My new desktop background

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Apr 2 2007, 3:56 pm (Edited on Apr 2 2007, 4:04 pm)
Keywords: picture
http://members.byond.com/Jtgibson/files/isometry.bmp (3.0 KB)
http://members.byond.com/Jtgibson/files/exampledesktop.png (51.6 KB)

I think it gives a nice utilitarian look with Windows XP. No frills, no gimmicks ("United Furniture Warehouse! Bump bump!" (can't forget the bump bump)).


(To pre-empt the inevitable "BMP on web" complaints, Windows XP is intended for BMPs on its desktop only. Using a PNG or JPEG would require more computation on Windows' part to tile it across the screen, which would mean that a so-called utilitarian background would also be a major CPU hog. A 3.0 KB bitmap isn't a bad use of bitmap. There are uses for everything, even "goto" -- the trick is knowing when and why they're useful and when and why they aren't.)
Apr 2 2007, 3:58 pm
Hey, that looks really cool when tiled! I'm gonna steal it and use it as my background too. :/
Apr 2 2007, 4:30 pm
That's a good point about BMP backgrounds. I'll have to remember that if I ever find a picture worthy of being my desktop background. =P

Now you just need to go through and edit your icons to fit in with the theme.
Apr 2 2007, 4:43 pm
If you like the basic XP theme, try these visual styles:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/9240396/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/20901820/

They both have that basic feel while still being pretty. Sure, not as easy on the resources, but %95 of the machines that can run XP wont take a noticeable hit from this.
Apr 2 2007, 5:33 pm
FOR THE LOVE OF LEGOS, WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS???!?
Apr 2 2007, 5:33 pm
I love the collection of space games on the desktop :D and also stronghold 2 nice one that game is awesome.

Your opinion which space game that you have is the best?

Ive been trying to find a good space game for yonks.
Apr 2 2007, 5:44 pm
I wouldn't expect anything less from a squirrel. Nice Elder Scroll games. :O
Apr 2 2007, 5:54 pm
That looks strangely familiar...
Apr 2 2007, 7:39 pm
Danial.Beta wrote:
THIS

I was surprised when I found it, too! And it's free!
Apr 2 2007, 7:43 pm
Evedently version 2.0 has some problems with my graphics card. The mouse causes problems which make it almost unsable. PAIN. I tried lowering my graphics acceleration and it didn't help.

I'm a sad panda.

Before I had computers I had Legos. Even after computers, Legos remained a big part of my relaxing time. I have created all kinds of crazy creations with Legos.
Apr 2 2007, 7:43 pm
http://ldd.lego.com/

It brought tears to my eyes, seriously.

I'm getting it RIGHT NOW!