CyberWorms - Version 1.0
Copyright (c) 1995 Jeff Thompson, Atomic Bagpipe Software
Portions Copyright (c) 1993 Microsoft Corporation
All Rights Reserved

[BACKGROUND]
CyberWorms is a neat little Windows(TM) Screen Saver that I started working
on during my lunch hours. I wanted to get the feel for Windows programming so
I just started goofing around with the "bouncer" example application, which
comes with the Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler. As with all projects it grew
and grew to become what it is today.


[INSTALLATION]
There's no installation program for this little guy, just copy CYBERWRM.SCR
to your windows directory and use the "Desktop Control Panel" to change the
"Screen Saver" settings to use the CyberWorms screen saver.


[SETUP]
Setting the different options in CyberWorms is fairly easy to do and doesn't
require a lot of help, but here's brief a description of each option and what
it does.

  Angle of Change - Controls the "wigglyness" of the worms. An angle of one
degree would barely wiggle at all, an angle of ninety degrees would make
boring square worms. An angle of somewhere between eleven to thirty eight
degrees seems to work the best.

  Max Segments - Controls the length of the worm. The higher the number, the
longer the worm. If you don't have the "Clear Screen First" check-box marked
you really won't be able to see the effects of changing the worm length.

  Worm Type - Controls how the worm segments appear. The Big Fat Juicy Ones
as well as the Little Skinny Slimy Ones are just what they sound like.
Random Widths changes the worm segment size randomly, and Wavy Widths uses
a nice mathematical sine curve to change the worm segment size.

  Clear Screen First - Does just that; clears the screen when the screen
saver starts and whenever the Max Segments count has been reached. Nice to
select if you want to get rid of lots of worm trails and start with a clean
slate.

  Psycho Mirrors - Have you ever been to a Grateful Dead show, seen a
Fruitopia(TM) commercial or looked into a Kaleidoscope? Well if not then
Psycho Mirrors will really get an "OH COOL!" reaction from you. Even if
you've seen it before it's still pretty neat.

  Rotate Palette - Does just what it says it does; rotates the color palette
so that the worm appears to move (kinda). With some color palettes the worms
just seem to writhe about.

  Palette Selector - Under the Rotate Palette check-box is the Palette
Selector list. Pick from one of the six pre-defined palettes for different
color schemes.

  Password Options - Works just like a standard screen savers does. If you
don't know how to use this, you'd better read your windows manual.

  More - Click this button to get "more" information (duh) on this fine
product, like where to send questions, comments and maybe even a
registration to.


[KNOWN BUGS]
CyberWorms is know to not work on monitors that display more than 256 colors.
If your system is setup for more than 256 colors CyberWorms will bomb. The next
version of CyberWorms (you'll get it automatically if you register) will either
correct this problem, or simply limit the palette to 256 colors.


[LEGAL STUFF]
You've all seen the standard disclaimers, and like me you never read them.
SO, if you use this product and it does ANYTHING that upsets you, I won't pay
to fix it and I claim no responsibility for any problems you may have. If you
use this product you do so at your own risk. Using this product is an
acceptance of these terms. So there!

You may distribute copies of this product (PLEASE DO) by any means as long as
the files are not altered and they are all included. You may not charge
anyone for this product without first getting approval from the author. You
may include this product in shareware libraries, without prior approval, as
long as no other terms are violated. If you include this product in a
shareware library, please drop me a post card or send me an E:Mail message to
let me know. I'd be interested to see how far this little application goes.

[SHAREWARE & REGISTRATION STUFF]
I really don't expect to get any registrations BUT if I do I'll add your name
to my mailing list and keep you in mind when I come up with any new stuff.
I might even be persuaded to send you a copy of the source code. Besides,
if you use this application regularly you'll begin to be hypnotized by it's
psychedelic effects and eventually fall into my control, then I'll get your
money anyway. You might as well beat the rush of crazed zombie-like groupies
all clawing and scratching trying to give me their cash.

OK, sure, right... If you really feel the need, like you have to relieve
some guilt, you can send $5 (five) US Dollars, in check, money order or
gold doubloons, to:

Jeff Thompson
Atomic Bagpipe Software
5849 West 41st Place
Indianapolis, IN 46254

For questions, comments or verbal abuse, E:Mail me at: Thompson@In.Net or
"SnailMail" me at the above address. If you E:Mail me I'll answer. If you
want a reply to "SnailMail" send me a S.A.S.E. or your E:Mail address.