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From: Philip Vedovatti <vedovatt@u.washington.edu>
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TITLE
The NewIcons Package
AUTHOR
The programs and documentation were written by:
Nicola Salmoria (MC6489@mclink.it)
The icon artwork was drawn by:
Roger McVey (r.mcvey@genie.geis.com)
The documentation and installer were written by:
Philip A. Vedovatti (vedovatt@u.washington.edu)
DESCRIPTION
NewIcons is a revolutionary enhancement to the graphical user
interface (GUI) of the Amiga computer. On an AGA machine, the
NewIcons package allows users of AGA systems to view icons on
their Workbench, independent of the Workbench palette settings.
Icons up to 256 colors can be utilized on the standard workbench.
A comprehensive set of NewIcon images is included in the package
for all the standard Workbench files as well as several other
images. The images were drawn by the artist well-known for his
isometric icon sets, Roger McVey.
Included in the NewIcons package is DefIcons, which will display
the appropriate icon for dozens of different file types that don't
have icons attached to them. Deficons recognizes IFF, JPEG, and
GIF files, source codes of various languages, packed file types,
mountlists, printer and monitor drivers, and much more.
Both NewIcons and Deficons work on OS2.0+ systems as well (with a
16 color icon limitation on non-AGA machines).
Other features include:
o Icons can easily be created from IFF brushes using your
favorite paint program. The icons will appear on your
workbench screen in the _exact_ proper colors, no matter
what your palette is set to (using AGA).
o If you click on a "fake" icon, the Workbench "Execute
Command" field will have the user defined default tool
already typed in for you.
o Fix that CrossDos icon to look like a standard NewIcon
image.
o Unique icons for RAM disks and CD-ROMS that don't have
icon images.
o Comprehensive set of NewIcon manipulation utilities to
maximize the appearance of your Workbench.
o Extensively beta tested.
o Full AmigaGuide documentation and automated installer
script. Your old icons will NOT be deleted!
o A supplemental icon set will soon be released with over
400 NewIcon images.
o NewIcons and DefIcons work independently of each other,
so you can install which features you want to use.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
NewIcons and Deficons will work on any Amiga system using OS 2.04 or
above. OS2.x users have a 16 color icon limitation; AGA users can
use icons up to 256 colors. A hard disk drive is recommended.
HOST NAME
Available via Anonymous FTP on any Aminet site
(such as ftp.netnet.net).
DIRECTORY
pub/aminet/util/wb
PRICE
Free!
DISTRIBUTABILITY
This software is FREEWARE. It is freely distributable as long as the archive
remains intact, and only a nominal fee is charged for its distribution.
This software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied. By using it, you agree to accept the entire risk as to
the quality and performance of the program.
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/ _ \ _____ |__| _________ / / Philip A. Vedovatti
/ /_\ \ / \| |/ ___\__ \ / / University of Washington
/ | \ Y Y \ / /_/ > __ \_ / / Department of Medicine
\____|__ /__|_| /__\___ (____ / / / It's not the chips or the MIPS...
\/ \/ /_____/ \/ \/ the OS is the boss. *A4000/40*