Windows notification app

This windows application's sole purpose is to provide MSN /Office 2003 style notifications at specific intervals (eg. Every 30 mins). These notifications will be simply text that can be clicked on to open a URL in a new browser window. (In similar style to when MSN displays a notification that a new Hotmail email has been received) - Notifications will be selected at Random from a pre-made db or file. - Categories of notifications will be available, so user can select what category they would like to view notifications from. - Application must have modern Office2003 style look and feel with Office2003 style menu's etc - Would rather NOT use .NET as we do not want users having to download .NET framework. - Data displayed inside notifications and URL when clicked on would need to be updatable automatically. I.e. application would download a new db file (maybe XML?) every 14 days if one was available. - User would need to be able to make some configuration changes such as: - Should the app start when windows starts - How long is the interval between notificiations - Should the application autoupdate, if so, how often - User should be able to create their own categories and their own notification text and URL ***************** PLEASE NOTE: If you have sample software that is similar in function or look and feel, please provide a download so I can get an idea of your development style ***************** ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Windows 2000 / XP etc.