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Aston2 version 1.4 is released!!!

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

We're happy to announce the release of Aston2 version 1.4!
Aston2 is completely new product, as this is its initial release.
We have completed the process of joining all Aston2 components together. Now Aston2 Menu, Desktop and Panels are united into the complete shell replacement application, though you can separately use Aston2 Menu as well.

There are plenty of useful features implemented:
Themes and skins support, widgets support, animation support, color tags, live wallpapers, systems with several monitors support, sound effects and much more!

What's new in Aston2 version 1.4:

Aston2 Desktop is released as a component of Aston2

Now Aston2 is an entity, and released as a full-scale shell replacement!

+ Added new widget "System resources monitor"

+ Added 3D-models support

* Program speed enhanced

* Several minor bugfixes and improvements

Good news for old Astoneers. If you are a proud owner of Aston1 or any of the Aston2 components (Aston2 Menu, Aston2 Panels) you are entitled to special discount here:
http://www.astonshell.com/aston2/upgrade.htm

Gladiators Software are thankful to everyone who send us bug reports and spend their time and efforts for testing the program.

AltDesk 1.9 is released!

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

AltDesk 1.9 released

Your favorite virtual desktop manager has become even more powerful. New version brings new advanced features:
Mouse Desktop Switching.

Switching desktops is now easier than ever, jump from one virtual desktop to another just by slightly moving the mouse.

Context Menu Icons

Full 64 bit support

New AltDesk perfectly supports 64 bit operating systems now.
Give it a go on Vista 64.

Faster, Smoother, Better

Memory usage has been additionally optimized, AltDesk now runs even smoother and faster than before.

Get your copy today!

If you are a registered user, be aware, that registration keys for AltDesk 1.8 and lower are not valid for version
1.9 and above. In order to get the new key please use this form.
For you to get the new key, with no extra cost, we only need e-mail address you used upon registration.

Treat yourself with something nice.Our special spring discount: 15% OFF!Hurry up discount is valid during this week only!

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

StarBlaze 2 adrenaline-pumping space shooter arcade game released

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Christmas discounts come now!

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EDT

It's time we start making presents!
Our special Xmas Discount: 25% OFF!!!!!
Start the new year with the new software!

Gladiators Software is happy to congratulate everyone on the coming Christmas and New Year!

Aston2 Menu and Aston2 Panels version 1.3.1 is released!!!

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This is an improved and polished version of Aston2 Menu and Panels, which is way more stable and bug-free than its predecessor!

Aston2 Menu and Aston2 Panels are feature-rich Windows standard start menu and taskbar replacement apps with the enhanced functionality.
They are two components of the new line of Aston2 products, which, accumulating the best achievements of Aston1 and keeping up with the latest tendencies, turn your desktop into a yet more convenient and attractive environment. Both applications are extremely flexible in terms of configuration. Every element of them can be tweaked and customized, thus letting one to create yet more convenient working area.

What's new in Aston2 Menu and Aston2 Panels ver. 1.3.1:

* Fixed bug which caused Aston2 crash after the trial expiration
* Several minor bugfixes and improvement

Aston2 Panels version 1.3 is released!!!

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

We're happy to announce the release of Aston2 Panels 1.3 version! Its basic advantage over the previous version is stability that increased greatly and the simplicity of setup, that has been of primary importance for the authors this time. 1.3 version is much more user-friendly and intuitive than its predecessor.

Panels component is the second integral element of Aston2 products line.
This is a state-of-the-art utility that allows users to change the appearance of regular Windows taskbar while at the same time offering unique user experience with plenty of out-of-the-box features. By applying skins you can make your desktop look like an alien spaceship's computer interface, alternative operating system or anything your heart desires in just a split of a second. Aston2 Panels is not just a simple taskbar replacement utility, it offers much more.

What's new in Aston2 Panels ver. 1.3:

+ Ability to add\remove panels directly from the context menu
+ Ability to add\remove widgets directly from the context menu
+ Ability to edit Main Menu elements
+ Animation for the taskbar buttons and system tray
+ Ability to setup Toplist (Top Programs)elements
+ Panels and widgets can be now dragged with the help of grippers
+ Ability to update languages directly from the website
+ Advanced format of Panel skins introduced
+ Various GUI improvements (context menu icons, options...)
+ Enhanced functionality of all the widgets
* Improved work of widgets with no skins in the current theme
* Improved compatibility with multimonitor systems
* Improved autohide panels
* Improved skin wizard
* Improved compatibility with Windows Vista
* Several bugfixes for the bugs that made their way to the previous release

Gladiators Software are thankful to everyone who send us bug reports and spent their time and efforts for testing the program.

Aston2 Menu version 1.3 is released!!!

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

We're happy to announce the release of Aston2 Panels 1.3 version! Its basic advantage over the previous version is the simplicity of items setup, which we hope will contribute greatly to the menu usability.

Aston2 Menu is a feature-rich Windows start menu replacement with the enhanced functionality.
It is a component of the new line of Aston2 products, which, accumulating the best achievements of Aston1 and keeping up with the latest tendencies, turn your desktop into a yet more convenient and attractive environment. The menu is extremely flexible in terms of configuration. Every element of the menu can be tweaked and customized, thus letting one to create yet more convenient working area.

What's new in Aston2 Menu ver. 1.3:

+ Ability to edit Main Menu elements
+ Ability to setup Toplist (Top Programs)elements
+ Ability to update languages directly from the website
+ Enhanced functionality of all the widgets
+ Various GUI improvements (context menu icons, options...)
* Improved compatibility with multimonitor systems
* Improved skin wizard
* Improved compatibility with Windows Vista
* Fixed several bugs that made their way to previous release

Gladiators Software are thankful to everyone who send us bug reports and spent their time and efforts for testing the program.

Aston2 Panels ver. 1.2.1 is released!!!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Panels component is the second integral element of Aston2 products line.
This is a state-of-the-art utility that allows users to change the appearance of regular Windows taskbar while at the same time offering unique user experience with plenty of out-of-the-box features. By applying skins you can make your desktop look like an alien spaceship's computer interface, alternative operating system or anything your heart desires in just a split of a second. Aston2 Panels is not just a simple taskbar replacement utility, it offers much more.

What's new in Aston2 Panels ver. 1.2.1:

+ New feature: task list progress indicator
* Fixed bug in the Calendar widget
* Fixed bug with the context menu call for the tray applications
* Fixed bug with disabled Aero effects in Windows Vista
* Sereval minor bug fixes

Gladiators Software are thankful to everyone who send us bug reports and spent their time and efforts for testing the program.

Aston2 Menu ver. 1.2.1 is released today!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Aston2 Menu ver. 1.2.1 is released today!

Aston2 Menu is a feature-rich Windows start menu replacement with the enhanced functionality.
It is a component of the new line of Aston2 products, which, accumulating the best achievements of Aston1 and keeping up with the latest tendencies, turn your desktop into a yet more convenient and attractive environment. The menu is extremely flexible in terms of configuration. Every element of the menu can be tweaked and customized, thus letting one to create yet more convenient working area.

What's New in Aston2 Menu ver. 1.2.1:

+ Increased speed and performance
* Fixed bug with menu items' context menus call
* Sereval minor bug fixes

Gladiators Software are thankful to everyone who send us bug reports and spent their time and efforts for testing the program.

Updating to version 1.2.1 is free for registered Aston2 Menu users.