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Important information regarding transparency of elements under Aston.
This document will take the following format:
1. Description and explanation of the issue concerned
2. Legal Liability Waiver
3. Instructions on avoiding the issues raised
1. Description
The Aston shell make use of a feature written into to the sub
structure of some versions of Microsoft Windows Operating systems
that allows on screen elements to possess a degree of transparency.
This allows the user visibility of a portion of the object underneath
the "transparent" item. It has come to the attention of Gladiator
Software (hereafter described as "The Developers") that under certain
circumstances, these transparent items may be caused to rapidly
flicker. It is the concern of the developers that this issue not only
constitutes a nuisance in regards to performance, but also might
possibly pose a risk of seizure, should the specific circumstances
for the triggering of this behaviour be met.
The behaviour that is at issue is based upon a range of software
too great to list here. Known triggers are java-based applications,
video playback applications such as QuickTime, and most other
applications that refresh the information displayed on the monitor in
a rapid manner. When items such as those described above are loaded,
it will typically cause the transparent items to refresh their video
output likewise, resulting in a flickering of the video output.
2. Liability
Gladiator Software determines that the above-described behaviour is
a function of the underlying operating system as loaded by the end
user. Gladiator Software assumes no liability for any illness or
injury caused directly or indirectly by the behaviour described.
Furthermore, you (the end user) agree to waive all rights of recovery
of damages in regards to the above-described behaviour, with respect
to Gladiator Software. Indemnification of Gladiator Software does not
affect your rights concerning other parties.
3. Interim Solution
It is possible to mitigate the effects of the above-described
behaviour, and, whilst limiting the versatility of the Aston shell to
some degree, will enable more complete and desirable function for
those users affected by this issue. To "work around" this issue, the
end user needs to ensure that all elements within the working desktop
environment are set to transparency equal to 0%. This includes, but
is not limited to the taskbar, start menu, side, top and vert-bar
menus, analog clock and other plugins. Each of the aforementioned can
be assigned transparency values from within the A-Master.exe program.
Please consult the help documentation that came with your copy of
Aston for more information on how to adjust these settings.
Further help may be acquired at http://www.astonshell.com/forum