CompuPic README.TXT file - 08/29/95 1.01 Build 58

Welcome to CompuPic!  The award winning graphics utility for Windows.

Published by:

     Photodex Corporation
     1781 Barcelona Street
     Livermore, CA  94550

     e-mail: support@photodex.com
     WWW: http://www.photodex.com
     CompuServe: GO PHOTODEX (Address: 74774,3570)
     America Online: Keyword PHOTODEX (Screen Name: Photodex)
     (510) 449-9079 - Voice
     (510) 449-3519 - FAX



Questions and Answers
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Q: How do I get support for CompuPic?
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A: Write an e-mail message using one of the e-mail services listed above.
   Photodex checks and responds to e-mail and forum messages daily.  You
   may also call or fax if you like.


Q: What file formats does CompuPic support?
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A: CompuPic supports most common image and multimedia formats:
   AVI - BMP - DIB - FLI - FLC - FLX - GIF - HLP - JPEG - MIDI
   MOV - MPEG - PCC - PCD - PhotoCD - PiNG - PCX - QuickTime
   RLE - RMI - TGA - TEXT - TIFF - Video - Wallpaper - WAV


Q: How can I suggest changes to CompuPic?
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A: Write an e-mail message using one of the e-mail services listed above.
   Photodex *loves* suggestions, and it helps keep CompuPic the best you
   can get.  We actually *do* listen and make changes based on users'
   suggestions.


Q: How do I register CompuPic?
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A: With CompuPic running, Pull down the 'Help' menu and select the 'Ordering
   CompuPic' option.  Registration takes just a few minutes and is done
   using a registration password, so you will be up and running instantly.


Q: Which version of CompuPic do I have?
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A: At the top of this file, there is a date, a version number and a build
   number.  The version number is related to significant feature
   improvements and the build number is related to minor problem fixes.


Q: How often does Photodex release new versions?
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A: New versions of CompuPic are released VERY often.  For the latest
   version, check the PHOTODEX forum on CompuServe or America
   On-line.  Try to keep updated as Photodex is always fixing small problems
   and adding new features.


Q: How do I get the latest version?
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A: Check the Photodex forum on CompuServe (GO PHOTODEX) or America On-line
   (Keyword PHOTODEX), or the Photodex WWW home page (http://www.photodex.com)
   The current version and build numbers are always listed in these places.


Q: How may I distribute CompuPic?
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A: The CompuPic software may be distributed freely in the original form from
   any one of Photodex's authorized distribution points.  You are not permitted
   to modify CompuPic from it's original (self-extracting) form, and you are
   not permitted to distribute your installed copy.  Distribution of any
   Photodex registration passwords is illegal, and is punishable by law.
   Please refer to the licensing agreement in the program for further details.


Q: CompuPic won't start (General Protection Fault at 0012:xxxx in IF16.DLL)
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A: The file DEF.PHD has somehow become corrupted.  Delete the file called
   DEF.PHD in the same directory as CPIC.EXE.  This is the file that CPIC
   uses to store it's information in.  If the problems persist, please
   contact Photodex technical support.
