MPEGPLAY V1.0 (c) 1993 Michael Simmons

This is Release Version 1.0 of an MPEG player for WIN32(tm) and WIN32s(tm).

This player can play standard mpeg files that include P and B frame 
encoding, and large 354x288 movie files. 

It has several display options including mono,gray scale,color dither and
Full color (for Hicolor graphic cards).

To install the player under Windows 3.1(tm), Unzip the file disk1.zip
to a floppy disk. Then, run the setup.exe file from Windows.

To install the player under Windows NT(tm) copy the files mpegplay.exe and
mpegplay.hlp to a common directory. Then, create a new program item for the
mpegplay.exe file via the File New option of the Program Manager.

The working directory must be the same as the program path. Otherwise
the Online help file will not be found (see known bugs section at the end
of this document.)

Read the Disclaimer in the online Help before loading any mpeg movie files.

This program is SHAREWARE. 

To receive the latest version of the Player send $25 US and a list of 
suggestions and/or bugs to:
		
		Michael Simmons
		34 Shillington Way
		THORNLIE WA 6108
		AUSTRALIA

DISTRIBUTION:

This File must not be separated from the rest of this archive.

Due to licensing conditions of the WIN32s(tm) System this archive can only be
Redistributed in the following ways:
(1) Archive site to End user.
(2) Archive site to Archive site.
The following means of redistribution are not permitted:
(1) End user to End user.
(2) End user to Archive site.

Redistribution from Archive site to Archive site may only be performed by
the operators of those sites.
An Archive site is taken to be any large collection of software which is
operated by a person or group of persons for the primary purpose of 
redistributing that software.
An End user is taken to be the person or group of persons who use this
software.

Known Bugs:
(1) Help file must be in the working directory when the player is started.
(2) The Mono Dither is not working properly.
(3) The 2x2 Color Dither has patches of incorrect color.
(4) Sometimes the player fails to display Full Color 354x288 images after
    a previous movie has been Opened and then Closed.
(5) The Player is slower than is possiable.
(6) Bug/feature The Player runs slow when ever the mouse is moving.

Windows NT, Win32s, Windows 3.1 are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This code was derived from the U.C. Berkeley MPEG Player (version 2.0)
developed by L.A. Rowe, K. Patel, and B. Smith (Rowe@CS.Berkeley.EDU).
That code included the following copyright:

  Copyright (c) 1992 The Regents of the University of California.
  All rights reserved.
  
  Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its
  documentation for any purpose, without fee, and without written agreement is
  hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice and the following
  two paragraphs appear in all copies of this software.
  
  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR
  DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
  OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF THE UNIVERSITY OF
  CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  
  THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES,
  INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED HEREUNDER IS
  ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HAS NO OBLIGATION TO
  PROVIDE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS.