multiple picture screensaver

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I do some volunteer work for an animal shelter and just recently got back into programming. So it occurred to me to try to put the two together and try to make a screen saver of out of some of the pictures of the critters.

I used and compiled the source from geekpedia link. I substituted the red block with an image, and it works well enough. What I am wanting to do, and trying to figure out is how to have maybe 10-15 forms and a random showing of one of the forms then switching to another random form.

I'd like the pictures to be hard coded into the exe. It's for a non-profit animal shelter and am interested in "selling" it (more like donationware than shareware or freeware) to help the shelter raise a few bucks for the care of the animals.

Any help that can be offered would be appreciated not only by me and the shelter but also the cats and dogs who it would help.

I like the idea of Open Source Software as well as trying to use my skill for the sake of a charity that I like.... face it, helping shelter animals transcends race, religion, age, and what country you live in. :)

Joe

Posted 16-Aug-11 19:05pm

JP Keenan

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Manfred Rudolf Bihy · Answer 1 · 2011-08-16T19:26:00

So why would you want to have the pictures hardcoded into the exe. Who would want to spend money on somthing restrictive like that? I have another proposal for you:

Distribute the software for free.
Have it prepackaged with some nice pictures.
Let the user add pictures of his own.
Once in a while show one your pictures/screens with information on how to donate.
If the user has made a donation he wont be shown the donation screen for a certain period (quarter year/half year etc. maybe even depending on the amount donated).

Yet another twist to the former scenario:

Have your software load pictures of current critters that are looking for a new home/family available from your website along with some interesting information.
1. Species / Name
2. Age
3. Medical information (shots, worming, etc. )
4. Specialties involved in keeping such an animal.
Users that have already donated should have the option to see still see these pictures & information if they so desire.

Best Regards,

—MRB