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MagicViewer Readme file
Copyright (C) 1996-1998 Crayon Software
All Rights Reserved

Version 1.2
Release Date: March 16, 1998

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What is MagicViewer
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MagicViewer is a Windows 95/NT program designed to make your computer
graphics experience fun and creative! In addition to its compact size
and fast performance that make it your best graphics viewer, it also
has the most sophisticated functions for creating animated GIFs for
your web pages. Furthermore, a batch conversion tool is included to
translate your graphics files into different formats or color modes to
make your file management and web upload preparation a snap.

Here is a brief summary of the main features:

   1. Create and view off-line animated GIF files.
   2. Optimize animated GIF files for faster download and better
      display.
   3. Batch convert files into various formats and color modes.
   4. Read and write BMP/DIB, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PCX and Macintosh PICT
      formats.
   5. Create 'Drop Shadow' effect of your graphics and other photo
      retouching functions.
   6. Save and display image icons on Windows desktop.


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How to install MagicViewer
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If you received this version of MagicViewer in a zip file,
unzip it into an empty folder and run Setup.exe from that folder.

If you received it on a floppy disk, run Setup.exe from your
floppy drive.


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List of files after installation
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After the installation there are 8 files in the installed folder:

MagicViewer.exe   the main executable
IconView.dll      Windows Shell extension for displaying image icons
MagicViewer.cnt   help contents file
MAGICVIEWER.HLP   help file
MvRemove.exe      MagicViewer's uninstaller
Readme.txt        this file
register.exe      use this to register with Kagi
_isreg32.dll      file from the installer


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How to uninstall MagicViewer
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To remove MagicViewer from your system:

1. Open Windows Control Panel from Start menu --> Settings.
2. Launch 'Add/Remove Programs'.
3. Select 'MagicViewer 1.2' from the list and click 'Add/Remove...'
   button.
4. Wait until the uninstaller finishes.


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License agreement
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This is the Shareware version of MagicViewer.
It is copyright (C) 1996-1998, Crayon Software.
Use and distribution of this software is permitted
under the following conditions:

1. Permission to freely distribute this software is granted
only if this document accompanies all MagicViewer files in
their original form.

2. Permission for use of this software is granted only if the
user accepts full responsibility for any undesirable consequences;
the author accepts NO LIABILITY for damages of any kind.


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How to Register
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This fully-functional shareware version of MagicViewer will time out
30 days after the first usage. If you like it and find it useful please
consider registering it. When you register, you will get a new copy of
the registered version of MagicViewer that will not expire, a free
upgrade to the next version when it is available, and a dedicated email
address to the author for prompt support.

There are two ways to register MagicViewer:

1. Register directly with the author:
    We only accept checks from US banks or money orders in US currency.
    Send $30 payment to:

    MagicViewer
    P.O. Box 441986
    Somerville, MA 02144
    U.S.A.

2. Register with Kagi payment processing service:
    A number of payment methods are supported by Kagi including
    credit cards, check or money order, invoice, First Virtual or
    cash in a variety of exchangeable currencies.

To register with Kagi, run the "Register.exe" program included in the
installed folder, which is the same folder that MagicViewer.exe is 
located in. Follow the instructions in the dialog box and send the
payment data to Kagi via email or postal mail.

In either of the methods, please include your email or postal address
for delivery. The registered version of MagicViewer will be sent to you
within one week after we receive your registration fee.


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How to contact us
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Please send all your comments, questions, change of address or
other requests to:

via email:

    support@crayonsoft.com

or via postal mail:

    MagicViewer
    P.O. Box 441986
    Somerville, MA 02144
    U.S.A.

or visit our web site for the latest updates and info at:

    http://www.crayonsoft.com


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