Alienware and Stardock Corporation Partner to Deliver Xenomorph Desktop

Extra Alien-Goodness, Now Without The Probe!

Published on October 13, 2006 By Zoomba In WinCustomize News

Alienware has teamed up with Stardock Corporation, the world’s leading desktop enhancement company, to create the new Xenomorph desktop theme. This theme allows Windows PC users to download and apply a slick new look to their desktop with just a few clicks.

Created for Alienware by Stardock Design and powered by Stardock's Theme Manager software, this is the most complete theme ever created for an OEM partner. The Theme includes:

• WindowBlinds Visual Style
• Custom Icon Set
• Wallpaper
• Desktop Gadget RSS Reader (requires a separate download)
• ObjectDock OEM
• Installer and all software needed to transform your desktop.

Xenomorph, the most recent of many themes developed jointly, is available as a free download from the Alienware site at http://www.alienware.com/intro_pages/invader.aspx. Registration is required. This theme can be used by anyone, regardless of whether or not you own Stardock software.

Already own Stardock software? Then you can get the suite right here on WinCustomize:

Suite: https://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SID=1&SkinID=575&LibID=22
RSS Gadget: https://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SID=1&SkinID=926&LibID=34

Comments (Page 2)

KiloKrash

on Oct 14, 2006

Has anybody noticed that there's not one single "file type" in the Iconpack?

For me personally I want to have suites most complete (which includes as much fitting icons and other skins as possible, even when I have to do some more myself).

I agree with Carl on this one. I too noticed the IconPackager, but didn't really care because hey it's free. If you don't have "AlienMorph" or "Alienware Invader" I suggest d/l and using some of their file icons. Yangee's Alien 2006 is also a nice choice.

Koasati

on Oct 14, 2006

Really nice WindowBlinds skin, but with a few head scratchers.

Why include the Windows Default toolbar icons as part of the skin? If you use the Toolbars setting "If the skin has a toolbar icon defined then use it, otherwise use the icon set selected below", you get the default icons, which ruins the look of the skin. Same with File Animations.....
Tweaked, and fixed!

Since this skin does not use per-pixel titlebars, why not replace the system titlebar icon with an alien head? Personal preference, I know..... but it looks so much better now.

Rollup set to 92 pixels?? That's just crazy!
I'm having a little trouble filling in the blank left bottom corner when set to a more reasonable 36 pixel rollup, but I'll eventually get that fixed too.

StephanA

on Oct 14, 2006

I concur with Koasati. We are peasants, thank you for the bowl of rice.

Hapkido

on Oct 14, 2006

I concur with the previous comments re: Toolbar icons, otherwise a very nice looking WB skin. However, after using it for a little while I experienced programs freezes. At first, I thought it was just IE 6, but then another program froze. So, I rebooted thinking that would resolve the issue but no go. Changing skins and then back again also did not resolve the problem. Thus, unfortunately, I cannot use this skin.

This is on a newly built system which is perfecto in every way and using WB 5.1 (latest beta build).

TYCUS

on Oct 14, 2006

after using it for a little while I experienced programs freezes.

i thought it was only me but it seems that not.., i also have that issue., i guess that the main problem is at the Theme Manager..., maybe not...

Hapkido

on Oct 14, 2006

i guess that the main problem is at the Theme Manager..., maybe not

Maybe not.... because I selectively extracted the contents of the WB skin folder, created a .wba file with them and installed it as a standalone skin via WindowBlinds configuration. For me, Theme Manager isn't an issue as it wasn't used. Too bad about this, eh?!

Kperry

on Oct 15, 2006

i guess that the main problem is at the Theme Manager..., maybe not

Not sure what is going on with your systems, because I have used this theme since it was available, with no problems at all.
I love this theme, thanks for sharing it.

...btw, who made it? Great Job

dridge

on Oct 15, 2006

Love this skin, with several notable exceptions it could be the best suite ever. There's the issue of the toolbar icons and also the lack of file transfer animations and no cursors.

It's my feelling that a "suite" should include all aspects to be complete. OTher than the aforementioned discrepencies

this is on fine looking skin.

The really unfortunate part for me is that I cannot use it for the same reason as Citizen Hapkido,it locked my system up repeatedly. I also tried using it as a standalone for WB5 however this had no real effect. Haven't had this problem before with any other suite and as soon as I switch to another theme the problem is gone, so I know it's not a problem w\my system. I truly hope that someone finds a solution or a workaround for this issue as I would love to use this theme.

aufisch

on Oct 16, 2006

Clear and easy to use dark-and-blue skin. Thanks!

I found that "The Preface" by dar0ckx http://www.guichamps.com/skins2006.asp?skinid=620 fits perfectly and is more complete than the included Icon-Package.

Z71

on Oct 16, 2006

I too noticed the IconPackager, but didn't really care because hey it's free.

This is what I needed to know.
Look at all the time I've wasted on doing full packs. Now all I have to do is about 20 or 30.
Hey, it's free right?

ZubaZ

on Oct 16, 2006

Look at all the time I've wasted on doing full packs. Now all I have to do is about 20 or 30.

I have a new theme I just finished up. Unfortunatly, it has no skin, icons, cursors, dx objects, docks or bars. It is, however, free.

If you want the enhanced theme with no media skin you can send me $1.

KiloKrash

on Oct 16, 2006

Look at all the time I've wasted on doing full packs. Now all I have to do is about 20 or 30. Hey, it's free right?

How can you say this?

How can you be aggravated with an IconPackage that you didn't pay for, you didn't create, but you obtained for free?

Having the opportunity to download skins provided by some of the best Skinners out there without paying a price is a privilege.

Maybe Alienware didn't want those extra file icons. Maybe they didn't contract to have any more icons skinned then what already was. Maybe there's a more full pack if you purchase an Alienware PC. Maybe these icons are all that both parties agreed to skin.

In the end, I still believe this is a privilege and cannot for the life of me bitch about how many icons come packaged...I mean ultimately why not set the IP standard to 200 icons, that way NOONE will have the right to bitch.

TYCUS

on Oct 16, 2006

First of all, not because something is free should be bad or incomplete. This suite has a lot of good things, but it's incomplete and coming from stardock's team it is sad to know that they do not complete there work...

..i would ask to everyone that if you please stop saying that just because it is free we can accept it, because if you continue with this, new skinners wont do complete WB, ip, or any other kind of skin.

-my two cents.

Z71

on Oct 16, 2006

What's in the iconpack looks nice

Does any one remember me saying that? Hello? Is this thing on?

I did not at any time put this iconpack down or complain. I was just stating a personal preference, that I couldn't use it without the file types.

And my second comment was poking fun at the people that were saying I'm complaining over a free pack. For those that know me, know I would never upload half a pack.

Is the iconpack incomplete? Yes.
Am I complaining? No.

Oh, and as for the toolbars not being skinned. How about if we all start uploading WB's without the startmenu being skinned. Then lets see how many people complain over the skin not being finished. If it's a part of windowblinds...skin it. You think about it.
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I've been told that the forums at wincustomize are a place where you can speak your mind. Not true. It's only OK if everyone agrees with you.

Threi

on Oct 18, 2006

I've been told that the forums at wincustomize are a place where you can speak your mind. Not true. It's only OK if everyone agrees with you.

whew i thought i was the only one who thought that...

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