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For immediate release
Contact: Nick Egorov
Company: Gladiators Software
E-mail: press[AT]astonshell.com
Gladiators Software announces today the release of Aston Shell
1.9.2, the highly regarded Explorer software replacement for Windows
98-XP, and AltDesk 1.6 Virtual Desktop Management tool.
Aston shell is an entirely original replacement for the Windows
user environment, allowing users to modify and redesign their entire
desktop environment, from the start menu and taskbar, to innovative
new elements for the desktop and more. This is achieved without
sacrificing system stability or resource usage, and actually
outperforms the corresponding Microsoft program.
The desktop and taskbar environment takes computer usage to a new
level, allowing both the professional and non-professional user
complete control over the appearance of their PC, by either utilizing
the wide variety of existing themes freely available for download from
the astonshell.com website or many other sites, or by designing
something completely new for themselves. In this regard, the Aston
replacement shell again sets itself, apart. Gone are the days of
modifying mysterious configuration files - Aston Shell comes with a
comprehensive set of tools allowing quick and simple customisation,
easily understood by even the newest computer user.
Aston shell’s highly optimized code is written to accomplish all
of this, and yet still provide a very high standard of performance and
stability. It may be run on older hardware configurations without any
performance penalty, and for more modern hardware setup, adds
additional capabilities such as 32 bit animated icons, clear-type icon
text, and XP style system tray not available in earlier operating
systems. “Plug-ins” are available which allow the user to further
extend the usefulness and enjoyment of their machine, providing such
tools as desktop weather, configurable screen-side and desktop
toolbars, resource monitoring, analogue clocks, and much much more!
The whole Aston experience is placed literally at your fingertips,
with a powerful hot-key manager that allows the control of a vast
array of system functions, commands and programs with a simple key
combination.
AltDesk 1.6 is the latest version of highly customizable Virtual
Desktop Manager from Gladiators Software. Easing your work with
numerous documents, AltDesk desktops are more efficient, and take less
time to use than switching tasks manually or even using Windows XP
enhanced task handling. Every desktop can have its own name and
keyboard shortcut for quick access. Virtual Desktops utilise little
screen area, and can have any shape and size, dependent on appearance
theme used. As with Astonshell, there are a considerable array of
pre-built skins for AltDesk, and is easily modified by the user. Easy
skin installation and Very fast wallpaper switching algorithm make it
yet more user friendly. ALtDesk 1.6 features redesigned configuration
interface, high quality resampling algorithm for wallpaper stretching
and task previews (small thumbnails, displaying a certain window's
content). In comparison to the previous versions, AltDesk 1.6 has a
new skin format, a new NSIS-based installer and redesigned
configuration interface. New localization system currently supporting
23 languages and more coming soon - every volunteer translator gets a
registration key for free. Comprehensive help system includes skinning
tutorials and translation guide. A great companion to Aston Shell, the
two work seamlessly together to create an unparalleled computing
experience.
Aston shell and AltDesk are also fortunate to have a knowledgeable
and friendly support community, where tips, tricks, help and
troubleshooting are dispensed free of charge, and in a supportive and
welcoming environment. The community atmosphere is stressed as a
contrast to other frequently intimidating technically orientated
sites, and this is yet another area where Aston Shell sets itself
apart.
Time-limited demo versions of Aston and AltDesk can be downloaded
from http://www.astonshell.com, and single or bulk licenses may be
purchased at the website.
About Gladiators Software: Founded in Moscow, Russia, Gladiators
software specializes in Desktop replacement and enhancement software
for Windows. Its two main products are Aston Shell and AltDesk.
Copyright: © 2006 Gladiators Software, Inc. All other trademarks
and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective
owners.
For more information, contact Gladiators Software at:
E-mail: press[AT]astonshell.com
Web site: http://www.astonshell.com
Aston:
Download: http://www.astonshell.com/files/Aston.exe
ScreenShot: http://www.astonshell.com/pic/aston192.jpg
AltDesk:
Download: http://www.astonshell.com/files/Altdesk.exe
ScreenShot: http://www.astonshell.com/altdesk/pic/altdesk.jpg
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Evaluation Copy Available On Request
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