Childhood friends and Alienware co-founders Nelson Gonzalez and Alex Aguila never thought their love for computer games would lead to a place out of this world. Together, they have nurtured Alienware to become a major manufacturer of customized, high-performance computer gaming systems. With its vibrant colors, Alienware machines may appear extraterrestrial to novice computer users but are well-recognized by the computer industry and fellow gaming enthusiasts.