> >From a day to day perspective, we're well aware of all the issues

> you've been reporting, and we've been diligently taking notes and
> passing them on to the rest of the team. This launch should address
> quite a few of the issues you've been reporting in this group.

> Launch details on the Google Desktop blog:http://googledesktop.blogspot.com/2007/10/igoogle-meets-desktop-gadge...
> We even made the main Google Blog:http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/more-types-of-gadgets-for-igoo...

> Notes on the launch and how it'll affect some of your commonly
> reported problems:

> * A longstanding user request - the ability for Google Desktop to
> better keep track of your moved Outlook mail, has been integrated into
> this version! Move and archive away! Google Desktop now indexes your
> Outlook mail better than ever. I was pleased to see this version index
> many more email than the previous versions ever had.
> Further, your IMAP based mail can now display in your email gadget! In
> prior versions, Desktop would only display your Gmail, and POP based
> Client mail in your sidebar.

> * DLL related errors in Vista - We've investigated and fixed what was
> causing this issue. Please install the newer version and let us know
> if they persist.

> * Google Desktop Gadgets on iGoogle - If you use iGoogle, you can now
> embed Desktop gadgets on your iGoogle homepage. This includes the
> "clienty" gadgets like media player or photos gadgets.

> * You can also now more easily install Google Desktop without indexing
> or other features enabled. So those of you that wanted to use Desktop
> exclusively as a gadgets platform, go on and install! :)

> * Performance indexing Excel files - We were able to repro and fix a
> variety of Excel issues. If you've had performance trouble with Excel
> files, please try this new version.

> * UI changes: The QSB has a new look, and we've added a new "gadgets"
> button icon in the taskbar. It also works faster

> In addition to this, we've implemented a variety of performance and
> bug fixes. If you've had trouble with an earlier version, we recommend
> you install this newer version to see if it resolves the issue.
> Release notes are available here:http://desktop.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=58591

> We look forward to hearing your feedback in the forum.
> Keep the suggestions and comments coming!

> Regards,

> Ben
> Google Desktop Guide