Competition For The Best User Interface Begins; Stardock Graphical User Interface Olympics 2004 Starts; Let the Games Begin!Business Editors CANTON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2004 Stardock, in partnership with some of today's foremost technology companies, is sponsoring the 2004 Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) Olympics (www.guiolympics.com). This series of events provides a forum for the world's best graphical artists to compete and for users to download the resulting entries. There are 16 events, focusing on 3 major areas. Artists submit designs for best WindowBlinds visual styles, for the best collections of desktop icons and for the best Winamp skins. Corporate sponsors of the 2004 GUI Olympics include ATI Technologies “ATI” redirects here. For other uses, see Ati. ATI Technologies U.L.C. ATI is a major Canadian designer and supplier of graphics processing units, motherboard chipsets, and video display cards. Inc., Nullsoft, the developers of the Winamp program, NVIDIA and Eclipsit Corp., the developers of the Microangelo program. Websites providing sponsorship and links include WinCustomize.com, BetaNews.com, DeviantART.com and Neowin.net. "It is very exciting having so many of the leading technology companies and websites working together for a common goal," said Larry Kuperman, Sales Manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → at Stardock. "With over $15,000 in prizes and the chance to get world-wide exposure, we know that we will attract the best artists. All the submissions must be original and most are created especially for these contests. Once a visual style, an icon pack or a Winamp skin has been submitted, however, fans can download it "Download It" is Clea's debut single. It was released in the UK on September 22, 2003 and missed the top 20 charting at #21. The single had average promotion, being performed in shows like Top of the Pops. and use it for free. It is the fans who are the real beneficiaries of these contests." "ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. is proud to be a sponsor of the 2004 GUI Olympics," added Michael Smith Michael or Mike Smith may refer to: Journalists
Steve Gedikian of Nullsoft concluded "At Nullsoft, we appreciate the tremendous contributions made by the skinning community. We're thrilled to be involved with the GUI Olympics and to show our support for the hundreds of extremely talented skinners out there." The GUI Olympics homepage is http://www.guiolympics.com. The contests run through April 29th, 2004. 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 also develops best-selling computer games, including Galactic Civilizations. For more information, please visit the Stardock home page at http://www.stardock.com or contact lkuperman@stardock.com. |
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