• What is PhotoAdvent?
• How much does it cost?
• Why should I register PhotoAdvent?
• How do I register PhotoAdvent?
• Where do I send the payment?
• Is the program for Windows or Macintosh?
• Are there any differences between the Windows and Macintosh versions?
• What are the system requirements for Windows?
• What are the system requirements for Macintosh?
• How can I see what it looks like and make sure it will run on my computer?
• How does version 2.0 differ from previous versions?
• Can I still send you pictures and have you scan them?
• Can I make copies of the program?
• I already have pictures in files on my computer. Can I use those?
• Are there any limitations on the size of picture I can use?
• Can you make any suggestions about the pictures I use?
• Will you do anything with my contact information?
• Is PhotoAdvent religious?

What is PhotoAdvent?

PhotoAdvent is an Advent Calendar for your computer. The program opens on a snow scene with 25 numbered boxes. You click on the dates in order to expand them and then click and drag your mouse to gradually reveal the pictures behind the dates. What makes PhotoAdvent special is that the pictures behind the numbers are YOUR pictures. Although PhotoAdvent is not a screen saver, certain entertaining things do happen when PhotoAdvent is left idle for a period of time.

How much does it cost?

PhotoAdvent costs $20.

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Why should I register?

PhotoAdvent is a fully functioning advent calendar. Even if you never register PhotoAdvent, it will run using the built in pictures. You are more than welcome to use it in this manner absolutely free of charge.

However, PhotoAdvent can also import pictures. This means that pictures you see in the calendar can be your pictures. Pictures of your kids, your pets, birthdays, weddings, Halloween...anything pictures you have!

Registering PhotoAdvent allows you to import your own pictures for all 25 days of the Advent Calendar.
Unregistered copies of PhotoAdvent are limited to importing the first 5 pictures.

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How do I register PhotoAdvent?

Registering PhotoAdvent is a two step process:

1. Pay for the program.
   Registration of PhotoAdvent is handled by Kagi, either online, or via the "Register" program which is included when you download PhotoAdvent.
2. Enter your registration code into the program to fully unlock it.
   Once you get your registration code, follow these steps to register PhotoAdvent:

   Start PhotoAdvent. Choose "Register" from the "Options" menu. Enter your name in the blank marked "Name" Enter the registration code sent to you by Kagi in the blank marked "Registration Code".    Note: If you receive your registration code via e-mail, it is possible to copy the registration code from the e-mail and paste it into the "Registration Code" text area. Click "OK".

   Your copy of PhotoAdvent will then be registered and you will be able to import all 25 pictures for PhotoAdvent.

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Where do I send the payment?

All registration fees are handled through Kagi - a payment processing organization. In general, if you don't order on-line, then it's best to let the Register program (which is included when you download PhotoAdvent) create an order form for you. When you save or print an order form using the Register program, it should give you the information necessary to e-mail, mail, or fax your order in to Kagi. These addresses are duplicated here for your convenience:
The payment links on this page have been disabled.
The legacy versions of PhotoAdvent (for Macintosh Classic and Windows95) should soon be moving to freeware status.
Please do NOT order at this time.

Ordering Addresses and Numbers:

Internet:	(Secure on-line order form.)
E-mail:	sales@kagi.com
FAX:	+1 (510) 652 6589
Regular Mail:	Kagi 1442-A Walnut Street #392-I39 Berkeley, California, 94709-1405 USA
Phone:	+1 (510) 601-5244 Weekdays between 9 am and 5pm California time. ($5 handling charge for this option!)

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Is the program for Windows or Macintosh?

There are two versions of the program. One for Windows and one for Macintosh. Simply download the version that you want.

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Are there any differences between the Windows and Macintosh versions?

There are no functional differences.

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What are the system requirements for Windows?

Minimum System Requirements for Windows 95/98:

• System:   Windows 95, Windows 98.
• Processor:   486 or better, Pentium strongly recommended.
• Memory:   8 Mb RAM
• Monitor:   640x480, 16 bit Color ("High Color")
• Disk Space:   Around 1 MB.
• System Tools:   Requires the file "VBRUN300.DLL".
  "VBRUN300.DLL" is available freely from our web site and also from various on-line services such as AOL.

Minimum System Requirements for Windows 2000/NT:

• System:   Windows 2000, Windows NT. *
• Processor:   Pentium.
• Memory:   8 Mb RAM
• Monitor:   640x480, 16 bit Color ("High Color")
• Disk Space:   Around 1 MB.
• System Tools:   Requires the file "VBRUN300.DLL".
  "VBRUN300.DLL" is available freely from our web site and also from various on-line services such as AOL.

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What are the system requirements for Macs?

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh:

• System:  System 7.0 or later
• Processor:  68030 or better (PowerPC or better strongly recommended.)
• Memory:   8 Mb RAM
• Monitor:   640x480, 256 colors (Thousands of colors strongly recommended.)
• Disk Space:   Around 1 MB.

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How can I see what it looks like and make sure it will run on my computer?

Download the PhotoAdvent application and try it. It's free. The only difference between the registered version and the unregistered version is that the registered version will allow you to import 25 pictures - one for each day of the calendar. The unregistered version only allows you to import 5 pictures.

Even if you never register PhotoAdvent, you'll still have a fully functional Advent Calendar on your computer.

Download the program. If you like it and you'd like to import pictures for every day of PhotoAdvent, then register it. If you decide you don't want to register it, that's fine, too.Click here to go to the downloads page.

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How does version 2.0 differ from previous versions?

Previous versions of PhotoAdvent were built around the premise that people would send in physical copies of their pictures. InstantWorld would then scan the pictures and create a special personalized application.
Beginning with version 2.0, PhotoAdvent users can import their own pictures and customize PhotoAdvent themselves. The price has also dropped significantly. PhotoAdvent now costs $20.

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Can I still send you pictures and have you scan them?

No, that service has been discontinued. When PhotoAdvent started, it was comparatively difficult to get pictures onto your computer. Now, with digital cameras, cheap scanners, and the option of getting copies of normal film pictures on disk, there is not such a need for InstantWorld to do the scanning.

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Can I make copies of PhotoAdvent?

The PhotoAdvent application itself is shareware can be copied and distributed in accordance with the license which accompanies it. (Basically, it says that you can't sell it and that the documentation that accompanies it needs to stay with it.)

However, this does not allow you to distribute a personalized version of PhotoAdvent. The PhotoAdvent registration license allows you to import pictures for use with your copy of the program. It does not allow you to distribute the resulting calendar.
We are looking at options for implementing this sort of feature for next year.

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I already have pictures in files on my computer. Can I use those?

Yes! PhotoAdvent can import picture files in your computer's native image file format.

• In Windows, this format is "BMP" - picture files saved with the extension ".bmp"
• On the Macintosh, this format is "PICT" - picture files saved in Macintosh PICT format.

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Are there any limitations on the size of picture I can use?

In theory, no, in practice, yes. When it imports a picture, PhotoAdvent automatically resizes its copy of the picture to the size used by the program (100x100), so it doesn't really care about the dimensions of your original picture. However, if the size of the file is too large, it's possible that there will not be enough memory for PhotoAdvent to make its own copy. In general, this is only an issue with extremely large picture files.
In some cases, you may need to use an image editing program to make a smaller copy of the picture and then import this file. More information on this can be found within the PhotoAdvent Help section.

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Can you make any suggestions about the pictures I use?

Yes! This is important and in all likelihood will increase your enjoyment of your PhotoAdvent Calendar. Click here for suggestions.

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Will you do anything with my contact information?

No. Your contact information is kept strictly confidential. We will not sell, rent, or give out your name, address, phone number, or e-mail address. See our privacy policy for more information.

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Is PhotoAdvent religious?

The content of PhotoAdvent depends mainly on your pictures. By itself PhotoAdvent is not overtly religious. The main picture displays a snow scene. A child's voice wishes you a Merry Christmas and the words "Merry Christmas!" appear on the screen on Christmas day. Beyond that, the content is up to you.

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