Planets3D v2.01 Windows 95/98/NT screen saver. 
by Jason Giovannelli, jsg4z@virginia.edu
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Features:

•	32-bit color rendering support
•	Large texture support
•	View dependant dynamic polygon simplification
•	Probes video card for all available resolutions and color depths
•	Unified graphics engine for both OpenGL and 3DFX accelerator cards
•	Autopilot and manual flying modes
•	True images from space
•	Password protection
•	Many user options

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If you like Planets3D, check out its companion screen saver Stars3D available at: http://www.3dfiles.com/screensavers/stars3dvortex2.shtml, also the Matrix screen saver at:
http://www.3dfiles.com/screensavers/matrix.shtml
and be sure to visit http://www.3dfiles.com for the latest in 3D software.

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User's Manual:

** Keyboard and Mouse Controls **
	
	Right/left arrow keys = tilt left/right
	Left mouse button = forward
	Right mouse button = reverse
	"1" through "0" = thrust
	"T" = turbo
	"P" = toggle autopilot and manual mode

Requirements:

3DFX USERS:
If you are using a 3dfx card, MAKE SURE you have the latest drivers.  They can be downloaded from http://www.3dfx.com.  They MUST include the OpenGL ICD for Planets3D to run.

Everyone:
Planets3D can very processor intensive.  If you see slow down try reducing the number of stars, the resolution, or the color depth.

	Planets3D has secure password protection.  Set and enter the password as you would for any other Windows screen saver.

Registration:

	Planets3D is distributed as shareware, so if you wish to use it as your windows screen saver, you must send in the registration fee.  The cost is
$7.95 US per computer the software is installed on.
	
Registration is handled through shareit.com.

If you would like to register Planets3D, you can do the registration online at:

English: https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=103747&language=English

German: https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=103747&language=German

Spanish: https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=103747&language=Spanish

Portuguese: https://secure.element5.com/register.html?productid=103747&language=Portuguese

Alternatively, you can go to http://www.shareit.com and enter the program number there: 103747.

We accept most forms of payment, including credit cards.

Upon registration, you will be emailed a key to unlock all the features and remove the shareware notice. 

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Planets3D v2.0, is provided on an 'AS IS' basis, without warranty of any kind. If this software is defective, the author shall not assume any cost of any service and/or repair.

Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in Planets3D belong to the author. Copyright 2000 Jason Giovannelli