DeskShow 1.1
DomeWorks Software
May 1998

Contents:
1. Overview
2. Installation
3. Ordering and Registration Information
4. Known problems
5. Contact DomeWorks
6. License Agreement

1. Overview
DeskShow 1.1 is an easy to use Windows graphical utility program which allows you to automate 
the use of image files as desktop wallpaper, or as part of an on-screen slide show. DeskShow 
also includes a screen saver module which allows you to use your pre-configured DeskShow 
FileList to display a timed sequence of image files as your screen saver.  

DeskShow is designed to allow you to quickly and easily create a list of image files that are 
located on your hard drive, CD-ROM, or network. You can then set preferences for how those 
files will be displayed, and let DeskShow run in the background, automatically changing your 
desktop wallpaper based on settings that you specify. You can also use DeskShow to launch a 
ScreenShow, or on-screen slide show, which you can use to view images, save or delete them to 
or from your hard disk, with manual or automatic sequencing of the images. This ScreenShow 
feature can be used as a poor man's presentation application, with DeskShow allowing you to 
order your image files as desired and sequence through them manually, either full screen or in a 
window. Lastly, you can use a DeskShow screen saver module to sequence through the image 
files in a saved FileList to provide a slide show-like screen saver of your favorite image files.  

DeskShow currently supports Windows Bitmap (*.bmp) and JPEG (*.jpg) image files, and 
includes an intuitive user interface (shown below) in which you manipulate and configure list of 
files that are used by DeskShow's wallpaper, ScreenShow, and screen saver features. 

DeskShow includes a plethora of modifiable user preferences that are easily accessed and 
logically grouped in a single tabbed preferences dialog box.  

You can preview the image files included in your DeskShow filelist by simply clicking on them in 
the list, and can use a number of toolbar, menu, and mouse commands to quickly perform 
common actions in DeskShow.  

DeskShow includes an extensive online help system, including context-sensitive help topics and 
thorough coverage of all the features in the program. There is no need for printed manuals with 
all the information just a few mouse clicks away.  

DeskShow is distributed as a shareware application that allows you to try out the fully functional 
program and decide whether to purchase the registered version. The unregistered version posts 
occasional reminders to the user that they should register the software if they plan to continue 
using it, and clearly displays that it is a trial version on the splash screen, title bar, and About 
box.  

The only feature that is disabled in the trial version is the ability to turn off the splash screen that 
is displayed at program startup. In the registered version, you can enable or disable the splash 
screen as desired, and all of the reminders and unregistered labels go away.  

Registering DeskShow is as simple as paying a modest registration fee, after which you will be 
sent a registration key number, which will unlock the registered version builds into the software. 
No need for additional downloads or installations, you just enter your registration code in the 
about box of DeskShow, and the registration is complete.  

2. Installation
What you need to do to install DeskShow depends on what form you got DeskShow in.  You may have obtained
DeskShow in two different forms: a single .zip file or a set of files on floppy disk.

If you have a single .zip file, this file contains the same set of files as a floppy disk would have.
This set of files contains the setup files required to perform a normal Windows 95/98/NT installation.

You can install from a .zip file two ways:
1) Unzip the contained files into a temporary directory or floppy and run Setup.exe.
2) If you have the WinZip program, or other unzip utility that allows you to run an executable
directly from the .zip file, open the .zip file in WinZip, and double click on the Setup.exe 
file in the zip file list.  This will run Setup.exe directly from the zip file without requiring you to 
unzip the files first.

You can install from a floppy disk, just run Setup.exe from the floppy disk.

When you run setup, you will be presented with a standard Windows InstallShield setup wizard that will
lead you through the steps required to perform the installation.  Just answer the questions
as desired to complete the installation.  The normal sequence for an installation is outlined below.

a.  Run Setup.exe.
b.  Click Next on the initial welcome screen.
c.  If you agree to the license agreement shown (also contained below), click on Yes.
d.  Enter your name and company, click Next.
e.  Accept the default installation directory (C:\Program Files\DeskShow 1.1) by clicking on Next.
    To change to a different install directory, click on the browse button and change it as desired.
f.  Accept the default install Program Folder by clicking on Next, or change as desired and click Next.
g.  Click Next in the summary window to procede with the install.
h.  After the installation has completed, click Finish on the final window.  Check the Readme file or Run program 
   boxes if you want to do those things.

3. Ordering and Registration Information
Thank you for your interest in registering DeskShow.  This program is 
distributed as shareware, with the intent that if you find the program 
useful and would like to continue using it legally beyond the trial period 
of 90 days, you should order a registered version of the program.

Registering DeskShow is as simple as paying a modest registration fee 
and obtaining a registration code which you will enter into DeskShow to 
transform the trial version into a registered version.  This transformation 
can also be accomplished by downloading a registration key file and installing 
it in the same directory as the program.  Either method works the same.  
You do not get anything additional by obtaining the registration key file, 
so for most people, the registration code is the best route to go.

To register DeskShow and pay the registration fee, please visit our website 
at http://domeworks.com for up to date registration information and payment methods.  

The cost of registration for DeskShow 1.1 is a mere $15, for which you 
obtain the registration code/keyfile, free updates for two years, and 
free technical support for using the DeskShow program.

Once you obtain the registration key, you input the key by bringing up the 
"About" dialog from the Help menu, pressing the Register button, and then 
entering your registration information in the Register dialog.

Future versions will likely include support for additional image file types, 
image file conversions, and other image file utilities and user interface 
improvements based on user feedback.

If you have questions or wish to contact DomeWorks, please e-mail us at 
support@domeworks.com or visit our web site at http://domeworks.com for 
current mailing and phone information.

4. Known problems
The only known incompatibility at release of DeskShow 1.1 is an interferance
between some Voice recognition software and the wallpaper timer in DeskShow. 
This problem manifests itself by having some voice commands make the wallpaper change
even if a change is not scheduled.  It does not appear to be a problem if the 
Timed mode of wallpaper changing is turned off.  To avoid this problem, we 
recommend you disable your wallpaper timer while using dictation software.

5. Contacting DomeWorks
You can contact us by e-mail at support@domeworks.com.

You can contact us by phone at 703-587-0791.

You can contact us by mail at 2720-404 Williamsburg St., Alexandria, VA, 22314.

6. License Agreement

DeskShow Single User
License Agreement

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY:  This DeskShow License Agreement ("Agreement") 
is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) 
and DomeWorks Software ("DomeWorks") for the DeskShow computer software and 
associated media (collectively, the "Licensed Software").  
By continuing to use the Licensed Software, you agree to be bound by the 
terms of this Agreement.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE EXTENSION

You may use the unregistered version of the software for a trial period of 90 days
free of charge if desired.  You may install this unregistered version to as many
machines as you desire.  You have a royalty free right to reproduce, and distribute, 
the installation executable files included in the DeskShow Setup package,
provided that no modifications are made to the program files or code in the Licensed 
Software.

If you obtain a registration key or registration key file from DomeWorks software by
paying the stated registration fee, you are entitled to use that code or file to 
convert one and only one user version of this program to the registered version on one machine.
Additional registrations must be purchased for each copy of DeskShow that you wish to
use beyond the 90 day trial period.

2.      COPYRIGHT

The Licensed Software is owned by DomeWorks and is protected by United 
States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.  Therefore, you must 
treat the Licensed Software like any other copyrighted material (e.g., a book or 
musical recording), except that you may either (i) make one copy of the Licensed 
Software solely for backup or archival purposes, provided you reproduce and 
include DomeWorks copyright notices contained on the original
disk labels on such backup copy, or (ii) transfer the Licensed Software to a 
single hard disk, provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival 
purposes.  

3.      OTHER RESTRICTIONS

You may not use, copy, or modify the files containing the licensed software, or 
any backup copy, in whole or in part, or translate such files into any other 
file format or language, except as expressly provided for in this agreement.  
You may not rent, lease or sublicense the Registered Software, but you may 
transfer the Registered Software on a permanent basis, provided you retain 
no copies, the recipient agrees to the terms of this License Agreement, 
immediately contacts DomeWorks to inform DomeWorks of such transfer.  Upon such 
transfer, your license under this License Agreement is automatically terminated.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Licensed Software for 
any purpose whatsoever.

4.      TERM

Your license is effective upon your acceptance of this agreement and
installing the Licensed Software.  You may terminate it at any time by 
destroying the Licensed Software together with all copies.  It will also 
terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement or if you 
fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement.  You agree upon 
such termination to destroy all copies of the Licensed Software in any form 
in your possession or under your control.

5.      WARRANTY

THE LICENSED SOFTWARE IS SHAREWARE.  DOMEWORKS OFFERS 
NO WARRANTY OF PERFORMANCE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH 
REGARD TO THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND ALL ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS.
DOMEWORKS FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES 
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH 
REGARD TO THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND ALL ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS.
 
6.      CUSTOMER REMEDY

DOMEWORKS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY AND OFFERS NO CUSTOMER 
REMEDY WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSED SOFTWARE. 

7.      DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES

You assume responsibility for, among other things, (i) the selection of 
the Licensed Software to achieve your intended results, (ii) the acquisition of 
other software (including any programming or operating system software) and/or 
equipment compatible with the Licensed Software, and (iii) the installation, use 
and results obtained from the Licensed Software.  Further, for the express 
purpose of limiting the liability against DomeWorks, you agree that, to 
the maximum extent permitted by law, DOMEWORKS SHALL 
IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER 
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF 
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF 
BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) 
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE LICENSED 
SOFTWARE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF THE 
FORM OF ACTION, EVEN IF DOMEWORKS HAS BEEN 
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8.      UPDATES & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

DomeWorks will accept bug reports from users of the unregistered and registered 
versions of the Software.  Only those customers that have purchased the registered 
version of the Software will be provided with direct updates and technical support.
Updated versions of the unregistered version will be made available to distribution 
sources on an "as available" basis.

9.      GENERAL

This License is personal between you and DomeWorks. It is not transferable 
and any attempt by you to rent, lease, sublicense, assign or transfer any of 
the rights, duties or obligations hereunder, except as provided in Section 3, 
above, is void.  This Agreement and the conduct of the parties hereto shall be 
governed by the laws of the State of Virginia.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT 
AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  YOU FURTHER 
AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE 
AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND DOMEWORKS WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY 
PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER 
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN YOU AND DOMEWORKS OR DOMEWORKS'
AGENT(S) RELATING TO THE LICENSED SOFTWARE


