I found a program that works like Exposé. That was quite neat. Looking forward to seeing new things invented.

That looks cool. All these new Vista features do as well as what Stardock is working on to take advantage of them.

But I only just BARELY have caught up to everything. My first connection to the internet was with WEBTV about 5 years ago or more. I bought a new PC over a year ago and still had to upgrade my graphics card and memory to take advantage of what WB5 had to offer. I feel like I can't keep up.

I am also nervous about being left in the dust with skinning when Vista comes out and I'm not ready or able to get it. Can I ask 'How long do you all plan to stick with those of us that stay on XP for "whatever length of time"..a year...less..more, before some or all of the apps will work only with what Vista offers?'

Is that a documented feature?  Or one that you ferreted out?  IN either case, I am looking forward to playing with it.  Thanks for the tip.

No, Flip 3D has been in there for awhile now. It's Windows+Tab instead of Alt+Tab.

No, Flip 3D has been in there for awhile now. It's Windows+Tab instead of Alt+Tab.

So does Alt+Tab still exist?

Yup, but it's the same as before, just with a screenshot/thumbnail on a translucent background.

I have the same concern as Po'Smedley. I may be a little slow on the uptake, but alot of what is being printed out there about Vista and it capabilities and who might take advantage of them or even find the useful tends to make me want to stick with XP awhile. Yes I know change is always going to happen but it would be nice to still come here and feel like the money I spent for a subscription was justified. (Boy that's harsh, maybe I need a walk in the cool afternoon air!)

Well the walk was really good. I'm sure the point is getting across and will probably be said better by other folks. Thanks for your time.  

'How long do you all plan to stick with those of us that stay on XP for "whatever length of time"..a year...less..more, before some or all of the apps will work only with what Vista offers?'

I guess time will tell. I know I don't plan on shelling out a couple hundred when I have a pc that works fine.

I guess time will tell. I know I don't plan on shelling out a couple hundred when I have a pc that works fine.

I feel the same. But I worry about not being able to keep up with the skinning programs as they advance with Vista in mind.

Then again, my wife hates XP and prefers to use Windows 2000, which she says 'works fine for her'. Is that a fear of change? Is that what I'm developing? *shudder

my wife hates XP and prefers to use Windows 2000, which she says 'works fine for her'. Is that a fear of change? Is that what I'm developing? *shudder

I didn't run Windows 98SE for too long, but it was what I became accustomed to, so the change to XP was rather daunting at the time. Yeah, at first I was somewhat trepidous about going to a more advanced OS, but the transition went more smoothly than prior doubts had allowed me to imagine/consider....

Guess the transition to Vista is far more daunting for some, given the huge leaps in OS technology MS has undertaken, but the trial versions are a great way to familiarise ones-self with the new OS, without having to fork over the readies for the privelege. After trialing Vista over the last couple of months and finding it great to use, moreso with each update, I'll have no hesitation in purchasing Vista Ultimate when it finally goes gold for home users.....

Change Smange....there's more to fear from stagnation, particularly in the world of computing, where 'new' occurs more frequently than changing yer underwear.

For those of you running Windows XP, you can still enjoy this feature without springing for Vista.

It's a nice little app called TopDesk v1.4.2 by Otaku Software. You can see some of what is said about it here> Windows Flip 3D For Windows XP?

And here is what TopDesk looks like:



I feel its a bit more than Flip 3D, and for $14.95, a pretty darn good deal.

Is stardock having access to undocumented milcore/dwm apis to use the "power of the DWM"? Since, basically, the DWM APIs available don't allow for anything stunning at the moment.

Is it possible to have window composition and WB at the same time?

Other tips for Flip3D!
Quick-Launch shortcuts get automatic hotkeys, WindowsKey+{Number}. There is a "Switch between windows" quick launch, and it typically defaults to WindowsKey+2 (or you can just click on the shortcut).

WindowsKey+2 also locks the Flip3D on until a choice is made. You can also get the locked Flip3D by adding Control to the standard Window-Tab.

So, WindowsKey+2 and WindowsKey+Control+Tab bring up Flip3d and leave it on the screen. You can hit Tab to flip through the windows and then Enter to select.

WindowsKey+Tab alone you can hold the WindowsKey down and hit Tab to flip; your selection is made when you release the WindowsKey. Handy!

Those really interested can take a look at this registry hack by Kristan Kenny for slowing down select animations!Link