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First post, by BSA Starfire

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Hi All,

I know that several screensavers made by Cyrix and IBM for the 6x86 & 6x86MX exist. These would be Windows 9x and perhaps win 3.1. I've totally failed with my googling to locate any of them on the internet. Anyone have any of them? I know one shows a banner, bit more info in this thread Best motherboard chipset for Cyrix 6x86?.
Any help most appreciated.
Best regards,
Chris

286 20MHz,1MB RAM,Trident 8900B 1MB, Conner CFA-170A.SB 1350B
386SX 33MHz,ULSI 387,4MB Ram,OAK OTI077 1MB. Seagate ST1144A, MS WSS audio
Amstrad PC 9486i, DX/2 66, 16 MB RAM, Cirrus SVGA,Win 95,SB 16
Cyrix MII 333,128MB,SiS 6326 H0 rev,ESS 1869,Win ME

Reply 1 of 4, by feipoa

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I have 3 such software. Here is the readme from the Cyrix 6x86MX. Is it shareware?

Cyrix(R) 6x86MX(TM) Processor Screen Saver
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The Cyrix 6x86MX(TM) Processor Screen Saver has been designed to run best on a PC with an MMX(TM) enabled Cyrix 6x86MX(TM) processor. The Cyrix Screen Saver has been tested on systems with similar specifications to those that are found in the retail environment. However,software preloaded by system manufacturers could result in incompatibilities affecting performance or functionality.

The following features are described in this document:
- Software License Agreement
- Minimum System Configuration Requirements
- Screen Saver Installation
- Screen Saver Removal
- Using the Screen Saver
- Installation Support

NOTE: If you are having any problems installing or running the Cyrix Screen Saver, call our toll-free support line, 1-800-340-7929, Monday-
Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST.

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CYRIX SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: This CD disc contains Cyrix 6x86MX(TM) Processor Screen Saver Software. By loading this Software, you agree to the terms of this agreement. Do not load this Software until you have carefully read and agreed to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, promptly return the package.

LICENSE: Cyrix grants you the right to copy the Software onto a single computer. You will not use, copy, modify, sell or transfer any part of the Software except as provided in this Agreement. You may use the Software only on Cyrix processor-based computer systems.

RESTRICTIONS: Except as specifically permitted in writing, you may not:
1. Copy the Software except as provided in this Agreement or elsewhere by Cyrix.
2. Sub-license or permit simultaneous use of the Software by more than one user.
3. Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software.

OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT OF MATERIALS: Title to the Software and all copies thereof remain with Cyrix or its suppliers. The Software is copyrighted and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You will not remove the copyright notice from the Software. You agree to prevent any unauthorized copying of the Software. Except as expressly provided herein, Cyrix does not grant any express or implied right to you under Cyrix patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secret information.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL CYRIX OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF CYRIX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS: The Software is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS." Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in FAR52.227-14 and DFAR252.227-7013 et seq. or its successor. Use of the Software by the Government constitutes acknowledgment of Cyrix's proprietary rights in them.

APPLICABLE LAWS: Any claim arising under or relating to this Agreement
shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Texas or federal courts located in Texas, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. You may not export the Software in violation of USA export laws and regulations.

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MINIMUM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS
- PC system with a Cyrix 6x86MX(TM) PR166 processor with or faster
- 16MB internal RAM
- SVGA monitor, set to 640 x 480 resolution and 16-bit color
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 95 or Microsoft NT
- Windows compatible CD-ROM drive


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SCREEN SAVER INSTALLATION
1. Insert the CD disc into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Click on the START button at the bottom of the screen and select "Run" from the Start Menu.

3. Type <CD-ROM drive letter> Setup.EXE and select OK.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. After the Screen Saver is installed you may restart the machine. The Cyrix Screen Saver will automaticaly be the default Screen Saver selected in the display control panel.

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6. If you do not wish to restart, simply go to the display control panel, click on the screen saver tab and then select the Cyrix Screen Saver.

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SCREEN SAVER REMOVAL
1. Open the Control Panel and double-click on "Add/Remove Programs".

2. Select "Cyrix Screen Saver" and click on "Add/Remove".

3. Follow the prompts on the screen.



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USING THE SCREEN SAVER

The Cyrix Screen Saver will launch if there is no activity on the desktop for 1 minute. This default 1 minute setting can be changed in the display control panel.

Any key down, mouse down, or mouse movement will quit the screen saver.



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INSTALLATION SUPPORT
If you are having any problems installing or running the Cyrix 6x86MX(TM) Processor
Retail Demo, call our toll-free support line at 1-800-340-7929, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM
to 5:30 PM CST.

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(C) 1997 Cyrix Corporation. Cyrix is a registered trademark and 6x86MX is a trademark of Cyrix Corporation. MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


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Reply 3 of 4, by Joey_sw

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mrau wrote:

you may not:
1. Copy the Software except as provided in this Agreement or elsewhere by Cyrix

Now that Cyrix is gone, who've inherited the legal ownership/IP? National Semiconductor or Via or AMD?

-fffuuu

Reply 4 of 4, by elmatero

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The only one thing in the Internet what I had found about Cyrix screen saver, was this web archive page:
https://web.archive.org/web/19980222113427/ht … ge/off-home.htm
Have someone (beside feipoa) find this file (ftp://ftp.cyrix.com/6x86mx/graphics/mxsaver.exe) somewhere in the net?

ATX 1998 build: IBM 6x86MX-PR266@208 MHz on Tekram P5MVP-A4, 128MB SDRAM, Martrox G200 8MB, AZtech SC16, Windows 98FE