BumpTop for Mac Released

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BumpTop for Mac Released
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Posted by: Kenan

Bump Technologies today announced the release of BumpTop for Mac 1.0, a new version of their 3D desktop replacement software for Mac users. They've had a version out for Windows users for almost a year now, but this is the first one for us. And according to the company, it's not just a port either. It's been completely re-written from the ground up to seamlessly integrate Mac OS X features like Exposé and Quick Look. They've also added multi-touch trackpad gestures and pile flipping functionality to the software, so that brings it to the next level as well. I mean, it really feels at home on the Mac. I would most definitely check out the free version if you're interested.



http://www.123macmini.com/news/story/1426.html

[scooper]

I like keeping my desktop empty for the most part, but that's really cool. It doesn't seem to hammer your system either.

[Grover Time]

I like when companies push the edge and think differently with this kind of software. I just never end up using it more than a couple days in a row. I guess that I'm just a creature of habit when it comes to having my desktop a certain way. I sort of do the same thing with browsers. I'll try Chrome, Firefox or Opera for a couple days when a new version comes out, but then go right back to using Safari.

[YesHD]

I saw this running on an HP Touchsmart laptop and it was pretty cool. I'll have to give it a try.

[WahWahWatson]

That is really cool!

[Rosso]

I'm using this now, its pretty interesting!
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[Lori Dixon]

It's neat, but $30 seems a little steep for the "Pro" features. I'm sure they do add a lot to the experience though.

[Gator Fan]

[CaliforniaMini]

That sure is different. I don't use my desktop much, its just kind of 'there', so I don't know how much I'd use this. However, I do like the look and the ability to post stuff up on the walls. I think I'll have to give this a try, just cuz.
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Mini 2.0GHz (Early 2009), 4GB RAM, 320GB 72k RPM HD

[Cypher]

That looks cool, but I also hardly ever use my desktop so I don't think its something I'd want to use.
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[devo]

It looks neat in the video, but how's it looking in Activity Monitor? Does it bang your CPU and memory hard?

[CaliforniaMini]

Guess I wont be trying it on my Hackintosh though. It doesn't want to run there. That leaves the MacBook.
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Mercury TiBook 400MHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HD, Airport
Mini 2.16GHz C2D, 2GB RAM, 320GB 72k RPM HD, 1TB External, Slingbox
BlackBook 2.2GHz C2D, 4GB RAM, 320GB 72k RPM HD
Mini 2.0GHz (Early 2009), 4GB RAM, 320GB 72k RPM HD

[Bandit Bill]

This type of program doesn't appeal to me. I'm a bit of a minimalist. The best thing I liked about the demo was the ability to go to a standard 2D mode. I also liked the individual icon resizing.

[Aargh-a-Knot]

I didn't think I would like this very much, but I tried it and it is pretty cool.

Don't have any problems running it on Hackintosh, either.

[CaliforniaMini]