Wallpaper

[Casinomeister]

I'm working on it - should have something later

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[Macgyver]

I really like your picture.Could you send me the big size of it if i give you my email?

Sure, PM me the email address and I'll shoot it off to you when I get home this afternoon.

 

[Pinababy69]

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[cheekymonkey]

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lol!!!!

 

[Simmo!]

Dynamic Winner Screenshot Desktop!

Ok...here you go This thread gave me an idea...thought it would be cool to have "Winner Screenshots" upload direct to peoples desktop in near real-time. So anyone with the Windows "Active Desktop" can add this (See screenshot below) and see/upload new screenshots for all to see It shows the latest 4 screenshots at present. (Incidentally, that URL in the screenshot doesnt appear on your desktop! Its just there in case the URL in the instructions truncates below)

Its only HTML and PHP so nothing that poses a security risk by the way.

Do the following to add it to the Active Desktop:

1) Right click on your desktop and choose "Properties"
2) Click on the "Desktop" tab and then click "Customise Desktop"
3) Click on the "Web" tab and click "New"
4) In the popup panel, enter the URL Outdated URL (Invalid) (as in the screenshot below)
5) Click "OK" when prompted to Synchronise the page.
6) Finally, click "OK" to close the "Web" tab and click "Apply" on the Desktop tab.

Now you can drag and resize the active page (see picture below) as you see fit. It will stay on the desktop and come back on reboot (til you close it). It refreshes itself every 30 minutes with the latest screenshots. You can mouseover the main screenshot to see that persons comment and click any of the screenshots to see the full-size version.

Another benefit is that when you upload, you dont need to resize it down first....800x600 is fine if you prefer It uses a PHP class to automatically resize each image to fit and maintain quality. You can upload your screenshots to it using the panel.

There's so much more i can do with this but here's a starting point...be interested to see what people think and if its useful, i will happily expand it. let me know any ideas you have.

Cheers

Simmo!

 

[Slotster!]

You're a crazy genius Mr S! Nice work chap!

 

[cheekymonkey]

nice one simmo...thats mad!!!

 

[ternur]

While i was working on this, i started to get concerned about copyright implications. It's no longer a mere screenshot but a new image with heavy borrowing of MG trademark/copyright material.

From a strictly legal point of view a screen shot of a game is reproduction of the protected images used in that game. Posting the screenshot is making it available to the public. Both of these acts are exclusive rights of the copyright holder and as such would require prior authorization.

In this case the reproduction and making available to the public would probably fall under the limitations and exceptions rules of copyright law (fair use in the US). However, the fact that reproduction and/or making available to the public has no commercial or monetary value is irrelevant from the legal point of view. These rights are usually further restricted in the license agreements as well.

I'm just posting a general legal observation here (I'm a copyright lawyer). In reality MG is probably happy to see their software look and feel posted in such places as Casinomeister.

 

[Simmo!]

I'm just posting a general legal observation here (I'm a copyright lawyer). In reality MG is probably happy to see their software look and feel posted in such places as Casinomeister.

I'm no lawyer, but i'd add that MG allow their licencees to use the game shots for promotional purposes and in turn the casinos pass these on to affiliates to use on websites. So presumably, even if there were ever to be a court case, this could be used by the defence counsel as a precedent one would assume?

 

[ternur]

I'm no lawyer, but i'd add that MG allow their licencees to use the game shots for promotional purposes and in turn the casinos pass these on to affiliates to use on websites. So presumably, even if there were ever to be a court case, this could be used by the defence counsel as a precedent one would assume?

The extent of use allowed for promotional use is based on a specific term of the agreement in these cases and has been authorized by the copyright holder. Making a screenshot and using it without authorization is another matter. It falls within the scope of copyright, that was my point.

The practical implications in this case are non-existing. On the contrary, it's free publicity and I'd assume most welcomed by the developer.

 

[gfkostas]

Oh yeah!!! Thanks Macgyver

 

[Simmo!]

Do the following to add it to the Active Desktop:

1) Right click on your desktop and choose "Properties"
2) Click on the "Desktop" tab and then click "Customise Desktop"
3) Click on the "Web" tab and click "New"
4) In the popup panel, enter the URL Outdated URL (Invalid) (as in the screenshot below)
5) Click "OK" when prompted to Synchronise the page.
6) Finally, click "OK" to close the "Web" tab and click "Apply" on the Desktop tab.

Okay - here's a quick Version 1.2 before i go to bed I made the scrollbars invisible. So (screenshot below) you can now drag it around the desktop and resize it to remove the ugly "upload" panel. Just reveal it when you need it by dragging the bottom border down

 

[cheekymonkey]

Okay - here's a quick Version 1.2 before i go to bed I made the scrollbars invisible. So (screenshot below) you can now drag it around the desktop and resize it to remove the ugly "upload" panel. Just reveal it when you need it by dragging the bottom border down

cheers simmo...quality!!!!

 

[Pinababy69]

Simmo....you da man!!! :notworthy

 

[managra]

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Thanks a bunch for your most generous offer, but i'll pass up on your "extra image" However, i wanted to say that you're having a dynamite avatar these days. And, man, do i love that hat!

 

[nafanny29]

Oh yeah!!! Thanks Macgyver

Ahh, someone else who never pays to make a phone call

 

[gfkostas]

Ahh, someone else who never pays to make a phone call

Nafanny29(are you 29?)

I told Macgyver that am a BJ 'addict' therefore he had to send me that pic .Do I love it!

 

[nafanny29]

Nafanny29(are you 29?)

I told Macgyver that am a BJ 'addict' therefore he had to send me that pic .Do I love it!

Im 36!! 29 is my fav black roulette number and nafanny is my nickname from school. (My name is Nathan you see)

I noticed Voipcheap on your desktop hence the free calls reference. Good isnt it.

 

[gfkostas]

Im 36!! 29 is my fav black roulette number and nafanny is my nickname from school. (My name is Nathan you see)

I noticed Voipcheap on your desktop hence the free calls reference. Good isnt it.

Life starts at 36 you know

Voipcheap its very good and free .I make phonecalls to my homecountry without giving BT a cent.As they say at McDonalds ~Am lovin it~

 

[cheekymonkey]

this is my first attempt!

its very basic i know, but this is the type of thing im looking for

i have a much sharper and larger .bmp file (about 4MB) if anyone would like it

PM me and i will mail it to you

 

[Simmo!]

Thought i dredge this thread up 'cos i have finally gone into BETA on www.winthemes.com which was inspired by this thread. The project got a bit bigger than i anticipated

It also has the beta of the new Game Buddy in there (Old / Expired Link. So if anyone came up with any real decent wallpapers I can add...! And if anyone fancies helping me Beta-test it, i'd be eternally grateful by handing out some "Thanks!"

Simmo!