SPiCON Version 1.5 English Release (06/25/98)


Copyrights
==========
Software and documentation copyright (C) 1995-1998 Web Technology Corp.
All rights reserved.


Credits
=======
Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
GIF is a service mark of CompuServe, Inc.
LZW compression is licensed from Unisys Corp. under U.S. patent 4,558,302 and 
foreign counterparts.
Original version published in Japan by Web Technology Corp. 
All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.


Disclaimer
==========
The software is provided as is without warranty of any kind. To the maximum 
extent permitted by applicable law, Web Technology Corp. further disclaims all 
warranties, including limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, 
fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. The entire risk arising 
out of the use or performance of the product and documentation ramains with 
recipient. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event 
shall Web Technology Corp. be liable for any consequential, incidental, 
direct, indirect, special, punitive, or other damages whatsoever (including, 
without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business 
interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising 
out of this agreement or the use of or inability to use the product, even if 
Web Technology Corp. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.


Release Notes
=============
The main objective of SPiCON Version 1.5 English Release is to let you browse 
a collection of photographic images (you might have) without running a graphic 
viewer/editor. Some people call it add-on, well, perhaps it is. As usual, 
SPiCON is "Shareware". We are happy to let you evaluate the software for up to 
30 days without obligation to pay.


Features
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o Displays a small image of each supported files as an icon within Windows 
  Explorer
o Caches up to 4,000 images
o Supports BMP, CAM, DIB, GIF, J6I, JPG, KDC, PCX, PI, PIC, PICT, Q0, Q4, RAS, 
  RGB, RLE, TGA, TIF, XBM, and possibly other image formats too
o Supports Windows 95/98/NT4.0 installation and uninstallation through Control 
  Panel


System Requirements
===================
The minimum system requirements you need to run SPiCON are:
o Pentium 90MHz or faster (recommended)
o 32MB RAM (recommended)
o Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0
o SVGA Monitor in high color (16-bit) or true color (24-bit) mode

	Note: SPiCON does not support 256 color (8-bit) or less


Installation
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1. Create a temporary directory and unzip the downloaded file to that 
   directory.

    The following files are likely to be found:

	SETUP.EXE
	SIREMOVE.EXE
	SIREGIST.EXE
	SPICON.DLL
	README.TXT

2. Double click the SETUP.EXE icon found in that temporary directory and just 
   follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
3. After you have successfully installed SPiCON you can delete the temporary 
   directory and the SETUP.EXE file except two remaining .EXE files.
4. We recommend placing the downloaded .zip file on a backup floppy in case 
   you need to reinstall SPiCON again in future.


Uninstallation
==============
SPiCON can be safely removed from your computer through Windows Control Panel.


Registration
============
Shareware SPiCON is fully functional except showing "TRIAL" sign on every 
image. This means that the same capabilities available in the registered 
software are present in the non-registered software. This allows you to try 
out all the features in SPiCON to confirm that they work to your satisfaction. 
After 30 days (or earlier than that...), if you decide to keep the software, 
you must register your copy with us for a small fee.

The registration fee for SPiCON is US$ 15.00. If you are part of a business 
and wish to use several copies of SPiCON within your company, generously 
reduced site licensing rates are also available.

For your convenience and protection, we provide the following secure methods 
of registration:

o Internet
  https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=1173-1
o Wire Transfer (Bank to Bank Remittance) (Available soon)
o Postal Mail (U.S. bank drawn check only)

	Please make the cheque payable to: TERUMASA KODAKA

	and send it to:	Web Technology Corp.
			3-22-5 Nishi-Ikebukuro
			Toshima-Ku 171-0021
			Tokyo
			Japan

We can be reached at one of the following:

	E-mail:		wwide@webtech.co.jp

	Web: 		http://www.webtech.co.jp/wwide/

	Post:		Web Technology Corp.
			3-22-5 Nishi-Ikebukuro
			Toshima-Ku 171-0021
			Tokyo
			Japan

	Facsimile:	+81 3 5954 9755


Support and Feedback
====================
Please help us to improve the program by reporting any problems or suggestions 
to:

	wwide@webtech.co.jp


Definition of Shareware
=======================
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. 
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to 
register. Individual programs differ on details: some request registration 
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With 
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the 
software to an updated program with printed manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the copyright 
holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. 
Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail authors, and 
the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good 
programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. 
The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, 
either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors 
require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their 
Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find 
software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's retail or 
Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you 
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower 
also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -if you don't use the 
product, you don't pay for it.

