Brad Wardell on The Screen Savers?
Thursday, August 1, 2002 by Tarkus | Discussion: WinCustomize News
And this came in today's Call For Help daily email:
A Note From Chris
I had a truly awesome dinner (and parallel discussion) with Brad Wardell from Stardock this evening. Dude is totally cool - and very level-headed. His company is working on some supremely sweet stuff, but don't expect me to give you any specifics (because we have one of those non-disclosure agreement thingies).
Let me put it this way: you ain't seen nothin' yet (and you know I don't say that about every piece of Windows software). Not that what's out there isn't worth using, just that "me too" programs seem to be the rule and not the exception anymore.
And if you're the kind of person who drools over a killer UI, you should consider starting to use the Microscopic skin for Trillian. If the skinning bug hasn't hit you yet, it will - sooner or later. It's one of the first features I look for in a utility, especially if the default viewer is lackluster. Yesterday I even told a viewer named Mike where to find more skins for Windows Media Player. Scroll to my show notes to get the links to the sites I recommend.
Traditionally, the ability to change interfaces on the fly has been reserved for the computer hobbyist. When functionality is more commonly integrated into the frivolous component, people will start asking for a more customizable software experience.
A Note From Chris
I had a truly awesome dinner (and parallel discussion) with Brad Wardell from Stardock this evening. Dude is totally cool - and very level-headed. His company is working on some supremely sweet stuff, but don't expect me to give you any specifics (because we have one of those non-disclosure agreement thingies).
Let me put it this way: you ain't seen nothin' yet (and you know I don't say that about every piece of Windows software). Not that what's out there isn't worth using, just that "me too" programs seem to be the rule and not the exception anymore.
And if you're the kind of person who drools over a killer UI, you should consider starting to use the Microscopic skin for Trillian. If the skinning bug hasn't hit you yet, it will - sooner or later. It's one of the first features I look for in a utility, especially if the default viewer is lackluster. Yesterday I even told a viewer named Mike where to find more skins for Windows Media Player. Scroll to my show notes to get the links to the sites I recommend.
Traditionally, the ability to change interfaces on the fly has been reserved for the computer hobbyist. When functionality is more commonly integrated into the frivolous component, people will start asking for a more customizable software experience.
Tarkus
Reply #2 Thursday, August 1, 2002 12:43 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, August 1, 2002 12:43 PM
That's amazing that I didn't even notice that, T-Man. (It's a direct cut and paste from their website.) I guess I haven't quite woken up yet. 
l0ckergn0me
Reply #3 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:15 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:15 PM
Okay, I just walked over to Brad's producer and told her that his name was, indeed, Brad. Bill is Brad's evil twin. He smells like cabbage, whereas Brad smells like a nice pasta primavera.
l0ckergn0me
Reply #4 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:18 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:18 PM
Oh, and for what it's worth, WinCustomize was featured on my show (Call for Help) yesterday. Took a while to pull up, but the payoff was eventually there.
mormegil
Reply #5 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:38 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:38 PM
Chris, Love the show, thanks for featuring one of my Iconpacks a while back. Big Fan, say hi to Kat for me. 
paxx
Reply #7 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:58 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, August 1, 2002 1:58 PM
So, lockergnome is the Call for Help host?
Way cool! Call for help is my second favorite show after The Screen Savers!
Way cool! Call for help is my second favorite show after The Screen Savers!
StumpMan
Reply #9 Thursday, August 1, 2002 4:04 PM
Reply #9 Thursday, August 1, 2002 4:04 PM
Who is this l0ckergn0me and what is he doing on my browser?
Seriously though, I don't get the show here in N.C. (we have it availble on cable, but you got to shell out more bucks for that. My wife deems the extra cost unworthy)
Bummer....
Seriously though, I don't get the show here in N.C. (we have it availble on cable, but you got to shell out more bucks for that. My wife deems the extra cost unworthy)
Bummer....
Buzz_Hog
Reply #10 Thursday, August 1, 2002 4:41 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, August 1, 2002 4:41 PM
Stupid question, but what channel are these shows on?
Tarkus
Reply #11 Thursday, August 1, 2002 4:53 PM
Reply #11 Thursday, August 1, 2002 4:53 PM
It's on TechTV, Buzz_Hog.
http://www.techtv.com/techtv/
http://www.techtv.com/techtv/
Tarkus
Reply #12 Thursday, August 1, 2002 7:26 PM
Reply #12 Thursday, August 1, 2002 7:26 PM
Great job, Brad! I especially liked the Star Trek desktop demo.
TheSkinsFactory
Reply #13 Thursday, August 1, 2002 10:43 PM
Reply #13 Thursday, August 1, 2002 10:43 PM
man your demoing star trek stuff on live tv haha. you are a brave soul Bill . Let's hope Paramount was watching All My Children when it aired.
. Let's hope Paramount was watching All My Children when it aired.
Buzz_Hog
Reply #15 Friday, August 2, 2002 10:29 AM
Reply #15 Friday, August 2, 2002 10:29 AM
That sucks.... my cable company doesn't carry it... :-/
MichaelO
Reply #16 Friday, August 2, 2002 11:33 AM
Reply #16 Friday, August 2, 2002 11:33 AM
I thought Brad was great. Loved the Star Trek demo but what he showed with the customization for his kids demonstrates that the OD tools go beyond eye candy,convenience and productivity for folks like us. They can also have a valuable use on any family computer.
Did I hear marketing talking?
Did I hear marketing talking?
Tarkus
Reply #17 Friday, August 2, 2002 4:28 PM
Reply #17 Friday, August 2, 2002 4:28 PM
I'd worry about Apple lawyers before I'd worry about Paramount lawyers, but since it doesn't come with either theme, I doubt if it's a problem.
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Reply #1 Thursday, August 1, 2002 12:39 PM