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Seractal ScreenSaver(TM) v1.0
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Copyright 1996 Seraline Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia
All Rights Reserved.
CONTENTS
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What is Seractal ScreenSaver
Installation
Setup Options
Password Protection
Runtime Options
Saving Images
HOW TO ORDER
------------
Registration & Benefits
Phone Orders in the U.S., and Web Orders
Credit Card Payments
Email Registration
License
Customer Support
Web Site
Uninstall
ASP Ombudsman Statement
Disclaimer
WHAT IS SERACTAL SCREENSAVER
----------------------------
Seractal ScreenSaver is a screensaver for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.
Seractal uses the beauty of fractals to create stunning full-screen designs
while you are not using your computer.
After drawing a fractal, Seractal waits one minute before starting the next.
Supports 16 color VGA, 256 color SVGA, and 24-bit color.
INSTALLATION
------------
Windows 3.1
1. From the directory you have decompressed into, copy the file seractal.scr
to your windows directory, usually c:\windows.
2. Run Control Panel from the Main group in Program Manager.
3. Double click on the Desktop icon.
4. In the Screen Saver Section, under Name, select Seractal.
5. Press Test to run the screensaver.
6. Press Setup to display registration and support details, and access
configuration options.
Windows 95
1. From the directory you have decompressed into, copy the file seractal.scr
into your windows\system directory, usually c:\windows\system.
2. Click on Start, then Settings, then Control Panel.
3. Double click on the Display icon.
4. Click on the Screensaver tab.
5. In the Screen Saver list, select Seractal.
6. Click Preview to run the screensaver.
7. Press Settings to display registration and support details, and access
configuration options.
Once you have Seractal running, you do not need to keep the other files on
your system. i.e. you just need seractal.scr installed in your Windows or
Windows\System directory.
SETUP OPTIONS
-------------
Configuration options are available from the Control Panel/Desktop/Setup
screen by pressing the Options button.
REGISTERED VERSION OPTIONS
--------------------------
HIDE MOUSE
Selecting this option means the mouse cursor will disappear while the
screensaver is running.
STAY ON TOP
This is useful when you have a menu bar, clock, or other program which
normally stays visible over all other windows, including screensavers.
Select this option to have Seractal cover these windows. Its use is not
recommended if you have other programs running which can periodically
display a message (such as Mail, a Reminder or other scheduled program),
as you will not see these messages. Also in these cases, the other program
will have control of the keyboard, even though it is not visible, so
pressing Escape will clear the message rather than stopping Seractal, and
you will not get to see the message.
IGNORE MOUSE FOR WAKE-UP
Selecting this option means only use of the keyboard will stop the
screensaver. It's useful if your mouse likes to move of its own accord, or
is easily bumped. Not recommended if you are also using Stay on Top.
PASSWORD PROTECTION
-------------------
Password protection is only available in this version for Windows 3.1,
because under Windows 95, Control+Alt+Delete allows Seractal to be
cancelled. The 32-bit version of Seractal allows passwords under Windows
95.
Warning: the security of your machine is not guaranteed when using the Seractal
password protection because due to the complexity of the screensaver and
different machine configurations, there is the possibility that Seractal may
crash and leave your machine available.
RUNTIME OPTIONS
---------------
While the screensaver is running, the following keys can be used:
F5 The current drawing will Finish.
o Displays an order form, which can be printed.
p Pressing p will cause Seractal pause at the end of the current
drawing, and not continue until you press 'p' again. This is useful, for
example,if Seractal is drawing something slowly, and you would like to
see how it ends up, but you have to leave the room for a while. Or if you
would like the chance to copy it to the clipboard when it's finished
before it gets overwritten. It doesn't pause immediately, but at the end
of the current drawing. When you have finished with the paused screen,
press 'p' again to start Seractal off again. (Registered version only)
+ If you are running in 256 color mode, then Seractal uses 'sliding' colors
to animate the image. Pressing + will increase the speed of the
animation.
- Decreases the speed of the animation.
n Stops all animation for the current run. Useful if it is too distracting
while you work.
SAVING IMAGES
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Pressing the PrintScreen function key will copy the full screen to the
clipboard, and you can then paste that into a paint program and save the
image. You can then cut an area from the image and use it as a background on a
Web page.
* * * HOW TO ORDER * * *
REGISTRATION & BENEFITS
-----------------------
Seractal ScreenSaver is "try before you buy" software, and is provided with a
free 14-day evaluation period.
When you register Seractal, it will
* display an even wider range of fractals.
* allow the use of run-time keystroke options listed above
* allow password protection (Windows 3.1 only)
* enable the mouse options
* remove registration reminder messages...
The screensaver displays a registration reminder message when the program
finishes running. On receipt of your registration fee, you will be mailed,
faxed or emailed a code which will remove these messages. This registration
code is entered into the Registration field on the Setup screen.
Your support through registration is appreciated and will encourage the
development of additional graphics and features.
If you continue to use Seractal after 14 days, please send a cheque for
US$14.50 (or its equivalent in your currency) to:
Seractal P/L,
P.O. Box 282,
Ryde,
NSW 2112,
Australia.
Other currencies:
Australian Dollars: $19.50
United Kingdom: 9.50 pounds.
Personal or company cheques in your own currency are accepted. Please make
cheques payable to Seractal Pty Ltd.
Checks MUST be in your own country's currency. US Dollar checks must be drawn
on a US Bank. EuroCheques must be in your own currency, not $US or Australian.
See below for credit card payments.
A printable order form in MS Write format is in the file order.wri. An order
form can also be displayed and printed from the Control Panel Setup screen, or
by pressing 'o' while Seractal is running.
Alternatively, if you are a member of Compuserve, you may register Seractal
on-line on Compuserve. After logging on to Compuserve, GO SWREG, and
request ID 13635.
In order to keep the cost of Seractal low, diskettes are not sent.
These prices and conditions are valid until 31st January 1998 for this version,
and are subject to change with future versions.
If you have already paid a fee to others (eg disk or CD vendors) to obtain
this evaluation copy, that fee was for their copying and distribution
services, rather than a payment for continued use of the program, and the
software author does not receive any part of that fee.
PHONE ORDERS IN THE U.S.
------------------------
*** CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY ***
Telephone and on-line credit card registrations are handled by a
long-established third party order service, Public (software) Library.
The fastest and easiest way to order with MC, Visa, Amex or Discover through
PsL is to order online via the Web. Follow the Ordering Information links on
the Seraline Web site, from http://www.ozemail.com.au/~porum/sorder.htm.
You can also order with Mastercard, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public
(software) Library by calling 800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394, or by FAX to
713-524-6398, or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit card
orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705.
There is an extra $US5 handling charge for all orders placed with PsL.
The PsL product ID for Seractal Screensaver is 14943. Please mention that with
your order.
THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY.
THE AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE REACHED AT THESE NUMBERS.
ONLY CONTACT THE ABOVE NUMBERS IF YOU ARE PLACING AN ORDER.
Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds,
registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts,
dealer pricing, site licenses, non-credit card orders, etc, must be directed
by email to porum@ozemail.com.au.
PsL will notify us the day of your order and we will send a registration code
directly to you. For fastest registration, be sure to give your email address
to PsL. Second fastest is to give them your fax number. Otherwise we will air
mail you a registration code from Australia.
OTHER CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
--------------------------
Credit card payments may also be made directly to Seraline, using VISA,
Mastercard, or Australian Bankcard. A printable order form in MS Write format
is in the file order.wri, which can then be faxed or mailed to Seraline. An
order form can also be printed from the Control Panel Setup screen, or by
pressing 'o' while Seractal is running. The details required are your name,
Credit Card type, card number, card expiry date and your signature. These
details can be mailed, or faxed to Seraline in Australia +61-2-9879-4481.
When ordering directly from Seraline, credit cards are billed at exactly
$19.50 Australian. For other currencies, the amount appearing on your card
will depend on the foreign exchange rate at the time. For example, at rates
current in October 1996, this converts to an amount varying around US$14.50.
EMAIL REGISTRATION
------------------
Due to the number of different computers messages pass through on the
internet, email security can be a concern.
We support PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption for sending credit card
details securely by email. To receive our public key, send an email message
to porum@ozemail.com.au with "send public key" as the subject. On receipt of
our key, create a text message containing your name, credit card type (VISA,
Mastercard, or Australian Bankcard), credit card number and expiry date. Use
the separately available PGP software package to encrypt the message, and
email it to porum@ozemail.com.au.
If you don't have PGP, you may like to split the details over several
email messages. Avoid mention of words like "credit card", and use an
abbreviation for the credit card type, eg V for Visa or M for Mastercard.
Send the expiry date in a separate message, and split the card number over
several messages, but ensure there is some sequence number that makes it
obvious to us what the sequence is.
Emailing credit card details using any method is at your own risk.
LICENSE
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Seractal ScreenSaver is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
Seraline Pty Ltd. This software and accompanying documentation are protected
by Australian copyright law and also by international treaty provisions.
The registration fee will license Seractal ScreenSaver for use on any
computers in your home, and on one computer at work on which you are the
main user.
Seraline Pty Ltd grants you a limited license to use this software for
evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed fourteen days. If you continue
using this software after the fourteen-day evaluation period, you MUST make a
registration payment to Seraline Pty Ltd.
You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble,
otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as
provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in
immediate and automatic termination of this license.
Distribution license details for vendors are in the accompanying file
VENDINFO.DIZ.
Seraline Pty Ltd may revoke any permissions granted here, by notifying you in
writing. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Seraline Pty
Ltd.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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Seraline provides its registered users with free support via email. If
you have a question, please send an email message to porum@ozemail.com.au.
Please note that although Seractal is released with no known defects that
cause crashes, because of the extensive calculations and graphics and many
permutations, it may still crash occasionally due to incompatibilities with
video drivers. You should use the evaluation period to check that
Seractal does not cause problems with your system.
WEB SITE
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Other screensavers available on Seraline's WWW Home Page:
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~porum.
UNINSTALL
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To uninstall Seractal, delete the file seractal.scr from your Windows or
Windows\System directory.
ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT
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This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to
help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an
ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
DISCLAIMER
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SERACTAL SCREENSAVER IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE
OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS
PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS
OFFERED. IN NO EVENT SHALL SERALINE P/L OR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED
IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE
SERACTAL SCREENSAVER. IN NO EVENT SHALL SERALINE P/L'S LIABILITY FOR ANY
DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE,
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISKS
AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NSW,
AUSTRALIA, AND ANY ACTION BY EITHER PARTY SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN A COURT
LOCATED IN NSW, AUSTRALIA.