
*****      LIGHT SPEED! Version 4.2 for Windows  95, 98, and NT 4.0      *****



INCLUDED FILES:

  The archive file LSPEED42.ZIP ( or LGHTSPD.ZIP ) contains two files:

             L42SETUP.EXE   ( Install Light Speed! )
             README.TXT     ( This text file )

TO INSTALL:

  To install the LIGHT SPEED! screen saver, run the included setup
  program L42SETUP.EXE from Windows. Go to the RUN window by selecting
  the RUN item on the START menu. Locate the L42SETUP.EXE file
  and run it. It will guide you through the installation process.


WHAT IS LIGHT SPEED?

  LIGHT SPEED ! is a starfield screen saver that generates interactive
  real-time starfield effects. It includes several different starfield
  types and modes. With the interactive mode, you can fly it yourself
  and explore the dozens of real-time controls which produce spectacular
  effects and breathtaking displays. Take your desk top to infinity and
  beyond ...


  LIGHT SPEED! is  FREE.


  For the latest information, be sure to visit:


                    http://home.pacbell.net/wolton




REQUIREMENTS:

     WINDOWS 95 or 98 or NT 4.0
     486 or better.
     VESA compatible graphics card (uses 640x480 w/256 color).



LIGHTING:

     To get the best effect from the software, make sure the brightness and
     contrast controls of the monitor are adjusted for maximum brightness
     with a dark black level.  Best results are obtained in a dark room with
     little or no ambient light. Some configurations are hard to see, unless
     its very dark.



UN-INSTALL:

     The setup program AND the screen saver, have automatic
     UN-install functions.  USE THEM, to un-install it.


     To MANUALLY un-install it ... you need to remove the following
     files. The files are shown as if they were installed using the
     default directory c:\l-speed (Use your directory). [ NOTE: the
     'registry' is not altered by LIGHT SPEED! ]

     In your WINDOWS directory:

                LIGHT-SPEED!.scr
                LIGHT-SPEED!.ini

     In  c:\l-speed

                s.exe
                s.pif
                pan.bin
                version.dat
                rumble.wav
                readme.txt
                remove.bat

                <models>  -all files in this sub directory
                <sprites> -all files in this sub directory
                <banks>   -all files (and sub directories)


      Providing you have used the default directory ( or created
      your own for the exclusive use of LIGHT SPEED!), you can
      simply delete the directory  c:\l-speed ... and all the files
      will be removed in a single step.





LEGAL:

     This entire software package is COPYRIGHT 1998 Richard Wolton.

     It is made available to you free of charge.

     It is provided AS IS with no warranties or guaranties, expressed
     or implied.

     You are encouraged to copy and share this software with others.

     You may distribute the archive file without restriction.


     October 1998

     Richard Wolton
     6601 Morning Canyon Rd
     Placerville,
     CA. 95667


     http://home.pacbell.net/wolton

     wolton@pacbell.net


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BRIEF HISTORY:

        Version 0.9   Star Generator -  dos only - no saver features

        Version 1.0   -added scale control to star size
                      -dash redraw bug fixed

        Version 2.0   LIGHT SPEED!
                      -added Windows screen saver features

        Version 3.0   -new control panel
                      -fixes for installation program
                      -fixes for path problems

        Version 3.01  -fix for password bug

        Version 4.0   -added Windows NT 4.0 compatibility
                      -removed the FM sound functions and
                       replaced them with a Windows 'friendly'
                       WAVE file player
                      -new control panel
                      -added random 'type' timer
                      -added model randomizer
                      -improved the installation program
                      -fixes for VESA modes
                      -fixes for state restoration
                      -fix for dash display error
                      -added more error reporting

        Version 4.2   -Password system upgraded
                      -Race condition error fixed
                      -Rumble path error fixed



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