11/5/96

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TransWarp PlusPak
    Beta .56

   (freeware)
        by
 KrazyDog Software
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TransWarp PlusPak is a desktop enhancer for OS/2 Warp 4.0. At the moment, it includes mini-schemes to enhance the desktop. Currently, the mini-schemes only set the desktop background and change the icons for the objects installed on the desktop after the Merlin installation has completed (except for the "Get Netscape Navigator" icon). Over twenty schemes are included in this beta, version .56. These schemes look best with 256 colors or more.

Minimum Requirements:
OS/2 Warp 4
8 MB RAM
3 MB Disk Space
Both REXX and Multimedia must be installed
800x600 resolution; 256 colors

Recommended Requirements:
OS/2 Warp 4
12 MB RAM
3 MB Disk Space
Both REXX and Multimedia must be installed
1024x768 resolution; 256 colors or more


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WARNING! Make an archive of your desktop BEFORE using this program!!!!!! The only way to return to your current desktop scheme is to restore this archive. TransWarp PlusPak can only return you to the default OS/2 Warp 4 desktop, NOT to your current and customized desktop. 

To make an archive, right click on the desktop, select properties, click on the archive tab, and put a check in the archive check box, then shut down and restart the computer. When your desktop reappears, remove the check from the archive checkbox. You may then proceed to use TransWarp PlusPak. HAVE FUN!!!!
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TO USE TRANSWARP PLUSPAK:

1. Create a folder and name it transwarp. Then unzip all files to the new folder.

2. Double click on trnswarp.exe

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Future enhancements may include sets of pointers, random background graphics, etc. Changing the sound schemes are probably beyond my capabilities (and possibly beyond the capabilities of REXX?).

My plans are to keep TransWarp PlusPak simple. It is a fast and free way of changing desktop themes. I would appreciate any suggestions. For those who want something more powerful, I suggest you check out Stardock's up and coming Plus Pak. Visit http://www.stardock.com for more information. I know I'm looking forward to Stardock's Plus Pak release!

Please send suggestions to Michael Neice of KrazyDog Software, neice@nando.net

Enjoy!

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Beta .56 11/5/96

Changed all .gif background images to jpg (except for dinosaur scheme) and made them viewable in 256 colors (let me know if there are any that still require 65,000 colors or more)

Added several star trek schemes, and reduced space schemes to three

Added several new icons to a couple of schemes

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Beta .55 11/1/96

Completed preview images for all schemes & updated the preview images

Completed sound events for button clicks, and open and close of TransWarp Pluspak program

Minor interface adjustments

Added a couple of internet links in the menu bar

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Beta .50 10/16/96

Added sounds to button clicks

Added the 20th desktop theme, a saturn image, courtesy of Walter Tallent

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Beta .45 10/12/96

Revised user interface with graphic buttons and graphics

All but two schemes can now be previewed from the preview menu


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Beta .40 10/6/96

Added lots of new schemes, backgrounds, and icons.

Updated it to use gif images as backgrounds, per the new capabilities of Warp 4.


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Beta .35 9/10/96

Added a warning about not getting back to original configuration.

Added a preview option that uses Merlin's new image viewer.

Added a couple of menu items that connect to web sites.

Minor corrections to code.

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Beta .30 
Forgot when to write down when this one was released and what changes I made.

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Beta .15  7/1/96

1. Corrected bug where icons on desktop were not changing. Sorry!

2. Added cool horror theme.


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Beta .11 6/30/96

1. Added the blue sky and outer space themes