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                  Screen Paver, Version 1.6 (Rev. 2)
                     A Windows 95/NT Screen Saver
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Description:
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Fully functional shareware.  Runs on Windows 95 and NT.

Screen Paver is a fully functional (and no nag) shareware Windows 95/NT
screen saver. The program will display an unlimited number of your own
jpeg or bitmap images from local and/or network directories. Options are
provided to control image display time, to display images in alphabetical
or random order, to use transition effects, to stretch images full screen
or proportionally, and to display your own personal message over the images.
There is also a manual slide show mode. Password protection is supported.


Contents:
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The archive contains the following files:

SPsetup.exe:
The installation program.  Run or double-click this file to install.

file_id.diz:
A brief file description.

ScreenPaver.txt:
The file you are reading.


Installation:
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Installation is simple.  Just run or double-click on the file
"SPsetup.exe" to install the screen saver.  Screen Paver parameters
can be set from the Control Panel/Display Properties/Screen Saver window
which will appear at the end of the installation process.  Your images
can be in any directories, including those across networks.  Enjoy!


Comments:
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Any comments, suggestions, or bugs can be sent to mlindell@tni.net.
Check http://tni.net/~mlindell/ScreenPaver.html for program updates.


Acknowledgements:
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Jpeg handling routines are based in part on the work of the Independent
JPEG Group (Release 6a).


History:
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Version 1.3 - First public release.

Version 1.4 - Added support for Windows NT.  Added a proportional
stretch option.  Added color capability to personal messages.

Version 1.5 - Added transition effects.  Added option to display images
in random order instead of alphabetical.  Added an installation program.

Version 1.6 - Removed the 100 image limit.  An unlimited number of
images can now be displayed.  To accomplish this, image directories
must now be selected instead of individual images.  Added a drag/drop
feature to select directories from local drives or the network.  Added a
thumbnail image preview feature.  Added a manual slide show mode.  This
mode is activated when the display duration is set to zero seconds.  See
the online help screen for more information.  Added text size option to
message overlay.


Registration:
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This software is fully functional and contains no nag screens. The
program is being released as Shareware.  If you like the program and use
it, please remit $5.00 and it's yours forever, including any future
versions you might download.

Payment may be sent to:
  Michael Lindell
  2 G. Maria Drive
  Poquoson, VA 23662
  USA

Please include your email address so I can inform you of program
updates.

Note:  This program is for personal use only.  For multiple licenses,
or for custom screen savers for promotional or commercial use, please
contact mlindell@tni.net.

Screen Paver.  Copyright 1998, Michael Lindell.  All rights reserved.
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Michael Lindell                  Poquoson, Virginia
Home: mlindell@tni.net,          http://tni.net/~mlindell

