Vista Sidebar TF2F Shoutbox Gadget

I have written a Vista Sidebar Gadget that will display the TF2F shoutbox in the sidebar and want to get some feedback from any would-be users. Usage is very simple: To change the height of the gadget, click the options button (the little wrench) and enter a value in pixels. I've found that values between 200-300 work best, but this is all dependent on the resolution you're running and how many other gadgets you have in your sidebar. The default view is just conversations...to participate in shoutbox conversations, hit the orange reply button at the top of the gadget to get the full SB view; it'll produce a flyout with a larger form.

Current bugs:

• Links open in Internet Explorer. This has to do with the underlying gadget runtime itself as it uses the IE engine for rendering/layouts. I should be able to code around it in a future release.
• Scroll bar flashes when new posts are made.

Please provide as much feedback as possible on bugs as well as feature requests as I am writing this for the community at large. I will try to incorporate as many reasonable requests as possible.

Download here. To install, just double click the file...vista knows what to do w/ .gadget files automatically. Enjoy!

EDIT: Made some updates, new version available.

Vouched sticky for great justice.

Kick ass dude.

I was all like, why don't YOU do it...and you fuckin' did!

<3.

Very cool. Using it right now!

Windows sidebar < OSX Widgets.

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Actually, OSX Widgets and Vista Sidebar Gadgets could (theoretically) use almost the exact same code if what I've read is correct. It would just need to be packaged differently. I actually have planned on releasing an OSX widget as well, I just need access to a Mac for final testing. I would even release an iPhone version, except Apple has just about the stupidest SDK agreements that I've ever seen: Developers actually have to pay Apple to release software for iPhone/iPod touch. I'm sorry, but that's just idiotic...but it's typical Apple arrogance.

Very awesome! I like it.

My only complaint is that we can't really participate in the interesting conservations the SB frequently has.

EDIT: Found the reply button, scratch that, the app is now perfect.

I like this a lot, you're awesome

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Yes you can, just click the reply link at the top of the window...it'll open up an expanded shoutbox form that you can reply with.

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