New Generation task bar for XP. It is the one that you see in the Longhorn desktop shots. It's still in heavy Beta but it's useable and looks really cool!!
The screen shot below is a bit of a scroll but I wanted you to see how I have it set up for my system. AHighly configureable too, no little options boxes. A simple right click on the bar and you will get your option for a simple or advanced properties box. The advanced properties box gives you a nice tree view and LOTS of areas. It took me a couple of hours of messing with it to get it like I wanted it and I'm still not finished, it's fun and as I said usefull!!
As you can see it can also access the virtual memory and create virtual desktops. Not much control in this area but it's usable. If Windows keeps it up they may actually catch up to the Linux desktop configurability!!
Here are some key notes that I copy/pasted here for you all to read over:
** <span class="ev_code_BLUE">The bar can be set up to match the WindowsXP visual style you are using, adopt the classic Windows look, or use a third party theme.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">The bar matching the WindowsXP Luna Silver visual style.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">The bar can be positioned at either side of the screen, and has options for z-order positioning and auto-hiding.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">With the advanced properties, you can configure settings in more detail, specifying timings and visual effects.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Panes have detailed and extensive properties where appropriate, allowing you to configure them to the style that suits your needs and preference.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Certain panes expand upon interaction, providing additional features and functionality without taking up space on the bar when not in use.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">The bar has three audio media player panes. The Windows Media Player pane gives you access to your pre existing WMP9 media library and playlists.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Panes may also show information windows upon interaction, providing extended information and options.</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">You can make the bar, and other parts of the Windows shell, translucent. It is also possible to transfer the functionality of the taskbar to SmartBarXP and completely hide your taskbar all together!</span>
**<span class="ev_code_BLUE">The bar using the classic windows theme, showing the pane lists available for the bar.</span>
The site where you can get more information is here:
The forums are broken and there are a few other broken links but Rick says he's still very much developing the software but it's slow going, as he's a one man show.
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