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Install Video for Windows 1.1
This is the latest Runtime version of Microsoft Video for Windows and you
need it to be able to watch the video clips on this disc. If you have an
older version of Video for Windows, or if you haven't yet installed it,
click on the Run button now to run the Setup program.
After installing it, you'll need to quit Windows and reboot.
\vfw
setup.exe
Install Disc Mag
Before you can use Disc Mag - the CD-based magazine program - you must run
the SETUP program to install the various runtime routines and drivers.
Click on the Run button now to run SETUP.
\mmn\viewer
setup.exe
Run Disc Mag
This is a disc-based magazine containing many articles - some taken directly
from the magazine, others appear only on this disc. They feature text,
graphics, sound, music and video clips.
Here you'll find videos, music and sound clips, plus hints and tips for
using the software on this CD, reviews of the latest software and hardware
and much more.
\mmn\viewer
mviewer2.exe mm4.mvb
CD-Rom Directory
This CD Directory is the indispensable reference guide to over 300 products
currently available. It's an invaluable tool if you are looking to buy a
piece of software and are wondering whether it is available on CD, or if you
are thinking of buying a product and want to see at a glance how similar
packages compare. The Directory will be updated every month to ensure it is
bang up to date with the current state of the rapidly expanding CD market.
\winprogs\database
tbook.exe \winprogs\database\products.tbk
MultiMedia ShowGuide
Click on the Run button to go straight to the MultiMedia ShowGuide 1994 - an
exciting multimedia presentation featuring sound, graphics, photos and video
clips.
It contains information on all the major companies involved in multimedia
development and contains demo versions of Authorware, Macromodel, Premier,
Photoshop, Multimedia Toolbook and Masterclass.
\id
shg.exe
Interactive Developments
This is Interactive Developments Update magazine - a multimedia showcase for
the company and its products. If you need to know about multimedia, you need
to watch this presentation...
Interactive Developments can be contacted on 071-700 4808.
\id
idupd.exe
Graphics Library
There are some more pictures stored in the \WINPROGS\IANFOX directory. They
have been converted to a variety of file formats ready for you to import into
your own graphics programs or other software. Thanks to Ian Fox for the
superb photos.
You can view these pictures on your monitor in 256 colours now, or load the
24-bit 16 million colour TIF and BMP files into your own software.
\winprogs\ianfox
picshow.exe
Autodesk Animator FLI Player
There are two versions of the FLI animation player from Autodesk on this
disc - AAPLAY.EXE for Dos and AAWIN.EXE. You can play back the animations
on this CD using either of these two programs. They also allow you to
experiment with different settings, such as animation speed, and add your
own sound track (Windows only). No installation required - runs from CD.
To try the animation player now, click on the Run button above...
\mmn
aawin.exe
Subscription offers...
Multimedia and CD-Rom Now is in short supply and last issue was a sell-out! To
make sure you never miss another copy of this magazine you need to subscribe.
Not only will Multimedia Now be delivered right to your front door as soon as,
if not before, it's on the newsstands, but there are also some great money-
saving offers available.
Run this presentation to find out...
\mmn\asymedia
cplshow.exe
Pyramid
This is an animation created by a graphic artist using Director on the MAC. It
was then converted to the Windows platform.
It's short and simple, but worth a quick look.
\winprogs\pyramid
pyramid.exe
Reader Submission 1
These pictures were created by Steve Carpenter using 3D Autodesk's Studio.
\readers\carpentr
picshow.exe
Reader Submission 2
These pictures were created by Gary Steen using MicroLathe - a program
supplied. on Multimedia Now CDs 1 and 2.
\readers\steen
picshow.exe
Reader Submission 3
These pictures were created by S A Lewis of Rayleigh, Essex using Povray.
He says that this was his first serious attempt at using Povray, and
although it was time consuming, her was pleased with the results.
\readers\lewis
picshow.exe
Painter
Painter requires a display driver with 256 or more colors, and it is
recommended that 386 Enhanced Mode be used (it will not run on a 286).
Large temporary files are created whilst manipulating images and for
this purpose 20Mb of free hard disk space is recommended. This is a
limited demo version with all print and save facilities removed.
NOTE: On installation you will be asked for the source path. Enter this
as D:\WINPROGS\PAINTER where D is the letter of your CD drive.
\winprogs\painter
install.exe
Paint Shop Pro
This is a very well known shareware graphics package and as such
appears here as a full version. As it is fairly small in size and
has many useful facilities including a variety of import and export
filters including BMP, DIB, GIF, IMG, JAS, MAC, MSP, PCX, PIC, RAS,
RLE, TGA, TIF and WPG. It will prove to be a valuable addition into
your windows desk top.
\winprogs\psp
setup.exe
PhotoLab 1.8
PhotoLab is an image processing tool that allows you to view and modify
digitized images on your PC. The program includes features such as
print, zoom, rotate, mirror, flip, crop, negative image, resize, and
resample, a variety of effect filters, image combination and type
conversion, adjustment of image color, brightness, contrast, and
saturation, as well as HP ScanJet IIc scanner support. The program
reads and writes BMP, DIB, GIF, TGA and TIFF format images.
\winprogs\pholab18
photolab.exe
Next Generation
Star Trek The Next Generation! A Final Unity is an origional
interactive episode for CD-ROM. Become part of the adventure,
become your favorite crew member, the bridge is under your
command! Take a look at this demo of this forthcoming games
smash. As your character you can explore the universe, contact
alien vessels, experience alien creatures and much more.......
Your adventure awaits!!!
\winprogs\next
go.bat