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│ Important ChessMAGIC! Announcements │
│ │
│ Always Read this file FIRST! │
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* * This file should always be read first * *
The WHATSNEW.TXT file, provides information conerning the current release.
It is always beneficial to review that file before installation as well.
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│ Electronic Chess Association │
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See the accompanying ECA.TXT file for all the exciting details!
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│ Installation │
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ChessMAGIC! is distributed in .ZIP format. Use PKUNZIP to extract
the files. First create the directory where ChessMAGIC! is to reside,
then use PKUNZIP to extract the files. Always overwrite files if
upgrading from a previous version.
WARNING!!! Do not change the names of either executable CMAGIC.EXE or
CMAGICX.EXE. ChessMAGIC! will run in UnREGISTERED mode if
the names are changed or the files tampered with.
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│ Distribution │
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There are currently two release versions of ChessMAGIC!, 1) ANSI version
and 2) GRAPHICS version. The ANSI version is distributed as CMAGInnn.ZIP
(where nnn = version number). The graphics version is distributed as
CMAGXnnn.ZIP (where nnn = version number). Either of these versions
may be downloaded from KnightWare BBS. The graphics version provides
graphic menus, board and chess pieces.
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│ ChessMAGIC! Associated Products │
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CMCom ChessMAGIC! Remote Graphical Interface. Permits the remote
users to have a graphical interface to ChessMAGIC!. Requires
a minimum of EGA, mouse support. Available now.
CMReader ChessMAGIC! Graphical offline game reader. Reads short
of long algebraic from text files. Available now.
CMFont Customize the board and piece colors to either CMReader,
CMCom or ChessMAGIC! graphics. Available now.
Solo This is the player versus computer module. This is a
standalone product and does not require ChessMAGIC!.
Available Dec 92.
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│ Conversion Notification │
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Anyone using a version prior to version 2.01, will be required to run
GAMECHG.EXE before installing and running a new version. The game files
*.mve are not compatible with this version and will not be recognized.
The afore mentioned program will convert the game files. If this program
is not found in this archive, it may be obtained from Atlanta Chess BBS.
It is found in file area 1 as CONVERTG.EXE (self-extracting archive).
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│ Registered User's of ChessMAGIC! │
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If you haven't received your new registration card by mail, please
contact KnightWare before installing version 2.01 or higher. The
registration recognition is different and it requires your special
registration key! If you attempt to run it without the new key, it
will run as the unregistered version.
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│ Software Warnings! │
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* * QMODEM * *
Turn OFF your line wrap toggle. When ON, Qmodem users have told us
about trouble with wrapping. This doesn't happen with other
communications programs (i.e. Telix, Procomm,Commo, Lync, etc.).
ChessMAGIC! is displaying board column numbers at row 80.
* * DesqView * *
If running under Desqview, make certain that "manage printer contention"
is set to NO. Gary Berg discovered the share violations on his LANtastic
system (The Rec Room) were caused by having this set to YES.
* * LANtastic * *
Make sure that the SHARE.EXE is between REDIR and the SERVER commands.
Also change the accompanying .EXE files to READ-ONLY.
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│ Affiliations / Support │
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It must be noted that there is no longer an affiliation of KnightWare
and Decibel. KnightWare is the sole developer, distributor and support
center for the ChessMAGIC! product line. Support or inquiries are to be
directed to Atlanta Chess BBS (404) 978-2893. Read the accompanying
"MYSTORY.TXT" file that depicts the other side of this situation.
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│ ChessMAGIC! Data Base Manager │
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This program is an enhanced version of CMSYS for you registered folks.
I've added a much nicer user interface, with data base browsing,
context sensitive help and improved performance. Also it must be noted
that the rating calculation algorithm and certain data base requirements
in ChessMAGIC! / CMSYS 2.01 or higher, are different than in the 1.xx
versions of ChessMAGIC!, CMSYS, and CMSED (CMSED system editor
distributed by the Decibel Group).
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│ Author's Notes │
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I've made some considerable changes to version 2.01. The major change
was eliminating the computer vs player. Not to worry, this is only
temporary and all my registered folks ( and anyone else registering
before Sept 30,1992 ) will be receiving it as soon as its available.
I plan to make this available as a separate module.
All versions prior to 2.01 are no longer going to be supported. However
all registered customers should take advantage of the free upgrade to
2.01. All registered customers obtaining 2.01 will have their support
extended. Contact ATlanta Chess BBS (404) 978-2893 for inquiries and
upgrades.