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Carlos
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Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
Carlos
Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
Carlos
J
John Barnes
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
How often do you see your desktop. Do you desire to watch a short looping
nature scene when you do see it. You can stop the motion when not desired,
and on my machine, save about 4% usage on one core of the cpu.
It is currently beta, is blocked every time explorer crashes (if yours does
like mine) and will probably be very annoying when they add the sound.
Several are relaxing to watch while taking a break.
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> Carlos
How often do you see your desktop. Do you desire to watch a short looping
nature scene when you do see it. You can stop the motion when not desired,
and on my machine, save about 4% usage on one core of the cpu.
It is currently beta, is blocked every time explorer crashes (if yours does
like mine) and will probably be very annoying when they add the sound.
Several are relaxing to watch while taking a break.
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> Carlos
T
Tony Sperling
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
What little I've seen of it seems to be nice looking but more or less
totally unproductive - counter this with the Linux 'Compiz' OpenGL variant
(the Cube!), which is filled with extraordinary eye-candy that is more or
less totally productive - the only thing that's missing is a compatible
sound-theme.
For Windows, I make my own wallpapers and they are all 'out-of-focus'
images. Very nice!
Tony. . .
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> Carlos
What little I've seen of it seems to be nice looking but more or less
totally unproductive - counter this with the Linux 'Compiz' OpenGL variant
(the Cube!), which is filled with extraordinary eye-candy that is more or
less totally productive - the only thing that's missing is a compatible
sound-theme.
For Windows, I make my own wallpapers and they are all 'out-of-focus'
images. Very nice!
Tony. . .
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> Carlos
J
Jane C
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
Hi John,
Dreamscene already has sound - it is muted by default. Turn it on via the
mixer ;-)
It can indeed by very irritating. Of course, you can use your own movie
clips instead. Or not
--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled 
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Shell/User
"John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
news:usGzIY9$HHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> How often do you see your desktop. Do you desire to watch a short looping
> nature scene when you do see it. You can stop the motion when not
> desired, and on my machine, save about 4% usage on one core of the cpu.
> It is currently beta, is blocked every time explorer crashes (if yours
> does like mine) and will probably be very annoying when they add the
> sound. Several are relaxing to watch while taking a break.
>
> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
>> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
>> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
>> Carlos
>
Hi John,
Dreamscene already has sound - it is muted by default. Turn it on via the
mixer ;-)
It can indeed by very irritating. Of course, you can use your own movie
clips instead. Or not
--
Jane, not plain
64 bit enabled Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Shell/User
"John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
news:usGzIY9$HHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> How often do you see your desktop. Do you desire to watch a short looping
> nature scene when you do see it. You can stop the motion when not
> desired, and on my machine, save about 4% usage on one core of the cpu.
> It is currently beta, is blocked every time explorer crashes (if yours
> does like mine) and will probably be very annoying when they add the
> sound. Several are relaxing to watch while taking a break.
>
> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
>> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
>> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
>> Carlos
>
C
Charlie Russel - MVP
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not. AND,
at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> Carlos
A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not. AND,
at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> Carlos
C
Carlos
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
Thanks everyone for the advices.
I think I will skip this update for now.
I concur with Charlie about the waste of CPU cycles.
Carlos
"Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
> A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not. AND,
> at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>
>
> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> > Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> > Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> > Carlos
>
Thanks everyone for the advices.
I think I will skip this update for now.
I concur with Charlie about the waste of CPU cycles.
Carlos
"Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
> A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not. AND,
> at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>
>
> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
> > Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
> > Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
> > Carlos
>
J
John Barnes
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
I had tried several and no sound here. The update still has no sound I can
access. I do have the sound mixer panel, which I have adjusted several
times. It has never shown as muted, unless I set it muted to test.
"Jane C" <janecolman@invalid.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
news:09D3EB2E-CC5A-456E-B4D5-1A506931D503@microsoft.com...
> Hi John,
>
> Dreamscene already has sound - it is muted by default. Turn it on via the
> mixer ;-)
>
> It can indeed by very irritating. Of course, you can use your own movie
> clips instead. Or not
>
> --
> Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> "John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
> news:usGzIY9$HHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> How often do you see your desktop. Do you desire to watch a short
>> looping nature scene when you do see it. You can stop the motion when
>> not desired, and on my machine, save about 4% usage on one core of the
>> cpu.
>> It is currently beta, is blocked every time explorer crashes (if yours
>> does like mine) and will probably be very annoying when they add the
>> sound. Several are relaxing to watch while taking a break.
>>
>> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
>>> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
>>> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
>>> Carlos
>>
>
I had tried several and no sound here. The update still has no sound I can
access. I do have the sound mixer panel, which I have adjusted several
times. It has never shown as muted, unless I set it muted to test.
"Jane C" <janecolman@invalid.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
news:09D3EB2E-CC5A-456E-B4D5-1A506931D503@microsoft.com...
> Hi John,
>
> Dreamscene already has sound - it is muted by default. Turn it on via the
> mixer ;-)
>
> It can indeed by very irritating. Of course, you can use your own movie
> clips instead. Or not
>
> --
> Jane, not plain
64 bit enabled > Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> "John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
> news:usGzIY9$HHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> How often do you see your desktop. Do you desire to watch a short
>> looping nature scene when you do see it. You can stop the motion when
>> not desired, and on my machine, save about 4% usage on one core of the
>> cpu.
>> It is currently beta, is blocked every time explorer crashes (if yours
>> does like mine) and will probably be very annoying when they add the
>> sound. Several are relaxing to watch while taking a break.
>>
>> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
>>> Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
>>> Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
>>> Carlos
>>
>
K
Kue2
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
I have to disagree with most here,I like it.My favorite is the waterfall.
Wish I had a mixer to get sound.{:-(.Sometimes a little distraction is
welcome.
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1EB63510-B2E1-4EFA-B836-23A32DDDA7DA@microsoft.com...
> Thanks everyone for the advices.
> I think I will skip this update for now.
> I concur with Charlie about the waste of CPU cycles.
>
> Carlos
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>
>> A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not.
>> AND,
>> at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>>
>>
>> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
>> > Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
>> > Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
>> > Carlos
>>
I have to disagree with most here,I like it.My favorite is the waterfall.
Wish I had a mixer to get sound.{:-(.Sometimes a little distraction is
welcome.
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1EB63510-B2E1-4EFA-B836-23A32DDDA7DA@microsoft.com...
> Thanks everyone for the advices.
> I think I will skip this update for now.
> I concur with Charlie about the waste of CPU cycles.
>
> Carlos
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>
>> A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not.
>> AND,
>> at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>>
>>
>> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C272BE85-24D6-4E98-9880-D7F413F1D44B@microsoft.com...
>> > Dreamscene is available for download for Vista Ultimate owners.
>> > Is it really worth or is it just a fancy gizmo?
>> > Carlos
>>
H
Homer J. Simpson
Guest
Re: OT #2 - Dreamscene update available for Vista Ultimate
>A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not.
>AND, at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
I'm an old-school Windows Classic/no wallpaper user, so I can't say I find
the thought of an animated desktop to be particularly appealing. :-D
>A great way to waste CPU cycles, whether you have them to waste or not.
>AND, at the same time, you can irritate yourself.
I'm an old-school Windows Classic/no wallpaper user, so I can't say I find
the thought of an animated desktop to be particularly appealing. :-D