mike@relgyro.stanford.edu (Mike Macgirvin) (04/26/89)
Announcing the Picasso graphics editor for the PC: Picasso Release version 1.0 Nerdware Mail address / Info: Mike Macgirvin Nerdware 372 Anna Ave. Mtn. View, Ca. 94043 INTERNET: mike@relgyro.stanford.edu (36.64.0.50) Introduction: Picasso is a color graphics editor for IBM PC-XT-AT-PS/2 computers and compatibles using VGA graphics hardware. It makes full use of the 320w X 200h X 256 color mode of the VGA color graphics adapter. The program reads and writes in the Sun Micro- systems "rasterfile" format, enabling ease of transfer to other image types. A PostScript converter is included so that drawings may be printed (in grey-scale) on a PostScript compatible device. Features: Full use of VGA screen (menus are displayed only when they are being used) Full use of 256 out of 262,144 colors (with easy palette modification) Basic shapes Freehand Fill patterns Line patterns Text/Font selection (uses Zsoft compatible bitmapped fonts) Zoom Undo Cut, Copy, Paste, Rotate, Mirror, Flip, Scale, etc. Files can be displayed directly on Sun workstation 'Slidshow' viewing program included Copyright: Picasso is a licensed product. Demo versions are available with the load file function disabled. Registered copies are $65.00. The Demo program may be copied and transferred without restriction. The registered version may not be reproduced or altered except for the legitimate storage of an archival copy to protect against disk failure. The program is provided by an individual (Mike Macgirvin). The name 'Nerdware' is not yet registered as a business. Minimum Configuration Requirements: IBM PC-XT-AT-PS/2 or compatible computer DOS 3.0 or greater 360K free RAM memory Floppy disk drive VGA graphics card (built-in to PS/2) Monochrome monitor Highly Recommended: Hard disk drive Microsoft Mouse (or compatible) Color monitor PostScript printer Ordering Information: Send a check or money order for $65.00, payable to 'Mike Macgirvin', to: Mike Macgirvin Nerdware 372 Anna Ave. Mtn. View, Ca. 94043 Please include return address and media type (3.5 or 5.25 floppies). No purchase orders accepted. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. The demo program is available via anonymous FTP to relgyro.stanford.edu (36.64.0.50) for those with INTERNET access. The program may be found in 'pub/DOS/VGA/picasso.arc'. Set 'type binary' to transfer the file. If you do not have a copy of 'arc.exe' to unarchive the file, it may be found in 'pub/DOS/arc.exe'. Pathnames are subject to change.