Re: Screen Saver //GS?

[nathan@cco.caltech.edu (Nathan Mates)]

In article <carl.283.0@busop.cit.wayne.edu> carl@busop.cit.wayne.edu (carl@busop.cit.wayne.edu) writes:
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>Is there a screen saver (like afterdark) for the GS?  If so, can you point 
>me to its location?  I thought I heard about one called Twilight GS, but I 
>have not seen it anywhere.  Thanks.

   You probably haven't seen it anywhere because we don't have the demo out
yet, but here's the press release that was posted to here about 3 weeks
ago. It should have all the info you want. I posted the original press release,
and I'm also the author of a bunch of modules for T2.



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Here is the press release for the aewsome new IIGS screen blanker program,
Twilight II. I did develop 7 modules for it, so I cannot be neutral on this
subject, but let me say this: Just buy it!!!

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DigiSoft Innovations is proud to announce Twilight II (tm), the revolutionary
new screen saver (blanker) control panel taking complete advantage of and
designed exclusively for the Apple IIgs computer!

Prevent costly phosphor burn in from ruining your valuable monitor when the
same image is left on screen for too long a time!  Twilight II (a.k.a. T2)
presents an elegant solution to this problem (similar to After Dark on the
Macintosh) where the user can select from a variety of dazzling full color
animation and special effect modules to be executed when no user interaction
has taken place for a specified amount of time.  Screen burn in is a real
condition!  It can happen to anyone, especially if the monitor is left on for
extended periods of time.  Let Twilight II protect your valuable system!

Twilight II is a control panel for use with Apple's Control Panel desk
accessory on System Disk 6.0 or later.  Twilight II takes full advantage of
the new great features in the new System 6 and the marvelous capabilities of
the Apple IIgs computer.  Over two years in the making and written for
optimal speed and performance, Twilight II clearly dwarfs the competition,
feature wise!

Twilight II comes with over forty effects!  Users will never need to purchase
any additional effect module packages, because of the wide variety offered
with every copy of Twilight II sold!  (With more in the works!)

Some of the effects included are:
 - 3-D fractal mountains
 - rotated and scaled 3-D wireframe animation
 - worms taking over the screen
 - a trek through the universe
 - plasma cloud generation
 - several types of dissolves and static simulations
 - dazzling color fireworks that rival all others
 - snow (which can fall on the desktop!)
 - "life" simulation
 - modern art
 - PaintWorks ($C2) animation player
 - string art
 - quotes and headlines
 - melting screens
 - drip drop (rain)
 - L.E.D. message smoothly scrolls text across the screen in a large font
 - bouncing fading clock, analog and digital bouncing clocks
 - scaled and rotated lined polygon shapes
 - voyage through subterranean tunnels
 - several kaleidoscope type effects
 - moire effects
 - tile puzzle
 - the YouDrawIt! module where YOU draw the animation with any GS paint
program!
 - and much more!

Plus, as an added bonus, also included are over twenty animations drawn in
the past by users for use with the YouDrawIt! module.   Their creations can
be edited, or used to make something entirely new!

Utilizing the "random mode" feature unique to Twilight II on the Apple IIgs,
one can also select a different module to be run each time the screen is
blanked!  Another unique feature allows the user to COMBINE the effects of
modules!

The stunning full-color special effect Twilight II modules work with all
GS/OS desktop based applications that follow Apple's guidelines.  In
addition, Twilight II will also turn the entire screen black for text screen
based programs, such as the GS/OS version of America Online; ProDOS 8
programs like AppleWorks 3.0 and ProTerm 3; and programs such as Publish-It
(that use the DHR, LGR, or HGR screens.)  Twilight II will NOT hinder
important operations such as copying, printing, or telecommunication.  For
AppleShare or AppleTalk networks, Twilight II is also fully multi-user
network aware.  Installation is easy and a comprehensive manual is included. 
Finally, for programmers, full documentation will soon be made available on
how to write new screen saver modules!  The possibilities are endless!

In designing Twilight II, compatibility has been stressed at every step.  The
Manager and Switch-It work with Twilight II, as do RamFast SCSI cards, and
virtually all other software and hardware for the Apple IIgs computer. 
Twilight II has been designed to not slow you down or the way your computer
operates.  A very extensive beta testing period has resulted in a very stable
and easy to use product!

Via the included Phantom module, Twilight II can also use the more limited
Signature GS Phantasm effect format, for the ultimate in compatibility! 
(Users upgrading to Twilight II can take with them all their old Signature
effects!)

Twilight II carries a suggested retail price of $39.95.  Competive upgrades
are available for existing owners of Signature GS and Desktop Enhancer.  100k
of free memory minimum is required.  Users with 1.125mb should be able to
just scrape by on a stripped down system (with few or any inits and DAs and
system sounds), but 1.5mb of RAM or more is recommended for optimal
performance.  On disk, Twilight II occupies anywhere from about 50k to 1.3mb
(depending on which modules and animations are chosen to be installed.)  A
minimum of two 3.5" floppy drives or one floppy drive and a hard drive is
required.  System 6 is also needed.  For those who don't yet have System 6, a
copy can be provided.

Twilight II is a complete rewrite of Twilight I, the premiere modular Apple
IIgs screen saver.  The numerous problems and bugs in Twilight I are gone,
and the two products should not be confused.

DigiSoft Innovations (formerly Digital Creations) was formed in 1992 to
handle marketing and distribution of DYA (Digital Youth Alliance) products,
Twilight II the first of which.  The company is committed to supporting the
Apple IIgs throughout the 90's.  They're not content to sit back and watch
products sell, issuing only bug fix updates or additional effect packages. 
Instead, user's suggestions, feedback, and feature requests are listened to
and often incorporated into future versions.  Twilight II is a product with a
future -- a future that users have some say in!

Twilight II version 1.0 was originally released publicly in September at the
Apple Expo East.  Twilight II v1.1 started shipping in the middle of April
1993.  Future updates are already on the drawing board for this fall/winter!


Ordering Information

Twilight II ships on two full 3.5" DSDD disks.  It is currently available
from Big Red Computer Club (402.379.4680) and Resource Central
(913.469.6502).  Competitive upgrades are only available direct, however. 
Upgrades from Desktop Enhancer and Signature GS (with the cover of their
original manual) are available for the price of $24 plus $2 shipping and
handling ($26 total).  Twilight II is also available direct at the retail
price of $39.95 (which includes shipping and handling within the U.S.). 
School purchase orders are accepted, and dealer inquiries are invited.  Low
cost site licensing is also available.  Payment may be made with MasterCard
or Visa, or by check or money order.  More information is available upon
request.


 DigiSoft Innovations
 P.O. Box 380
 Trumbull, CT  06611-0380

 Phone: (203) 375-0837 (evenings and afternoons best)

 America Online: "DigiSoft"
 Delphi:         "DYAJIM"
 GEnie:          "DYA"
 Internet:       "digisoft@aol.com"

 All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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Like it? So buy it!

Nathan Mates

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