Stardock and NVIDIA Release New NVIDIA® Theme Manager
Friday, July 23, 2004 by Stardock Central | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Theme Manager is Stardock’s software program for changing the look and feel of the Windows PC Desktop. It can change the Window’s visual style, icons, mouse cursor, wallpaper, add Desktop widgets and even change the look of media applications. Theme Manager allows users to effortlessly change the complete look and feel of their desktops with just one click.Bill Rehbock, Director of Developer Marketing for NVIDIA, said “NVIDIA continues to be impressed by what Stardock is capable of doing with the Windows desktop and user interface environment. NVIDIA looks forward to working with Stardock to bring the advanced features of NVIDIA's hardware to Stardock’s software suite.”
Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Stardock, added “We are pleased to have been able to work with NVIDIA on this project. Theme Manager is a great way for companies such as NVIDIA to reward their many fans by offering a free desktop and at the same time to spread their marketing message.”
Many companies are using Stardock’s Theme Manager as an integral part of their marketing campaigns. Companies ranging from Alienware to Zippo have embraced this technology, which puts a branded interface on user’s computers. In addition movie companies such as Touchstone and Universal Pictures have used Theme Manager to market upcoming films.
The NVIDIA desktop is available for download from NVIDIA’s nZone website (http://www.nzone.com).
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About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation is a market leader in visual computing technology dedicated to creating products that enhance the interactive experience on consumer and professional computing platforms. Its graphics and communications processors have broad market reach and are incorporated into a wide variety of computing platforms, including consumer digital-media PCs, enterprise PCs, professional workstations, digital content creation systems, notebook PCs, handhelds, military navigation systems and video game consoles. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and employs more than 1,900 people worldwide. For more information, visit the Company’s Web site at www.nvidia.com.
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About Stardock:
Stardock Corporation is the leader in the development and sales of award-winning Windows desktop customization solutions such the Object Desktop software suite, including components such as WindowBlinds, DesktopX, IconPackager, and more. Stardock is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Stardock also develops best-selling computer games, including Galactic Civilizations. For more information, please visit the Stardock home page at https://www.stardock.com or contact [email protected]
Rahultrips
Reply #2 Friday, July 23, 2004 12:53 PM
Reply #2 Friday, July 23, 2004 12:53 PM
I don't mean to be rude here... but isn't this the same skin that is offered out here at Wincustomize? What is different about the one of NVidia's website other than the fact that it is bundled as a theme. 
Frogboy
Reply #3 Friday, July 23, 2004 12:57 PM
Reply #3 Friday, July 23, 2004 12:57 PM
Lot more than just the skin and the skin has been updated to WB4. I believe there's icons and other goodies.
c242
Reply #4 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:25 PM
Reply #4 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:25 PM
Hmm, sorry, but icons in the shot are MMX by Mikkel Madsen also.
Castle
Reply #6 Friday, July 23, 2004 3:04 PM
Reply #6 Friday, July 23, 2004 3:04 PM
When can I get an ATI skin?! My 9800 pro would be very happy 
My 9800 pro would be very happy 
Judge
Reply #8 Friday, July 23, 2004 9:24 PM
Reply #8 Friday, July 23, 2004 9:24 PM
I'd like to download it but I'm worried about what the installer might do to my existing Stardock apps.
Lotherius
Reply #10 Friday, July 23, 2004 10:44 PM
Reply #10 Friday, July 23, 2004 10:44 PM
The difference is, I suspect, that this skin uses something like DirectSkin rather than a trial version of windowblinds. The nVidia skin here on wincustomize was done specifically for nVidia in the first place, so it's not like they're ripping it off. I've seen it come on some nvidia video card driver disks, along with a trial version of WB. This way, they can do away with the trial version, and as far as the end user is concerned, the skin is a fully functional program, so far as applying the nvidia theme goes.
That's what I'd guess anyway. Corporate licensing is not simple, though. Just because a company already offers something for free (theme manager, nvidia skin for download) doesn't mean another company gets to bundle it for free. This deal would mean that nvidia has the right to bundle that stuff, which should be a good moneymaker - and advertisement - for stardock, if handled properly.
That's what I'd guess anyway. Corporate licensing is not simple, though. Just because a company already offers something for free (theme manager, nvidia skin for download) doesn't mean another company gets to bundle it for free. This deal would mean that nvidia has the right to bundle that stuff, which should be a good moneymaker - and advertisement - for stardock, if handled properly.
Lotherius
Reply #11 Friday, July 23, 2004 10:45 PM
Reply #11 Friday, July 23, 2004 10:45 PM
This is the part I like:
"NVIDIA looks forward to working with Stardock to bring the advanced features of NVIDIA's hardware to Stardock’s software suite."
"NVIDIA looks forward to working with Stardock to bring the advanced features of NVIDIA's hardware to Stardock’s software suite."
culverSE
Reply #12 Saturday, July 24, 2004 10:05 AM
Reply #12 Saturday, July 24, 2004 10:05 AM
This one is different from the original, the original had a greenish theme, this is more of a black and blue themes. They are similar though, but it has changed. And yes, this themes includes icons and a wallpaper as well.
culverSE
Reply #13 Saturday, July 24, 2004 11:12 AM
Reply #13 Saturday, July 24, 2004 11:12 AM
My bad, never mind.........it is the same............
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Reply #1 Friday, July 23, 2004 12:48 PM