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-==========================================================================================================
-CasparCG Video and Graphics Playout Server
-==========================================================================================================
+CasparCG Server 2.0.7 Stable
+============================
-Thank you for your interest in CasparCG. The included software
-is provided as-is by Sveriges Televison AB.
+Thank you for your interest in CasparCG Server, a professional software used to
+play out and record professional graphics, audio and video to multiple outputs.
+It has been in 24/7 broadcast production since 2006.
+
+This release is considered tested and stable, and is intended for use in
+professional production.
+
+More information is available at http://casparcg.com/
+
+
+SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
+-------------------
+
+1. Intel processor capable of using SSSE3 instructions.
+ Please refer to
+ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSSE3 for a complete list.
+ While AMD processors probably work, CasparCG Server has only been tested on
+ Intel processors.
+
+2. Windows 7 (64-bit) strongly recommended.
+ CasparCG Server has also been used successfully on Windows 7 (32-bit)
+ and Windows XP SP2 (32-bit only.)
+ NOT SUPPORTED: Windows 8, Windows 2003 Server and Windows Vista.
+
+3. A graphics card (GPU) capable of OpenGL 3.0 is required.
+ We strongly recommend that you use a separate graphics card, and avoid
+ using the built-in GPU that exists in many CPUs, since your performance
+ will suffer.
+
+4. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package must be installed.
+ See link in the Installation section below.
+
+5. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed.
+ See link in the Installation section below.
+
+6. Windows' "Aero" theme and "ClearType" font smoothing must be disabled
+ as they have been known to interfere with transparency in Flash templates,
+ and can also cause problems with Vsync when outputting to computer screens.
+
+The latest system recommendations are available at:
+http://casparcg.com/wiki/CasparCG_Server#System_Requirements
-Please note that while the current CasparCG Client (version 1.8) will
-continue to work with CasparCG Server 2.0, you won't be able to
-trigger many of the new features. Please use the provided AIR app to
-try out the new functionality or add the new features to you
-control application (you can find the documentation on the wiki or ask in the forums).
-==========================================================================================================
INSTALLATION
-==========================================================================================================
+------------
-You can place the CasparCG Server 2.0 folder anywhere you like, and even move it.
+1. Check that your system meets the requirements above.
-If you don't already have Flash installed, use the bundled version in the Flash folder
+2. Unzip and place the "CasparCG Server" folder anywhere you like.
-==========================================================================================================
-CONFIGURATION
-==========================================================================================================
+3. Install "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package" from
+ http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555
+
+4. Install "Microsoft .NET Framework" (version 4.0 or later) from
+ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=225702
-By default, CasparCG Server will look in the media folder
-for videos, audio and images files. Flash templates are stored in the
-templates folder. If you want to change the location (for example to a faster disk)
-you just change the paths in the casparcg.config file.
+5. Make sure you turn off Windows' "Aero Theme" and "ClearType" font smoothing
+ as they can interfere with CasparCG Server's OpenGL features!
-* How to enable Screen consumer
-Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers:
+INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL NON-GPL SOFTWARE
+-------------------------------------------
-
-
-
+- For Flash template support:
-* How to enable a DeckLink card and how to get video in and key output.
+ 1. Uninstall any previous version of the Adobe Flash Player using this file:
+ http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
+ 2. Download and unpack
+ http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/installers/archive/fp_11.8.800.94_archive.zip
+ 3. Install Adobe Flash Player 11.8.800.94 from the unpacked archive:
+ fp_11.8.800.94_archive\11_8_r800_94\flashplayer11_8r800_94_winax.exe
-Open casparcg.config and use the following node for consumers:
+- For NewTek iVGA support, please download and install the following driver:
+ http://new.tk/NetworkSendRedist
-
-
-
-# Tip:
+CONFIGURATION
+-------------
+
+1. Configure the server by editing the self documented casparcg.config file in a
+ text editor.
+
+2. Start the "casparcg.exe" program.
+
+3. Connect to the Server from a client software, such as the "CasparCG Client"
+ which is available as a separate download.
+
+
+DOCUMENTATION
+-------------
+
+The most up-to-date documentation is always available at
+http://casparcg.com/wiki/
+
+Ask questions in the forum: http://casparcg.com/forum/
-At the bottom of the casparcg.config file you will find comments which document additional settings.
-==========================================================================================================
LICENSING
-==========================================================================================================
-
-
-CasparCG is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or higher, see COPYING.TXT for details.
-
-==========================================================================================================
-AUTHORS - People who have developed the CasparCG Server Software (sorted alphabetically by last name).
-==========================================================================================================
-
-Niklas Andersson (Server 1.0-1.8)
-Andreas Jeansson (Template-Host)
-Robert Nagy (Server 1.7-2.x)
-
-==========================================================================================================
-CREDITS - People who have contributed to the CasparCG Project (sorted alphabetically by last name).
-==========================================================================================================
-
-Niklas Andersson
-Jonas Hummelstrand (jonas.hummelstrand@svt.se)
-Andreas Jeansson (andreas.jeansson@svt.se)
-Peter Karlsson (peter.p.karlsson@svt.se)
-Robert Nagy (robert.nagy@dfindredpatch.se, ronag89@gmail.com)
-Olle Soprani
-Thomas R. Kaltz III
+---------
+
+CasparCG is distributed under the GNU General Public License GPLv3 or
+higher, please see LICENSE.TXT for details.
+
+The included software is provided as-is by Sveriges Televison AB.
+More information is available at http://casparcg.com/