Web Directory

» Desktop Animation
   Free Screen Mates characters and animals, for Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
   http://www.desktopanimation.net/

» DesktopMates
   Animated characters as interactive companions, capable of speech and doing tasks, using Microsoft Agent Technology.
   http://desktopmates.com/

» Global Beach Limited Virtual Creatures
   A tarantula and a MOPy fish, that can live on a PC as long as it is cared for and nurtured is offered. A free, limited run version is available.
   http://www.virtualcreatures.com/

» Global Pets 2002
   A virtual pet simulation that includes an online community.
   http://www.mezaman.com/globalpets/home.asp

» Happy House - Your Virtual Rodent
   A hamster that will walk around, stuff its cheeks with food, unload the food, eat, sleep, groom itself and sleep. For Windows and Mac.
   http://www.maniform.com/stuff/hamster.htm

» Oska DeskMates
   Interactive characters for Windows that react when touched, and can be moved around the screen with the mouse.
   http://www.oska.com/

» TopDesktop
   Screen Mates in the categories of animals, cartoons, holidays, people and sports.
   http://www.topdesktop.com/mate1.htm

» Widgipedia
   A Widgets resource that includes a gallery, samples, tutorials, and community.
   http://www.widgipedia.com/

» XPenguins
   Animated penguins run around the desktop and jump off open windows. WinPenguins or the Linux/Unix version available. Free, licensed under the GNU GPL.
   http://xpenguins.seul.org/

» inDesktop
   Free, interactive, animated programs including television and movie themes.
   http://www.screenmates.com/