Scratch

Note : This is a new version of one of my older projects, Dapwin OS. You can view the Dapwin OS (project discontinued for Dapwin OS) at http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/tlangster/2337601. Please note that there is a difference in the Dapwin OS/ Dapwin OS+ projects.

I have been working on a project for the last few days called Dapwin OS+. I tried making a computer operating system (aka the boring parts) myself. It's goal was to astound people at what the power of Scratch was. And it just might... It currently contains a bug list, startup, shutdown, and login/logoff screens. It also contains the atomic ball (right now it's a time killer but I may change it). It has neat graphics that have been worked on very hard.

These are the articles I wrote on my site about Dapwin OS+ :

"Dapwin OS+ is my new Scratch Project that upgrades the original Dapwin OS model that was introduced back in 2011. Dapwin OS+ has many features implemented into it and has some minor bugs and limitations. Many of these are caused by limitations or faults in Scratch. Version 2.0 should fix this. (Scratch 2.0, not Dapwin OS+ 2.0). Dapwin OS+ currently has working start-up, log off, and shut down screens and processes that simulate a real operating system. It also has a personalisation system, a variable broadcast system, and even a sample atomic ball application. The original project took me about two days to build, and then yet another two to add on the new items in Dapwin OS+. Be warned, though, many features are still very buggy and this is an experiment - we don't expect everything to work! It has been released and it is awesome!"

"     There are differences between Dapwin OS and Dapwin OS+. First of all, the graphics in Dapwin OS are low quality and are not really done well. The loading screen for Dapwin OS has a poorly drawn logo. In Dapwin OS+, there is a gradient circle that fades in and out that looks much better. In Dapwin OS, there is a lot of buttons that say words. In Dapwin OS+, we are replacing most of the buttons that asked things with a system of using the info window and a blank ask question block. In Dapwin OS, there is a guest account. In Dapwin OS+, we removed this as it was confusing and a lot of work to do two different accounts (this also makes updates come faster). In Dapwin OS, it lacks personalising description. In Dapwin OS+, I have that covered. Perhaps the biggest change is that it all over feels like an actual operating system. This is a good thing. I have worked on it to make sure it feels that way. "

The Dapwin OS+ project is at:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/tlangster/2351064

Responding to this forum :

1. Make sure to give feedback on the current features of Dapwin OS+ (complaints, bug reports, etc.)

2.Make sure to suggest new features that should be added. DO NOT SUGGEST FEATURES THAT ARE ON DAPWIN OS+ BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ENABLED. Also make sure other people will enjoy it or not have a problem with it.

3. Make sure to (if remixing this project) post a link to your remix and
a. give credit to tlangster (me).
b. give details on what you changed.

(It's only fair that you do this when remixing. I won't complain but I'd like to see where my project can go).

DO NOT REMIX THIS UNLESS YOU ACTUALLY ADD SOMETHING!!! I WILL FILE A REPORT IF YOU JUST COPY IT (or make fun of it).

  Cheers