Merge pull request #1514 from d2phap/develop

v8.8

.gitignore

@@ -166,3 +166,5 @@ Setup/AdvancedInstaller/x86/ImageGlass-x86-cache
 Setup/AdvancedInstaller/x64/ImageGlass-x64-cache
 Source/ImageGlass/obj/Debug/DesignTimeResolveAssemblyReferences.cache
 
+BundleArtifacts
+BundleArtifactsUpload

EULA.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+ImageGlass Software End-User License Agreement (EULA)
+
+This is a legal agreement between you and ImageGlass Software (Duong Dieu Phap)
+covering the use of ImageGlass (the "Software").
+
+1) ImageGlass is an open-source software available in two main releases:
+ImageGlass Classic and ImageGlass Store.
+  1a) ImageGlass Store, which is published on the Microsoft Store, is a paid
+      version.
+  1b) ImageGlass Classic is free for both personal and commercial use.
+      It is not available on Microsoft Store.
+  1c) If you intend to use ImageGlass Classic at your place of business or for
+      commercial purposes, starting from April 1st, 2023 and ImageGlass version
+      8.8, you must register for a free license.
+  1d) If you purchase ImageGlass user/device license(s), ImageGlass grants you a
+      perpetual, worldwide, fully paid-up, non-exclusive license to use the
+      Software solely for your internal business purposes.
+
+2) ImageGlass Software is owned by Duong Dieu Phap and is protected by copyright
+laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software
+like any other copyrighted material.
+
+3) ImageGlass source code is released under the terms of the GNU General Public
+License v3.0. If you wish to recompile or modify the source code, you must agree
+to all the terms of this license.
+
+4) Limited warranty: ImageGlass and documentation are provided "as is" without
+any warranty as to their performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
+particular purpose. The licensee assumes the entire risk as to the quality and
+performance of the software. In no event shall ImageGlass or anyone else who has
+been involved in the creation, development, production, or delivery of this
+software be liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages, such as
+loss of anticipated profits, benefits, use, or data resulting from the use of
+this software, or arising out of any breach of warranty.
+
+Copyright © 2010 - 2023 by Duong Dieu Phap.
+All rights reserved.

LICENSE

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
-ImageGlass is copyright (c) 2010 - 2022 by Duong Dieu Phap.
+ImageGlass is copyright (c) 2010 - 2023 by Duong Dieu Phap.
 
 Official website: https://imageglass.org
 Source code: https://imageglass.org/source or 
 https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass
 
-ImageGlass is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License,
-Version 3, which is available at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html 
-and is reproduced verbatim below.
+ImageGlass source code is released under the terms of the GNU General
+Public License, Version 3, which is available at
+https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html and is reproduced verbatim below.
 
 
                      GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

README.md

@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ ImageGlass - A lightweight, versatile image viewer
 [![Twitter Follow](https://img.shields.io/twitter/follow/duongdieuphap?style=social)](https://twitter.com/duongdieuphap)
 
 
-ImageGlass is a lightweight software application whose purpose is to help you view images in a clean and intuitive working environment.
-It gives you the possibility to view over **80+** common image formats, including `.gif`, `.svg`, `.png`, `.heic`, ... and many more advanced features which help normal users or designers speed up their work.
+ImageGlass is a lightweight software designed for seamless viewing of images in a clean and intuitive interface. With support for over 80 common image formats including `WEBP`, `GIF`, `SVG`, `PNG`, `JXL`, `HEIC`,... ImageGlass also offers advanced features that cater to the needs of both regular users and designers, making it the excellent tool to enhance workflow efficiency.
 
 ## 📥 Download
 <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9N33VZK3C7TH?cid=GitHubRelease&referrer=appbadge&source=GithubD2phap">
@@ -31,15 +30,16 @@ It gives you the possibility to view over **80+** common image formats, includin
 - ImageGlass Store provides the convenience of fast, easy installation onto all of your Windows devices along with fully automatic, behind-the-scenes updates with all the newest features, improvements, and fixes.
 
 <a href="https://www.imageglass.org/download" target="_blank" title="View screen shots">
-<img src="https://github.com/ImageGlass/config/raw/main/screenshots/v8.7/8.7_1.jpg" alt="ImageGlass 8.7.11.6" width="640">
+<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ImageGlass/website-content/main/releases/screenshots/v8.8/8.8_1.jpg" alt="ImageGlass 8.8.3.28" width="640">
 </a><br/>
 
 
 ## 🛣 Development progress & Roadmap for ImageGlass 9.0
 ImageGlass 9.0 is the biggest update ever, supports ***hardware acceleration*** and many more. I have been rewriting the entire app for months. There will be a few more beta releases before version 9.0 reaches a stable state. In the meanwhile, you will still receive the updates for version 8.x.
 - ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 1](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.1.514) was released.
-- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 2](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.2.904) was released. Try it and let me know your feedback.
-- 🎯 [Version 9.0 beta 3](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/projects/13) is under development.
+- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 2](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.2.904) was released.
+- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 3](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.3.1225) was released. Try it and let me know your feedback.
+- 🎯 [Version 9.0 beta 4](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/projects/14) is under development.
 
 ImageGlass 9 uses [.NET 6](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-net-6/). If you are unable to install .NET 6, you can still use version 8.
   <br/>
@@ -49,14 +49,18 @@ ImageGlass 9 uses [.NET 6](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-net-
 
 
 ## 👨‍💻 Development
-- Windows 10
+- Windows 11
 - Visual Studio 2022
 - .NET Framework 4.8 for v8.x, .NET 6 for v9.0
 
 The `develop` branch contains the latest commits of version 8.x while the `prod` branch is for the final stable release. For the source code of version 9.0 beta, you can check `v9` branch.
 
-**``Pull Request``** is most welcome!
 
+## 🗝️ License
+- ImageGlass source code is released under the terms of the GNU GPLv3.
+- For end user license, please refer to https://imageglass.org/license.
+
+> Starting from **April 1st, 2023 and ImageGlass version 8.8**, it is now required for users to register for a free license in order to use ImageGlass for non-personal purposes. This update has been announced on the [ImageGlass website](https://imageglass.org/news/imageglass-end-user-license-agreement-eula-update-81), and you can find more information about the new End User License Agreement (EULA) update at https://imageglass.org/license.
 
 
 ## 📚 Docs
@@ -65,6 +69,7 @@ The `develop` branch contains the latest commits of version 8.x while the `prod`
 - [Shortcuts](https://imageglass.org/docs/ui-shortcuts-reference)
 - [App configs](https://imageglass.org/docs/app-configs)
 - [Command lines](https://imageglass.org/docs/command-line-utilities)
+- [EULA](https://imageglass.org/license)
 
 For more information about ImageGlass, go to [Documentation](https://imageglass.org/docs)
 
@@ -76,7 +81,9 @@ For more information about ImageGlass, go to [Documentation](https://imageglass.
 
 
 ## 💖 This project needs your help!
-ImageGlass is an open source, free, and ad-free photo viewer, but developing and maintaining it is not. Your financial support gives me more motivation to work on future releases. You can sponsor my work on GitHub (one-time/monthly, no service fee), Patreon (monthly), PayPal,...
+ImageGlass is an open source, free, and ad-free photo viewer, but developing and maintaining it is not. By providing financial support, you can help me stay motivated and continue to deliver even better versions in the future.
+
+You can sponsor my work through various platforms, such as GitHub (one-time or monthly donations with no service fee), Patreon (monthly donations), and PayPal.
 
 If you choose **GitHub Sponsor** or **Patreon**, make sure you check out **the tier benefits included**.<br/>
 Thanks for your support!