Google Gadgets for Linux

It's finally ported on Linux !. I just compiled the latest svn branch on Fedora 9. :)

Checkout some screens.

From Dev Stuff

Thanks Google !

GDkit

Recently, when I was playing with Google Desktop SDK, an idea of a third party JavaScript library came in to my mind; which made myself to code a small JavaScript class with some reusable features.

That small JavaScript got wings and is hosted on Google Code. ;)

Checkout the newest project GDkit. It's a JavaScript library for Google Desktop Gadget developers. It's an easy way to add several cool features to your gadgets.

We released a BETA version (1.0) of the first GDkit library : Effects. The main goal is to create some wrapper classes where developers can wrap basic elements.

The example use of the 'Effects' library:

var ani = new Animation(elementX);
ani.setDuration(3000);
ani.fadeOut();

Will add fade out effect to the element named 'elementX'.

We are really looking forward to provide some other useful libraries as well. Whilst the 'Effects' library is getting improved GDkit developers are working on another new library called 'Widgets', which is to be released in near future.

Your comments & feedbacks always keep us alive !

Cheers!

[ GDkit is a free software released under GNU General Public License v3 ]

Updated: GD Latest Gadgets Sidebar v1.1

I have just uploaded the newest version of my Firefox extension, Google Desktop Latest Gadgets Sidebar v1.1.

Version 1.1 notes:

• Improved GUI.
• Compatible with Firefox 3.0b5.

Feel free to checkout the extension @ mozilla sandbox. Your reviews will bring the extension to the public area. :)

Thanks.

GD’s Latest Gadgets Sidebar

Today (27th Feb), early in the morning I saw this blog post on Google Deaktop APIs blog regarding the newest rss feed on the Gadget Gallery. Few Seconds later I started creating a Firefox extension using this feed and finally after several hours of development I managed to ended up in sandbox. :)

So I proudly announce my first ever Firefox extension (which I submitted to sandbox), 'Google Desktop's Latest Gadgets Sidebar'. ;)

If you have a mozilla account and sandbox access please feel free to checkout my FF extension.

And if you don't have sandbox access please use this direct link to the xpi.

(Min version FF 1.5 - Max Version FF 3.0b4pre)

There are lot of improvements to be added and I'm working on a new nice GUI, too.


Comments , Suggestions are highly appreciated..!

Thanks.

Merry-x-mas

'Merry X'Mas' - A Holiday Google Gadget !

Send Christmas decorators and gifts to your gtalk buddies, and let them colorful their Christmas trees. :)






















[Download - 477Kb]
[Screenshot]

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Checkout this great guide on the gadget by Google Desktop Team,

Decorate your Google Talk buddy's tree! Here's how:

1. Make sure you both have this gadget. (If not, your buddy will automatically get an IM saying where to get the tree.)
   
2. Click the people icon (at the lower right) and choose an online Google Talk friend (one with a green icon).
3. If necessary, click the item preview (at the upper right) so you see a star with a + sign.
4. Click a decoration from the items palate (upper left).
5. Click your tree to place the decoration.
6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 as many times as you like.
   
7. Click the Send button (upper right).

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Find out more holiday gadgets here. :)

Happy Holidays!
Cheers!

Google Desktop Gadgets on iGoogle !

As usual with the new release of Google Desktop 5.5 Beta, Google has introduced a bunch of new features with improvements. Among those I thought to make my focus on a new feature which enables running Google Desktop Gadgets on iGoogle Page.

It makes sense, ain't it? This new improvement allows users to have all features what they already have with Google Desktop, on iGoogle without any adequate.

First I thought the new release would be capable of running Desktop Gadgets which was developed solely using javascripts, but it was far beyond that.! I was amazed by seeing my gadget 'Screen Picker', which I have integrated some COM stuff (dll), working perfectly on iGoogle. :D

If you like to test it by yourself, just follow the steps bellow..;
1) Download and install latest GD version (5.5 Beta).
2) Go to your iGoogle Home Page --> Add stuff, and search for Google Desktop Gadgets. Ex:- "Media Player"
3) Add it to your iGoogle Page and at the very fist time you load the iGoogle homepage, you will be prompted to install a browser plugin. Follow the instruction and you will be ready to go!.

Gadgets are everywhere! :)

P.S. Btw, now I have an iGoogle author page, too. ;)
[ Google Desktop Blog Post ]

Google Dev Day !

Exams are over so hopefully it's going to be a cool time.. he he :)

As you all know Google Developer day was held on 31st of May.. sure it was a great event !
Check these web casts from Mountain view and the presentation on Google Desktop ( MV - by Mihai / Tokyo - by James ).

I've noticed some new APIs on Google code,

• Google Gears - Enabling Offline Web Applications.
• Google Maplets.
• Google Mashup Editor - Mashup Framework and Tools.

So it's time to fly.... :-D

Cheers!
- Lala.




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More Holiday Gadgets: Valentine's Day!

Google Holiday Gadgets for the Valentine's Day are live. ! :)

I'm so happy because my "Crush" Gadget & my friend Teo's "Cupid's Gadget" are featured. !
And there are some cool gadgets from the Google Team : "Kiss me" & "Love is in the Air". They are awesome try them out.

Cheers!
- Lahiru.

Valentine's Day

My newset Google Desktop Gadgets specially for the Valentine's Day. :)

Send a 'Crush' to your loved ones or let them to find your 'Heart'. he he. :)

Happy Valentine's Day!.

Cheers!
- Lahiru.

Gadgets Collection

Sistima_Desktop

Check out my newest blog for Google Gadgets.

- Lala.

Christmas Tree : Reloaded : GX'mas Tree

Guys,

This is the final version of -GX'mas Tree.
-- New name :)
I have added some new features and now it's working correctly according to the CPU usage. Right click for the menu.

Thank you very much for giving your comments. It helped me a lot to improve my gadget. And the members at 'Google Desktop Trusted Developers' Group also gave a great help to me.Thanks again for u all.

GX'mas Tree - 646k
Screenshot
GX'mas Tree Source - 1.18Mb

Download GoolgleDesktop

Enjoy,
Wish you a Merry Christmas.

© 2006
'GX'mas Tree' A Google Desktop Gadget

Updated: Sistima_Desktop - My Gadgets Page

- Lala

PS: Machan, now it's working correctly according to the CPU usage. Hope it will help to clear ur 'ganthi'. hi hi :) Thanks for ur great help.

New Holiday Gadget : Christmas Tree

After a long night... I have created a "Holiday Gadget" for Google Desktop.

GxmasTree - beta

GxmasTree
ScreenShot

This gadget will make a nice x'mas tree right on your desktop.
It will light up according to your CPU usage.
If the CPU usage is idle your x'mas Tree also be idle..!
So do more to light it up more & more.. :) choose your favorite x'mas
song to play in background. Right click for the menu.

This is currently under developments.. and I would like to add some new
features very soon.

Like : Snow, X'mas greetings. I have just downloaded the new SDK so
now I'm trying to use the new audio feature with my gadget. And more
audio clips, too.

Please don't forget to give your comments.. It will be great to develop this more...

Enjoy. Wish You A Merry X'mas.

- Lala

Gcmd

Gcmd

Opens command prompt from anywhere..!

When you need to do something in a directory buried deep down in a directory tree using Command Prompt it is a pain.
But now, you can just drag an drop folders on to Gcmd !
It can creates a Command Prompt in a given directory.
Enjoy.

Gcmd
SourceFiles
ScreenShots

Download GoolgleDesktop

© 2006
'Gcmd' A Google Desktop Gadget

Updated: Sistima_Desktop - My Gadgets Page

- Lala

GtodayIS

Hi This is my newest Gadget "GtodayIS".
It's really simple.. just displays the date.

"What is the date today ?" :)

May be 'GtodayIS' will help you to find the answer.

Download GtodayIS - 132kb
Download SourceFiles
ScreenShots

Try different skins by clicking on the 'pin'. zoom 75% for best view. :)
Enjoy.. and please don't forget to give your comments...

Get GoolgleDesktop

Updated: Sistima_Desktop - My Gadgets Page

- Lala.

Geyes

'Geyes' is a Google Desktop Gadget which I have developed. This Gadget has eyes, which can response according to your mouse position.

This won't always gesture at your mouse pointer, but it response to mouse's movements.

Download Geyes
Download SourceFiles
ScreenShots

Enjoy.. and please don't forget to give your comments...

Updated: Sistima_Desktop - My Gadgets Page

Get GoolgleDesktop

- Lala