The Amazing JPEG GIF BMP and PNG Screen Saver
     for Windows 95 and Windows NT
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Check out the Esm Software Homepage for a complete
list of the fine products and services available. 
This includes information on the popular Amazing
JPEG Screen Saver and the exciting 
Amazing AVI Animation Screen Saver

Download a free copy of the latest version of
this screen saver from:

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/esmsoftware

For any additional information, including customization
of this or any other program, site licenses and 
redistribution agreements contact Esm Software at:

EsmSoftware@Compuserve.com



Program Description
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Watch your favorite JPEG,GIF,BMP or PNG images float gracefully 
about your screen with the Amazing Images screen saver for 
Windows 95 and NT.  Help countdown the seconds to the year 2000
with a Scrolling Marquee that displays a countdown to the new 
millennium as well as the date, time, filename of the image being
displayed as well a personalized message.

A true 32-bit application with a real Windows 95 
look and feel.  The easy to use, tabbed dialog interface makes 
customizing your screen saver a snap.  

Optimized for speed and smooth operation, this screen saver is 
compact and requires no additional DLL's or modules.

Options include different image movements, image transitions, setting 
the float speed, setting the background color, cycling through an 
unlimited number of images, password protection and much much more.

For the home user, this product is great for displaying family photos.  
For the business user  it can act as an advertising tool displaying 
corporate logos or showcasing products.

Setup program includes Install/Uninstall.

This screen saver runs under Windows 95 and Windows NT.


SHAREWARE
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This is the demonstration version of the Amazing Images Screen
Saver for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT.  Please feel 
free to distribute this copy provided that all the files 
remain unmodified.

The sample images are copyright Esm Software and can be
distributed freely.

INSTALLATION
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To install the screen saver copy all the files in the zipped
package to a directory or a disk and run the program SETUP.EXE.

UNINSTALL
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To uninstall the screen saver run the program SETUP
and hit the "Uninstall" button.


REGISTRATION
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To obtain a registered copy of the Amazing Images Screen Saver 
(that does not contain the demonstration reminder message at the
top of the screen), print out a copy of the file ORDER.WRI 
that was included in this package and send it along with a 
cheque or money order for $16.95 to:

Esm Software
c/o Amazing Images
P.O. Box 176
Pierrefonds, Quebec
H9H 4K9

MasterCard orders also accepted. Please see the order form 
(file ORDER.WRI) for details.


Internet:    EsmSoftware@Compuserve.com
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/esmsoftware
CompuServe:  102762,2715

NOTE:  CompuServe users can register their copy using the 
CompuServe Shareware Registration.  GO SWREG and the 
registration number is 14933.

Please address any questions and bug reports to any of the 
above addresses.

****Contact Esm Software for more information on site licenses
and redistribution or the creation of a corporate screen saver.*****

Histroy:
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Version 1.00
-Initial release

Version 1.30
-Added image transitions
-Added Images from a Directory option

Version 1.50
-Added Background color
-Fixed some bugs with Password Protection
-Added setup program

Version 2.00
- Added Ticker (Scrolling Marquee)

Version 2.01
- Small bug fix

Version 2.50
- Added support for Progressive JPEG format
- Added option to have image in directory chosen Alphabetically or Randomly
- Added Millennium Countdown to Ticker

