ImageVice(tm) Read Me BoxTop Software, Inc. 101 N. Lafeyette Street Starkville, MS 39759 (v) 1-601-324-1800 (f) 1-601-324-7352 http://www.boxtopsoft.com ftp://ftp.boxtopsoft.com/pub info@boxtopsoft.com Thank you for trying ImageVice(tm) ImageVice(tm) is an innovative new color reduction tool for Web and multimedia designers that effectively solves the problem of bloated graphics file sizes. In particular, it provides designers a solution to make Web pages load up to three times faster, while also offering them the ability to include up to three times the content in the same space. With ImageVice(tm) color reduction technology, now GIF, PICT, BMP and PNG format images can all be made up to 70% smaller, a significant benefit in multimedia applications where file size and image quality in indexed formats are absolutely crucial. More information on ImageVice(tm), the technology behind it, and how you can get the very most out of this invaluable tool can be found at the BoxTop Software, Inc. Web site. - http://www.boxtopsoft.com "You just never know what that Travis Anton, BoxTop Software Inc. is going to come up with next. He sent me a copy of his new ImageVice(tm) Photoshop filter plug-in, and it's very hot. This new multimedia color reduction and compression tool breaks all records for the smallest GIF, PNG, PICT and BMP files -- we're talking over 75% reduction here. In our testing we're finding it even better than jpg compression!. " -- Fred Showker http://www.graphic-design.com "ImageVice squeezes GIFs like a Vise Grip(R). The combination of small, high quality GIFs at the lower convergence settings, highly compressible GIFs at the higher settings, and all the myriad combinations in-between, make this the most flexible color reduction tool available. -- Andy King http://www.webreference.com That is what the industry press is saying about ImageVice(tm) so far, but as good as version 1.0 was, we still had a few complaints. Version 1.1 fixes two out of three of them. The complaints on version 1.0: 1: Don't like the way you did the demo, wish it worked with *my* own images. The new demo is fully functional and won't even expire, though it will delay before executing if you use it longer than 30 days or on more than 100 images. 2: Darn, I wish there was a lot more detailed documentation with a tutorial. There is a brand new on-line workshop for ImageVice(tm) now, complete with a great tutorial on how to get the most out of ImageVice. We've also got some advanced articles on ImageVice in the Tips and Tricks section of our web site. Rumor has it, we're working on a PDF format manual and Win Help, too. 3: That preview is a tad bit too small. We know, but it's better than none, or so we thought. There are a lot of technical challenges to be worked out before a full size preview is possible - that or computers have to get a whole lot faster. Sorry we don't have the answer for this one, yet, but if it can be done, we will find a way. The best is still just the best, but now it's a lot easier to try out and has much more and much better supporting documentation. When you are ready to purchase, ImageVice(tm) is available directly from BoxTop Software, Inc. for $49.95 USD new purchase price. ImageVice(tm) is also available in the BoxTop Web Tools bundle, which includes ImageVice(tm), PhotoGIF Filter(tm), and ColorSafe(tm) - the top tools for Web graphics in one convenient package - for $129.95, a savings of $40 off the separate purchase prices. To purchase ImageVice(tm) or other BoxTop Software, Inc. products by credit card call toll free 1-800-257-6954 from North America or +1-601-324-1800 internationally between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Central Standard Time. We can accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and COD orders (US delivery only) by telephone. For mail and Fax orders, a printable order form is included. Alternately, the same purchasing methods are available on-line from our secure server 24 hours a day. The URL for on-line purchasing is: http://www.boxtopsoft.com/Sales More information on other great Web graphics tools can be found at the BoxTop Software, Inc. web site at http://www.boxtopsoft.com PhotoGIF(tm), ColorSafe(tm), and GIFmation(tm) should be staples in every Web designer's tool box along side ImageVice(tm). Questions about ImageVice(tm) and other BoxTop Software, Inc. tools should be addressed to: info@boxtopsoft.com BoxTop Software, Inc. 101 N. Lafeyette Street Starkville, MS 39759 (v) 1-601-324-1800 (f) 1-601-324-7353 http://www.boxtopsoft.com ftp://www.boxtopsoft.com info@boxtopsoft.com ImageVice(tm) is Copyright 1997 - 1998 BoxTop Software, Inc. All rights reserved. ImageVice(tm), PhotoGIF Filter(tm), and ColorSafe(tm) are Trade Marks of BoxTop Software, Inc., which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks are recognized as the properties of their respective holders. Document published: 2/27/98 Copyright 1998 BoxTop Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved.