                                  
                                  SNOW.COM
                        "A TSR Screen Saver for DOS"
                            Version 1.0 - 2/22/95
                         (c)1995 by Kevin Krausnick


      SNOW is a screen saver based on an algorithm which repetitively
      displays pseudo-random bit patterns on the screen in graphics
      mode, creating the type of "snow" effect you would get with your
      television set if it were not properly tuned to a station.
      Because of it's random nature, it serves well to minimize screen
      burn.

      SNOW will activate after the period of keyboard or mouse
      inactivity specified.  This delay period can range anywhere
      between 10 seconds and 60 minutes.  If a mouse driver is loaded
      prior to loading SNOW, it will monitor both keyboard and mouse
      activity - otherwise the TSR will monitor only keyboard activity.
      The screen saver will only activate in text mode (80x25;color) -
      this is to avoid potential problems one might otherwise encounter
      when running graphical applications (such as Windows).

      Below is a listing of optional command-line parameters:

           SNOW <x>   (where x = period of inactivity in minutes)
           SNOW <x>S  (where x = period of inactivity in seconds)
           SNOW D  disables screen saver

      The program was designed to be usable even without this
      accompanying text file.  Simply type "SNOW " for a listing of
      optional command-line parameters.  If SNOW is already loaded, you
      will receive a status report as to the whether the TSR is
      enabled, and if so, the delay period in minutes and seconds
      before the screen saver is activated.  If you would like change
      the delay period or re-enable the screen saver after disabling
      it, simply issue the SNOW command with the new time delay period
      desired.

      SNOW is designed to work with EGA, VGA or SVGA graphics adapters.
      For size and efficiency, SNOW was written in 100% Assembly
      Language, and uses approximately 6k of memory when loaded.

      SHAREWARE:  If you like and use the program, please consider
      registering for $5 (US).  In return you will receive the latest
      registered version of the program.  For faster response, please
      provide your Internet address and I will forward you the file
      electronically.

           Kevin Krausnick
           35560 Haley St. #203
           Newark, CA 94560-1074
           Internet: kpk@netcom.com

