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SkinCalc, which is completely free, features standard and advanced calculator functionality, a spreadsheet interface, and skins. Skins make it possible to change the layout and functionality of the software, with effects that include non-rectangular shapes, user-configurable transparency and alpha channel translucency. More than 100 skins are available from the sites listed at skincalc.com, which also has instructions to create your own skins.

Weather Report Studio - 5 Day Weather Report. WeatherStudio for Windows displays the current temperature where you live in REAL TIME, right on your desktop and in Internet Explorer. It does not interrupt Start Button functionality or internet browsing. Includes real-time local weather alerts, multiple display modes, such as tomorrow's forecast, system tray weather display option supported. No adware, no spyware, easy to install AND uninstall.

Parallels Workstation is the most powerful, easiest-to-use, cost-effective desktop virtualization solution available today. It empowers any user to create completely networked, totally secure independent, maximally stable virtual machines on a single physical machine. Virtual machines can run nearly any OS, including Windows 3.1 - XP/2003, Linux, FreeBSD, OS/2, eComStation, and MS-DOS. The product is available at the low price of $49.

myFlixer lets you keep track of your NetFlix movie Queue right from your computer's desktop. Easily see all the movies in your Queue, what's been shipped and your recent returns. It sits right in your computer's desktop taskbar and updates everytime a change occurs to your NetFlix account. Display movie cover art and the description of every movie in your Queue.

AltDesk lets you easily arrange multiple tasks by means of Virtual Desktops used for the storage of individual groups of windows. You can switch Desktops and even swap tasks between them by using Drag and Drop. With AltDesk, you don't have to open and close numerous programs dozens of times a day: just place them on separate Virtual Desktops and turn to them only when they're really needed. You can create as many Virtual Desktops as you want.

Get rugby world cup news headlines and live scores direct to your desktop. This widget will keep you up to date and can be customised to match your favourite teams colours. Completely free with no nags. Will still update after the 2007 world cup. Also allows custom URLs to read standard news feeds for any sport or other events you want to stay in touch with. Autoupdate function to ensure you always have the latest version.

Linux in a window of Windows. Run the Debian Linux appliance in the free VMware Player side by side with Windows. This is a full desktop Gnome installation of the stable Debian Etch distribution 4.0r0. It is intended to be used for working with Windows and Debian Linux at the same time without the need of a dual boot setup. If you can't download with BitTorrent get the zip file directly from www.visoracle.com/download/

Aston2 Menu opens the new line of Aston2 products, which turn your desktop into a yet more convenient and attractive environment. Iits basic features are themes and skins support, widgets and plug-ins support, fast and convenient search, flexible configuration, animation support, Drag'n'Drop operations support, unicode support, XML standard, multi-language support. Every element of the menu can be tweaked and customized according to your needs.

Looking for a real treat this Halloween? This program makes a good way to costume your computer for Halloween. Halloween spirit on your desktop. This is a wonderful Halloween! Happy Halloween !