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- GCP (tm) version 4.20SW
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- a program for displaying, manipulating and converting picture files
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- copyright (c) 1987-1989 Doren Kim Levitt
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- a quality product from Synergistic Enterprises (tm)
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- GCP* is a Microsoft Windows* program for displaying, manipulating and
- converting various format picture files. It is designed to work on any
- system which is running Microsoft Windows, versions 2.03 and up. An EGA
- or VGA resolution display adapter and a high speed 80286 or 80386 system
- is recommended but not required. Memory requirements vary depending upon
- the type of picture file being displayed. At least 640K is required,
- with additional EMS v4.0 memory recommended, especially if you will be
- displaying and/or converting color pictures. (NOTE: GCP does not
- directly use EMS or extended memory, as the memory bitmaps used by GCP
- (as of Windows v2.10 anyway) are stored only in the lower 640K. I
- believe that virtual memory and/or device-independent color bitmaps
- using expanded and/or extended memory will be forthcoming in Windows
- v3.xx and therefore am waiting for the next Windows release to address
- memory usage problems. In the meantime, reduce your use of the lower
- 640K as much as you can to give GCP as much elbow room as possible if
- you are handling large color bitmaps. EMS and extended memory (XMS.SYS)
- usage by Windows can free up more of the lower 640K memory space for
- bitmaps.)
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- Since GCP is a Windows application, it features a standard Windows
- graphic user interface with pull-down menus, scroll bars, dialog boxes
- and multiple instance support. In addition to full support for use with
- a mouse, accelerator keys are provided to facilitate quick use by
- keyboard for experienced users. A mouse is currently required in order
- to select regions of pictures for copying to the clipboard, but is
- otherwise not required. (File display and format conversions can be done
- using only keyboard commands.) If you have Microsoft Excel, GCP can be
- used in conjunction with it to display pictures related to records in an
- Excel database.
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- GCP is available in two versions, a shareware version (currently
- 4.20SW), and a professional version (4.20). The only difference between
- the two currently being that the professional version supports more file
- formats (four more currently). Registered users of the shareware version
- receive a manual and a license number which disables the "reminder box"
- on startup. The professional version comes packaged with a disk and
- manual and a binder (and there is no "reminder box", of course).
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- Current picture formats supported by GCP (both versions) include:
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- Microsoft Windows* Paint (old and new formats)
- Macintosh* MacPaint & StartUpScreen
- CompuServe GIF*
- PC Paintbrush*
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- In addition, the professional version of GCP also supports:
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- Windows Bitmap
- Windows Cursor
- Windows Icon
- Hewlett-Packard* PCL Files
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- PCL files can be used to build graphics and logos for Hewlett-Packard
- LaserJet and compatible laser printers.
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- GCP can also read black and white and color bitmaps from the Windows
- clipboard. Every one of these formats can be read in and the result can
- be written out to any format desired. Pictures or portions of pictures
- can also be copied into the clipboard for pasting into other Windows
- applications such as Microsoft Windows Write or Aldus PageMaker*.
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- GCP also allows you to "stretch" or "shrink" pictures from one size to
- another. You can also "invert" portions or all of the screen image.
- Using the copy and paste and invert features in conjunction with the
- stretch and shrink option allows you to manipulate pictures to fit a
- particular size or shape, aspect ratio or polarity.
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- Future enhancements for GCP will include support for more file formats,
- more conversion options, full keyboard support for non-mouse Windows
- systems and more. Registered users will be notified of updates as soon
- as they are available. Users interested in particular formats or
- features are encouraged to send in their ideas for possible inclusion in
- future releases.
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- GCP is not copy protected, nor does it require any special installation
- procedure. It does require that Microsoft Windows v2.03 and up be
- installed and working on your system. (Refer to the Windows
- documentation for information on using the Windows SETUP program to
- install Windows.)
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- Since GCP is a Windows program, it really doesn't need any documentation
- in order to start using it. Just start it up and pull down the menus to
- see the main functions. The basic idea is that you open a picture file
- of one format, and then you can either directly save it into another
- file format, or else copy part of it to the clipboard, then paste the
- piece in and save that. The .GIF file support is very slow and will stop
- everything else when you are opening or saving a .GIF file, but
- otherwise the program is pretty much bug free. (DO send in your
- registration fee and get the manual, however, it will explain a few
- things and make using GCP even easier.)
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- The shareware version (4.20SW) of GCP is released for distribution on
- bulletin boards and public access data networks and may be freely
- distributed as long as the program and accompanying document files are
- included with it. Users of the program are expected to pay a
- registration fee. (See below for details.) Inquires concerning "bundling
- arrangements" or publishing of the professional version of the program
- should be directed to Mr. Kim Levitt at the address listed below.
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- If you use GCP and would like an illustrated manual to explain how more
- about how to use it, (and a license number to disable the "reminder
- box"), please send a registration fee of $40 made payable to
- "Synergistic Enterprises" to: (see price schedule below)
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- Synergistic Enterprises
- 8033 Sunset Blvd., #975
- Los Angeles, CA 90046
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- If you use GCP, PLEASE register it!!! I have invested a lot of money and
- time in working on this program but have received very few registrations
- to date. Your registrations will help encourage more improvements and
- more features. You will also get a manual which may answer a lot of your
- questions and help you use GCP more effectively.
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- For an additional $20, the professional version of the program is
- available which does not have a "reminder box" at all and it also
- supports four more file formats (listed above) than the shareware
- version, and comes packaged in a nice binder.
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- If your company requires a bill in order to make a payment, there is an
- extra $5 charge for billing services. Send a purchase order for $45 (or
- $65) and we will bill you. (See price schedule below.)
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- GCP is a program still undergoing improvement, with plans for future
- releases. If you are a registered owner, you will be notified of updates
- as they become available and will be able to upgrade for a reasonable
- fee.
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- IMPORTANT NOTE: GCP was formerly named "Easel*". The name was changed
- because another company produces a computer software product named
- "Easel" and has registered that name as their trademark. If you have any
- versions of the shareware program named "Easel" from Synergistic
- Enterprises which was previously distributed, PLEASE DELETE THEM. GCP is
- an update to this older program, and should replace the old "Easel"
- programs in any case.
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- CURRENT GCP PRICE/UPDATE SCHEDULE (subject to change) as of 06/17/89:
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- Shareware Version (manual & reg #) ............... $40
- Shareware Version with disk (& manual & reg #) ... $50
- Professional Version (disk, manual & binder) ..... $60
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- Update from Easel Shareware to GCP Shareware ..... $10
- (For new manual only. Previous registered users of
- Easel can update to GCP Shareware for no charge.)
- Update Easel Shareware to GCP SW with disk ....... $20
- Update Easel Commercial to GCP Professional ...... $25
- Upgrade Easel Shareware to GCP Professional ...... $45
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- (If you are sending in for an update or upgrade, be sure to include a
- copy of your registration.)
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- ADDITIONAL SHIPPING/BILLING CHARGES:
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- C.O.D. Shipping .................................. $ 5
- International Shipping (no Int'l COD's, sorry) ... $ 5
- Purchase Order billing fee (non prepaid orders) .. $ 5
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- (International customers: Please make payment in US dollars drawn on a
- US bank. Items shipped via international air mail.)
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- * GCP & Synergistic Enterprises are trademarks of Doren Kim Levitt.
- Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
- GIF and Graphics Interchange Format are trademarks of CompuServe, Inc.,
- an H&R Block Company. PC Paintbrush is a registered trademark of Z-Soft
- Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. IBM is a
- registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
- PageMaker is a registered trademark of Aldus Corporation. Hewlett-
- Packard is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Easel is a registered
- trademark of Interactive Images, Inc.
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