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********************* Randwall V1.5 by Corvus Software *********************
Copyright. 1997, 1998 Eduardo Nunes
********************** All Rights Reserved ********************
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*April 29, 1998*
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Randwall Readme Notes
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
WHAT'S NEW
INSTALLATION
CONTACTING CORVUS SOFTWARE
SHAREWARE
CREDITS
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INTRODUCTION
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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.
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WHAT'S NEW
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History of RandWall (current version is v1.5)
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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.
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INSTALLATION
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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
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CONTACTING CORVUS SOFTWARE
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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
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SHAREWARE
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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.
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CREDITS
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Special thanks to the many beta testers and friends
(LUIS SILVA) who gave valuable feedback and advice.
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