Frequently Asked 360questions:

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What is a 360desktop?

360desktop is a free and safe software download, that transforms your standard Windows® desktop into a 360-degree panoramic workspace, giving you many times more desktop space. 

What is a "360" and how do I make them?

A 360 is what we call the panoramic wallpaper for the 360desktop. The 360 files are specific to 360desktop, and are created by uploading photos, images and panoramas using our free online authoring platform. The 360desktop authoring also allows you to add web content into the 360 background, for an interactive 360 or mash-up.

Why would I want a 360desktop?

360desktop makes your desktop a more functional place with a 360-degree panoramic view. Always have the latest news, dynamic information, video content, family photos or anything else you like at your fingertips.

What will be on my 360desktop?

As we update beta versions -- sample 360desktops will be available for you as ‘off the shelf’ free downloads. Using our free software you can easily customize your own 360desktops: put whatever you want onto the desktop or into the background.

Where can I get 360-degree panoramic backgrounds?

360-degree panoramic backgrounds will soon be available to download from 360desktop.com. Create your own by using our software to stitch together multiple photos – it’s going to be really easy & fun!

What operating systems does 360desktop function on?

Currently, 360desktop operates on Windows® XP and Vista.

This beta version of 360desktop does not currently support 64-bit versions of Vista, but our 64-bit 360desktop version is only weeks away. For all you 64-bit people, please keep informed by reading our ongoing release notes.

Is 360desktop free?

360desktop is competeley free software and will always be available as a free download.

No really, will you charge me to create stuff?

No, there is no charge to build, download, or use 360desktop.

If 360desktop is free, how do you make money?

In order to keep 360desktop free, we need to generate revenue and we plan to do so by charging our Brand Partners to use 360desktop. Our Partners will pay us when you (and other users) download and use the branded 360 content they create. So, if you like the brand, or find the 360s they create interesting, entertaining or useful, please download them. If not, then don't - it's your decision.

What about advertising in any 360’s that I create or download?

We will never do anything unexpected with 360 content that you create (like deliver ads into them). Because our #1 rule is "user experience comes first", you will always be told before you download any 360, if it is sponsored or branded in any way. Likewise, we never bundle 3rd party software with the 360desktop installer.

When is 360desktop going to be available?

360desktop’s public beta is available now! No signups are required – just go ahead and download here.

What is an RSS Feed?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and is basically an easy way to bring all of your reguarly viewed online content into one place.

Think of it as being like a newspaper. Every day you get a new copy of the newspaper that contains updates on your favourite topics and new articles from your favourite writers.

An RSS feed is similar in that it eliminates the need to constantly revisit your favourite sites when looking for new content, the information is brought to you.

With 360desktop you can put these 'feeds' onto your desktop so that you can readily access information about the weather, your favourites blogs or your social networking sites.

What is a widget?

A widget is a mini-application that you can drop into your 360desktop, which performs some kind of function. It could be a clock or a calander or it could give you a detailed analysis of your stock portfolio. Many websites now have their own widgets that you can download and install straight into your desktop — at the click of a button — to easily access common information.

You can also easily make a widget out of any part of any website using our software.

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