September 4, 1997

This is the README.TXT file for Microangelo GIFted, a
product designed specifically for creating and editing
GIF image and animation files.  GIFted requires either
the Windows 95 or Windows NT (4.0 or higher) operating
platform.

INSTALLING Microangelo GIFted
-----------------------------
The GIFted package includes a graphical Windows
installation program.  Copy or unzip the set of files
that accompany this README.TXT file to a floppy diskette
ot into a temporary folder.  Then run the SETUP program
from the diskette or temporary folder.

DOCUMENTATION
-------------
Setup installs a Quickstart User Manual and displays this
manual at the conclusion of Setup.  The Quickstart guide
contains important information and tips to help get the
most out of GIFted.

We recommend printing out the Quickstart guide and reviewing
before you use GIFted or very soon.  It really does contain
useful information that might be otherwise overlooked.

Also, a thorough and concise set of online Help files
provide excellent information on program specifics and step-
by-step instructions to help you when you need it most -
while you work.  You can access online help through the
Contents window where the information is organized into
books and chapters, or go directly to the Index window to
look for specific references and keywords to help you locate
the information that you are looking for.

REGISTRATION
------------
Microangelo GIFted is not free software.  It is released as
shareware, which provides the opportunity for the program to
be evaluated before it is purchased.

We hope that when you try GIFted you will like it so
much that you will want to register.  By doing so you are
voting with your pocketbook for us to continue developing
high-quality, Windows shareware.

Complete information on how to register GIFted is included
in the REGISTER.RTF file.  Microangelo GIFted Setup
installs a start menu entry titled Microangelo Print
Registration Form that allows you to print the form from
your Start menu.  If you wish to remove the entry and are
not familiar with how to do so, instructions are provided
to remove the entry in the form itself.


Acknowledgements and Sincere Thanks
-----------------------------------
Our biggest thanks go to those of you who are our
customers - who enjoy and register our software.  We
work hard to earn your support, and we thank each of
you for allowing us to provide you with great software
like Microangelo GIFted.

One last thought...  We'd like to continue to do more -
so please, *register* this software if you continue to
*use it* past the agreed evaluation period.

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 And now, the legalese section...

 Microangelo(TM) GIFted
 Copyright (c) 1997 by Leonard A. Gray.
 All rights reserved.


 SOFTWARE LICENSE

 Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use
 Microangelo GIFted on a 30-day trial basis for the purpose
 of determining whether the program is suitable for their
 needs.  The use of the GIFted, except for the initial
 30-day trial, requires registration.  The use of
 unlicensed copies of , outside of the initial
 30-day trial, by any person, business, corporation,
 government agency or any other entity is strictly
 prohibited.

 A license for personal use may be purchased that grants
 thea user the right to use GIFted on one or more
 computers.  A commercial license requires sufficient
 licensing equal to the number of users, or the quantity
 of workstations that access the software, whichever is
 smaller.

 No one may modify or patch the GIFted executable files
 in any way, including but not limited to decompiling,
 disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the
 programs.

 A limited license is granted to copy and distribute
 GIFted only for the trial use of others, subject
 to the above limitations, and also the following:

  1)    Microangelo GIFted and all of its release files
        must be copied in unmodified form, complete with
        the file containing this license information.

  2)    No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested
        or accepted, except as authorized below:

        A) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems
           (sysops) may make GIFted available for down-
           loading only as long as the above conditions are
           met.  An overall or time-dependent charge for the
           use of the bulletin board system is permitted as
           long as there is not a specific charge for the
           download of GIFted.

        B) Vendors of user-supported or shareware software
           approved by the ASP may distribute Microangelo
           GIFted, subject to the above conditions, without
           specific permission.  Non-approved vendors may
           distribute Microangelo GIFted only after obtaining
           written permission from Impact Software.  Such
           permission is usually granted.  Please write for
           details (enclose your catalog).

        C) Non-profit user groups may distribute copies of
           the Microangelo GIFted diskette to their members,
           subject to the above conditions, without specific
           permission.  Non-profit groups may collect a disk
           duplication fee not to exceed five dollars.

  LIMITED WARRANTY

  Impact Software warrants that all disks provided are
  free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming
  normal use, for a period of 90 days from the date of
  purchase.

  Impact Software warrants that the program will perform
  in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied
  with the software product.  If a significant defect in
  the product is found, the Purchaser may return the
  product for a refund.  In no event will such a refund
  exceed the purchase price of the product.

  EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IMPACT SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL
  WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
  LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE
  PRODUCT.  SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE
  PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF
  ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY
  INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  IN NO EVENT WILL
  IMPACT SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
  (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
  BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
  INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE
  INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF IMPACT SOFTWARE
  HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  Use of this product for any period of time constitutes
  your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its
  contents.

  U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

  Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject
  to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
  the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
  252.227-7013.  Contractor/manufacturer is Impact Software
  P.O. Box 457/ Chino, CA 91708-0457.
