BumpTop is a prototype of a desktop environment, designed to improve the functionality of traditional computers to emulate the normal behavior of a real world desk. Is controlled by the interaction of the pointer, making it more suitable for Tablet PCs and palmtops. It was created at the University of Toronto by Anand Agarawala as Master's degree. Anand Agarawala made a presentation at the TED conference this idea. He is currently in private beta version can be obtained by registering on the site.


In BumpTop, documents behave as three-dimensional blocks lying on a virtual table. The user can position the blocks on the desktop using the stylus or mouse. Makes extensive use of the physical effects of launch and blows that are applied to documents when they interact in a more realistic experience. The blocks can be stacked in ways defined. Multiple selection is via a LassoMenu, making this tool is used with a line around the item and then the most common tasks are displayed in a menu type cake. BumpTop is currently compatible with Windows XP / Vista, with versions for Mac / Linux are planned for the future.

System Requirements:
* Operating System: WinXP/Vista/7
* Processor: 1.8 GHz
* Memory: 1.0 GB
* Video: 128 MB
* Free Disk Space: 15MB
* Screen resolution: 800 × 600
* OpenGL 2.0
* Internet connection

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