README.TXT file for Luke's Screen Saver I v1.0 Shareware: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Introduction ------------ This is a SHAREWARE screen saver that combines pictures, sounds and animation to brighten up your desktop as well as prevent phosphor burn-in. If you use this program for more than 30 days (aprox. one month/ 4 weeks), you MUST register it. See the help file for more information on registration and the Shareware concept. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Requirements ------------ Requires: - A PC running Windows 3.1 or higher (Windows 3.11, Windows 95, etc.) - The file VBRUN300.DLL - About 350K disk space (assumming an average sized log file) Recommended: - 8 MB RAM or more - 256 colour or higher video driver - Sound card -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Installation ------------ First, you'll have to put the files in their appropriate directories. Here are the files, their descriptions and the directories they belong in (Your Windows directory is *usually* C:\WINDOWS and your Windows\System directory is *usually* C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM). LUKESSS.SCR - The screen saver its self - Your Windows directory OW!.WAV - The default sound file - Your Windows directory LUKES_SS.HLP - The Windows help file - Your Windows directory FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS description - If you don't plan on distributing this, you don't need it README.TXT - This file: Last minute info - Your Windows directory VRBTD.386 - Device driver for disabling CTRL-ALT-DEL - Your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory NOBOOT1.VBX - Control for disabling CTRL-ALT-DEL - Your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory THREED.VBX - Control for cool 3-D effects - Your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory MCI.VBX - Multimedia control - Your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory SPIN.VBX - Spin control - Your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory CMDIALOG.VBX - Control for standard colour/open dialogue - Your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory VBRUN300.DLL* - Visual Basic 3.0 runtime library (not included) - Your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory If it tells you that you already have THREED.VBX, SPIN.VBX, etc., then overwrite the old one ONLY if it's a newer version. * VBRUN300.DLL, which is not included because of its size, is available on the Internet and many BBSs. INI file changes ---------------- When you run the configuration and you press Okay, it'll write to the CONTROL.INI file for the screen saver settings. However, if you want to disable rebooting, you'll have to add this line to the [386enh] section of your SYSTEM.INI file (note that it'll not work in standard mode): DEVICE=VRBTD.386 You'll have to restart Windows for this to work. Setting options --------------- To set the options, in Windows 3.x, go to Control Panel and double click the Desktop icon. In the Windows 95, go to Display. Then under Screen Saver, choose Luke's SS I. You can press Test to test it (or the equivalent in Windows 95). Press Setup... to show the configuration screen. From there, you could select the moving bitmap, choose the background colour, change the password, etc. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Please read LUKES_SS.HLP for further information. This program is freely distributable as long as no more than $5 is charged for it, I get proper credit and the definition of Shareware is fully explained. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- How to contact Luke Chao ------------------------ Internet e-mail: luke.chao@freenet.hamilton.on.ca WWW: http://www.freenet.hamilton.on.ca/~ab470/ Postal mail: Luke Chao 30 Desjardins Crt. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 3R8 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. GOOD DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.