Create Desktop Sidebar Gadget using Swing

Question

I would like to create Gadget like Window 7 Calendar gadget.

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Can I develop it using Java Swing or any other libraries or API's are available in Java for desktop gadget?

Looks like a translucent window. What is special about it? – Andrew Thompson Jan 31 '13 at 08:27 — Andrew Thompson, Jan 31 '13 at 08:27

CuriousMind · Answer 1 · 2015-09-11T17:41:25.280

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Check this link, it will give you an idea about desktop widget creation

Update 2: The link has been changed to

edited Sep 11 '15 at 17:41

answered Jan 31 '13 at 08:31

CuriousMind

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Your link demonstrates in images (and text) why pure J2SE is not going to be enough to to give the true Desktop gadget feel. The [Windows Desktop Gadgets Wiki](http://stackoverflow.com/tags/windows-desktop-gadgets/info) seems to have some good links as well. – Andrew Thompson Jan 31 '13 at 08:34
Updated link with new reference. – CuriousMind Sep 11 '15 at 17:43

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