CANTON, MI- (July 27, 2004) – Once again, Stardock and NVIDIA Corporation have joined forces to offer the public a free NVIDIA branded desktop. The theme includes icons, a new visual style and wallpaper that will transform the Windows XP desktop. Also included is a special version of Stardock’s Theme Manager software program that will install the theme.
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.
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 lkuperman@stardock.com.