WELCOME TO THE ANIMAZING SCREEN SAVER COLLECTION ! -------------------------------------------------- System Requirements : Minimum 386 PC Compatible with 2 Mb RAM MS Windows 3.1 or higher VBRUN300.DLL You should have the following files in the BIGZIP: ANIMAZE.EXE The Animazing Randomizer Control Panel ALIENS.SCR Alienation Saver ANIMAZE.SCR The Randomizer Screen saver component BLITTER.SCR Screen Blit Saver CLOUDS.SCR Clouds Saver EXTERM.SCR Exterminated Saver FIRES.SCR Fires Saver FOUL.SCR Olde Foulmouth Saver GRIDLCK.SCR Gridlock Saver MEERCAT.SCR MeerKats From Space Saver MOO.SCR Moo! Saver NUKEM.SCR Nukem High Saver RIBBIT.SCR Ribbit! Saver TAGSRUS.SCR Tags 'R' Us Saver FOUL.TXT Olde Foulmouth Data File README.TXT This file TAGSRUS.TXT Tags 'R' Us Data file To try out these screen savers, copy all the files you have unzipped, into your WINDOWS directory. If you are unsure where this directory is, go looking for other files that end in ".SCR". Some modules have other files associated with them; for instance, 'Tags'R'Us' has a text file (TAGSRUS.TXT) which contains a list of grafitti. These files should also go in your Windows directory. Once you have moved the files to your Windows directory, you will be able to test and configure each module by running CONTROL PANEL and clicking on the DESKTOP icon. HOW TO TELL WINDOWS YOU WANT TO USE AN ANIMAZING MODULE AS YOUR SAVER --------------------------------------------------------------------- Each module is fully functional, with the sole exception that if you are unregistered, you can *** NOT *** actually run the module in screen saver mode. You can, however, test and configure it as much as you like. Registration currently costs $25 (for CompuServe members), £25 for everyone else. If you register, you will receive a personalised ID code which will enable each and every Animazing module as a standard Windows-type screen saver. It's a point worth noting; A SINGLE ONE TIME REGISTRATION ENTITLES YOU TO USE ANY/ALL OF THE ANIMAZING MODULES AS AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. There are already over a dozen modules shipping; your $25 is potentially giving you access to an unlimited number of wild savers, at no extra charge! HOW TO REGISTER --------------- The easiest way to register is to GO SWREG on Compuserve. The registration ID of the Animazing Screen Saver Collection is 3397. You will usually receive your personal ID code by e-mail within one working day. Alternatively, send an international money order for £25 Sterling to : ANIMAZING 26 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD LONDON W11 3BU UNITED KINGDOM or fax to ANIMAZING on (UK) 071 792 1518, e-mail to DEVTEAM@ANIMATE.DEMON.CO.UK on the Internet, or leave a message on Compuserve to user 100413,3204. New modules appear first on CompuServe, followed by good Shareware houses, Magazine cover disks and selected sites on the Internet. THE ANIMAZING RANDOMIZER ------------------------ This is a simple utility which allows you to tell Windows which screen savers you like. Any file in your WIndows directory ending in ".SCR" will show in the list; you can select as many or as few as you like, including savers from any vendor who follows the Windows SCR screen saver standards. The Randomizer will then choose one of these preferred modules at random whenever it is time to screen save. Obviously, this utility is only useable by registered users. It consists of ANIMAZE.SCR and ANIMAZE.EXE. The exe file allows you to choose the modules you want, and you can run it directly without having to go through the Control panel / desktop hassle. RIBBIT ------ The module called Ribbit.scr needs a number of bitmaps to run. To keep the size of the BIGZIP down these bitmaps are in a number of seperate files in the screen saver forum - They typically begin ANIMAZEFRXX e.g ANIMAZEFR01 ANIMAZEFR02 etc. Each file contains 5 frogs. The file called ANIMAZE004 - RIBBIT! contains 10 frogs, plus an older version of Ribbit! in the form of an EXE file. TO SHARE OR NOT TO SHARE ------------------------ The Animazing modules are shareware; you may distribute them as and how you see fit (although you may not make a charge for them). Your personalised ID code may NOT be distributed under ANY circumstances. FUTURE MODULES -------------- If you have any ideas for particularly gruesome / off the wall savers, feel free to mail us with your ideas at 100413,3204 Compuserve, or DEVTEAM@ANIMATE.DEMON.CO.UK on the Internet. Be warned, the list is growing rapidly! FINALLY ------- Our recommended minimum system is at least a 386DX with 4 Mb RAM (really the bare minimum needed to run Windows 3.1 effectively). If a module refuses to run, it's probably because your system is loaded too heavily. Close down one or more applications and try again. ENJOY! LICENSE TERMS (LEGAL STUFF) --------------------------- You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software without the written permission of ANIMAZING LTD. LIMITED WARRANTY ---------------- The software comprising 'Animazing Screen Saver Collection' and all related documentation are provided 'AS IS'. Animazing disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including (but not limited to) implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the software and the accompanying documentation. In no event shall Animazing or its suppliers accept liability for any damages whatsoever (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the software. Whilst Animazing have taken every precaution to ensure that the software and accompanying documentation are free from defects, the Company's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of the software that does not meet this limited warranty if such is returned to the Company with a copy of your receipt. This limited warranty is void if failure of the software has resulted from accident, deliberate mis-use or malicious activity by a third party. This limited warranty does not affect your statutory rights. ANIMAZING 1994 All Trademarks acknowledged.