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                       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












