*************** PalMerge 2.00, March 12, 1998 ****************

PalMerge(TM) is a program designed to convert graphic image file
formats. It includes special effects, a color palette editor,
and batch processing. Registered users of earlier versions
can request a new 2.00 registration key code at no charge

PalMerge 2.00 is designed for Windows 95(R) and Windows NT(R) 4.0.
PalMerge is released as Shareware (try before you buy). Following
is a list of features:

   * 6 formats:
      BMP, JPG, PNG, TGA, TIF, (PCX write-only)
   * 25 special effects:
      oil paint, hole, polar wrap, sharpen, soften, color spray,
      tile, color threshold, wave, whirlpool, bleed, blur,
      brighten, darken, color edges, engrave, color adjust,
      jiggle, negative, mirror, noise, motion, mosaic,
      rotate, resize
   * batch processing of image files
   * color palette editor 
   * color palette extraction from bitmaps (BMP)
   * graphic image file viewer with zoom
   * command line batch processing
   * context sensitive help and hint pop-ups
   * simple registration with a numeric code key purchase
   * Install and uninstall

*************** Disclaimer ****************

PalMerge is distributed "AS IS"; with NO WARRENTIES AND NO 
GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

******* Minimum System Requirements ********

Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
16MB RAM
Pentium(R)-class processor
7MB hard-drive space to install
10 to 1000MB hard-drive space for image files
Video card with a minimum of 32768 colors

*************** Installation ****************

PalMer20.exe is a self-extracting archive produced using
Install Shield(R). Merely running PalMer20.exe will start a
series of installation dialogs. The dialogs should be
self-explanatory.

PalMerge should be uninstalled before installing a second
copy on the same machine. See the uninstall information
below. 

Some file archive sites may be distributing PalMerge
as a compressed file. Typically, the file name would be
something like, palmer20.zzz. PalMer20.exe would be
extracted from this file using an appropriate uncompression
utility. Although PalMerge supports long file names
for user generated files, PalMerge itself uses all
8.3 short file names internally. This is 
to increase backward compatibility with MS DOS(R)
versions of uncompression utilities.

*************** Uninstall ****************

PalMerge can be removed easily. The Windows(R)
Add/Remove control panel feature can be used to
remove the PalMerge product. Be sure PalMerge
and its installation directory windows are closed first.

Alternately, Simply run the program,
Uninstl_.exe. This program is installed in the same
directory as PalMerge itself has been installed.
Uninstl_.exe is available on the Windows Start Menu
within the PalMerge group. Again, be sure to close out
PalMerge and its installation directory windows before
starting the uninstall program. 

*********** Distribution (Shareware) ************

PalMerge is distributed as shareware with a 30-day free
trial period. The cost for registering PalMerge is $20.

PalMerge is distributed as a self-extracting executable
file, PalMer20.exe. PalMerge is freely distributable in its
unmodified self-extracting form. Some distribution sites may
archive the file using a compression program. That is
acceptable, as long uncompression still generates the
original PalMer20.exe file. Others, particularly file
distribution sites, may charge a nominal and reasonable
fee for copying, storage and delivery of this product.
Vantage View Software and its licensed associates reserve
the right to be the only entities can sell or distribute
regtistered copies of PalMerge and its registration key
code.

This ReadMe.txt file may be distributed along with
PalMer20.exe as a separate file. This ReadMe.txt file
is also included within the self-extracting file with
two names: PalMer20.txt and ReadMe.txt.

You have 30 days to evaluate the software without obligation.
The 30-day time period starts when the program is first
run. After that, if you are still using the
product, then you are obligated to pay the registration fee.
Also, distribution of any of the installed
components is not allowed; with the exception of the sample
color palette files, PalMer20.txt and ReadMe.txt.
If someone else would like the program they must install
it from the self-extracting distribution file.

Additional information is available concerning registration,
copyright and license issues. Running the self-extracting
executable will bring up the license agreement and disclaimer.
Registration information can be found within the running
program itself. 

***************   Contacts   ****************

World Wide Web page:

   http://www.budget.net/~vantageview/index.html

Internet email:
  
   vantageview@budget.net

Postal drop mailing address:

   Vantage View Software
   2865 SE River Road, #42
   Hillsboro, OR 97123-7932
   USA

Author:
   Bryan Miller

***************  Trademarks  ****************

Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, MS DOS and Windows NT
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation(R).

Install Shield is a registered trademark of Install
Shield Software Corporation(R).

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

PalMerge(TM) (C) Copyright 1997, 1998 by Vantage View
Software(TM)

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