ATI estimated that it would take two programmers working for a year to create a skinnable interface. DirectSkin allows developers to use the same libraries as WindowBlinds, so you also have the best possible compatibility. Users of the CCC can select to use the ATI skin, a WindowBlinds skin if the user is running WindowBlinds or a different WindowBlinds skin. No other program offers so much flexibility.
A Microsoft Case Study shows how ATI was able to reduce costs and accelerate the development cycle of the Catalyst Control Center by using DirectSkin from Stardock to create a skinnable user interface. DirectSkin is a tool for software developers that easily integrates into applications developed in the most widely used programming languages and supports .NET. Once integrated, developers can use WindowBlinds technology to give their applications a flexible, attractive user interface. "Mak
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The User Interface design or skin was created by Mike Bryant (MikeB314) for Stardock's design services. Nice job! Elegant, clean and usable.
CANTON, MI- (March 15, 2005) – Autodesk, Inc. announced the release of Autodesk Map® 3D 2006, the latest software program to use DirectSkin from Stardock to create a flexible and modern looking user interface. DirectSkin is the tool of choice for developers who want to leverage Stardock’s skinning technology to improve the look and feel of their applications. Autodesk’s MAP 3D 2006 software connects CAD (Computer Assisted Design) and GIS (Geographic Inf
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Samurai Works is Stardock's partner, serving Japanese market. They have just informed us that Vector, the most popular and prestigious download site in Japan, has named WindowBlinds the Best Amusement product in 2004 - Winter. Quoting from the translated version of the article: "Under revolutionary concept "customizing desktop", the product has become very popular and gained 8 million customers all over the world. Everybody loves its easiness t
I have just spoken with Erin Hawkins at ATI. Erin has worked diligently to make the contest as successful as she can. Despite her best efforts, the contest cannot be opened to people outside of North America. We tried, but no luck.
ATI™ is hosting a skinning contest for the best looking WindowBlinds skin. The winning submission will also be considered for incorporation into a future CATALYST™ software release. Prizes include Radeon X800 and Radeon X700 graphics cards. Additionally, Stardock will provide three one-year subscriptions to the Totalgaming.Net games network and three one-year subscriptions to the Object Desktop suite
*******************PLEASE READ***************** Alienware is experiencing extremely heavy download volumes. One might say, they are paying the price of success! Once you have entered your email address, you are supposed to get a pop-up that lets you download then Suite. But with hundreds, maybe thousands of simultaneous requests, they are just being overwhelmed. Alienware is working with Gamespot, IGN, Download.com and other sites to set up mirrors. Please excercise a
Power Desk 6 is not available as a trial version, but version 5 is. Please see http://www.v-com.com/download/index.html
Also,adding DirectSkin allows developers to "hard-code" a particular skin, so that their application always uses that particular skin. That is optional on the part of the developer, so that they choose to always use one skin, allow users to from a library of skins, or use the system skin.
CANTON, MI- (August 2, 2004) – ATI Technologies has become the latest company to license Stardock’s Theme Manager technology as part of its marketing efforts. ATI fans can now download a free ATI desktop theme that includes a WindowBlinds visual style, an Icon Package that changes the major systems icons and wallpaper featuring ATI’s “Ruby” and “Optico” characters. The various parts of the desktop theme are set sim
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Joe Darwin, Director of Technical Marketing at eVGA.com, has me asked to let everyone know about this great contest. The prize list is outstanding, including: 3 GeForce 6800 Ultra Graphics cards, autograped by Jen-Hsun Huang, the Co-founder, President and CEO of NVIDIA Corporation. <br
"I love customizing Windows. Ever since I first got this computer back in 2002, I have been constantly installing new skins, programs and shells, trying to get the perfect experience. Most of those programs worked flawlessly, while others didn't work so well. Throughout my entire experience with customization, one company has stuck out: Stardock. They are the undisputed leaders in customization software." Well, who am I to disagree?
AdvancedPC is a great community site. They are hosting a skinning contest, supported by Stardock, for the best AdvancedPC WindowBlinds skin. Artists can have free rein as long as the design relates somehow to AdvancedPC.
CANTON, MI- ( June 11, 2004 ) – In what must surely seem a match made in computer heaven, Alienware, the leading manufacturer of high-performance computer notebooks, desktops and professional systems has formed a partnership with Stardock, th
Essorant (Tim Dagger) is one of the great members of this community. His distinctive skins are among my favorites and, if you appreciate Essorant's work as much as I do, I can assure everyone that buys this package that you will not be disappointed! Head on over to his site and support thi
Alienware's new ALX computers feature a liquid-cooling technology that allows every component to be over-clocked to the max. Coupled with Alienware's video array technology which was shown at E3, these are the fastest rigs available today. To get more details or to discuss, see the post over
Can you ever have too much performance in a high-end PC? Alienware doesn't think so. Alienware's new line of ALX PC's feature state-of-the art hardware configurations, a unique liquid cooling system, an eye-grabbing case design and 24/7 personalized service and support. The cooling system is described as a "next-generation thermal management solution, using a specially-mixed coolant and gold-plated, pure copper coolers to keep the heat generated by system co
The folks over a FileFront have posted a some pretty convincing tests of the effects that WindowBlinds has for PC Gamers. The question was what is the best way to customize your PC if you play games? Do you have to unload WindowBlinds to squeeze extra performance out of your gaming rig? The tests show that you don't. FileFront has conducted a battery of tests to determine the effects that WindowBlinds has on the performance of PC games. The results are pretty interesting a
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Thanks for pointing that out, ToeJo. Should be corrected now.
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As noted in the article, this theme is intended to be the first on an on-going sequence of themes, "Right now, we are working with Stardock to provide additional desktop technologies that can drive sales even more.” The desktop weather object is a great suggestion and will be passed on to the client. Bear in mind, also, that you, as members of the skinning community, have different expectations for a theme than most people have. I think that the average person will be blown awa
CANTON, MI- (April 13, 2004) – Goodyear, the world’s largest tire company, has licensed Stardock’s Theme Manager software as an integral part of its marketing efforts for the launch of Goodyear’s new line of Assurance™ brand tires. Through the use of Stardock’s Theme Manager technology, Goodyear is able to offer visitors to its website a single file for download that
Happy first night of Passover! The holiday is, at least for me, a celebration of freedom and the triumph of the human spirit. These are values common to us all, regardless of religion, race or place of origin. The "Going Out of Egypt" is symbolic for every people or person who faces adversity and triumphs.