We have picked 10 finalists from the 80+ submissions to the Central Desktop Wallpaper contest. Since the community made this all happen, we decided to let you help us judge the finalists and pick a winner.
Here are the finalists in no particular order:
- http://www.infinitely-flash.com/IFHome/wallpaper/OccasionallyConnectedUser_1024x768.jpg
- http://www.actionscripthero.com/images/desktops/central_desktop/jpg/central_desktop_2_800x600.jpg
- http://perso.wanadoo.fr/rosyflower78/central/desk/clouds_1024_768.jpg
- http://www.ericd.net/central_desktops/contest/two_1024_768.jpg
- http://www.mossyblog.com/centralcomp/centralwallpaper_800x600.jpg
- http://www.airios.com/images/desktops/central/centralflow/800×600.jpg
- http://www.ugoletti.com/download/Box/800×600
- http://www.sangles.com/centralContest/central800x600.jpg
- http://fsd.webhostme.com/central/
- http://www.ugoletti.com/download/Plug%20different/800×600
Post your vote for the top submission (by it’s number) in the comments. The top vote getter from the community will be guaranteed at least a top 3 spot, and will have added weight with the final judges.
Btw, the Central Team has been completely amazed my the response to this. The quantify and quality of the submissions was simply amazing. Deadline for voting is 5 PM PST (-8:00 UTC), February 18, 2004.
Comments 
6
I vote: #6orhttp://www.jhey.com/bgs/entries/entry_01/1024×768.jpg
If I had to pick one, it would be #5, but #6 comes in a close second
1
I vote for #4.
#8
Let’s hear it for 6
8
I vote for # 8.Go Sangles !!!!
I vote for # 8.Go Sangles !!!!
I was somewhat partial to..http://www.werkplace.com/central/werkplace1_800x600.jpg
4
Love potion #9 – because that is exactly in the spirit of central. But graphically #5 alive does it for me.
6
Yo voto por # 8.Vamos SantiAunque tenia que ganar el mio
yo voy x el 8!aguante santi!
some are graphically beautiful… but not very usable as wallpapers…I vote 6
10
All very good. I literally picked my favorite six, and rolled a die.Came up with #5.
#6
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10pretty cool… remind you allAuthors anonymously giving their work high ratings!?!http://www.markme.com/md/archives/004408.cfmsad world we live in….
I vote #8
very sad this happens, but alway there is something you can do. Ask for ips to check it.cheers SanglesAnd my vote goes for #10
vote n° #4
vote for 8
# 6
Well, my vote is a ‘concept vote’: 1.It’s an excellent concept.Well done Dominick!
#6!!
#10
#6
#6!!!
oh, and just for funhttp://theflashho.com/central/doubleC.jpgPG rated
I vote for #8Is the best one!
*cough* 5
To be perfectly honest #5 is the only plausible demonstration of creativity and graphical ability. Are any of you people aware of the concept of Central and Unplugged???
#5; although I think it is a little bit busy, I still like it. #6 was a very close second.
#8
and my vote goes to……N. 8 !!Clap clap clap!!!!
I think #5 is my favorite. But #6 is a close second.
#5 – (The range of ideas is great).
#5 – (The range of ideas is great).
#6 rules
#5
#8
#6
#5 rocks…. meaning and style.
I think number 5 is by far the best and has my vote.It cleverly combines the iconic representations of all the components of Central and shows true graphics talent.Additionally it neatly sums up the meaning and intent of the Macromedia Central product.Your eye is drawn to the center of the wallpaper, but the longer you look, the more it reveals.Excellent work!
i vote #9,you can use it as wallpaper as long as you want, you can put icon over it.it will help you while you are developing apps for central.at least, it helped me alot…others are pretty good as well…..// chall3ng3r //
i vote #3
I Vote #5, #6, #8
10
simple, clean and efficient, I vote for 3
I vote #3. The logo is distinct and captures our attention with a clear blue sky as the background. Simple, eye-catching and efficient.
#10, for the great idea
I like #5. Feel the power!!
I say #5
#3so cool
I think #4 should be used in print, but it’s not quite right for wallpaper. They are all great ideas. As a desktop, though, my vote is #3.
Number 3 is my favourite. I like blue sky & white clouds. Symbol of happiness and good will.
Mmmm, number 3 is the best.
I vote for #5 first place, #4 second place
Flowers, clouds? What are we tele-tubbies? Go the fury. I say #5
#8aguante Santi!best Flasher in .uydon´t worry, be free, be happy !
#8
I vote for #2 as first place. Really neat, fun aesthetic. Beautifull, really. And what’s the point of being unplugged if you don’t get to enjoy the greenishness?Of the more pixel-twister ones, I like #4 the best, very elegant and sharp.
I go for #10. Go ugoletti go!
i vote for #8Vamo’SANGLES carajo!!
10
I really love number 6 ! Bravo !
Vote for #5
6
I vote for 3 !
#8
i vote #5
vote for #8
vote for #5
my vote is for # 7
6!
vote for #8
vote for #6
vote for #8
#2Highly original and with a charming understatement – ‘we don’t need the hype’
I vote for #3 coz that’s my girlfriend and i love her work and her hehe
Yes that’s maybe a bit subjective, but so true ! 
I vote for #3
i vote for #3
#5
What? Mine wasn’t picked! : )I like number 8 the best. Simple and clean. I like my desktop images clean, since icons get lost if it’s too busy.
#4 definately. Already installed
personally i like #4 and am using it because its very clean so as not to interfere with whatever is on the desktop. but since i cannot/will not vote for my own creation, my next fav would be:#8
#5
We are talking about desktop wallpaper for a technology product… Number 5 is far and away the best. Looks like this guy really knows how to convey a concept through design!
i love sangles, i mean number 8.keep going…
ooops, wrong vote…i ment to say #6 instead of #5.
#5
——————————-VOTING IS CLOSEDThanks for everyone’s comments. I will post the winners shortly.——————————-
6 for sure… colours are just brilliant!
Number 6
vote for n° 3 of course
love you rosy
#6There are some great ones in there, but most are too busy for me to use as a wallpaper.