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                2-IMPRESS README! File  --- Version 1.00
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  This file contains important information to help you get the most from
  2-IMPRESS. Please review this information before using the program.


  A NOTE ABOUT SHAREWARE
  ----------------------
  2-IMPRESS is distributed as "Shareware."  Shareware is not free
  software.  It is a distribution concept that allows a "try before you
  buy" evaluation period of the software.

  Any fee you may have paid to a shareware distribution service was for
  their service and materials only, and does not provide any compensation
  to the author.  However, as a marketing tool, we have made this limited
  version of 2-IMPRESS freely available to all.  You may feel free to use
  this product as long as you like, free of charge.  The registered 
  version does have its advantages though.

  When registering 2-IMPRESS, you will receive the latest full featured 
  program version, several additional saver-modules, and support for 
  MMPM/2.  Features which are disabled in the free version include: the
  ability to change passwords, and the ability to use all saver-modules.

  To register, print the file "order.txt" from the "About" dialog, fill in
  the blanks and mail with check or money order for the amount indicated 
  to the address shown on the order form.

                    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SHAREWARE!



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  INSTALLATION OF BASE PROGRAM 
  ----------------------------
  All that is necessary is to copy the programs folder with its contents
  to someplace on your desktop or hard drive.  Actually, the program can
  even be run from a floppy disk if the disk is left in the drive so 
  the program can find the necessary libraries.  It is also a good idea
  to drag a shadow of the executable, "2impress.exe", to the desktop for
  easy access.

  If you would like to run the program from the command line from any
  directory, or for some reason you want to split the programs components
  into different directories it will be necessary to edit your config.sys
  file.  Add the directory holding 2IMPRESS to the PATH statement, and
  add the directory holding the DLL files to you LIBPATH statement.

  INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MODULES 
  ----------------------------------
  2IMPRESS uses dynamic link libraries to provide the different screen
  saver effects.  These libraries have the ".DLL" extension, and there is
  one for each different saver-module.  To install a new module, you will
  need to copy the DLL to 2IMPRESS' directory and register its name in
  the file "saver.nam".  
  	
  "Saver.nam" is a plain ASCII text file.  Use the System Editor to add
  the name of the new DLL followed by an underscore to the end of this 
  file.  For example, if you've recieved a new module called 
  "newsaver.dll", you would add the line:
  
  newsaver_

  to the end of the "saver.nam" file.  The next time you start 2IMPRESS,
  your new module will show up in the Module Selection Dialog Box.

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  STARTING 2IMPRESS 
  ----------------------------------
  Start 2IMPRESS like any other OS/2 application--Double click its icon,
  put it on LauchPad, or start the executable from the command line 
  (provided the executable is in the current path).  The program can be
  used immediately with the default settings.  As a default 2IMPRESS will

  -timeout in 3 minutes
  -cycle through all availble modules
  -have Password Protection disabled.

  USING 2IMPRESS 
  ----------------------------------
  The controls of 2IMPRESS are simple and self explanatory.
  
  MODULE-Shows a list of available modules from which to choose.  When 
  this window has the focus, start typing the  name of a desired module 
  and the dialog box will automagically finish.

  Timeout-This defines the amount of time the system lies dormant before
  the screen savers start.  A setting of '0' will cause a timeout of 15sec.
  and is the minimum.  The maximum is 15minutes.  I've had to make assumptions.
  One of those is that if you want more than 15 minutes delay in a screen
  saver, then you really don't want a screen saver.  Of course, I'm open
  to suggestions.

  Password Protected-Switching on this box will cause a dialog box to 
  appear asking for a password.  The '*' character comes up instead of
  the real password.  From then on, when 2IMPRESS times out you will need
  to enter your case-sensitive password before you can regain access to 
  the desktop. You will receive the Password Dialog Box EVERYTIME  
  password protection is enabled;  however, it is not necessary to change
  the password.  Clicking 'OK' will keep the previous word.

  **********************************************************************
  WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING
  
  Password editing has been disabled in the free version of 2IMPRESS.  
  For the free version, the password is ALWAYS "Password".

  WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING!!WARNING
  **********************************************************************

  Cycle Savers-This will cause 2IMPRESS to randomly rotate through all 
  available modules.  The rate is determined by the Timeout value.  Each
  module will display for the amount of time set by the Timeout value.

  Disable-This switch is used to temporarily stop 2IMPRESS from timing out.

  Sound-Requires MMPM/2.  Determines whether sound enabled modules will
  produce sound.  The free modules do not have sound available.

  OK-Will cause all settings to become active for use in the current session.
  Settings will not bet set until either 'OK' or 'SAVE' is clicked.

  SAVE-Will store all settings in a file called "savers.ini".

  CANCEL-Will dismiss the dialog box without changing anything.

  RESET-Will reload the the values from the "savers.ini" file.  Good for 
  retrieving your settings after experimentation.