Bonzi: Difference between revisions
mNo edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| (9 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
| title = Bonzi | | title = Bonzi | ||
| logo = File:Bonzibanana.png | | logo = File:Bonzibanana.png | ||
| logo size = 16 | |||
| screenshot = Bonzi0000.png | | screenshot = Bonzi0000.png | ||
| screenshot size = 200 | |||
| acs_name = Bonzi | | acs_name = Bonzi | ||
| developer = Bonzi Software, Inc. | | developer = Bonzi Software, Inc. | ||
| released = 2000 | | released = 2000 | ||
| character description = Hi, my name is Bonzi! I am your interactive friend and traveling companion on the Internet! I can surf, talk, joke, sing, browse, and search the Internet with you! | | character description = Hi, my name is Bonzi! I am your interactive friend and traveling companion on the Internet! I can surf, talk, joke, sing, browse, and search the Internet with you! | ||
| extra data = 3.0. | | extra data = 3.0.7 | ||
| animation count = 148 | | animation count = 148 | ||
| tts voice = Adult Male #2, American English (TruVoice) | | tts voice = Adult Male #2, American English (TruVoice) | ||
| download = https://tmafe.com/ms-agent-hosting-2/Bonzi.acs | | download = https://tmafe.com/ms-agent-hosting-2/Bonzi.acs | ||
}} | }} | ||
Bonzi is a [[Microsoft Agent]] character released by Bonzi Software, Inc. as part of the [[BonziBuddy]] software. His appearance is a purple gorilla. | '''Bonzi''' is a [[Microsoft Agent]] character released by Bonzi Software, Inc. as part of the [[BonziBuddy]] software. His appearance is a purple gorilla. | ||
== Use in BonziBUDDY == | == Use in BonziBUDDY == | ||
Until version 3.0, [[Peedy]] was used as the assistant in BonziBUDDY. However, Microsoft Corporation did not approve of their character being used for the program and BonziBuddy changed its character to the widely known purple gorilla. The Bonzi character stayed in the program until the program was discontinued and remains the main character in BonziBuddy versions 3.x and 4.0. Due to the fact that it was a part of a malware program, people were initially worried about its potential insecurity, however the concerns died down when it was revealed that ACS files don't contain executable code and therefore cannot carry malware. | Until version 3.0, [[Peedy]] was used as the assistant in BonziBUDDY. However, Microsoft Corporation did not approve of their character being used for the program and BonziBuddy changed its character to the widely known purple gorilla. The Bonzi character stayed in the program until the program was discontinued and remains the main character in BonziBuddy versions 3.x and 4.0. Due to the fact that it was a part of a malware program, people were initially worried about its potential insecurity, however the concerns died down when it was revealed that ACS files don't contain executable code and therefore cannot carry malware. | ||
== Use in BonziBUDDY Rewritten == | |||
''Main article: [[BonziBUDDY Rewritten]]'' | |||
Bonzi was used in the remaster of the BonziBUDDY software by Maddox5081 AKA Fuego Dragon Puppet. It has almost the same features like the original does, but the catch is that it is virus free. | |||
==Character data== | ==Character data== | ||
| Line 22: | Line 29: | ||
| file name = Bonzi.acs | | file name = Bonzi.acs | ||
| description = Hi, my name is Bonzi! I am your interactive friend and traveling companion on the Internet! I can surf, talk, joke, sing, browse, and search the Internet with you! | | description = Hi, my name is Bonzi! I am your interactive friend and traveling companion on the Internet! I can surf, talk, joke, sing, browse, and search the Internet with you! | ||
| extra data = 3.0. | | extra data = 3.0.7 | ||
| file size = 5.00 MB | | file size = 5.00 MB | ||
| animations = 148 | | animations = 148 | ||
| Line 45: | Line 52: | ||
* It replaced [[Peedy]] as the assistant in the BonziBuddy software after a complaint by Microsoft. | * It replaced [[Peedy]] as the assistant in the BonziBuddy software after a complaint by Microsoft. | ||
* As with most classical Microsoft Agents, he has his own color table to utilize multiple unique colors to make the character seem higher quality. | * As with most classical Microsoft Agents, he has his own color table to utilize multiple unique colors to make the character seem higher quality. | ||
* The Microsoft Agent along with the Software was featured in one of LGR's videos. | |||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Microsoft Agent 2.0 Characters]] | |||
[[Category:Pre-Rendered Microsoft Agents]] | |||
[[Category:Controversial Microsoft Agents]] | |||
Revision as of 12:58, 17 March 2025
 | |
 | |
| Name | Bonzi |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Bonzi Software, Inc. |
| Initial release | 2000 |
| Description | Hi, my name is Bonzi! I am your interactive friend and traveling companion on the Internet! I can surf, talk, joke, sing, browse, and search the Internet with you! |
| Extra data | 3.0.7 |
| Animations | 148 |
| TTS voice | Adult Male #2, American English (TruVoice) |
| Download | https://tmafe.com/ms-agent-hosting-2/Bonzi.acs |
Bonzi is a Microsoft Agent character released by Bonzi Software, Inc. as part of the BonziBuddy software. His appearance is a purple gorilla.
Use in BonziBUDDY
Until version 3.0, Peedy was used as the assistant in BonziBUDDY. However, Microsoft Corporation did not approve of their character being used for the program and BonziBuddy changed its character to the widely known purple gorilla. The Bonzi character stayed in the program until the program was discontinued and remains the main character in BonziBuddy versions 3.x and 4.0. Due to the fact that it was a part of a malware program, people were initially worried about its potential insecurity, however the concerns died down when it was revealed that ACS files don't contain executable code and therefore cannot carry malware.
Use in BonziBUDDY Rewritten
Main article: BonziBUDDY Rewritten
Bonzi was used in the remaster of the BonziBUDDY software by Maddox5081 AKA Fuego Dragon Puppet. It has almost the same features like the original does, but the catch is that it is virus free.
Character data
| Character data for Bonzi | |
|---|---|
| File name: | Bonzi.acs |
| Description: | Hi, my name is Bonzi! I am your interactive friend and traveling companion on the Internet! I can surf, talk, joke, sing, browse, and search the Internet with you! |
| Extra data: | 3.0.7 |
| File size: | 5.00 MB |
| Animations: | 148 |
| TTS voice: | Adult Male #2, American English (TruVoice) |
| GUID: | {0845D27A-F341-11D3-AAE7-080036DBD503} |
| TTSMode ID: | {CA141FD0-AC7F-11D1-97A3-006008273001} |
| TTS speed: | 157 |
| TTS pitch: | 140 |
| Width: | 200px |
| Length: | 160px |
Gallery
-
The default animation frame of Bonzi. -
The system tray icon of Bonzi. -
The color table used by the Bonzi character. -
All frames inside of Bonzi.acs.
Trivia
- Bonzi was created in 2000.
- It replaced Peedy as the assistant in the BonziBuddy software after a complaint by Microsoft.
- As with most classical Microsoft Agents, he has his own color table to utilize multiple unique colors to make the character seem higher quality.
- The Microsoft Agent along with the Software was featured in one of LGR's videos.