[Question] Is there a free version of DesktopX?

Since I started using Superkaramba on Linux, I've really got into this widget thing. I'm using AveDesk on Windows now but I fancy trying some other options.

I admit I avoided DesktopX because there didn't seem to be a free version but I since read on Aero - Soft that there is a completely free no-nags version of it, is this true?

The only versions I have found are on Stardock's site it says it is a trial but doesn't say how long it lasts or anything. Also, does the trial have those nag-screens?

Im not totally against paying for software but I won't use pay/shareware if there are good free alternatives and in this case there are but I do like some of the objects/widgets etc I have seen for DX.

[Edit] Just thought I sounded a bit arsey there, it is unfair of me to totally disregard DesktopX if I have to pay when I haven't even tried any version of it yet. Apologies.

#253922

AveDesk? ...

#253926

Erm, I'm already using AveDesk. I was asking if there was a completely free version of DesktopX?

#253929

I'm sorry... I thought this was a n3wB question.

In order to obtain Desktop X in a free form, you must resort to warez which is not tolerated here. You might be able to avoid nags but saving of settings is extremely limited in free versions.

#253932

Nah, I'd rather use something else than resort to warez. I suppose the best thing to do is just D/L the trial and if I don't like it then I'm not forced to use it.

#253933

Destop X provides a free version.

#257435

Yes there is a free version. It has a nag screen once in a while you can click through.

DesktopX 3 will have a free version just for running Widgets.

#257455

Indeed. I too can confirm this.

Bad form gnomexp, misleading users just isnt cool.

#257811

DesktopX 3 will have a free version just for running Widgets.

I don't think it's going to be a free version. If I remember correctly the widget version will be $14.95.

http://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?SID=1&AID=66502

#259699

Well I tried out DesktopX and there is indeed a free version, it is limited but the only nag screen I have encounted is when I tried loading a widget which was for the paid for version only.

I can't really decide if I like it or not though, it has some terrific widgets but I can't really do much in the way of modifying them.

#259739