Howdy from a long time fan!

83bj60 · 08-28-2011, 08:40 PM

Hey Folks,

I haven't been here for years after I had problems with my latest computer (streaking behind moving objects) which made the screen saver unusable, and since I am practically not using the old Celeron Win98 SE computer anymore, I just hadn't had the chance of enjoying the Aquarium for the past 5 years.

I finally looked it up a couple of weeks ago and found there were updated video card drivers, loaded them up and lo and behold, I can run the old Marine Aquarium again with NO STREAKING

So I checked out the new version 3 and wanted to say to Jim and the crew, it is Amazing, which is so rare in this day and age where 'upgraded' usually means 'bloated and aggravating to use' (after 5 years I still miss the ease of use and simplicity of Windows 98!)

Kudos to Jim and the Crew for keeping up the good work! You Rock!!!

Jim Sachs · 08-29-2011, 11:47 AM

Thanks and wcome back!

Ricci · 03-01-2012, 05:09 PM

Hi, I am also returning after a long break, I had given up on 3d background and critters and was just reminded when restoring an old mail backup and found my old key code email from september 2000 !!! I was wondering which version I can install using the old beta deluxe with free updates etc.. key ?

Jim Sachs · 03-01-2012, 06:21 PM

Any version can be upgraded to v3.2 for $9.95.

Ricci · 03-01-2012, 07:11 PM

I meant which is the latest version included in the free updates of my original license.

Jim Sachs · 03-01-2012, 09:35 PM

The older versions are still available for download at SereneScreen.com.

Ricci · 03-02-2012, 01:39 AM

The information I can't find is which is the latest version that was included for free for the original deluxe key I got before v1 that included some free updates to the 3d background ?

Yellow Tang · 03-02-2012, 03:44 AM

Well, this is a long story...
As far as I remember it was decided, that the 3D background is not included as a free update, because a whole re-writing of the program was necessary.

But all the older versions are still fine, I think.
Right now I tried to run 99D, what a blast from the past, but a really nice queen angel...

patscarr · 03-02-2012, 07:09 AM

So, the last version before the 3D background that would still allow his key code would be 2.5?

feldon34 · 03-02-2012, 08:37 AM

No matter what, if he has a XXXXXX-xxxxxx keycode, he's going to need to contact SereneScreen Tech Support. MA1, 2, and MA3 all require different keycodes than the .99 keys which only worked until, I believe, 99K.

Ricci · 03-05-2012, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Yellow Tang:

Well, this is a long story...
As far as I remember it was decided, that the 3D background is not included as a free update, because a whole re-writing of the program was necessary.

oh. it was the 3d background I had been waiting for :-(

08-28-2011, 08:40 PM	#1
83bj60 Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12	Howdy from a long time fan! Hey Folks, I haven't been here for years after I had problems with my latest computer (streaking behind moving objects) which made the screen saver unusable, and since I am practically not using the old Celeron Win98 SE computer anymore, I just hadn't had the chance of enjoying the Aquarium for the past 5 years. I finally looked it up a couple of weeks ago and found there were updated video card drivers, loaded them up and lo and behold, I can run the old Marine Aquarium again with NO STREAKING So I checked out the new version 3 and wanted to say to Jim and the crew, it is Amazing, which is so rare in this day and age where 'upgraded' usually means 'bloated and aggravating to use' (after 5 years I still miss the ease of use and simplicity of Windows 98!) Kudos to Jim and the Crew for keeping up the good work! You Rock!!!

08-29-2011, 11:47 AM	#2
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Thanks and wcome back! Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-01-2012, 06:21 PM	#4
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Any version can be upgraded to v3.2 for $9.95. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-01-2012, 09:35 PM	#6
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	The older versions are still available for download at SereneScreen.com. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-02-2012, 07:09 AM	#9
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	So, the last version before the 3D background that would still allow his key code would be 2.5? Patrick

03-01-2012, 05:09 PM	#3
Ricci Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Posts: 25	Hi, I am also returning after a long break, I had given up on 3d background and critters and was just reminded when restoring an old mail backup and found my old key code email from september 2000 !!! I was wondering which version I can install using the old beta deluxe with free updates etc.. key ?

03-01-2012, 07:11 PM	#5
Ricci Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Posts: 25	I meant which is the latest version included in the free updates of my original license.

03-02-2012, 01:39 AM	#7
Ricci Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Posts: 25	The information I can't find is which is the latest version that was included for free for the original deluxe key I got before v1 that included some free updates to the 3d background ?

03-02-2012, 08:37 AM	#10
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,939	No matter what, if he has a XXXXXX-xxxxxx keycode, he's going to need to contact SereneScreen Tech Support. MA1, 2, and MA3 all require different keycodes than the .99 keys which only worked until, I believe, 99K. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-05-2012, 02:48 AM	#11
Ricci Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Posts: 25	Originally posted by Yellow Tang: Well, this is a long story... As far as I remember it was decided, that the 3D background is not included as a free update, because a whole re-writing of the program was necessary. oh. it was the 3d background I had been waiting for :-(