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  This is the README.DOC file for Pounce (version 1.10),
  Copyright 1995, SoftPaw Development.  This file contains important
  information which you should read at your earliest convenience.
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  What this file contains:
    - An OVERVIEW of what Pounce v1.10 is, and why you may need it
    - Why you should REGISTER this product if you use it
    - TECHNICAL SUPPORT details
    - ENHANCEMENTS and/or fixes since prior releases
    - A section on LEGAL STUFF
    - A LOOK AHEAD at planned features and products
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                                  OVERVIEW

    Pounce is a utility designed to facilitate the capturing of images from
  the OS/2 Presentation Manager screen to files (standard OS/2 bitmap format
  or Windows bitmap format), directly to a printer, or to the clipboard for
  importing directly into other programs.  It has the capability to capture
  all or part of the screen in various ways, and there are a variety of
  options to manipulate the image upon capture.  Also, the "hotkey" sequence
  which activates the capturing is highly configurable to avoid conflicts
  with key sequences used by other programs.

    Pounce can take a "snapshot" of almost any OS/2 program running under the
  Presentation Manager at almost any time.  Uses include capturing images
  where more control is needed than that provided by using the Print Screen
  key or where the image is needed to be used in another application.  Pounce
  was actually written to allow us to easily incorporate screen images into
  printed documentation for our other products, so it's even ideal for use by
  other developers!

    SoftPaw Development retains all rights to Pounce (v1.10), but allows it,
  within certain limitations, to be distributed freely and to be used for a
  'trial' period in order to allow you to determine if it suits your needs
  before you pay for it.  The trial period is 14 days or 14 uses, whichever
  comes first.  If, after this trial period, you wish to continue using the
  product, you are expected to pay for it by becoming a 'registered' user,
  or to discontinue using it and remove it from your system.  Continued use
  of this product after the trial period has expired is in violation of the
  terms of this agreement.

    The cost of becoming a registered user is only $25 (slightly higher if
  registering via CompuServe's Shareware Registration feature), and
  registering provides numerous benefits as outlined in the REGISTRATION
  section below.  Select the Register button in the Settings dialog for
  instructions on registering via mail (postal service) or using
  CompuServe's Shareware Registration facility (Registration Database ID
  for this product is 4666).

    If you obtained a 'trial' version of this product, distributed as the
  file POUNCE.ZIP, then SoftPaw Development authorizes and encourages you
  to give a copy of that file, POUNCE.ZIP, to anyone else you know who may
  be interested in it, as long as the file is in it's original, unmodified
  condition.  You are NOT authorized to distribute copies of 'registered'
  versions of this product, or to allow others to use your registration
  'keys'.  Uploading of POUNCE.ZIP to Bulletin Boards is also allowed under
  the same conditions.

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                               REGISTRATION

    Becoming a registered user of this product is easy and takes only a
  few minutes of your time.  The cost of becoming a registered user of
  Pounce v1.10 is $25 by mail, or $30 using CompuServe's Shareware
  Registration facility (the added cost is due to CompuServe's retention
  of a portion of the registration fee for providing the service).

    Registering this product provides the following benefits:
      - a disk containing the latest version of the product will be shipped
          (wherever possible), which may include minor enhancements
          or fixes to problems which surfaced after the initial release;
      - ensures that you will be able to receive technical support for the
          product for at least 90 days (usually much longer);
      - entitles you to use any future MINOR upgrades without having to
          re-register;
      - entitles you to an "upgrade" price on the next MAJOR release;
      - provides us with a way to contact you for notices regarding future
          releases, new products, etc.;
      - provides reimbursement for time and effort put into developing the
          product, and funding for future enhancements to the product;
      - gets rid of annoying reminders which may be displayed to notify you
          after the 'trial' period has ended (if you're using a trial).

    Note that some or all of the above benefits may not apply to any
  registrations accepted on or after January 1, 1997.  Anyone wishing to
  register this product on or after that date is encouraged to look for
  or inquire about a newer version of this product.

    Acceptance of the registration fee by SoftPaw Development licenses
  this program to be 'registered' on up to two personal computers for the
  private use of a single individual or household.  This means that both you
  and your spouse can legally use a single registered version, but NOT you
  and all your friends.  This means that you CAN have it on your desktop
  computer AND your laptop for your own personal use, but NOT on the computer
  at work for everyone to use (unless you get a site-license, see below).
  Please abide by the intent of this agreement, which is to BE REASONABLE.

    This license also applies, with the above conditions and limitations, to
  any MINOR upgrades to this product by SoftPaw Development (all versions of
  Pounce up to but not including version 2.00).  This means that if you
  register version 1.00 and later obtain a copy of version 1.01 (with bug
  fixes, minor enhancements, etc.) you have the right to register and use
  the newer version (1.01) IN PLACE OF the prior version (1.00), with no
  additional registration fee or notice to SoftPaw Development, but with the
  same restrictions.

    Your license does NOT automatically entitle you to 'registered' use of
  future MAJOR upgrades of Pounce (version 2.00 and after), although it does
  at the very least entitle you to register the next major upgrade (2.00)
  for an "upgrade" price, which is to be less than the price of registration
  for individuals not registered with a previous version of Pounce.

    Commercial users, government offices and other institutions should contact
  SoftPaw Development for information on a site-license, volume discount,
  and to find out more about our multi-user version.

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                             TECHNICAL SUPPORT

    SoftPaw Development guarantees technical support for this product
  for at least 90 days from the day we accept your registration fee, provided
  that it is received before January 1, 1997.

    Technical support is also available for non-registered users (or anyone
  else with a problem or question), but is not guaranteed.  We will make
  every effort to resolve problems or questions concerning our products, but
  in cases where resources are limited, priority will typically be given to
  registered users' problems.

    Currently, there are two ways to receive support for SoftPaw Development
  products.  You may either send inquiries through the mail to:

                             SoftPaw Development
                             Technical Support Dept.
                             P.O.Box 72846
                             Marietta, GA 30007-2846
                             USA

  or via CompuServe.  E-mail may be sent privately to account 74654,1725
  or messages may be posted in the Application Questions section of the
  OS/2 User forum (GO OS2USER).  Also, for messages posted in the OS2USER
  forum, be sure and include the word 'POUNCE' in the title to insure
  that we'll be able to easily find it.  A response, or at least an
  acknowledgement, is typically sent within 2-3 days.
       We regret that technical support is not currently available via
  telephone, but hope to make it available in the future.

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                    ENHANCEMENTS and FIXES since v1.00

  Version 1.10 (2/10/95):
    ENHANCEMENT(S):
    - Added ability to capture directly to printer.  Rearranged Settings
      dialog to accomodate new options.

    - Added "Pounce is busy" window during capture.  Helpful during longer
      captures, especially capturing to printer.

    - Some sections in Settings dialog are now disabled when not applicable.

    - New, improved registration procedure.

  Version 1.04 (1/28/95):
    ENHANCEMENT(S):
    - Reorganized code and implemented separate thread for capturing for
      improved system performance.

    - Remembers directory of last file capture.

    FIXES:
    - Fixed to generate "standard" format (24-bit) BMPs while capturing in
      non-standard screen modes (32k/65k-color modes).

  Version 1.03 (1/22/95):
    ENHANCEMENT(S):
    - Added support for output to "Windows-compatible" BMP files.

    FIXES:
    - Changed OS/2 BMP format for increased compatibility with applications.

  Version 1.02 (1/15/95):
    FIXES:
    - Fixed problem with help text not being displayed properly in 1024x768
      modes.

    - Fixed problem with installation program appearing to lock up sometimes.

  Version 1.01 (1/6/95):
    ENHANCEMENT(S):
    - Added capability to use "non-displayable" keys, such as function keys,
      as hotkeys.

    FIXES:
    - Fixed problem where sometimes two beeps would be given for a single
      successful capture.

    - Changed so that no beep is given if capture is cancelled by pressing
      escape while capturing "selected area" or if Cancel is selected from
      file dialog while saving to a file.

  Version 1.00  (1/1/95):
    - Initial release.

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                               LEGAL STUFF

    Users of Pounce v1.10 (where v1.10 refers to all versions of Pounce
  from version 1.00 up to but not including version 2.00) must accept this
  disclaimer of warranty:
  "Pounce v1.10 is supplied as is.  SoftPaw Development disclaims all
  warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
  warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  SoftPaw
  Development assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
  which may result from the use of Pounce v1.10."

    Under no circumstances is any program or file which is part of the
  Pounce v1.10 'package' to be altered, distributed as part of another
  system, or distributed for any kind of remuneration, without first
  obtaining written permission from SoftPaw Development.

    By copyright law, all applicable rights to this software belong to
  SoftPaw Development except as granted by SoftPaw Development in writing.

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                               A LOOK AHEAD

    At this point in time, what the future holds for Pounce is up to you.
  Let us know what features you want to see in future versions.  Tell us
  what you like and don't like about it.  Please be specific whenever
  possible.  If you like it, let us know.  If you don't, let us know WHY.

    Look for Scratch-N-Post (another fine SoftPaw product!) also available
  on CompuServe and bulletin boards everywhere (or directly from us).  It's
  a combination notepad/reminder that's powerful, flexible, and, like all
  SoftPaw products, very easy to use.

    If there are any other software products which would make your life
  easier, let us know.  Send all comments/suggestions to:

                             SoftPaw Development
                             Product Development Dept.
                             P.O.Box 72846
                             Marietta, GA 30007-2846
                             USA


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    If you have registered this product, all of us at SoftPaw Development
  thank you and hope that you enjoy using it.  If you haven't registered,
  then we thank you for at least taking the time to consider it, and hope
  to have you as a customer in the future.
                                                - SoftPaw Development
