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Snow for Windows
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"Snow for Windows" makes it snow on your desktop, in between and on
windows, with the snow gradually building up, while Santa and his 
reindeer are passing by. As an extra a screen saver is included.

Date:     November 12th, 2000
Version:  0.1.5.6
Platform: Windows 95/98/NT

New versions and information can be found on the web:

	http://www.euronet.nl/~rja/WinSnow/

Please send comments, problems and/or Christmas wishes to:

	rja@euronet.nl


Installation/Removal
--------------------
To install double-click the icon "Setup" and Snow for Windows and the
Snow for Windows screen saver will be installed. You can choose to have
an icon for Snow for Windows on your desktop, and to have Snow for Windows
start automatically when you logon.

The installer for this product was created using Installer VISE from
MindVision Software. For more information on Installer VISE, contact: 

	MindVision Software 
	5901 North 58th Street 
	Lincoln, NE 68507 
	
	Voice: (402) 323-6600
	Fax: (402) 323-6611
	E-mail: mindvision@mindvision.com 
	http://www.mindvision.com 


New in version 0.1.5.6:
-----------------------
- You can now change settings using up/down controls for the 
  various options.
- You can now give the snow any color you like
- There are more types of snow flakes, and you can choose which
  you like
- Installation is made much easier with the Installer provided.

New in version 0.1.5.5:
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With previous versions restoring settings with a red nosed 
Rudolf resulted in an altogether not selected radio button 
for Santa. And, the red nose could not be turned off. This 
is fixed in 0.1.5.5  Only applicable for registered users.

New in version 0.1.5.4:
-----------------------
Screen saver only: due to uploading the wrong file to ZDNet
some 0.1.5.3 downloads contain a screen saver where the snow 
is not visible in the screen saver when not not registered.
0.1.5.4 fixes this, otherwise identical to 0.1.5.3

New in version 0.1.5.3:
----------------------
- A true screen saver is now included
- There are options to control the wind, it's duration and force
- Snow that gets erased from the desktop if you move icons or 
  open pop-up windows is now repainted automatically

New in version 0.1.5.2:
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- A help file is now included with Snow for Windows. Right-click
  with the mouse on an item in the dialog window and a help message
  appears. Alternatively you can left-click the ?-icon in the
  window bar and then click an item in the dialog window.
- The settings dialog now contains proper "Apply" and "OK" buttons.
- Santa now rides all over your screen, as opposed to near the top
  of the screen only.
- Santa now rides "over the snow", so the snow remains where Santa
  has been, instead of disappearing.
- The snow is automatically repainted when you drag an icon over the
  desktop or when a dialog appears.
- Santa blows with the wind more smoothly.


Distribution and copyright
--------------------------
©1984-2000 by Rick Jansen, all rights reserved.
Snow for Windows is not public domain software, all rights are 
reserved. However, distribution of the complete package, as is, 
including the register program and the accompanying documentation, 
is allowed freely. 


Registration
------------
"Snow for Windows" is a shareware program (US$ 10,-), which you 
can pay for via Kagi (www.kagi.com). You will be sent a purchase 
confirmation and a registration code by Kagi. You can enter this 
code and your name in the window that appears when you click the
button "Register" in Snow for Windows. 

You can register online via the web site http://order.kagi.com/
The direct page is:

	http://order.kagi.com/?QNW

Alternatively you can use the "register" program included in
the distribution. Simply start the register program and enter your
name and address and payment information and mail or fax the 
result to Kagi for processing.

The unregistered program restricts the number of snowflakes to 20,
will not save the settings and will start with the settings window 
open. After registration you can set the number of snowflakes to 
500 maximum, though 50-100 is more realistic on a normal computer.
When registered Snow for Windows will start without displaying the 
startup window, visible as a tray icon only at the lower right of 
your screen. And... you can give Rudolf his red nose!


Related programs
----------------
Snow for Windows is one in a series of 4 seasonal desktop accessories:

For autumn cheer there is "AutumnLeaves", that makes colorful autumn
leaves tumble on your desktop and windows, with mushrooms growing and
acorns bouncing:

	http://www.euronet.nl/~rja/AutumnLeaves/

In spring it's time for "Hanami", filling your screen with cherry 
blossoms, as in the Japanese spring festival: 

	http://www.euronet.nl/~rja/Hanami/

Summer 2001 the 4th program in the series will be available.


Macintosh and Linux
-------------------
Snow is also available for Macintosh and Linux/Unix. See:
Macintosh:	http://www.euronet.nl/~rja/MacSnow/
Linux/Unix:	http://www.euronet.nl/~rja/Xsnow/


Thank you very much for using "Snow for Windows", I hope it
will please you through winter and summer!

Happy holidays!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands,

Rick Jansen
