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Active Desktop Last modified: Wednesday, May 15, 2002  A feature of Windows that began in Windows 98 that allows the user to store Web content on the desktop. The items that are placed on the active desktop receive feeds from the Internet that update the information as needed. They can also be static Web pages with hyperlinks on the desktop instead of in a browser. For example, a user can add such items as a stock ticker, a news feed, search buttons or weather reports. Active Desktop can host any HTML item, Java applets and ActiveX components.   Related Categories Browsers Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) Operating Systems Related Terms desktop graphical user interface shortcut Shopping Active Desktop Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Monitors 464 Model Matches Multimedia Projectors 77 Model Matches PC Desktops 790 Model Matches Search: WebMediaBrands Corporate Info Legal Notices, Licensing, Permissions, Privacy Policy. Advertise | Newsletters | Shopping | E-mail Offers | Freelance Jobs Solutions Whitepapers and eBooks Articles: Build a More Agile Business with IBM IBM Articles: Virtualization Delivers a Dynamic Infrastructure Articles: IBM Offers Enhanced Measurement and Management for Energy Usage Articles: IBM Helps Transformation to an Information-Based Enterprise Microsoft Articles: Visual Studio 2010 Adobe Article: Adobe Helps PHP Developers Create Rich Internet Applications Adobe Article: Java Developers Finding a Home at Adobe Flex IBM Articles: A Smarter Business Needs Smarter Technology Intel Xeon Processor Increases Server Efficiency and Capabilities Intel Tech Brief: Automated Energy Efficiency for the Intelligent Enterprise Oracle Whitepapers - Innovation for IT Leaders Avaya Article: Communication-Enabled Mashups--Empowering Both Business Owners and IT Internet.com eBook: IT Manager's Guide to Social Networking Internet.com eBook: Get Ready for Windows 7 Microsoft Article: Expression Web 3--New Features for PHP Developers Whitepapers: Manage Your Business Infrastracture with IBM Whitepaper: Maximize Your Storage Investment with HP Internet.com eBook: Becoming a Better Project Manager Microsoft Article: Stress Free and Efficient Designer/Developer Collaboration MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES Webcasts SAP Webcast: Crystal Reports Server--Do More. Spend Less. Webcast: Connecting PHP to Microsoft Technologies Video: Microsoft Partner Program Benefits Video: Windows Azure Debugging Tips SAP BusinessObjects Webcast: Unlock the Power of Reporting with Crystal Reports IBM Webcast: Speed Business Innovation with Reduced Cost and Risk Video: Deploy Applications on Windows Azure MORE WEBCASTS, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS Downloads and eKits Download: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 Downloads & Free Trials: Microsoft's New Efficiency Resource Center Get the Windows 7 SDK Free Trial: Red Gate SQL Backup Pro 6 Iron Speed Designer Application Generator MORE DOWNLOADS, EKITS, AND FREE TRIALS Tutorials and Demos Internet.com Hot List: Get the Inside Scoop on the Hottest IT and Developer Products All About Botnets MORE TUTORIALS, DEMOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES