********* PalMerge 3.00c, October 17, 2001 ***********

PalMerge(TM) is a program designed to convert graphic image
file formats. It includes special effects, a color palette
editor, and batch processing. Registered users of earlier
versions can request a 3.00c registration serial number at no
charge.

PalMerge 3.00c is designed for Microsoft Windows(R) 95/98/ME/NT4/2000.
PalMerge is released as Shareware (try before you
buy). Following is a list of features:

   * 6 formats:
      BMP, JPG, PNG, TGA, TIF, (PCX write-only)
   * 26 special effects:
      oil paint, hole, polar wrap, sharpen, soften, contrast,
      color spray, tile, color threshold, wave, whirlpool,
      bleed, blur, brighten, darken, color edges, engrave,
      color adjust, jiggle, negative, mirror, noise, motion,
      mosaic, rotate, resize
   * batch processing of image files
   * batch universal palette building
   * color palette editor 
   * color palette extraction from bitmaps (BMP)
   * graphic image file viewer with zoom
   * command line batch processing
   * context sensitive help and hint pop-ups
   * on-line registration with a serial code purchase
   * Install and uninstall

*************** Disclaimer ****************

PalMerge is distributed "AS IS"; with NO WARRANTIES AND NO 
GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

******* Minimum System Requirements ********

Microsoft Windows(R) 95/98/ME/NT4/2000
16MB RAM
Pentium(R) class processor
10MB hard-drive space to install
Video card with a minimum of 32768 colors

*************** Installation ****************

palme30c.exe is a self-extracting archive produced using
InstallShield(R). Merely running palme30c.exe will start a
series of installation dialogs. The dialogs should be
self-explanatory.

PalMerge should be uninstalled before installing a second
copy on the same machine. See the uninstall information
below. 

Some file archive sites may be distributing PalMerge as a
compressed file. Typically, the file name would be something
like, palme30c.zzz. palme30c.exe would be extracted from this
file using an appropriate decompression utility. Although
PalMerge supports long file names for user generated files,
PalMerge itself uses all 8.3 short file names internally.
This is to increase backward compatibility with MS DOS(R)
versions of decompression utilities.

*************** Uninstall ****************

PalMerge can be removed easily. The Windows(R) Add/Remove
control panel feature can be used to remove the PalMerge
product. Be sure PalMerge and its installation directory
windows are closed first; before running the Add/Remove
applet.

Alternately, Simply run the program, Uninstl_.exe. This
program is installed in the same directory as PalMerge
itself has been installed. Uninstl_.exe is available on the
Windows Start Menu within the PalMerge group too. Again, be
sure to close out PalMerge and its installation directory
windows before starting the uninstall program. 

*********** Distribution (Shareware) ************

PalMerge is distributed as shareware with a 30-day free trial
period. The cost for registering PalMerge is $5. the registration
information can be found by installing and running the program.

PalMerge is distributed as a self-extracting executable file,
palme30c.exe. PalMerge is freely distributable in its
unmodified self-extracting form. Some distribution sites may
archive the file using a compression program. That is
acceptable, as long decompression still generates the
original palme30c.exe file. Others, particularly file
distribution sites, may charge a nominal and reasonable
fee for copying, storage and delivery of this product.
Vantage View Software and its licensed associates reserve
the right to be the only entities that can sell or distribute
registered copies of PalMerge and its registration serial
number.

This test description file may be distributed along with
palme30c.exe as a separate file. This text file is also
included within the self-extracting file with two names:
PalMer30.txt and ReadMe.txt.

You have 30 days to evaluate the software without obligation.
The 30-day time period starts when the program is first run.
After that, if you are still using the product, then you are
obligated to pay the registration fee. Also, distribution of
any of the installed components is not allowed; with the
exception of the sample color palette files, PalMer30.txt and
ReadMe.txt. If someone else would like the program they must
install it from the self-extracting distribution file.

Additional information is available concerning registration,
copyright and license issues. Running the self-extracting
executable will bring up the license agreement and disclaimer.
Registration information can be found within the running
program itself.

***************   Contacts   ****************

World Wide Web page:

   http://www.vantageviewsoftware.com

Internet email:
  
   support@vantageviewsoftware.com

Author:
   Bryan Miller

Postal mailing address:

   Vantage View Software
   2865 SE River Road, #42
   Hillsboro, OR 97123
   USA


***************  Trademarks  ****************

Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, MS DOS, 
Windows NT and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation(R).

InstallShield is a registered trademark of Install
Shield Software Corporation(R).

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel(R) Corporation.

PalMerge(TM) (C) Copyright 1997-2001 by Vantage View
Software(TM), All Rights Reserved

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