What is the Vista Sidebar? - Page 2 - Windows Vista Forum

crabby · #11 09-07-2006, 08:36 PM

I use multiple screens, so its way off to my left somewhere... oh yeah there it is!

The gadgets look the biz, but are still a little slow. I much prefer the gadgets detached, just need a way to get rid of the SIDEBAR!!! (tis empty)

crabby

Znod · #12 09-07-2006, 10:21 PM

Right crabby. Some gadgets could be useful--especially detached. But, there's still the Sidebar to get rid of when using detached gadgets. Bah!

felix8406 · #13 09-11-2006, 04:36 PM

I'm using the sidebar for now to see the benefits. It does provide certain people a quick access to some info. These example are from Microsoft, "If you're working in a file and need to make a few quick calculations, you can use the Calculator gadget without having to open or close any windows on the desktop. Or suppose you're working on a document, and you decide you want to see the latest news headlines. Normally, you would have to stop work on the document, open a new web browser window, find a news website, and then look through the headlines.
U can download other add on gadgets as well, for example the google gadget search box. U can keep ur sidebar on top or behind other windows. Right click an empty space of the sidebar and check or uncheck the button titled "Sidebar is always on top of other windows".

crabby · #14 09-11-2006, 05:41 PM

Its just the fact that its a sideber that bothers me

And the gadgets haven't been coded in binary so aren't overly efficient with resources

crabby

felix8406 · #15 09-11-2006, 09:01 PM

Crabby, I understand ur reasoning, but u and I know some people are going to love it, others won't. Hopefully we can provide tips for those who loves it or those who can benefit from it. From what I read, the sidebar was obmitted from Beta 1, but put back on Beta 2 due to popular demand. I don't know if that's that's true or not, but if true, there r some people that really wants it. We'll se what happens when the final version rolls around.