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From: Daniel Sleator
Sent: Monday, April 01, 1996 10:13 PM
To: L. Mitchell Wein
Subject: ICC Introduction and Interfaces
(Your password is being sent in another email message).
***** QUICK *****
The following is a short list of ICC commands to help you get started.
A complete list of ICC commands, with on-line descriptions, is available
by typing "help commands".
who --> the who command shows the users currently logged in
players --> shows a list of players open for matches
match --> challenges specified player to a match
accept --> accepts a match challenge from another user
abort --> sends an abort request to your opponent
adjourn --> sends a request for adjournment to your opponent
draw --> sends a request for a draw to your opponent
resign --> resigns the current match
shout --> sends your message to all users listening to shouts
tell --> sends your message to specified recipient
message --> leaves a message for specified recipient
(shows yours if no name given)
finger --> shows file of specified user (your file if no name given)
help --> lists all the command help files
help file --> shows the specified help file.
info --> lists all the information files
quit --> exits ICC
There are some important help files you should know about. To read any of
these, just type "help filename" on ICC. You can also mail them with the
"mailhelp filename" command.
For info on graphical interfaces, type "help interface".
commands: A complete list of all ICC commands, with one-line descriptions.
Manuals: Tells how to get complete manuals.
index: An index to the introductory files to help you enjoy ICC more.
value: A list of exciting current and upcoming ICC features.
event: A list of upcoming ICC events! Grandmasters, lectures, etc.
event-all: A list of all previous events on ICC.
channels: A list of discussion groups you can join.
GMs, IMs, FMs: Lists of FIDE titled players on ICC.
atmosphere: The atmosphere on ICC and how we hope to keep it pleasant.
agreement: The agreement between the ICC and its members.
incentive: The Membership Incentive Program.
interfaces: Graphical interfaces available for use with ICC.
vars: Lists all your variables and how to change them.
list: All the "lists" that you can view or modify.
MarketPlace: List of companies selling chess books, magazines, PC programs.
reg: How to register, and reasons to register.
fees: ICC membership fees.
If you have any questions, help is available on-line by talking to the help
channel (channel 1) or by talking to admins. Admins are listed by "in 0".
See also: flyer, commands, index
***** INTERFACES *****
GRAPHICAL INTERFACES FOR ICC allow you to see a chess board on your screen
and make moves with a mouse. Steps to follow to get one:
1) Choose an interface from the list below according to your computer setup.
2) Get the interface software in one of 3 ways:
a) Using "ftp" to FTP.LM.COM (username: anonymous, password:
your email). Do "cd pub/icc/interface", then "cd" to the directory
listed below for the interface you want to get. If you are on a PC
or Mac, transfer it using zmodem or kermit. "help ftp" for more info.
b) use a web browser (like mosaic or netscape): URL:
http://www.hydra.com/icc/ --or-- ftp://ftp.lm.com/pub/icc/interface/
c) If you can't get (a) or (b) to work, and you have a Mac or PC, we
can mail you a disk with the software. Just send a message to Zek
on ICC, or send an email request to amcfarl@wko.com
For help with interfaces, ask in channel 1. Or contact Zek at (502) 691-9363
or email to amcfarl@wko.com. "arcsin" can also help. For info on installing
specific interfaces, see the help files: ziics, winboard, slics, and xboard.
pub/icc/interface
NAME Computer Setup Author Directory help file:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ZIICS ** DOS + modem Zek DOS help ziics
GIICS DOS + modem LLama DOS
Monarch DOS + modem Pawnstorm DOS
JIICS DOS + modem (VGA/mouse) Peluri DOS
NGIICS DOS + TCP/IP LLama DOS
SLICS ** MS Windows + TCP/IP-slip/ppp dfong WIN3 help slics
Raja MS Windows + modem fischer WIN3
BLUDRAKE MS Windows + modem Bloodrake WIN3
Toolkit MS Windows + TCP/IP MaDHaTteR WIN3
WinBoard MS Windows NT or Windows 95
+ TCP/IP or modem mann WIN3 help winboard
PMICS OS/2 PM + modem or TCP/IP woof DOS
XBoard ** Unix + X11 + TCP/IP or modem mann X help xboard
xics Unix + X11 + TCP/IP observer X
cics Unix + terminal (vt100) observer UNIX
NeXTICS NeXT + modem or TCP/IP red MISC
Fixation ** Mac + TCP/IP adum MAC timestampified!
E-ICS Mac + Modem douglas MAC
Aics Amiga fischer MISC
** = most popular interface for this computer setup.
Most interfaces come with documentation files. Please read them, before
asking for help on using the interface.
See also: ziics, winboard, slics, xboard, ftp-hints, programmers, kermit,
zmodem, xboard, netcruiser, OS2