AfterDawn.com v3 launched - win a T-shirt!

AfterDawn.com v3 launched - win a T-shirt!
It has been a long time coming, but the new AfterDawn.com v3 (version 3) layout is now here! It has taken literally hundreds of hours of designing, coding, and testing to get to result you are seeing before your eyes. To celebrate the release, we are giving away ten AfterDawn.com T-shirts to our members! If you already entered the draw before December 22nd, please enter again!

A bit of background information

The pages have been designed from scratch by Teemu Pärssinen, our web designer (his home pages are only in Finnish, unfortunately). He has done an amazing job in turning our sometimes more than vague requests into reality.

After the layout was "locked", Petteri "dRD" Pyyny took over the pages and started transferring the old pages to the new layout. Many of the pages were actually re-coded to improve performance and functionality, and all of the pages were optimised and tweaked.



In addition to the new looks you'll find some new functionality from the site. But you can count on us adding nice little new features in the near future, as soon as we have ironed out the inevitable bugs and problems with the new page, and sat back for a while and taken a breath!

If you feel a bit lost, please take a look at the small Back of T-shirtThat's right! To celebrate the launch of the new layout we are giving away ten (10) AfterDawn.com T-shirts for absolutely free. All you need to do is post a comment to this news article to be included in the draw.

You can see the back of the T-shirt printing on the right (click for a bigger image). On the front of the shirt there's an embroidery of the AfterDawn.com v3 -logo.

Winners will be drawn at random on December 31th. We decided to extend the deadline to make sure everyone whose entry was lost due to the database wipeout has enough time to enter again. The winners will be contacted via email, so make sure your account information is up to date. Good luck! And Merry Christmas!

   AfterDawn.com Staff

Written by: Petteri Pyyny @ 19 Dec 2003 22:39

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  • 96 comments
  • Treebeard

    very nice design.

    22.12.2003 06:46 #1

  • Ketola

    See http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/4807.cfm

    Please post to this thread again to enter the draw. Sorry about the inconvenience..

    Jari Ketola
    Administrator
    http://www.AfterDawn.com

    22.12.2003 06:53 #2

  • bloke2000

    I love the new layout and colour scheme, the search feature is much easier to locate and the whole site is much more intuative.

    P.s. thats also a great T-Shirt. I would look great in it. In fact if I win one I will send you a piccy of me wearing out in town.

    22.12.2003 07:12 #3

  • dmni

    Looking good! 8)

    22.12.2003 07:16 #4

  • TVH

    Prolly the ISP From Hell didn't like my previous post and decided to wipe out the entire database :D

    This new desing is modern, simple, easy to read and navigate but still there's a lot of eye-candy and details. And the colors are perfect!

    The T-Shirt would be kewl, too! It would be my number one shirt to wear...

    22.12.2003 07:20 #5

  • hoppers

    like it lads.....like it alot

    22.12.2003 07:47 #6

  • rosedog

    Threw me off at first, but really liking the layout compared to the old. Keep up with the good work!

    22.12.2003 07:58 #7

  • cdcoaster

    With evolution comes knowledge, with knowledge comes revolution, with revolution comes independence, with independence comes freedom of choice and what the people want...V3..Afterdawn.com has evolved.

    POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
    Freedom of speech must never be silenced, I may completly disagree with what you say but, "I will defend to the death your right to say it"
    CDCoaster, AKA, sYNAPSE aSSASSIN...Making free music for the masses, IFPI/RIAA BEWARE! when the rest of the world catches up with all our free music THAT WILL BE THE DEATH OF YOU, NOT P2P.

    Sue me,sue me, and i will serve my time
    i will make more music and with it sing my rhyme
    you will never stop us we are here to stay
    we evolve faster than you, and we will have our day...

    22.12.2003 08:08 #8

  • wilbert66

    Thanks for excellent service; the contents are number 1 to me, but the "face lift" is excellent, too! I hope You'll find another ISP soon. Maybe we should also know, which ISP to avoid?!

    Thanks again and please keep up the GRRREAT work!

    22.12.2003 08:20 #9

  • ABMone

    I love t-shirts and t-shirts love me...but seriously this is a great place to be at aD.

    22.12.2003 08:24 #10

  • pelttu

    Nice lay-out...
    "Latest forum topics" could be longer, i.e with 20 or even 30 latest topics. I've noticed that it takes only 5 minutes to update posts with new ones at that "Latest forum topics".

    22.12.2003 09:14 #11

  • burngirl

    Great layout -- and much easier to navigate. Makes me want to lurk a little more, rather than read what I need and leave,

    22.12.2003 09:14 #12

  • gatekeepr

    Very nice design! It is very "fitting" for the spirit of Afterdawn. Also makes my life a little easier (navigation wise) Thanx Guys!

    22.12.2003 09:32 #13

  • Sam42

    No longer a lurker, your site has got me.

    T-shirt, yeah!!!

    22.12.2003 09:33 #14

  • Latexxx

    No more wap pages... You had at least two active wap users.

    22.12.2003 09:44 #15

  • dRD

    Latexxx: WAP and AvantGo will come back shortly after Christmas.

    Petteri Pyyny
    Webmaster
    http://AfterDawn.com/

    Please read our guides before posting questions! Guides are available here:
    http://www.afterdawn.com/articles/

    22.12.2003 09:49 #16

  • dRD

    Latexxx: WAP and PDA should be working now actually, it was a pretty quick thing to fix :-)

    Petteri Pyyny
    Webmaster
    http://AfterDawn.com/

    Please read our guides before posting questions! Guides are available here:
    http://www.afterdawn.com/articles/

    22.12.2003 09:52 #17

  • jarvale

    Very nice indeed. Sorry about the loss of database, though :(. ISP's - can't live with them, can't live without them...

    22.12.2003 10:20 #18

  • Prisoner

    The accessability I really like. The tabs on the top are an amazing idea! I must be the only one but the colour scheme is not too my taste. But I like metal links, black on black ete. Too much colour for me. Bet everything else is amazing. Thanks for all your hard work!!!

    22.12.2003 11:11 #19

  • msb5150

    I really like the new site, it has so much more functionality than before. But, to be honest, I must admit that I want the shirt...

    22.12.2003 11:21 #20

  • jbiasi

    Excellent site. My compliments to the designer!

    22.12.2003 12:12 #21

  • ScubaPete

    Nice color scheme

    Ya done did youse selfs proud guys -

    "P"

    Seasons Greetings All -

    The “old man” Pete (ö¿ô)
    Compaq 8000, Pent 4 CPU 2.80GHz, 1GB RAM.
    340GB HD, 7200 (Maxtor 120, Western 200 & 20.
    4 Drives, JLMS DVD ROM, HP DVD Writer 200j,
    Nec 4X DVD RW ND-1300A & AXV CD/DVD-ROM.
    GeForce4 Ti 4200-128MB, OS– XP sp1.

    22.12.2003 16:41 #22

  • seamonkey

    great site layout.. nice and fresh, but not too flashy..

    oh yea boyz and girlz, the t-shirts rule! thanks afterdawn! luv mine, i know!

    22.12.2003 18:36 #23

  • gsreejith

    This is like the coolest T-shirt I've seen in a loooong time. And this is what I wud like to proudly wear rather than pledging allegiance to some sell-out band by wearing theirs.

    Keep up the gr8 work. I have learned a lot about DVD and video technology from here. This is where I wanna be..tall & proud !

    All Hail ! Up the Irons !!!

    23.12.2003 07:07 #24

  • djsyzygy

    Alright time for entry number two! Great new interface guys! Boy I'd love to be the envy of every kid on my block by sportin' a fresh A-D shirt! Hook it up!

    Cheers!

    Adam

    23.12.2003 12:24 #25

  • pbailey

    I think all the people involved in the forums make this site a success, the friendly help and professional manner, and now the design matches the inner meaty goodness, great stuff, keep it up guys.. ps love the shirt.

    Bailey

    23.12.2003 17:40 #26

  • Labrat

    hmmm I posted a very good post but I guess it was lost due to the ISP.. But Anyway Very Nice New Layout an Site, Keep up the good work Afterdawn team..

    Labrat

    23.12.2003 18:07 #27

  • wongster

    i wasn't sure i was on the right website. it looks really great and not cluttered. i would love to show off your that great looking t-shirt :)

    23.12.2003 19:45 #28

  • geko1971

    Hello Team,

    the new release is very effective, clean and easy to navigate.
    Cogratulations to Teemu: I also design websites, and know how difficult it is to render it really usable!

    Great work, dudes!
    Geko

    24.12.2003 04:01 #29

  • Treebeard

    Very nice design. good colors and layout.

    24.12.2003 04:37 #30

  • gain

    I also like this design. Actually it's execelent. I have also done and designed websites. It's very hard to find good solutions for colors, navigations and so on...

    24.12.2003 05:15 #31

  • Greengo1

    well done lads... colour & user friendly... long may it continue

    24.12.2003 06:09 #32

  • Agent_007

    LiZ... take it on...

    24.12.2003 06:21 #33

  • Monsteri

    Nice new look here. =D

    Merry Christmas!

    24.12.2003 07:00 #34

  • akukalle

    Nice:)

    24.12.2003 07:02 #35

  • GrayArea

    The new layout is good! The site is informative and useful as always. 'appy 'ollidaze and all.

    On a more serious note... Here in the US the S.O.G. level, or "Suspicion Of Government" level has been raised to the "HIGH" level. As you may know, the "HIGH" level is the bright green with purple hairs colored level. This is the only notification you will receive as the normal news and information channels have been compromised. That is all.

    24.12.2003 07:34 #36

  • NeFer

    Looking good...:-)

    24.12.2003 08:24 #37

  • OAKside24

    Sweet! It's smooth and the colors are great too. Like the new look!

    24.12.2003 10:48 #38

  • coming

    Ok, u did it

    It´s hard to build a site that can be appelative, but at the same time doesn´t tire u when you are a frequent user.

    Innovation without saturatio ;)

    Best wishes, keep up the good work

    24.12.2003 11:19 #39

  • Morgoth

    What I think is, new skin is just a little messy, maby because it's my first time I'm using it and maby I just need to get used to it. Anyway marry christmas to everyone. I'm apalogisin my bad english skills.

    24.12.2003 14:23 #40

  • w-yo

    T-shirts displaying stuff is always cool!!!

    24.12.2003 19:53 #41

  • w-yo

    T-shirts displaying stuff is always cool!!!

    24.12.2003 19:53 #42

  • Zhame

    Looking very nice!!!

    25.12.2003 03:38 #43

  • veijob

    Not bad, good colors and refreshing.

    25.12.2003 05:21 #44

  • egomaniac

    The site looks great!! So does the t-shirt. I can't tell but does it have a bunch of words making up the back? Would be cool if it had some of the guides listed on the back like that!! Keep up the great work guys.

    25.12.2003 09:51 #45

  • egomaniac

    Oh almost forgot....Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!!!

    25.12.2003 09:52 #46

  • CaffHigh

    looks real good.

    25.12.2003 09:58 #47

  • Opolo

    Mostly nice, I think. New layouts are always a bit scary things, but this one is pretty friendly already.

    25.12.2003 10:44 #48

  • artsa87

    Hmm... this is pretty cool idea =) Those t-shirts looks pretty nice!

    25.12.2003 16:31 #49

  • asperdies

    t-shirt looks nice!

    25.12.2003 17:14 #50

  • castrtroy

    Finally a site that zero's in on exactly what my interest are. Looking forward to a long and informative relationship............Would I ever love to have one of your T's...

    25.12.2003 19:01 #51

  • pieman

    I liked the old site,thought it worked well, but i must say the new one is much better,nice neat layout.Nice subtle colours.Yup...i like it alot.(direct link to oriphus/herbsman would be useful cos im always bothering them!!!!)hope the tees come in fatboy size!

    26.12.2003 00:38 #52

  • teme565

    This new layout seems exellent.
    The old layout was a little bit lighter, but this new one is more beatiful.

    26.12.2003 02:40 #53

  • Mati

    Jep jep...

    26.12.2003 07:02 #54

  • _ender

    Gimme!!!

    26.12.2003 07:48 #55

  • jziman

    Now that shirt looks intresting. But any way soo much good information to read.No time to type. Keep up the good work.

    26.12.2003 10:27 #56

  • forkman

    Happy Easter I mean xmas. Can I have a t shirt please?

    26.12.2003 11:50 #57

  • yomannain

    My precious...

    27.12.2003 06:25 #58

  • TB's

    Great work on the new look!

    27.12.2003 06:48 #59

  • zepphead

    Looks good!!! Now... Make me look good in that new tee...

    27.12.2003 08:44 #60

  • seamonkey

    let the jealousy begin..

    check out my t-shirt! :-)

    http://www.geocities.com/seamonkeyguides/about.html

    got mine for submitting a guide, to me thats the easiest way!
    peace
    seamonkey420_

    'knowledge is power, spread the power'
    -Athlon XP 2600+, 1GBMB DDR-SDRAM,HP DVD200i DVD+R/+RW, 100GB and 80GB WDSE HD
    -XBOX w/Matrix mod chip and 60GB HDD
    http://www.geocities.com/daseamonkey420 or
    http://www.geocities.com/seamonkeyguides

    27.12.2003 11:33 #61

  • Ketola

    The news item text was not updated properly earlier on, but it's now correct. So the deadline has been extended to December 31th. You've still got a couple of days to enter! Post to this thread / news item, and you're included in the draw. You can post more than once, but it won't increase your chance of winning, of course. =)

    It's ok if you can't think of anything to say. As long as your name appears on this page, you're in the draw.

    28.12.2003 12:31 #62

  • timbuktu

    looking good...
    Happy New Year to everybody who visit in these pages

    28.12.2003 12:47 #63

  • kite

    Wooo, cool new design. Looks great.
    Happy New Year Everyone.

    28.12.2003 19:29 #64

  • Olvi

    Feels good, looks good..

    28.12.2003 20:35 #65

  • Prisoner

    Finally starting to get used to the new design. I was at first disapointed that I got no email by Dec 27, but now with the extentsion all is good. Thank you to all the admins, Mods and especially dRD, You all deserve a break during the holidays.

    28.12.2003 22:51 #66

  • basvdham

    Well it is always nice to have a T-shirt like this in the Netherlands!

    29.12.2003 02:54 #67

  • robsters1

    Nice to wake up to a new site..I'm sssttill rubbing my eyes.

    29.12.2003 03:44 #68

  • Eza

    Happy new year from finnish site!

    29.12.2003 04:45 #69

  • Idis

    New design rocks!

    29.12.2003 07:00 #70

  • elydian

    I eat T-Shirts for breakfast, but I'll wear this one.

    29.12.2003 08:30 #71

  • jZ3p

    great face lift

    29.12.2003 10:15 #72

  • egomaniac

    Not bad. Not bad at all. Keep up the great work guys.

    29.12.2003 11:13 #73

  • Vanman

    I like it!

    29.12.2003 12:17 #74

  • reflexusa

    i think the site has the most modern asthetics I have ever seen, it is quite obvious that this master outline will recognized as the lead of many duplicates. I was equally amazed at the t-shirt design and would love to print them for you free, you supply the shirts. I can not however embroider the front but can screen an equally impressive front logo for you!! Please contact me you have the info, i would need the artwork 3 days before print. Thanks for all you do , have done and continue providing!!

    29.12.2003 13:06 #75

  • j2huggar

    I own a pair of shoes. I hope I win a T-shirt so I can get some service.

    29.12.2003 20:56 #76

  • Snake42

    I visit this site at least once a day to keep up with all the news. Good work!

    30.12.2003 01:49 #77

  • ianskeet

    Good Stuff. Keep the members signing up so we can keep a good strong forum happening.
    T-shirt looks good.

    30.12.2003 06:39 #78

  • Hellion

    Great site. I always come here first for all my CD/DVD burning questions and I have never been disappointed. Thanks for the great job.

    30.12.2003 09:30 #79

  • jewelwg

    Hello, newbie here....
    dont know much about cd burning etc, but have just been donated a burner by my son, so I am certain I will found out everything I need to know here....
    site layout looks great, by the way..:-)
    Oh, and A Happy New Year to you all.....

    30.12.2003 10:30 #80

  • #afonic

    I just ran out of t-shirts, I NEED this one!

    30.12.2003 12:24 #81

  • djsyzygy

    There is no "I" in Team and no "me" in T-Shirt. But there should be!

    30.12.2003 16:17 #82

  • herbsman

    Happy New Year to all aD users !; )-~

    30.12.2003 17:35 #83

  • Ackbar6

    Wow.... I usually only drop by about once evey teo weeks to catch up on the current action, and Bam! This time has currently been a surpise. Just been crusing around a bit and love the new design. Much thanks to the hard work put in by the staff. Thanks for making Aftyerdawn and even better place guys! Here to winning a T-shirt :)

    30.12.2003 20:23 #84

  • Haksu

    Happy New Year 2004 to all AD users

    30.12.2003 23:13 #85

  • angus1953

    I hope ALL Have A Very Happy New Year and thanks for all ur support to all the help needed i have found this site very informative :-))))))

    31.12.2003 00:45 #86

  • Ghostdog

    Guess I better enter again then.

    The new design still rocks!

    31.12.2003 05:13 #87

  • darthnip

    so if i promise to go streaking thru downtown with nothing but this t-shirt on, does that increase my chances of winning one??? ;)

    31.12.2003 06:07 #88

  • Jimble

    Not been here in a while.

    The news design of the site is cool.

    Hope i'm not to late to try and win a t-shirt.

    Happy New Year.

    31.12.2003 08:55 #89

  • reg444

    I am new and are enjoying Afterdawn!

    31.12.2003 09:44 #90

  • darthnip

    welcome aboard reg444!! hope you find alot of useful info on this wonderful world of info we know as afterdawn. :)

    31.12.2003 09:59 #91

  • harry13

    This is a Great Site where I can learn a lot about interesting burn problems. Wish you all very good luck and a happy new Year to every one.

    31.12.2003 10:31 #92

  • Ketola

    Just under two hours to the end of the "contest"! Winners will be drawn tomorrow, January 1st 2004 (so I guess it should say "the contest will close on December 31th.. Oh well. =) ), and the results will be announced later the same day.

    Happy New Year from Oulu, Finland!

    31.12.2003 17:21 #93

  • Sam42

    T-shirt? Said yes once, I'll say it again...love your site, really want a shirt.

    31.12.2003 17:39 #94

  • angus1953

    OH happy days I have won a T shirt what a great start to 2004

    2.1.2004 00:02 #95

  • maher

    I have won a T shirt what a great start to 2004

    7.1.2004 09:45 #96

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