Day in History screenlet provides users with easy access to information on significant events that took place on the current date throughout the history of the world, sourced from World Book.
I recently had the chance to try Day in History, a screenlet that provides information on 'This Day in History' from World Book. As a software reviewer, I can say that overall, Day in History is a simple and straightforward widget that does what it says it does. It is heavily borrowed from the MacKeiv version for Mac OS, which means that it is based on an already successful design.
For those who may be unfamiliar with the term, screenlets are essentially small, standalone applications that run on a widget engine. This engine is compatible with most X11-based compositing window managers, with Compiz architecture being the most notable. Screenlets were initially scripted in Python and drawn in SVG, but the latest versions also have support for web widgets. These web widgets can be written in HTML, JavaScript and CSS, similar to widgets for Apple Inc.'s Dashboard.
When it comes to Day in History specifically, I found that it is quite efficient in terms of functionality. It delivers accurate and interesting historical facts in a visually appealing format. The widget is clear and concise, showing you events that happened on that particular day, as well as the major anniversaries for that month. The layout is simple to comprehend, and it fits well into any desktop environment.
In terms of features, Day in History is somewhat limited as it lacks customization options. There is no way to configure the widget to display information about a specific country or a particular historical era, and the data source cannot be changed beyond World Book. However, the widget's simplicity is also its strength as it provides all the necessary information without being too intrusive.
As a final verdict, I would recommend Day in History if you are looking for a functional and straightforward widget that provides information on this day in history. It is a lightweight and visually appealing way to stay informed about historical events. While it may not be perfect for everyone, it is undoubtedly a widget that is worth exploring.
For those who may be unfamiliar with the term, screenlets are essentially small, standalone applications that run on a widget engine. This engine is compatible with most X11-based compositing window managers, with Compiz architecture being the most notable. Screenlets were initially scripted in Python and drawn in SVG, but the latest versions also have support for web widgets. These web widgets can be written in HTML, JavaScript and CSS, similar to widgets for Apple Inc.'s Dashboard.
When it comes to Day in History specifically, I found that it is quite efficient in terms of functionality. It delivers accurate and interesting historical facts in a visually appealing format. The widget is clear and concise, showing you events that happened on that particular day, as well as the major anniversaries for that month. The layout is simple to comprehend, and it fits well into any desktop environment.
In terms of features, Day in History is somewhat limited as it lacks customization options. There is no way to configure the widget to display information about a specific country or a particular historical era, and the data source cannot be changed beyond World Book. However, the widget's simplicity is also its strength as it provides all the necessary information without being too intrusive.
As a final verdict, I would recommend Day in History if you are looking for a functional and straightforward widget that provides information on this day in history. It is a lightweight and visually appealing way to stay informed about historical events. While it may not be perfect for everyone, it is undoubtedly a widget that is worth exploring.
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