately...gotta see seagulls, even in the City...

I'm sure I will change it soon...

Rev

[Raydred]

Ok ok, fine, i've given in....

Here is my Desktop. its the best!!!!! Check it out =)

My Desktop (http://www.raydred.com/images/mydesktop.gif)

[telekinesis]

Raydred wins the prize for the bestest (I know there is no such word but ummm, yea) desktop!

[lostinbeta]

Wow Raydred, is that the early release of Windows XP2 ???!!!

[vts31]

www.edwinrosero.com/images/screen.gif i made the wallpaper myself :)

[lostinbeta]

oooooooooooooooooo

Darn you people and your 3d programs:*( :( :-\

[sintax321]

Here is mine nothing special.

My Desktop (http://www.sintax321.com/desktop.jpg)

[reverendflash]

more inventive than mine...

[RenaissanceGirl]

I like to keep mine simple... it's pretty boring really. I like looking at people desktops mostly because I love custom icons. Anyway,
here's mine (http://www.geocities.com/renaissancegerl/x/desktop021002.txt).

[Neo_Clone01]

eilsoe your desktop is cool, i went to that site -
one question what exactly does Aston do?
i assume you dl'ed it, its a desktop manager or something??

sintax, why do your folders have zippers? lol
do they hold FLASH files...wakka wakka wakka

everyone else nice dt's
funny - alot of people sweat that silver winxp bar (its soooo cool) hehe

[lostinbeta]

OOOO, your desktop is pretty nice Ren.

The icons are great. I hate macs though, although I must admit they are great for graphics, they tend to suck for everything else.

That is a personal opinion so please don't take offense to that:) I have had many bad experiences with macs in the past, which makes me think the way I do about them.

[Neo_Clone01]

ooooooohhh thinkin about gettin a mac......

****, should i get one? lol



EDIT: funny lost we posted at same time, and i know your opinion!

[Raydred]

Im totally Loving macs! Especially OSx , and if you're a big time power user you'll know why. I used to be a windows person, but Ive seen the light and the truth! lol I want a mac so bad!!! =)

and to those who had bad expirences with them, its gotten a whole lot better! i mean, the stability the fast hardware, and awesome GUI.. *gets goose bumps* ..

Plus the switch commercials are just funny =)

[lostinbeta]

Not to contradict myself, but I do want a mac. I want a mac because as I said before, they are great for graphics and animation and that is what I am interested in. If I had a choice I would have a Mac for graphics and a Windows machine for everything else....haha.

[RenaissanceGirl]

Yikes! I was hoping that the Mac thing would just be overlooked. I didn't want to make a stand about my OS preferrence... just wanted to post my desktop along with everyone else. In any case thanks if you liked my desktop... even if you don't like the legs that are holding it up!

[lostinbeta]

Sorry for creating a debate:(

I love the desktop and the custom icons. Absolutely FABULOUS darling....=) :P

[Ryall]

macs are nice, but just too expensive... if you build your own PC you can get waaayyyy more power and everything else too, for a lot less money - I just like to fully customize everything!!! hee hee... I am building my next one in a few months - it is going to be a screamer!!! yeah! I:-)

Peace

[lostinbeta]

I built my own =) I built it like 2 years ago. I need to get money to start building a new one:evil:

[reverendflash]

Ditto...

I tried to install 3DStudio Max the other day, it installed, but it took forever to do anything...

sigh...

time to build a new machine...

[lostinbeta]

I wish I could afford 3dsmax :( ::sigh::

[reverendflash]

I had a client who needed a .3ds image converted into Flash...

he had money...

[lostinbeta]

oooo lucky:)

[upuaut]

My second video card is here... hee hee.

looking around for a cheapo 2nd monitor.

[reverendflash]

I don't know who is lucky...

the person with the software, but can't run it on his machine, or the guy who could run it, but doesn't have the software....

If I didn't know what I was missing, would I be all hyped up to go build my new machine? I mean my income is definitely not going to increase with my limited skills...

my therapist loves these kind of philosophical kind of questions...

she doesn't give me any help, but she loves the questions...

[Raydred]

Ooo.. having 2 monitors on the same system is fun =)

[eilsoe]

Just to clear up about AstonShell for WinXP, DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!

Yes, the themes are cool, yes, u can make yer own COOL themes, BUT, it completely f*cks up everything!

One thing is hyperlink in the browser results in massive system failure when clicked on, and that just made me go RIGHT on and uninstall... Plus, now that I've uninstalled, mypc is 2 more minutes slower on startup... It really messes up everything...

So don't use it...

also, most themes are for 800x600 only, and looks sh*itty when stretched to bigger resolutions...

just a piece of advice.

[eilsoe]

heh, raydred, since u say having 2 monitors on one system is nice, you should've seen my dads setup not oo long ago.

He had 3 pc's set to one monitor, he placed a switch underneath the table so he could switch the monitor to whatever machine he neede, plus he had his laptop on the table too! :P

He's a big *** programmer...! hehe...

Learned computers from him :)

[sintax321]

Right now at work I have 2 moniters hooked up to the same machine on a switch. One 22'in flat screen and one 15'in. I use it to help me check diferent moniter sizes for the web site I'm working on.

[lostinbeta]

Wow, my rinky dink 800x600 monitor is definitely looking more rinky dink compared to you guys :P

[eilsoe]

heh, mine is a 17" monitor, CAN deal with 1600x1200 resolution! Although that's overdoing it a bit...

I stick to 1280x1024...

[Raydred]

Elisoe, yea i had that setup at one time too =) usiong a KVM switch to switch to multiple computers =)

It was cool, but now im down to 1 monitor and 1 computer, the comp is kick *** so is the monitor, but i wish i had my other monitor there ( its at my "office".. hehe) =)

i want that 5 monitor thing that dell has, flat panel, very nice and looks im pressive lol, wow imagine 5 screens to play UT 03' uhh i mean, work on.. *looks around*... =)

http://www.raydred.com/images/icons/dredcoolicon.gif

[Neo_Clone01]

hey tech people...
if i were to build my own comp (which i plan on having someone do hehe)
what would be the IDEAL components to a sysytem that can handle graphic programs and make the occassional game of warcraft look KICK ***!?

get detailed if u can please!

[Uthar]

Hey gang,

Been a little while since I've posted, thought I'd start back on this one. Here's a desktop I made 2 weeks ago (can't go wrong with this cutie).

http://bigal.itsm.macewan.ca:9091/natalieimbruglia-tim.jpg

Btw, as to the web address in the corner, that was something I was planing on registering, but haven't yet/not sure if I'm going to. So you can ignore that :P

Uth

[Raydred]

NEO-Clone,

Im going to assume that money is no factor here.. =) so i continue..

For graphics, ive had the best expirence with a geforce 3 card, however the geforce 4 cards are now out and that would provide great graphics etc..

Also you'll need a processor that can handle it..
i'd go with a 2.0 ghz (or even a little less, your choice) AMD processor, Oh and get lots of fans to keep it cool and optimal.

Then you'll need lots of ram, go with at least 512mb or more, i'd perfer a gig of ram. =)

lets see.. and a pretty decent monitor, 19" + if ya can (or dont have one already ) cause whats the point in having awesome graphics if your monitor cant handle it.

Thats all i can think of now =)

Of if you dont like windows, get a mac g4, its works great =)

[Iammontoya]

if you can swing it, go with AlienWare... that is the box that will give some serious HP... if you cant swing the steep ticket, try VPR Matrix, you can get these highly customizable system at Best Buy.. believe me, worth every penny.

[Raydred]

Yea i also have an alienware system, but i'd build it.. Mine cost alot, (basically i loved the case lol) and you can build the same machine for alot less. =) Or better yet, go to their website, get a list of all the components and buy them seperatly ;)

[Neo_Clone01]

cool

[Iammontoya]

yah.. that's why I got the VPR Matrix... it is loaded and I can just add what I want. Has anyone purchased Blaster Audigy yet? Im thinking about getting it.

[Raydred]

Yea i have the Sound Blaster Audigy Ex (with the external box) and it ROCKS.
The sound system is the best (however i have THX surround sound PC speakers heehe) and the soundcard makes everything sound perfect =)

I got the Ex because of the external input box, i try to do alot of msuic making suff etc lol , =)

[thoriphes]

omg, if i was a desktop, i'd marry me....

[telekinesis]

Here is my desktop from my work PC:

http://www.macromotive.com/ebay/dalu/desktop.jpg

[Raydred]

Wow !!! Thats Pretty slick. I like it =)

[Neo_Clone01]

freakin cool
what xp theme is that, whered u get it?

[Iammontoya]

from the looks of it, you get a lot of playtime at work. Btw, Illustrator 10 is a beautiful thing, and so is Photoshop 7.

[UNFLUX]

Originally posted by Neo_Clone01
freakin cool
what xp theme is that, whered u get it?
i found it at www.themexp.org

search for "Dragon Style."

/unflux
:goatee:

[Gaztank]

Here's My Desktop ..

http://jtang.d2g.com/Desktop.jpg

[upuaut]

Not a screen capture, but with two monitors, this is the only way to show them off. In addition, I built a little wooden cradenza to house everything.

http://www.centerspin.com/cradenza.jpg

[lostinbeta]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT TWO MONITORS



:::drools then faints:::

[Raydred]

Yea 2 monitors ROCK! =)
I had that setup for a while, however i need to get another geforce 3 card, because the video card i was using for the 2nd monitor was kinda slow =) helps to have both kick *** Vid cards =)

[reverendflash]

If I brought in 2 monitors, I would have to move the cat out a back window to make space... :P

and I couldn't do that to Stanley :)

I guess I will have to survive with my single 19" Trinitron ... :)

Rev:elderly:

[lostinbeta]

:::wakes up:::

19" Trinitron....!

:::faints again:::

[reverendflash]

::grunt:: yeah ::grunt:: big flat screen
::grunt:: take up lot of space ::grunt::
big screen good! ::grunt:: ::grunt::

:P

Rev:elderly:

[lostinbeta]

Here is my monitor....

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[reverendflash]

I have one client who uses a 21" CRT monitor... I swear you have to turn your head when you look from one edge of the screen to the other... =)

No, really... :P

Rev:elderly:

[lostinbeta]

My old art teacher used to use a gigantic tv screen sized monitor, but she had the res settings and lower than 800x600 so everything was GIGANTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She was kind of BLIND!

[reverendflash]

this guy uses 1600x1200... :cyclops:

the type is so small I can't read it... :cyclops:

so when I go to his office, I change the settings to 1024x768, then back when I leave... :-\

"the client is usually right"

I keep telling myself that... :-\

Rev:elderly:

[lostinbeta]

I don't have to tell myself that yet since I don't have clients :x

But I will kep that in mind =)

[reverendflash]

gotta make $$ somehow, and this is the most fun... legal anyway... :P

Rev:elderly:

[upuaut]

My Laurie has a 21". I have monitor envy.

Ultimately what I want is a really high quality projection monitor mounted to a frame work built around an easy chair. I've got some preliminary skectchs of the "Ultimate computer" that I'll probebly be posting soon. The majority of the system is built into the easy chair frame, along with a small fridge. Projection screen at 3600/2400 or something like that. Face chair to white wall. Possition speakers and monitor, swivel keyboard, mouse arm into place, pull on recline lever.

It's a complete fantasy, but it's not impossible, given the right scratch.

[thekok]

can't resist
here is mine

http://www.adrianogallo.com/myDesk.jpg



=)