GPIC$GIF.DYL V1.00B
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   Date: 10 Oct 1996 


Description
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GIF$PIC.DYL is a dynamic library for loading and saving GIF pictures.
The dynamic library is designed to allow third-party apps to import and 
export GIF graphics. It's compatible with Andrew Baldwin GPIC (FirePic)
plug-in interface.
 
This DYL loader supports GIF87a and GIF89a file formats, transparent
background and interlaced images. Images saves as GIF89a, not
interlaced, without transparent color.

This DYL supports good dithering of images from multi
colours down to the black/grey/white of the Psion screen.

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*                     WARNING AND DISCLAIMER                          *
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* Use this software at your own risk. I will not be held responsible  * 
* for any damage to you, your machine and/or your information as a    *
* result of using PZIP.  			                      *
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Installation
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Gpic$gif.dyl is distributed as a single zip archive. You will need Unzip
(under Unix, MSDOS, or VMS), PKUNZIP (under MSDOS), or WinZip (under
Windows) to unpack the distribution file, Gpicgifx.zip (x = version number). 

 1. Unpack Gpicgifx.zip to an empty directory and check the contents...

	Gpic$gif.dyl	dynalic library
	Readme.txt	This readme file

 2. Copy Gpicgifx.dyl into the \DYL\ directory on any of your Psion drives.
If you have a problem with library instalation or usage, please read the
documentation for Andrew Baldwin FirePic package.

Usage
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The dynamic library to allow third-party apps (FirePic (Andrew
Baldwin), Draw (Rick Andrews) and other) to import and
export GIF graphics. For instruction please read apps documentation.

Bug Reports / Comments
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Send all bug reports and comments to the author (Serge Shestopalov) 
at the address shown in the Support section below.

Registration
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PZip is shareware, which means you can try the program before deciding
to purchase it, and you may give copies of the trial version to other
Psion Series 3a/3c users to try. However, you cannot legally continue to
use the program if you decide not to register it, nor may you give
copies of the registered version or the registration code to others.  
You may use the trial version for 30 days, and I will provide assistance
to get the program to work with your Psion 3a during that period, but
further support is available only to registered users. 

The registration fee is UKP L10 or USD $15.

Payment can be made by...

	* Cash only (no cheques please) to
		Serge Shestopalov
		Balvu 15-56
		Riga, LV-1003
		LATVIA
		EUROPE

	* GO SWREG on CompuServe and use ID number 13290

	* Using the RegNet service on my World Wide Web page at
	  http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Serge_S

*Important note*:  Please do not send cheques. The local banks all 
charge an excessive amount to cash them. The easiest way to register 
is by sending cash in a good strong envelope (between two pieces
of paper so you cannot see through the envelope).

Once registered, you will receive a personal code to free PZip from 
the nag screen and limitations. There is no need to re-install.

Please add your full name for the registration message.

When you get a registration code:

1. Select Word icon on the main screen.
2. Press <Psion+N> for creating new file.
3. Press <Tab> and select fille "Gpic$gif.dyl"
   into \DYL\ dyrectory. Press <Enter>.
4. Change file name from "Gpic$gif.dyl" to
   "Gpic$gif.reg" into "Create new "Word" file"
   dialog. Press <Enter>.
5. Enter your registration code EXACTLY as you
   are given it. Press <Enter>.
6. Press <Psion+A> for launch file saving dialog.
7. Press <Tab> and select "Gpic$gif.reg" file.
   Press <Enter>.
8. Change field "File type" to <Text>. Press <Enter>
9. Press <Psion+Shift+X> for exit Word with lose changes.
10.Run application what using "Gpic$gif.dyl" library,
   and check what you haven't message "Please register!"
   and delay while image saving.


Support
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This product is supported via e-mail only.
Please send all messages to:

        Internet: dustman@stoat.riga.lv
        CompuServe: 100526,1317

The latest version will always be available from my Web page:

	http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Serge_S


History
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   21/09/96 - First alpha version.
   10/10/96 - First release.
		- shareware registration engine added
		- "white vertical line" bug fixed
		- progress bar bug fixed

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Serge Shestopalov 1996.