__|__________________________________________________________ _______|__ | _ ___ ______ | _________ ________________________________________________________ |_______ \ / _____________________________________________________ \ _______\ \ / / _______ ____ __ __ ______ __ __ _______ \ \ | ____\\ \/ / / ____// \ | | | || __ \ | | || ___ \ \ \ | |____ \ / / / / /\ \| | | || |__/ / | | || |___| | \ \ | ___/ / \\ \ / /__\ \ | | || __ \ | | || _ / / / | | / /\ \\ \__/_ ______ \ |___|_ || |__\ \ |__| || | \ \ / / | |____/ /__\ \\_____//______\__\_____/_||_______|______/_|__|__\__\/ / |______/ /____\ \_____________________________________________________/ |________/ \____________________________________________________/ _ ___ ______ - E X C A L I B U R OO7 - | __|__________________________________________________________ _______|__ | | Presents: XDP DREAMS (Limited Edition) +-- [[[ 08-08-08 ]]] -----------------------------------------------+ +===================================================================+ | | | This is the fourth & probably final release of XDP. (XDP R-4) | | It has been more than 2 years since I've had time to work on it. | | I had intended to make more graphical changes and do a complete | | interface update, but I'm on a new computer and can't seem to | | find a lot of my old files and templates. Basicly, this is the | | release I was wanting to do in '06, but was unable to back then | | because of failing PC hardware. I've had ideas for a new inter- | | face since '06, but may never get the time to implement them. | | All bugs having to do with me have been worked out, (meaning | | the VMU loading bug), so unless a programmer wishes to add | | features to the code, I see no reason to pursue further develop- | | ment of the browser. Any future updates will likely be "skin- | | packs" rather than full blown releases, but we'll see. If there | | remains enough interest, I may make enough changes to the inter- | | face to merit another release. Time will tell. All content | | below is from '06, as is the rest of this browser. | | | +-- [[[ 01-24-06 ]]] -----------------------------------------------+ | | | There are more things updated than I can think of, but some of | | the changes include: | | | | * VMU Bookmark Loading bug fixed. | | * Comprehensive Help Manual added. | | * Newer PVR set (should be easier to view on a TV). | | * New icons (both in the executable and the interface). | | * Now FULLY translated (even icons contained in executable). | | * New launch interface (now uses DreamOn). | | * New sound player interface using modified winamp skin. | | * New interface for Planetweb. | | * Improved Tools section with fixed and added tools. | | * Now able to return to main launch menu from browser. | | * Includes Flash internet settings adjuster for 1st ISP. | | * VMU saves library from former Dreamserv & more added. | | * Default XDP ICON_VMS changed (no more funky flower). | | * VMS Utility program added (among others). | | * Many new midis and hundreds of improved/remixed midis. | | * Several new Javascript games and improved old ones. | | * Many new samples for javascript and browser functions. | | * ISAO account creation guide added. | | * Bookmarklet library added. | | * Cheat Code / Strategy Guide database added. | | * Selection interface is now compatible with PAL Dreamcasts. | | * More Sofdecs than ever. | | *** And many more... | | | | I hope you enjoy using this disc. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-- [[[ HELP ]]] ---------------------------------------------------+ +===================================================================+ | | | If you have questions, there is a comprehensive help section | | that I took a lot of time to put together, so please check it | | out. You can find it by simply clicking 'HELP' from the start | | page of XDP. The Help Manual has also been made available at | | the Welcome Page on your PC. Please note that Javascript | | should be enabled in your browser to view the content properly. | | | | If the Welcome Page does not automatically open when you put this | | disc in your PC, you can access it by any of these methods: | | | | * Open "My Computer" and doulbe-click on your CD-ROM drive. | | or | | * Execute/Run "XDP.EXE" from the CD, (don't worry, it will not | | install any software on your PC). | | or | | * Open the CD in Windows Explorer, find and open "INDEX.HTML" | | from the root of the CD. | | | | If AFTER reading the help section, you still have questions, | | feel free to ask at either of these sites: | | | | * http://groups.yahoo.com/group/xdpbrowsers | | | | * http://dreamcast.onlineconsoles.com | | | | Also, feedback is greatly appreciated. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-- [[[ ISAO ACCOUNTS ]]] ------------------------------------------+ +===================================================================+ | | | Note: Unfortunately, ch@b went offline Feb 16, 2006, but I've | | left the following content for nostalgia and history purposes. | | | +-- [[[ HISTORICAL ONLY ]]] ----------------------------------------+ | | | If you would like to attempt creating an ISAO account, you | | may do so using the guide on this disc. However, there is | | no gaurantee that your account will not be terminated. | | ISAO is very finicky about how accounts are created and they | | seem to check very closely for accuracy. | | | | The ISAO guide is available from the Welcome Page on your PC | | as well as in the Help Manual within XDP on your Dreamcast. | | | | You will also find DreamPassport for PC and Mac on this disc. | | Just look in the DPFORPC folder for the PC version, or the root | | of this disc for the lite version and Mac version. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-- [[[ CREDITS ]]] ------------------------------------------------+ +===================================================================+ | | | Be sure to check out the credits! You can view them on your PC | | by clicking on "(c)Excalibur007 2002-2008" at the bottom of the | | Welcome Page, or by clicking the Credits link in the Help Manual. | | | | To view the credits within XDP on your Dreamcast, open the Help | | section from the top bar and click on the Credits link. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-- [[[ MAKING YOUR OWN CUSTOM BROWSER ]]] -------------------------+ +===================================================================+ | | | It has been my intention to translate the browser and make | | it easier for other users to figure out. I would LOVE to | | see more people creating custom browsers. I know there are | | people out there with much better skills than I have, and I | | would love to see greater works accomplished than this. | | However, you should note that if you plan to use these files, | | you MUST use XDP core files with XDP. In other words, start | | from the files on this disc and add your own content. XDP | | is NOT compatible with core files of other Dream Passport | | browsers. | | The core files that must be used with XDP are: | | * NTP.DPS | | * PM.DPS | | * VMS.DPS | | * XDP.DPS | | * XDP.INI | | You can feel free to edit the above files, (and you will | | need to if you want to change any colors), but there has | | been so much changed they will not work with a standard | | Dream Passport 1st_read.bin. | | Files such as chat.dps, softkey.dps and a few others ARE | | interchangable with other Dream Passport browsers, but use | | them at your own discretion. | | PVR files are the graphical interface files and are fully | | customizable. Find a PVR plugin for Photoshop to download | | from the internet and use the existing PVRs as a guide. | | | | Of course, as any honest person would do, you must give the | | proper credit if using files I've made or otherwise worked on. | | | | If you would like more details about this, you can visit | | our IRC chat room at: | | irc.foreverchat.net:6667 #dcchat | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-- [[[ THANKS ]]] -------------------------------------------------+ +===================================================================+ | | | Finally, I'd like to give a big "thank you" | | ...To Sega for bringing us the Dreamcast & browsers to begin with.| | ...To Planetweb, Netfront&ISAO for their support of the Dreamcast.| | ...To all who have supported this project in one way or another. | | ...To all who have patiently awaited this release. | | ...and to each of you who have downloaded this browser. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-------------------- [[[ Excalibur007 2008 ]]] --------------------+ +===================================================================+