[release] Kapsules - First Public Release

[andrew_]

First Public Release of Kapsules

Kapsules (version 0.7.1.1) is a freeware program that can create scripted

"widgets" that can do just about anything. This includes checking the

weather, system information, and more.

Kapsules is a program similar in concept to Konfabulator. Widgets can be

scripted for it to flexibly create mini-programs on your desktop. These

widgets can then be used to do whatever the coder wants, and configured by

the user. Any ActiveScripting language can be used, granted the

ActiveScripting Engine for it is installed. Currently VBScript, JScript

(javascript syntax), Python and Ruby have been confirmed to work with

Kapsules.

Available Widgets:

• KapWeather
  
• KapVWM
  
• KapSysInfo
  
• KapDrives
  
• KapSlideshow
  
• KapUsers*
  
• BinaryClock*
  

*not included with installer

Requirements:

• Windows 2000, XP or 2003
  
• Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
  
• Microsoft Scripting 5.6
  

Links:

• Kapsules: http://kapsules.shellscape.org/
  
• ScreenShots: http://kapsules.shellscape.org/ss.asp
  
• Download: http://kapsules.shellscape.org/downloads.asp
  

[babypapichulo]

This **** is amn cool!

Holy crap!

[InTrIgue]

Very nice prgram Fantastic

[smerickson]

WAHOO!! Finally a real Konfab clone for XP . . . only better. This thing is great. I hope a bunch of people start creating some widgets for this thing. its really nice and low on resources. great work. I look forward to seeing how this continues to develop.

[abbaZaba]

tubular

[XxDesmus_MODxX]

wow...looks damn nice. downloading now :woot:

[Alexman2525]

Ha ha That's awsome.

[andrew_]

Hrm. We could really use a place to post releases of generic windows software, where it didnt get bogged down in the thread list by help requests and the like, thoughts?

Thanks for the kind words all, i appreciate it!

[kamengau]

Originally posted by andrew_@May 19 2004, 04:11 PM

Hrm. We could really use a place to post releases of generic windows software, where it didnt get bogged down in the thread list by help requests and the like, thoughts?

Thanks for the kind words all, i appreciate it!

Awesome apps! Now let's see ppl building widgets for it too!

This could possibly fall under Aqua Related Apps >> Releases Only.

//Trying to be Seph-like without Seph godly moderator powers. :naughty:

Seph knows best.

[bzeitler]

This is really great. Thank you. I can not believe how little memory it uses! Cant wait to watch it progress...

[Simon]

Ooooo, very nice. I still can't figure out how to configure the weather Kapsule though. Can anyone help me out of my dumbass moment?

[Seph]

Originally posted by kamengau@May 19 2004, 10:21 AM

This could possibly fall under Aqua Related Apps >> Releases Only.

He is right . It is WIndows software but it is an aqua related app

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The Topic Has Been Moved

// Seph

[kamengau]

Isn't this release News-worthy on A-S? *hint* *hint*

[castroman]

Awesome app.

Thanks, Aviel.

[dewy]

Originally posted by kamengau@May 19 2004, 06:55 AM

Isn't this release News-worthy on A-S? *hint* *hint* 

Yes

[AndreasV]

coooooool :rock:

(Only .NET framework -> 60 sec. to start here. )

[Karmaboy]

Very nice!

[borninhalloween]

how do you change the orange K in the sys tray? I reshacked the exe file and replaced the icon..but it does no change. I do noticed the black and white icon I replaced is only 16x16 size...is that why? Anyone had any luck?

[Zundfolge]

Way awesome! (especially since it seems the konfabulator guys aren't going to have a Windows release any time soon).

So what's the chances that Konfabulator widgets could be made to work with this thing?

What about Samurize scripts?

[andrew_]

Samurize scripts can be ported like butta, like butta baby

If you have a script you want ported, get permission from the samurize author, jump on the kapsules board and post the link and the permission and ill port it for you.

As far as Konfabulator widgets working with this, thats doubtful. Ive my reasons

If you have suggestions or helpful comments, I would like to encourage you to drop them at the website's forum. That'll help your friendly neighborhood developer and the other users as well.

Thanks!

[Ghostwalker]

There seems to be only 2 widgets to download on the site or am I missing something?

[andrew_]

Yup. Those are Third-Party widgets, which arent shipped in the installer.

The other 5 (yeah, i know there arent many.... YET) come with the installer.

But again, I dont always have time to check these forums, such questions would be great in an email to me or on the site's forums

[Ghostwalker]

No problem looks like I will be signing up for your forum been waiting for something like this, thanks.

[MDZ61384]

looks great so far. thank you for this andrew...very helpful indeed. I would suggest if you do have time to check these forums...I'm sure a lot of support could be had for your program as this is a popular place. who knows...down the road you may even be able to get your own forum, and lots of exposure for kapsules.

just a thought.

[bubbabyte]

wow this program is awesome... i can't wait for new widgets..

the only problem i see with it is better option for choosing fonts.. because simply inputting a font name is often troublesome when a drop down box listing the fonts would be much easier...