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 The ADVERTISING Screensaver                by Richard Fellner
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Hi, thanks for downloading the Advertising Screensaver  !  

-IMPORTANT:--------------------------------------------------------

You must accept the terms in the license agreement at the end of
this document before installing, using or providing this software.
Please read them carefully. Installing, using or distributing this
software indicates that you agree to the terms of the license.

If you have problems with installing or running the Screensaver,
please check the chapter "HOW TO INSTALL ?" of this file.


-CONTENTS OF THIS FILE: ------------------------------------------

 1. What's the "Advertising Screensaver" ?
 2. Where to get the latest version (or more of your software) ?
 3. How to get the full-featured registered version ?
 4. Frequently asked questions
 5. How to install
 6. How to uninstall
 7. Legal Stuff / License
 8. History
 9. System Requirements
10. Known problems


-WHAT'S THIS ? ---------------------------------------------------

Hundreds of Screensavers are available today - but none of them
gives you a chance to do what the Advertising Screensaver allows:

- display your company logo(s) moving around the screen -
  *even animations are possible* !

- define a background of your choice: a single color, 
  faded colors (like some installation programs use them) or
  even another background image (which is probably the best
  way to increase the impression of the moving graphic image).
  Just some clicks and ready to go !
   
- define an unlimited number of text strings to display passing
  the screen. Great for advertising, pricing info, to produce a
  "news ticker" feeling, .. no limits for your creativity !

- let the Advertising Screensaver search itself for displayable
  images: you can even point to a directory containing a bunch of
  images, which the screensaver will then display continuously.

- If you want, it will do that all night long ... let the Screensaver
  run in your shop window, as an eye-catcher in public areas of your
  office, during your lunchtime, ... again: no limits !

- Easily configurable, but powerful.
  Modern design, but no registry pollution.

There are even more features to come !

The Evaluation Version of the Advertising Screensaver is limited
in some ways against its registered version.


-WHERE TO GET THE LATEST VERSION ? -------------------------------

For the latest releases of the Advertising Screensaver check my
homepage, which also provides useful stuff about Delphi, Shiatsu,
Music, Psychotherapy and tons of useful links:

*** http://www.user.xpoint.at/r.fellner/ ***

Would you like to try out other Software written by me ?

- The PHANTASTIC SCREENSAVER includes *7* of the most popular
  screensaver-types, compiled in just ONE application:
  moving pictures, screen-fader, fractal painter, colour-fader,
  falling rain, "crazy" balls, and a "funky" clock. 
  Save space by installing 1 powerful unit instead of many
  smaller ones !
  The PHANTASTIC SCREENSAVER already has achieved many Top-Ratings
  on the world's most popular software repositories, and is 
  downloadable for FREE at my Download-Page. GET IT !
- The CANNABINATIC SCREENSAVER shows interesting looks and facts
  about a miracle plant known as "Hemp". Try it - you'll like it !
- INF-Tool, the Setup Script Generator creates very small installation
  scripts (including Uninstall feature) in the .INF format (which 
  can fully be handled by Windows95/NT), thus making huge-sized and
  expensive Installation software obsolete anymore ...
- and other tools like "Wollmilchsau", DirTree (a NC-Clone for DOS)
  and more - all available at my download-page.

-HOW TO GET THE FULL-FEATURED REGISTERED VERSION ? ---------------

The Evaluation Version of the Advertising Screensaver is limited
in some ways against its registered version.

Registration cost is just $ 19 (US Dollars, 1 license).
Good rebates for multi-licenses are available !

You will receive your registered version by email, and since
it has *much more* functionality than the Shareware version,
you can be sure that your registration will pay !

There are various ways of registering:

* ONLINE
  at https://www.evergreen-networks.com/register/100/104d.htm 
  (secure server) or
  http://www.evergreen-networks.com/register/100/104d.htm .
  This link will lead you to my registration form at the Ordering
  Network, where various payment methods (e.g, most credit cards)
  are accepted.

* BY PHONE
  by calling the Toll Free Number 800-427-2770 of the Ordering
  Network. Don't forget to tell the program ID, #104d.
  Note: this number is for order taking only, they can't help you
  with any question about support, shipment status or the Software
  itself !

* BY FAX
  simply enter your personal data and payment data into the software
  registration form (see URL above), then find your "print" icon on
  your browser and print your order form to your fax directly or to
  your printer for a manual fax transmission. You can Fax your order
  form to: [503] 598-0441.  

* TRANSFER TO MY BANK ACCOUNT
  It is VERY important that the bank papers reflect your identity
  (1. your email address; 2. your name and/or company name;
  3. your address). Bank: Creditanstalt (in Austria);
  Account No: 10613510600; BankCode: 11000; To: Richard Fellner.
  Important: You have to add $ 7,- (the amount the bank charges me
  for currency exchange - please understand). To be sure, also send
  me an email informing me about your transaction.

* BY REGULAR MAIL
  send your registration fee to Richard Fellner, Pazmanitengasse 24,
  1020 Vienna, Austria, Europe (This is what I'd like most because
  I will receive the full fee without discounts. Don't worry about
  sending cash in the mail, just fold it into a sheet of paper so
  that you can't see the money through the envelope).

- IF YOU SEND CHEQUES, PLEASE ADD $ 12,- (which my bank charges me)
  Please note that I DON'T ACCEPT CHEQUES except after special 
  agreement !
- If you want to receive the Software ON A DISK by regular mail,
  please ADD $ 4,- for shipping (which our post office charges me).

You can contact me by email:
     r.fellner@xpoint.at
            or
    r.fellner@bigfoot.com

Please let me know if you have problems registering or if you
can't register using the above methods.


-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: -----------------------------------

*) How to display my own animation ?
   There are two ways for defining an animation: using a number
   of images of which each contains a single frame image, or
   using one image which contains all frames of the desired 
   animation.
   Use whatever you like, speed differences are more or less
   negligible (the second method is a little bit faster). 
   Important: if the display should be transparent, the transparent
              area must be colored BLACK.
   a) Using a number of images
      Copy your frame images to a separate directory and name
      them in a way they can be sorted to the correct display order
      (e.g.,Frame001.bmp,Frame002.bmp,..) Then, just point to this
      directory in the configuration dialog ("all pictures in..").
      Ready to go !
   b) Using one "frame container" image
      Just define the number of rows and columns of frames this
      image contains, then select the picture name - that's all !

*) How can I create my own animation ?
   If you have ever seen a snippet of a film tape, you will know
   what you have to create: a number of frames where each frame
   differs a bit from the previous one - if the Advertising 
   Screensaver will display them continuously, a nice animation
   effect will occur. There are a number of tools available for
   this purpose. Note: the images have to be of BMP-,JPG-,ICO-
   or WMF-format.

*) Who can help me with designing animations ?
   The DIAMOND GROUP LTD created the opening animation screen for
   this programme and they can turn your logo and company name into
   a "Spectacular 3D Graphic Art Animation". Animations are an ex-
   citing way to promote your company's name, products or services.
   The DIAMOND GROUP LTD artists have over 20 years experience in
   creating all types of logos, artwork and animations. Information
   on how to turn your screensaver into a high impact, marketing
   goldmine, contact the Diamond Group today !
   Fax: 44 (0)181 878 7212  email: diamond@businessweb.co.uk
   Website: http://www.businessweb.co.uk/diamond/

   Other *very* talented graphics programmers out there:
   Greg Orsini: email him to gop@humboldt1.com or visit his 
                Website at http://www.humboldt1.com/~gop/index.htm

   Derek Owens: email him to xenophon@mindspring.com,
		he is also great in Graphic Design and Animation.


*) My selected image displays ugly - why ?
   - turn transparency OFF in the configuration screen.
   - if your system isn't configured for using True Color
     (or > 256 colors), this could occur. Just set it to more
     than 256 colors, then it should work.

-HOW TO INSTALL ? ----------------------------------------------

1) simply copy the ADV*.* files to your system directory
   (Window/NT: to your System32 directory).
2) Right click on the desktop to bring up the Display settings
   dialog.
3) Select the "Screen Saver" tab.
4) Use the pull down list to find "Advertiser" and apply it 
   as your new screensaver.
5) Click "Setup" to open the Configuration window of the saver.
6) The ZIP file you received contained some demo graphics to 
   give you an impression about the abilities of the Advertiser.
   To ensure that everything works as desired, please verify if
   NONE of the configured filenames are colored RED.
   A red filename indicates that the Screensaver wasn't able to
   find the picture - then you will have to re-select it from
   the directory where you installed your files to.
7) Save the configuration.

-HOW TO UNINSTALL ? --------------------------------------------

Just delete all files again. Registry pollution: NONE !

-LEGAL STUFF / LICENSE: ----------------------------------------

The Advertising Screensaver is copyrighted (c) by Richard Fellner,
Vienna, Austria. You acknowledge that the Program is provided
"as is" and "with all faults, defects and errors" and that all use
of the Program is at your own full risk.
I hereby grant you the right to provide this program on CD-ROMs,
Shareware-disks, in shops or through networks as long as
a) no money (for the program itself) is taken b) each file of
the original ZIP-file is included and c) you informed me about it
(email is enough).

The Animation Logo in this package is copyrighted (c) by
The Diamond Group Ltd, London, England. Contact info: see above.

-HISTORY: -------------------------------------------------------
Nov.17, 1997: v1.0 released
Nov.22, 1997: v1.1 fixed startup problems under Win95
Apr.04, 1998: v1.22 released (some internal changes, a few
                    config options added
Apr.12, 1998: v1.23 released (fixes lockup when selecting images
                    from system/hidden dirs)

-SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: -------------------------------------------
I'm suggesting True Color display under Windows 9x or Windows/NT4
(not tested with WinNT v3.51). Results may look strange when used
with 256 color-modes and beyond.

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-KNOWN PROBLEMS: ------------------------------------------------
none yet.