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Hello, and thank you for downloading MIDIART. This file contains information
on the computer hardware requirements of MIDIART, installing the shareware
version of MIDIART, what benefits you will obtain by ordering a registered
version of the program, and information on how to order your registered version.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
MIDIART is a very CPU and graphics intensive program. It requires a 386
or 486 PC running Microsoft Windows 3.1. An accelerated graphics video
card is required for 386 model computers. To get the full effect of
MIDIART, the author recommends that it run on a 486DX PC running at 33 Mhz
or higher with an accelerated graphics video card.
INSTALLING MIDIART:
After unzipping the MIDIART zip file, you will want to run the SETUP.EXE
program contained in the zip file. This program is a small Microsoft
Windows program that creates a MIDIART Program Manager group along with
program and help file icons. To run setup, select (File) and (Run) from
the Windows Program Manager main menu. Then type "\XXX\SETUP.EXE" in
the command line edit box. XXX should be the name of the directory in
which you unzipped the MIDIART zip file. After running the setup
program, you should select the MIDIART Help Icon. Read through this
on-line help document to learn how to use MIDIART.
QUICK REFERENCE:
The file 'QUICK.REF' contains a listing of all the command keys and
function keys MIDIART will respond to as it is playing music and creating
graphics. Printing this file out will be useful when you start using
MIDIART for the first time. For a more detailed description of each
function key, refer to the on-line help file in Windows.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS:
MIDIART is being distributed as shareware. This form of software
distribution allows you to try out the software for thirty days free
of charge. If you find this program interesting and fun, and find
that you are using MIDIART after the thirty day period, you must
register the software for a small fee. When you register, you will
receive additional features and will be eligible for future software
upgrades. If you do not register, you will be violating federal
copyright law.
If you register MIDIART today, you will receive the following added
benefits:
1) A registered copy of the MIDIART program. This program does not
contain the dialog window that appears before the configuration
dialog. It also contains two additional Image Generators.
2) Announcements of future software upgrades and new Image
Generators that will be developed for MIDIART. Registered users
will be eligible for discounts on these future products. Keep in
mind that this is the first version of MIDIART and the program will
continue to be enhanced. I hope to have other people develop Image
Generators for MIDIART, and these new Image Generators will be made
available only to registered users.
3) A Windows screen saver version of MIDIART. This program
can be installed as a screen saver in the Windows desktop control.
When your computer is left idle for a specified time, MIDIART will
begin performing its magic.
4) Technical support on CompuServe. You can send questions via
CompuServe mail to the author of MIDIART.
5) Documentation describing how to create your own MIDIART
Image Generators. (You must have knowledge of computer programming).
MIDIART invokes Image Generators via a Microsoft Windows DLL (Dynamic
Link Library). This documentation will describe how to build this
DLL so that you can create your own MIDIART images. The possiblities
are endless. You will also receive information on the MIDIART Image
Contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best Image Generators
developed by contestants.
HOW TO REGISTER:
To register MIDIART, select the MIDIART Help Icon from the Windows Program
Manager or click on the HELP button from within MIDIART. Next, select the
Registration Order Form topic from within the Help table of contents.
Finally, select (File) and (Print Topic) from the main menu. This will
print out an order form. Fill out the order form and send a check or money
order (U.S. only) for $12.95 to the address printed on the order form.
(Please make checks payable to AJF Consulting, Inc.)
COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS:
If you have comments or suggestions concerning MIDIART, you can send
them to me via electronic mail on CompuServe. Sorry, I can not provide
answers to technical questions unless you have a registered copy of
MIDIART.
My name: Tony Fragiacomo
CompuServe ID: 73612,3116.
Please use "MIDIART" as the message subject.
COMING SOON: MIDIART LIVE!!!
I am currently developing a new version of MIDIART that I call MIDIART
Live. Instead of playing standard MIDI files, MIDIART Live will respond
to MIDI based electronic instruments such as keyboards, electronic drums
and MIDI guitars. This software could be used in a live performance
setting. MIDIART graphics would be created in real time on big screen
monitors while a band or single musician performs music live. If you
are a performing musician and are interested in the possiblities of
using MIDIART Live, feel free to drop me a line on CompuServe. I'll be
happy to send you more information.
DISCLAIMER:
Users of "MIDIART" must accept the following disclaimer of warranty:
"MIDIART" is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
quential, which may result from the use of "MIDIART".
"MIDIART" is a "shareware program" and is provided at no
charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop new products. If you find this program
interesting and fun and find that you are using "MIDIART" and continue
to use "MIDIART" after a 30 day period, you must make a
registration payment of $12.95 to AJF Consulting, Inc. The $12.95
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like
a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
being used at one location while it's being used at another.
Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
same time.
Commercial users of "MIDIART" must register and pay for their
copies of "MIDIART" within 30 days of first use or their
license is withdrawn.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of "MIDIART" along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
copy if they like the program. All registered users will receive
a copy of the latest version of "MIDIART".