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FAROUT - VERSION 3.0
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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8088/8086 or higher IBM PC or compatible (80386/80486 recommended)
8087 or higher math coprocessor recommended
VGA (320x200x256 MCGA or 360x480x256 VGA mode used)
QUICK START INFORMATION
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Simply execute FAROUT from the DOS prompt and become addicted!
Type FAROUT ? for some useful options.
CHANGES FROM VERSION 1.0 TO VERSION 2.0
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(1) SAVE FUNCTION - If you see an animation that you would like to save and
give to a friend (or replay later), just press S during the animation.
When FAROUT asks for a filename, just type the name of the file and the
parameters will be stored in that file. Since only the parameters need
to be stored in the file, these files will be very small in size (about
3000 bytes).
(2) LOAD FUNCTION - To be used in conjunction with the SAVE FUNCTION above.
When starting FAROUT, type FAROUT L and you will be prompted for a
filename. Type the name of the parameter file and the animation will
begin.
(3) SCREENS - Due to popular request, the "duller" or simpler screens will
appear MUCH less often.
(4) SPEED - Most screens will develop faster than with version 1.0, however,
animation speed will remain the same.
CHANGES FROM VERSION 2.0 TO VERSION 2.1
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(1) PASSWORD PROTECT - Also known as keyboard lock. Access this feature by
typing FAROUT P. You will be asked to enter an initial password which
will be remembered until you zap the password (see below). Passwords
can be from 1 to 10 characters in length and must be alphanumeric.
Computer keyboard will be locked until you type the password followed
by the ENTER key. You must type FAROUT P to enable the password
protection - confirmed by "KEYBOARD LOCKED" message. Due to protected
mode considerations, the FAROUT password protection does not protect
your PC when called from Windows. This option disables SAVE option.
(2) ZAP PASSWORD - Erase encrypted password from FAROUT.EXE. This option
erases the password that is encrypted in FAROUT.EXE. This can be handy
if you forget your password, or need to get rid of one that someone
else entered.
(3) REBOOT PROTECTION - If you want your PC to be protected on cold or warm
startup (reboot), you will need to add the command BREAK=OFF to your
CONFIG.SYS file, and add FAROUT P as the first line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT.
If you have installed FAROUT P in the C:\UTIL directory, you will need
to add C:\UTIL\FAROUT P as the first line of your AUTOEXEC.BAT. Note
that you are not fully protected with any software password protection
because your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT can be bypassed (very easily
if you have DOS 6.x).
CHANGES FROM VERSION 2.1 TO VERSION 2.2
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(1) RESOLUTION - 270% increase in graphics resolution using 360x480x256
mode. Access this mode using the new double resolution option below.
(2) DOUBLE RESOLUTION - This option appears under settings when you run
FAROUT S. Set double resolution to Y to use 360x480 mode, or set to
N to use the old 320x200 mode.
(3) PERMANENT SETTINGS - When you change settings using FAROUT S, your
settings are now stored in FAROUT.EXE and will remain in effect until
you change them again. To revert to default values, just execute
FAROUT S and type Y,M,N,Y,N in that order (version 2.2 only).
CHANGES FROM VERSION 2.2 TO VERSION 3.0
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(1) Screen development is done in the background. This means that the
animation will continue on the current pattern until the next pattern
is ready, as opposed to stopping while the next screen is calculated.
(2) The current screen will fade away after a predetermined time interval
and the next screen will fade in.
(3) Snow detection is always on, and the fast animation option has been
removed. As a result, you will find that FAROUT v3.0 has only three
settings: complexity, contrast enhancement, and double resolution.
It was necessary to remove the above two options to be able to perform
background development of the next screen. To revert to default
settings, type FAROUT S and answer M,Y,N in that order.
COPYRIGHT AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
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FAROUT.EXE and FAROUT.DOC are copyrighted by the author. The author
licenses you to use the software, make copies and distribute them by any
means as long as the files are not modified in any way. You may not charge
a fee of any kind for the use of these files, however you may charge a small
fee to cover costs related to distribution.
The self extracting archive FAR30.EXE must be distributed without
modification.
There is no warranty of any kind, and the author cannot be held liable for
damages of any kind, including but not limited to: loss of data, loss of
profits, damage to hardware, etc. By using this software, you are bound
by the terms of this agreement.
CONTRIBUTION
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Your contribution of $10 will go toward the development of FAROUT (see
FAROUT closing screen). Feel free to send comments along with your
contribution. Although a contribution is not required, since I have
supplied you with an unlimited version for your convenience, please
make a contribution to the address below. In return for your contribution,
I will send you information on other shareware programs that I have
developed. As of January 24, 1994, the following is a list my shareware
currently on the market:
FAROUT version 3.0 - Graphical display/screen saver (non-TSR).
GRAVITY version 1.0 - 3D gravitational simulator (multiple objects).
GMETER version 1.3 - PC comprehensive performance/benchmark program.
Please send your $10 contribution to:
Mike Chaney
P.O. Box 595
Finksburg, MD 21048