Windowblinds and Curtains ?

the longtime customers as well that is not in order that neither Windowblinds or Curtains work with Windows 11, I have also long given up Fences to use for years again and again problems not to speak of other Stardock programs I have always defended Stardock when users in other forums have called this software junk, but expect the man always renewed every 12 months for the Updates that does not exist. I have several hundred programs on the computer that work, because many there have been updates shortly after the appearance of Windows 11.

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@Xewafa.

You don't have to "scream" (Bold letters) all the time. -I'm sure the message gets through anyways

How bout a whisper Andy?     

One would think that SOMEONE from "staff" would give some sort of clarification on the subject.  (My post)  

-Guess I'll just have to keep bumping this...  

For a while now, I thought it would be cool if stardock kind of integrated in a developers journal in regards to their projects. I understand not having exact time frames fits into the equation but it would be nice to have some sort of insight into what is in the works. For example, I have theorized that start 11 version 1.2 would be needed to begin work on windowblinds 11. But, that is coming from me. I think people want to hear from an actual developer if that is the case or not. I think a little direction may help here rather than providing time frames that may not yet be known.

I do understand having excitement for gaming software. Especially, now that Microsoft cares about PC gaming again. I have noticed that Galactic Civilization 3 is now on xbox game pass. It may be wise if they continue the trend and move more games there as well. More money means more ability to create.

As far customization software goes. It seems like a lot of work has gone into start 11 which is good. But, Fences 4 seemed to end development early. I really like Fences myself, but have to agree that it does need more work. I do have to wonder that if stardock is not making much money off other customization software other then start 11. I do have a curiosity that if tactics were changed and customization software were put on the Microsoft store if that would be a game changer. Microsoft seems eager to improve its store after all.

Edit: And contrary to popular beliefs, I still think that 2023 in an old thread is no typo.

Explains a lot...

I too have been around as long as you Phoon, and I understand what you're saying, but it doesn't mean I have to like it, granted, nothing has/will change, but, we can still keep asking.       

Huh?

And rather accurate.

We have a basic roadmap for all the products but it is often subject to what MS does with Windows - especially when Win10 and 11 will compete against themselves for the foreseeable future. 

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

This is probably easier to understand for the people that are running start 11 on the latest DEV build. By all means Microsoft is not staying still with how their UI behaves. The good news is that I have been seeing reports that Windows 11 build 22h2 is considered completed and should stop changing finally. Only stability updates should be released for that build. For those that are wondering 22h2 stands for the 20"22" yearly build and h2 stands for the quarter it will be released i.e. 2nd / summer.

The tricky part I wonder how Stardock is going to get passed is how they handle the next Windows 11 DEV build that may be started in a month or 2. Windows 11 build 23h2 should enter the DEV build as 22h2 exits to the Beta channel. Would it be easier to calibrate everything for the 22h2 build and completely ignore the DEV channel once 23h2 enters and state that software is not compatible with that build until closer to 2023?

I definitely can not wait to try that update. From Brad's twitter posts I have seen some much needed functionality returning to the taskbar such as never combined tabs. This is definitely going to make a lot of people happy once it is done cooking.

Perhaps having your on taskbar will help circumvent Microsoft's indecision on how a taskbar is supposed to function and allow you to move forward on other projects such windowblinds 11? In any case I am looking forward to seeing this big update.  

Personally I think Stardock should rebuild SKS/WB 10 to update it, and remove all the redundant elements. I also think they should address all the bugs before trying to build for a new OS. I absolutely despise when companies abandon products for the shiny new one before fixing what's broken.

  In a way it's a slap in the face to all the loyal customers who've been spending hundreds, if not thousands of dollars over years paying for updates. Just think about all the money you've spent on yearly update fees, and what do you get? You get a program that no longer functions as it originally did, and you're left with a shell of it's former self.

  With each new update they remove more, and more options for creativity, and leave us with bog-standard "business class clean" elements that can't be altered as intended. Hell, just look at how SKS looks now, compared to how it looked in SKS 6/7. Even the interface is drab, and boring.

  If I wanted safe, and sterile I'd go to the hospital, lol. Skinners have always had the mindset to  break convention, and shake things up with creative, and even outlandish designs. Most of us not only love to customize things to our liking, but the very word "default" makes us want to curl our top lips, and shake our heads in disgust. Pretty soon we'll have to settle for changing the color of a rectangle because the ability to actually skin will be replaced with colored tiles meant for mobile phones. Oh wait, it's already happening, lol.