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Name: Deakster |
Deakster, whose real name is Anthony Ashton, is a creative and eccentric computer programmer with a unique and somewhat quirky style. He founded FS HOT on 1st July 2001 as an official outlet for his love of writing software and the retro computing scene, aiming to bring together like-minded individuals under one umbrella. With a penchant for dry wit and humorous anecdotes, Deakster engages his audience in a memorable way.
Among his key achievements is Media Graveyard, a music-playing software that allows users to search any drive for audio and video files and add them to a playlist with just one click. Notably, Media Graveyard features the only WYSIWYG built-in skin designer, developed back in 2004, which Deakster created and coded entirely himself. He also produces guides in the form of articles for the TechZone section of fshot.org and has created numerous YouTube videos ranging from tutorials to music videos.
Outside of programming and FS HOT, Deakster is passionate about playing the piano, photography, and filmography. He authored a novel titled Shadowed by Sorcery - available on Amazon, and enjoys painting, drawing, and amateur electronics. With a high-end custom hi-fi system that he assembled himself, he collects rare high-quality music. His interests also include cycling, reading, philosophy, science, travel, exploration, and various creative pursuits.
One standout experience for Deakster was receiving a custom Media Graveyard skin from a user in India, showcasing how his software could inspire creativity across the globe. Looking to the future, FS HOT has a new logo, website, and is introducing SMeS, a stock management software for businesses. Deakster is also developing a new version of Media Graveyard, the Tombstone Edition, which will support more codecs thanks to the VLC engine and can seamlessly play media content from the web alongside local content.
Deakster believes that passion is the key to any pursuit in life, embodying the essence of FS HOT, which proudly states, “Turning Dreams Into Reality…” This philosophy stems from the belief that dreams originate in the imagination. When he envisions something—such as Media Graveyard’s WYSIWYG skin designer—and brings it to life, that transformative process is at the core of what FS HOT represents.
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