------------------------------------------------------------ README for 1st QuickRes Light 1.6b December 9, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------ Copyright (C) 1999, Green Parrots Software http://www.greenparrots.com This document provides complementary or late-breaking information to supplement the 1st QuickRes documentation. You can also look at the Green Parrots Software Online Web site for the latest information. ------------------------ HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT ------------------------ To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window. To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor, and then use the Print command on the File menu. CONTENTS ======== SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SETUP Installing 1st QuickRes Batch installation Uninstalling 1st QuickRes MORE PRODUCTS 1st QuickRes Pro ActionOutline 1st File Descriptor 1st QuickLaunch 1st PalmXonix 1st PalmHanoi InterBase Localizer CONTACT INFORMATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =================== To run 1st QuickRes, your system must meet the following minimum requirements: - A 486 with a 66 MHz processor (Pentium processor recommended) running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows 2000. - DirectX 2.0 or higher - For Microsoft Windows 95: 8 MB of RAM minimum For Microsoft Windows NT: 16 MB of RAM minimum - For Microsoft Windows NT: It is recommended to run Service Pack 3 (or higher) - 1,5 MB of hard-disk space - Mouse (optional, but highly recommended) SETUP ===== Installing 1st QuickRes ----------------------- To install 1st QuickRes run the "Setup.exe" and follow the instructions. You'll need to select the target directory. To launch the program use "Start|Programs|1st QuickRes" menu. Batch installation ------------------ You can perform batch installation - installation without or with minimal user participation. The following flags can be used to minimize the setup program UI: Setup /r:n /q:1 99% quiet mode, some errors will still popup warnings Setup /r:n /q:a Totally quiet, with no popup even on error conditions Uninstalling 1st QuickRes -------------------------- You can uninstall 1st QuickRes by carrying out the following steps: 1. In Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 2. Click "1st QuickRes Pro 1.6", and then click Add/Remove. 3. Follow the instructions on your screen. MORE PRODUCTS ============= 1st QuickRes Pro ---------------- 1st QuickRes Pro is a more powerful version of 1st QuickRes. It has the following benefits comparing to Light version: - Retaining the position and size of all windows while changing desktop size - Browse all screen savers in a dialog with resizable preview - Preview and switch favorite wallpapers, with support for JPEG images - Preview and switch desktop color schemes - Custom display settings for any application or document - Randomizing favorite screen savers, wallpapers and color schemes - More than 3 favorite modes - Apply new display settings until re-boot - Customizable popup menu You can order the licensed version of 1st QuickRes Pro at a cost of $25. See "Order.txt" for details. http://www.greenparrots.com ActionOutline (ZDNet 5-star!) ----------------------------- ActionOutline is a 32-bit information organizer that uses a hierarchical tree format to let you quickly build outlines of text-based data. The possibilities for its use are practically endless: to-do lists, recipes, project notes, personal contacts, bookmark lists, reports, term papers and more. Arrange items using keyboard or mouse, cut and paste branches, place checks or tags next to listed items, search and replace information, print data, link to web or local files and more. http://www.greenparrots.com 1st File Descriptor (ZDNet 5-star!) ----------------------------------- 1st File Descriptor is a handy utility that adds several useful options to the context (right-click) menu of Windows Explorer. You can use it to add descriptions to files, folders, or archives, the first line of which will appear on the context menu. Additionally you can open .zip and .rar archives, extract files from them, or view text files which can then be easily imported into the description. You can also use it to view and/or modify file dates and attributes. If you frequently wonder what a file is, even using long filenames, then 1st File Descriptor will solve that problem for you. http://www.greenparrots.com 1st QuickLaunch --------------- 1st QuickLaunch helps you to define keyboard shortcuts for launching your favorite applications, phone numbers and Web pages. You can create shortcuts to system folders such as My Computer, Control Panel, Printers, and more. You can also open a small drop basket to drag and drop new applications without hiding the desktop. In addition, you can transfer shortcuts between computers, and view unused keys while creating new shortcuts. You simply specify the command-line parameters, starting directory, and initial window state for every application. You can add, remove, and modify your keyboard shortcuts using its simple to use interface. 1st QuickLaunch can run as a convenient icon in the System Tray area of the Windows taskbar. http://www.greenparrots.com 1st PalmXonix ------------- 1st PalmXonix is an addictive game for PalmPilot. Catch the space fast, avoid enemies and reach highscores in the well-known Xonix game! http://www.greenparrots.com 1st PalmHanoi ------------- 1st PalmHanoi is a well-known Towers of Hanoi puzzle available now on PalmPilot. Try to move rings from one tower to another in this addictive game! http://www.greenparrots.com InterBase Localizer ------------------- Use InterBase Localizer to localize InterBase messages. InterBase Localizer allows you to edit the InterBase message file "interbas.msg". You can localize/customize messages such as: "arithmetic exception, numeric overflow, or string truncation". You can browse messages manually, find messages by contents and jump to the message with the specified identifier. Changes are highlighted to support translation. Localizer automatically detects 32 or 16-bit Interbase installed at your computer. You can save an original message file and revert to it if required. Context-sensitive help is included. http://www.greenparrots.com CONTACT INFORMATION =================== Comments, questions and suggestions regarding 1st QuickRes can be directed by e-mail to: aqr_support@greenparrots.com ============================================= Copyright (C) 1999, Green Parrots Software WWW: http://www.greenparrots.com E-mail: aqr_support@greenparrots.com