README
                            October 30, 1994

                       VPRVESA version 1.2 rev. G
                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.

   ** Revision G **  We have drastically changed the 'expiration' code.
     The 'hardwired' date check has been replaced by a counter, so they
     will know when your evaluation period is over: you have 21 days
     from the moment you run either programs for the first time. Also,
     we have changed the PCI code to become compatible with the Intel
     PCI 2.0 standard. This means that the driver should run on any PCI
     system that has a PCI 2.0 BIOS on-board. Finally, a new switch has
     been added to VPRVESA. The /L (from Low) switch will now keep
     VPRVESA from loading itself into high memory.

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

     In previous readme files I have stated that the next version would
     be ready in April. This version will be scrached due to incompati-
     bilities with several memory managers. The version 2.0 will be
     ready as soon as the VESA comittee has accepted the new standard.
     All registered users will get this version for free.

     Frido Garritsen
     Himalaya Software