


The standard edition includes the core components. In 2008, Stardock released Object Desktop in two editions, the traditional standard edition and a new "Ultimate" edition. The core components of Object Desktop include WindowBlinds, IconPackager, DeskScapes, DesktopX and others. Originally developed for OS/2, the company released a version of it for Windows in 1999. It is a set of desktop enhancement utilities designed to enable users to control the way their operating system looks, feels and functions. Stardock's best known product for PC users is Object Desktop. Stardock has agreed to publish some games containing certain less intrusive versions of SecuROM on Impulse. Stardock Central has been phased out, and new patches are now only available through Impulse. In 2008, Stardock released a third-generation digital distribution platform called Impulse, which allows streamlined patching and the ability to download purchased games to another computer owned by the user for free. This was later replaced by Stardock Central. The first one was called Component Manager. Stardock was one of the first companies to distribute its software via a free digital distribution program.
