------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a file called GDSABOUT.TXT; shipped with every version of GDS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GDS - Graphics Display System by Paul Schmidt Raxsoft, Inc. DESCRIPTION OF SOFTWARE WHAT IS GDS? GDS is a graphics image tool. It helps make manipulating image files easier for you, the user. $35.00 - Registered user version WHO NEEDS GDS? People who want to view and play with image files. If you hate typical software and would rather have something which is reliable and gets the job done, then look at GDS. WHO SAYS? CompuServe invented GIF. Which program do CompuServe's system operators trust to view and catalog their files? GDS. Tens of thousands of people around the world using GDS. Among them are some of the largest and most reputable companies in the world. Some of them include: Microsoft, IBM, Intel, National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institute, CompuServe, Epson America, Microtek, U.S. Department of Defense, Mobil Oil, AutoDesk, Art Imaging Services, Hercules Tech., Digital Vision, and more. WHY PAY $35.00 TO REGISTER? The free version is perfect for the user who isn't particularly serious about graphics files. If you just want to view pictures, then don't bother registering. Just use the free version forever. On the other hand, the $35.00 version is an invaluable tool for those who need higher performance. If there are things about the free version which you find frustrating, then you know enough about graphics and image processing to really value what GDS does for you. With this in mind, price tag for having a registered copy of GDS, a bound manual and free updates for a year is trivial. HOW FAST CAN I GET IT? Call us today and we can Federal Express your VISA or MasterCard order immediately. Phase II Electronics 19 Sands Point Drive Toms River, NJ 08755-5167 Phone (908) 286-0080, Fax (908) 349-3842 Compuserve 76667,1522 Bob Holland LIST OF FEATURES o Supports HGC, CGA, EGA, VGA, and most SVGA automatically o Supported file formats (read and write): GIF - Certified as 100% GIF89a compliant by CompuServe Staff TIF - Supports all TIF formats* including 24 bit photorealistic files PCX - Verified with 43 separate dialects of PCX files (PCC also) BMP - Supports all BMP formats including 24 bit BMP LBM - Deluxe Paint II PC compatible (BBM also) SCx - ColorRIX PC/Windows compatible MAC - Macintosh monochrome files (MacPaint, etc.)** * Does not support compressed TIF. Compressed TIF is very rare and is not properly supported by most programs which try. ** Supported for reading only. o Displays any file on any supported graphics card o Converts any supported file format to any other supported file format Note: Performs super-high quality color reduction and dithering when changing to formats with fewer colors. Great for 16 color Wallpaper! o Smooth 24 bit antialising for reducing image size o Rotate 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees ('/') o Flip images horizontally and/or vertically o Generates fully customizable color image catalogs Note: This feature is being used by huge organizations all over the world to catalog digital images. GDS catalogs are the best looking catalogs available. o Handles up to 2800 image files at once o Works with files in several different drive/directories at once Note: This feature allows you to categorize your images into separate directories, and still be able to catalog or view them arbitrarily without having to change directories. o Has full set of file management commands (copy/move/rename/delete) o Automatically supports TIGA in all extended resolutions