Tonight at CES Microsoft introduced users to Windows DreamScene (code-name Motion Desktop). DreamScene is a Windows Vista Ultimate Extra designed to enable users to use high-definition video content as their desktop background.
During the demonstration, Microsoft showed how little CPU DreamScene uses thanks to its utiliziation of the Desktop Windows Manager (DWM).
Microsoft tapped WinCustomize.com (a Neowin.net partner) to host third-party created content on a new site called Dream.WinCustomize.com. Microsoft also worked closely with Stardock during the development of DreamScene and to produce the 3D rendered content including Aurora.
News source: WinCustomize.com
View: DreamScene explained
View: Get animated wallpapers
During the demonstration, Microsoft showed how little CPU DreamScene uses thanks to its utiliziation of the Desktop Windows Manager (DWM).
Microsoft tapped WinCustomize.com (a Neowin.net partner) to host third-party created content on a new site called Dream.WinCustomize.com. Microsoft also worked closely with Stardock during the development of DreamScene and to produce the 3D rendered content including Aurora.
News source: WinCustomize.com View: DreamScene explained View: Get animated wallpapers
a good description with a video...
Don't get me wrong though, i like the idea, but it's not innovative if other people have already done it.
I have no idea what are you guys thinking?
Think about some of following wallpapers.
Waves, Waterfalls, water moving, etc. They could be very comfortable to see.
Last edited by superhuman on 08 Jan 2007 - 08:04
There is a app for OS X which forces screensavers to render on the desktop (underneath all other windows, menubar, icons, etc.), so load up Flurry and set it to render on the desktop and you have a motion desktop (pretty much)
And don't forget Enlightenment desktop for Linux, they are doing this as well (one video i saw had the desktop as a small forest with a castle on a hill, and the weather changed between sunny, windy and raining)
That's the OS cost with all the tons of its covered features, not this feature alone. :p
You probably have a point in there somewhere, but that's not really the way to make one.
I have no idea what are you guys thinking?
Think about some of following wallpapers.
Waves, Waterfalls, water moving, etc. They could be very comfortable to see.
Quite on the contrary, it wouldn't. I have no idea what you're thinking...
There is a app for OS X which forces screensavers to render on the desktop (underneath all other windows, menubar, icons, etc.), so load up Flurry and set it to render on the desktop and you have a motion desktop (pretty much)
And don't forget Enlightenment desktop for Linux, they are doing this as well (one video i saw had the desktop as a small forest with a castle on a hill, and the weather changed between sunny, windy and raining)
Come all ye Vista haters joine the party. You right what was I thinking using Vista cause Linux and Mac are so much better.
That's the OS cost with all the tons of its covered features, not this feature alone. :p
Compared to the next level down of the OS, do they justify paying $100+ more?
It's possible to set it up so that if your weather sidebar gadget checks the weather and sees that it is raining outside it can change your DreamScene to show rain on your desktop ...for example. Very cool possibilities with this
It's possible to set it up so that if your weather sidebar gadget checks the weather and sees that it is raining outside it can change your DreamScene to show rain on your desktop ...for example. Very cool possibilities with this
Sort off like this? http://www.stardock.com/products/natural/
It's possible to set it up so that if your weather sidebar gadget checks the weather and sees that it is raining outside it can change your DreamScene to show rain on your desktop ...for example. Very cool possibilities with this
Sort off like this? http://www.stardock.com/products/natural/
ROFL. You should look at the name of the poster of this article. This might give you a hint:
Microsoft also worked closely with Stardock during the development of DreamScene and to produce the 3D rendered content including Aurora.
It's possible to set it up so that if your weather sidebar gadget checks the weather and sees that it is raining outside it can change your DreamScene to show rain on your desktop ...for example. Very cool possibilities with this
Sort off like this? http://www.stardock.com/products/natural/
ROFL. You should look at the name of the poster of this article. This might give you a hint:
Microsoft also worked closely with Stardock during the development of DreamScene and to produce the 3D rendered content including Aurora.
Missed the sarcasm, did ya?
windowsultimate.com
if you only want the OS for work, you'd get the business editions
http://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=140735&c=1
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The first enhancement is a new program called DeskScapes. DeskScapes extends DreamScenes to support dynamic content (i.e. videos are pre-rendered). With dynamic content, you could have your wallpaper change based on weather, time of day, or news. Or you could just have some cool Direct3D "stuff" that runs (like one of those fish aquariums running as your wallpaper).
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Just try to imagine how useful this kind of technology can be.
Still nice but.
and i shall point and laugh at those who say this feature isn't great but my OS cant do it, yea its not the greatest feature but no else has done with GPU acceleration. nothing new your right but 1st to do it.
bet is mac OSX did it would be praised ... no?
More Vista - WindowBlinds Edition.
At least the $400 OS comes with a screensaver/wallpaper. Hasn't Geiss been doing this for years?
More Vista - WindowBlinds Edition.
At least the $400 OS comes with a screensaver/wallpaper. Hasn't Geiss been doing this for years?
I can see you know alot about computers. I did not know the wallpaper and screensaver were the core of the os. Man thanks for your knowledge of Windows Vista. I was wondering why the hell Ultimate coast $400. Yawn oh sorry I am tired your quiet boring so yawn your way out of here.
More Vista - WindowBlinds Edition.
At least the $400 OS comes with a screensaver/wallpaper. Hasn't Geiss been doing this for years?
I can see you know alot about computers. I did not know the wallpaper and screensaver were the core of the os. Man thanks for your knowledge of Windows Vista. I was wondering why the hell Ultimate coast $400. Yawn oh sorry I am tired your quiet boring so yawn your way out of here.
LOL! A bit testy are we?
For $400 I expect some innovation, not some bought-and-paid-for special effect. I'm starting to wonder why Brad Wardell is not the CEO of Microsoft.
More Vista - WindowBlinds Edition.
At least the $400 OS comes with a screensaver/wallpaper. Hasn't Geiss been doing this for years?
I can see you know alot about computers. I did not know the wallpaper and screensaver were the core of the os. Man thanks for your knowledge of Windows Vista. I was wondering why the hell Ultimate coast $400. Yawn oh sorry I am tired your quiet boring so yawn your way out of here.
LOL! A bit testy are we?
For $400 I expect some innovation, not some bought-and-paid-for special effect. I'm starting to wonder why Brad Wardell is not the CEO of Microsoft.
Yea you would be also just read your post. It's obvious your hate Windows so. I’m not trying to be an ass but man come on there is more to Vista the themes and wall papers. Vista ultimate x64 is like windows xp x64 and media center and server 2003 all in one. I think $400 for Ultimate is cheap if you use all the features. Also no one is forcing you or anyone to pay $400 you simple 1. Do not buy it or 2. Buy a different version of Vista. If you don't need it don't buy it. So if you do not buy it you can't complain about it. If you complain about it why are you even buying Vista it's again obvious you hate Windows so what are you doing here go complain to someone that cares like Microsoft. We don't care how you feel about it go do a survey at Microsoft.
More Vista - WindowBlinds Edition.
At least the $400 OS comes with a screensaver/wallpaper. Hasn't Geiss been doing this for years?
I can see you know alot about computers. I did not know the wallpaper and screensaver were the core of the os. Man thanks for your knowledge of Windows Vista. I was wondering why the hell Ultimate coast $400. Yawn oh sorry I am tired your quiet boring so yawn your way out of here.
LOL! A bit testy are we?
For $400 I expect some innovation, not some bought-and-paid-for special effect. I'm starting to wonder why Brad Wardell is not the CEO of Microsoft.
Yea you would be also just read your post. It's obvious your hate Windows so. I’m not trying to be an ass but man come on there is more to Vista the themes and wall papers. Vista ultimate x64 is like windows xp x64 and media center and server 2003 all in one. I think $400 for Ultimate is cheap if you use all the features. Also no one is forcing you or anyone to pay $400 you simple 1. Do not buy it or 2. Buy a different version of Vista. If you don't need it don't buy it. So if you do not buy it you can't complain about it. If you complain about it why are you even buying Vista it's again obvious you hate Windows so what are you doing here go complain to someone that cares like Microsoft. We don't care how you feel about it go do a survey at Microsoft.
Whoa boy, calm down. I don't "hate Windows" at all. Why is it that some people think that everyone who disagrees with them is a "hater"? I think Windows XP is a great operating system, but I think Vista is a disappointing effort with a ridiculous pricing scheme. As for the rest of your rant, I'll feel free to express my opinion and I'll be happy to let you express yours. ;o)
For all the people saying it's nothing more than eye-candy and that it's already been done, shut up for once.
Has animated wallpapers or video files ever been set to the desktop before?
Yes
Have they ever been low on CPU usage and used the GPU only?
No
Has there ever been wallpaper that could change with the time of day, weather or show the news?
No and don't even try to say it was done with Active Desktop (we're not talking about setting websites as your desktop background)
For all the people saying it's nothing more than eye-candy and that it's already been done, shut up for once.
Has animated wallpapers or video files ever been set to the desktop before?
Yes
Have they ever been low on CPU usage and used the GPU only?
No
Has there ever been wallpaper that could change with the time of day, weather or show the news?
No and don't even try to say it was done with Active Desktop (we're not talking about setting websites as your desktop background)
Nah, more like Natural Desktop: http://www.stardock.com/products/natural/
I can imagine how this would be so distracting, having a moving background when you are trying to work on something.
It's really not rocket science, mate.
Funny playtoy at the very best, but a very long shot from justifying the exploitative Ultimate price
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