POINT Software Programming/PPROG1.ISO/c/vgif1/readme.doc

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12/14/92
         VIEWGIF Copyright 1992 by MicroGenesis Software
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         (Gif Viewing C Source Code for:
              IBM VGA
              MicroSoft Windows
              Color Macintoshes
              MultiApp

         INSTALLATION/USAGE
         -------------------
              Installation/usage could not be easier.  Simply put
         VIEWGIF somewhere in the DOS path where dos will be sure to
         find it.  Then issue the command:

         VIEWGIF <gif.gif>

              The program will then ask you what mode of VGA you wish
         to use.  PLEASE NOTE: VIEWGIF ONLY supports VGA, VIEWGIF is
         meant for professional 256color VGA/SUPER VGA display.
         Support is not currently given for anything less than
         VGA/MCGA(320x200x256colors).

         There Must Be A MILLION Gif Viewers For The IBM.

              So why did I write this program!?  True there are gif
         viewers that greatly top this program in their user
         interface.  However there was one problem, I NEEDED THE C/C++
         SOURCE CODE!  I could not find this ANYWHERE.  Finally I
         decided I would have to write it for myself, the result is
         what you see.  Because of all the TROUBLE I went through
         trying to find a GIF source code for C, I am going to save
         you the trouble of re-inventing the wheel.  The COMPLETE
         source code for this package is available from MicroGenesis
         Software.

              One other thing I might add, while attempting to locate
         gif source code I found a program in the IBMPRO forum of
         CompuServe that is almost just like this offer(a neat gif
         viewer with the promise of source code).  So of course seeing
         the answer to all my prayers I sent him off the money almost
         before I was even done downloading the file.  I NEVER HEARD
         FROM THAT COMPANY AGAIN!!  First of all I am not that
         company, this is a TOTALLY different offer.  Secondly
         MicroGenesis has been in the consulting/shareware business
         for several years.  We ship our products within a week of
         receipt of the order, and have a 5day a week tech support
         line.

              The source code for this program is written in Borland
         C.  The only area I strayed from the ANSI standard is in the
         use of graphic routines.  As a result you should have little
         trouble using it on another compiler, or another computer
         system even(we have ported it to Macintosh).

              Borland C++ does not support 256color graphics, so a 3rd
         party driver is required to make this program run.  We use
         and strongly recommend the SVGA/TWEAK system by Jordan
         Hargrave(this program can be found in the BPROGB area of
         compuserve).  His package provides the best support of
         VGA/SuperVga we have seen to date.  Full working BGI
         files/Header files are included with the file you download,
         and registration is only $20(at the time of this writing).
         This product is the one we used to create the demo we sent
         out with the IBM version.  Of course Windows/Mac supports
         their extended graphics very well, and no such driver is
         required.  The source you will receive when you register is
         written for use by Jordan's software.  If you choose to use a
         different extended VGA BGI it is clearly documented how to do
         so.




              To order send a check(drawn on a UNITED STATES BANK) for
         $50 to:

         Please specify which product you want(namely VIEWGIF), as we
         have several products.


         MicroGenesis Software
         P.O. Box No 25534
         St. Louis, Mo 63125




              To contact MicroGenesis software:

         CompuServe: 76476,1701
         America On-Line: JeffH66
         VOICE          : [phone] (Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-4:00PM CST
         FAX            : [phone]
         Internet       : [e-mail](slowest response)



         Warranty For This Program
         -------------------------

         * MicroGenesis software shall be in no way responsible for
         your use/misuse of this program.

         * MicroGenesis shall not be responsible for any damage done
         by this program.

         * MicroGenesis makes on claims to the fitness of this
         program.

         * MicroGenesis's maximum liability to the end user of this
         program shall not ever exceed the price the user payer to
         MicroGenesis in registration of this program.

         * The invalidity or unenforceability of one clause of this
         agreement shall not invalidate the remaining clauses.

         * This warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of
         Missouri.

         * Use of this program indicates acceptance of this limited
         warranty.