************************************ ********************* Randwall V1.5 by Corvus Software ********************* Copyright. 1997, 1998 Eduardo Nunes ********************** All Rights Reserved ******************** ************************************* **************** *April 29, 1998* ********************* **************** Randwall Readme Notes ********************* CONTENTS ******** INTRODUCTION WHAT'S NEW INSTALLATION CONTACTING CORVUS SOFTWARE SHAREWARE CREDITS ***************************************************************************** INTRODUCTION ***************************************************************************** Welcome to Randwall V1.5 Major Additions Thank you for using Randwall. The introduction contains only a brief description of the program and its features. Quite detailed documentation is included in the program. Randwall uses mathematical equations to create its own unique wallpapers at random, saving space in your hard-drive. It creates new desktop backgrounds every time you launch Windows and at user-configurable intervals. The program uses mathematical equations to create its own unique graphics at random from several different internal image families. Use its setup program to determine the dimensions of each tile it generates, as well as the number of colors it uses. RandWall also has a Timer feature so you can change the background automatically in hours, minutes or seconds. You are able to set as wallpaper, save the bitmap and copy the RandWall's bitmaps to clipboard. There are several ways you can change the behavior of RandWall. The wallpaper sample area lets you preview the bitmaps that will be used as your desktop wallpaper. You may select whether you want to automatically change the current wallpaper every time the program is started (usually at computer start-up time) or set the amount of time between wallpaper changes. With RandWall you can stretch the wallpaper on your desktop so that it fills the entire screen. If you don't have Microsoft Plus installed on your computer, you should check this option to let RandWall stretch the bitmaps to desktop size. Features RandWall is a wallpaper randomizer for Windows which has the following features: * Runs in the system tray, so it doesn't clutter the Taskbar. * It has an easy preview option the "Wallpaper sample area." * Changes your wallpaper at user-configurable intervals. * Easy accessibility: You can change your current wallpaper by clicking on a tray icon. Configuring the program is just two clicks away. * Stretching of bitmaps: Microsoft Plus includes the option to stretch bitmaps that do not fit on the desktop. If you don't have Microsoft Plus installed on your system you can have this same effect with RandWall. * There are new alignment options; centered, tiled. * Adapts to any size desktop and color depth. ***************************************************************************** WHAT'S NEW ***************************************************************************** ============================================================================= History of RandWall (current version is v1.5) ============================================================================= v1.0 (12/14/97) This is first release. v1.5 (04/16/98) Major Additions improve : windows startup. improve : improve the speed of generating wallpaper. improve : wallpaper sample area. new : patterns families. new : add the ability of immediate changing wallpaper style (tile and center). new : add the ability of stretch to desktop. new : copy to clipboard and save wallpaper bitmap. new : icon in system tray. new : Changes your wallpaper at user-configurable intervals. Changes Several major consmetic changes. Major interface changes. Changed the "About..." dialog. Purely cosmetic. Added a new "Register" dialog box. Minor bug fixes. ***************************************************************************** INSTALLATION ***************************************************************************** Warning: Please, uninstall the last version of RandWall, before install the new one. Installing the Randwall program Unzip the RWALL15.ZIP to a temporary directory. Run the setup.exe program in that directory. Follow the instructions given in the installation program. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OS:Windows 95 CPU:486 or higher Ram:8 Mb HDD:1 Mb pointer device ***************************************************************************** CONTACTING CORVUS SOFTWARE ***************************************************************************** If you have any question, comments or bugs reports, or just want to share some thoughts about the program in general, please contact us. e-mail: corvus@getsoftware.com ***************************************************************************** SHAREWARE ***************************************************************************** Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details, some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones.) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy, and because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee, if you don't use the product you don't pay for it. Disclaimer Agreement Users of Randwall must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "Randwall" is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchant ability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of Randwall. Randwall is a "Shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Fell free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and find that you are using Randwall and continue to use Randwall after a reasonable trial period, 15 days, you must make a registration payment. The registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another, just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at exactly the same time in different locations. You are encouraged to pass a copy of Randwall along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they like using it. Registration entitles you to a key file, software support via e-mail and automatic upgrade from future shareware version (by turning shareware version into a registered version). Distribution Corvus Software allows and encourages all bulletin board systems, online services, shareware disk vendors, and CD-ROM vendors, and end-users to distribute this program as long as no files are altered or removed. If you wish to commercially distribute this program on a CD-ROM, we request that you send us a copy of the CD-ROM as soon as it has been manufactured. Additionally, if you wish to commercially distribute this program in a retail environment, we request that you send us a copy of your packaging as soon as the packaging has been manufactured. You may bundle Corvus Software products with new hardware as long as you don't modify or delete any program files. Distribution opportunities. Please contact us if you would like to distribute Corvus Software products. We appreciate dealing with vendors interested in introducing our produts to new markets. We thank you for distributing Corvus Software products in accordance with the terms of this agreement. You acknowledge that you have read this agreement, understand it, and that by opening or using this software you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. You further agree that this is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Corvus Software, which supersedes any proposal or prior agreement. All rights in the software not specifically granted in this Agreement are reserved by Corvus Software. If you have any questions about this agreement, contact Corvus Software in writing or by fax. ***************************************************************************** CREDITS ***************************************************************************** Special thanks to the many beta testers and friends (LUIS SILVA) who gave valuable feedback and advice. ***************************************************************************** ************************************* ********************* END OF README.TXT ******************* ************************************* *****************************************************************************