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*                BMPToGIF Pro Version 2.5              *
*            Copyright  DevelCor 1997-2000            *
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  CONTENT
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        1.  What is BMPToGIF Pro?
        2.  The Files
        3.  Installation
        4.  Features
        5.  Registration
        6.  Support

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  1. WHAT IS BMPToGIF Pro?
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    BMPToGIF Pro is designed for Windows 9x/NT/2000
    platforms to convert any bitmap file to GIF format.

    BMPToGIF Pro introduces several features that
    webmasters will enjoy on a daily basis.

    BMPToGIF Pro now supports additional formats for
    both input and output. If you build web pages you
    need BMPToGIF Pro. It is a simple yet powerful way
    to convert images.


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  2. THE FILES
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    bmptogifpro.exe   the program
    bmptogif.hlp      the help file
    tips.txt          the tip file
    license.txt       licensing information
    readme.txt        this file
    *.htm             registration information

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  3. INSTALLATION
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    Extract all files to a temporary directory, run
    setup.exe and follow the instructions on the screen.

    NOTE FOR NETWORK INSTALLATION:
    You can extract all files to a directory on a network
    drive. If you experience problems try mapping the drive
    to the local machine. Using the UNC name
    (ie: \\aMachine\aDrive) sometimes causes the installation
    to fail.

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  4. FEATURES
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    - Copy & Paste using the clipboard
    - Improved transparent color setting
    - Resize image 1 - 800%
    - Rotate image 90, 180, 270
    - Mirroring horizontally or vertically
    - Tile view (handy to preview a web page background)
    - Color reduction 2 - 256 colors
    - Netscape safe color palette (216 cols)
    - Gray scale support (4, 16, 256)
    - Black & White conversion
    - Palette editing with previewing
    - Precise cropping
    - Stretching quality fast, medium, precise
    - Soft border (frame or ellipse) with previewing
    - Twain support (scanners, digital cameras, etc.)
    - New BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TIFF, TGA support
    - File size preview
    - Color reduction preview
    - Tips
    - FAQ
    - Improved interface and visual components
    - Improved installation

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  5. REGISTRATION
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    You can register BMPtoGIF Pro via the Internet:
        http://www.develcor.com/main/register.htm

    You can also consult the registration information
    installed with this package.

    If you prefer, send a cheque for $19.95(US) to:

             BMPToGIF Pro Registration
             DevelCor
             Suite 437
             1568 Merivale Road
             Nepean, Ontario
             Canada, K2G 5Y7

    Do not forget to include your EMail Address so
    that we can send you your license key.

    Multiple user licenses are available, a CD is
    provided for registrations of 25 users or more,
    for information contact:

              sales@develcor.com

    If you enjoy inexpensive software support DevelCor by
    registering your copy. Your registration entitles you
    to 12 months of free updates.


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  6. SUPPORT
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    For questions or support please contact:

              support@develcor.com

    or visit our web site at:

              http://www.develcor.com

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Copyright  DevelCor 1997 - 1999 - All rights reserved.
