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[sYn]
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Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 22:31 Post subject: Desktop Software?	Quick Quote Quote

I'm looking to find some true desktop intrigration, I currently have winamp sitting on one moniter, a webpage embeded into the desktop of the other and I use the beta netscape/firefox to browse. While I sit far away I load up a Media Center program (Media Portal) which deals with my media needs via a remote. But Im just not happy. Im looking for applications that will allow me to slot everything into a smaller space, maybe a webbrowser that sits inside of my desktop wallpaper? MSN protol program that sits inside of a web browser (but that doesnt suck..)? I know I ask a lot, but through your "Best known desktop apps" at me, anything you think will make my life as a geek easier.. ~sYn

madthumbs

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Posted: Sat, 4th Dec 2004 17:39 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Last I knew Opera Web Browser supported integrated messaging (MSN protol?) and email. There are plugins for Firefox that support Winamp within browser as well as email checkers and stuff.

razor1394
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Posted: Sat, 4th Dec 2004 18:59 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Opera got an inbuilt messaging client yes, but It's an IRC client. I would recommend Firefox too.

[sYn]
[Moderator] Elitist

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Posted: Sat, 4th Dec 2004 20:57 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Ok thanks for the info, how about you all chuck your other used applications at me, and of course, what they do ! A Few I Use: Google Deskbar - Like the google web toolbar but it sits on your toolbar Meedio / Media Portal - HTPC interfaces

razor1394
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Posted: Sun, 5th Dec 2004 10:50 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Linux has a VERY powerful HTPC app called MythTV. It blows away Meedio and Media center edition. I know some who uses it and it's incredible. I will use it later on my htpc. link -> http://www.mythtv.org/ Last edited by razor1394 on Thu, 16th Dec 2004 10:57; edited 1 time in total

nouseforaname
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Posted: Wed, 8th Dec 2004 00:19 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

The Firefox plugin that controls winamp through your browser is called FoxyTunes. It works pretty good ...

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