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- Desktop Animation
Free Screen Mates characters and animals, for Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
- DesktopMates
Animated characters as interactive companions, capable of speech and doing tasks, using Microsoft Agent Technology.
- eSheep 2
An animated sheep interacts on the desktop, including sticky note reminders and email notification.
- 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.
- Global Pets 2002
A virtual pet simulation that includes an online community.
- 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.
- inDesktop
Free, interactive, animated programs including television and movie themes.
- Oska DeskMates
Interactive characters for Windows that react when touched, and can be moved around the screen with the mouse.
- TopDesktop
Screen Mates in the categories of animals, cartoons, holidays, people and sports.
- Widgipedia
A Widgets resource that includes a gallery, samples, tutorials, and community.
- 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.
