We have all been patiently waiting for the BumpTop desktop since we saw those TED demos way back when. It still isn’t available but how about Shock Desktop?

For those of you that don’t know what the BumpTop was supposed to be check out the link above. But long story short it is (was?) a 3 dimensional desktop where the icons can interact with each other and you have a lot more control over your Virtual Desktop.

Shock Desktop comes with most of the same functionality. I don’t know if I would use this as a full replacement for my Windows desktop but it sure is fun! (make sure you grab the ZIP – the executable archive did not work for me.)

Remember that even though this is more fun than productive, it is still a huge step in the right direction for computing. You can have a little fun with your desktop when you are bored. Or actually use this virtual 3D desktop to arrange items in stacks, larger and smaller icons, 3D cubes and best of all throw your icons around.

Have them bump each other around or stack everything on top of each other and watch gravity take it’s course.

How long until our Windows GUI can do this? Are you guys in Redmond listening to me?

Let’s check out our options. You can bring up the 3D desktop by right clicking on your new D icon. You will see this:

Just make sure there is a check mark next to Show 3D desktop and you are ready to start. There are few options to change icon size and shape. Change effects and lighting and even work with multiple monitors.

Yup now we are talking geeky fun!

The last option screen you see is for Themes – very cool idea for creating and trying out different looks. I tried what was included and will continue to search out a place to find some themes. Any one know where we can grab them or do you have some of your own?

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