README
                             April 15, 1994

                       VPRVESA version 1.2 rev. F
                Copyright (c) 1993,94, Himalaya Software


     All registers users of both the VPRVESA and SETMODE manual will
     receive the next version for free, which will include more features
     and a more complete manual.

   ** Revision B **  Now you can register through the CIS SWREG forum!
     Just type GO SWREG from the CIS command line and register the
     program. The title is "VPRVESA 1.2, REV B", it's ID number is 1691.
     The registration fee is $30. This includes the latest VPRVESA and
     SETMODE programs, printed documentation and a free update to the
     next major release (minor releases can still be downloaded from
     CIS).

   ** Revision C **  The final glicthes have been removed with the
     Flight Simulator 5 support. The sometimes occurring flickering box
     at the top left of the control panel has been removed. Now you can
     enjoy flying on your Viper as never before! VPRVESA now supports
     the /R switch, which will reload the VESA driver. This is a neat
     feature if you want to change the user modes or just downloaded a
     new version. Now do you don't have to unload VPRVESA first.

   ** Revision D **  The memory sizing algorithm has been revamped. It
     should now detect all 1MB and 2MB configurations without a glitch.

   ** Revision E **  Two small bugs removed. Now you can pay by using
     American Express credit cards. Next week, MasterCard will follow.
     OAK chipset is now supported (Viper rev E boards, BIOS version 3.0
     and higher). SetMode now supports Viper cards with just 1MB
     installed.

   ** Revision F **  Several (minor) bugs have been removed from SETMODE.
     PCI support is here! Both VPRVESA and SETMODE will find out if you
     have a PCI card.

     I hope you like the VPRVESA driver and SETMODE utility as much as
     my BETA testers and I do!

     The next version (1.5) with enhanced support for the VLB Viper is
     due this month (April). This version will access the VLB Viper 
     directly through local bus, by using the VCPI memory managers.

     Frido Garritsen
     Himalaya Software