By Byron Acohido SEATTLE -- There was a time when Microsoft would vigorously resist any court-imposed restrictions on Windows. But the software giant has agreed to a court order to make it easier for consumers to choose Google's popular desktop search on Windows Vista computers.

CANTON, Mich., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock, a Microsoft Gold Partner and a leading developer of software that customizes the Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI), today announced the release of DirectSkin 4.5.

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In what must surely seem a match made in computer heaven, Alienware, the leading manufacturer of high-performance computer notebooks, desktops and professional systems has formed a partnership with Stardock, the world-wide leader in the development and distribution of software that customizes the Windows PC desktop.

Stardock, a leading provider of Windows customization software solutions, today announced it has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status.