Blitz wont even run!

Blitz requires both DirectX 7 and Internet Explorer 5 installed to run. Suitable versions of these can be found on the Blitz CD, or from the microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com

Blitz has been thoroughly tested on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows 2000. Blitz will NOT run on Windows NT versions less than 4, as these do not support DirectX 7.

Blitz programs run very slowly.

Blitz features an integrated debugger that is useful when you're writing programs. However, it also has the side effect of slowing down programs. To see programs running at top speed, make sure the debugger is disabled. To do this, un-check the debug enabled item in the program menu.

You may also be experiencing hardware driver related problems. Unfortunately, the only real solution to such problems is to contact your hardware manufacturer for a driver update. It's also a good idea to keep your version of DirectX up-to-date.

Programming is too hard!

No it's not! If you're totally new to programming, it may all seem a bit overwhelming. But stick with it - things will become clearer and clearer as you go. The basic concepts behind programming are actually very simple! The tricky bit is combining these basic concepts in such a way that quite complex results are achieved. A good place to start if you're new to programming is by looking at other peoples programs. There are plenty of examples in the samples directory for you to play with.

The Blitz Basic homepage also runs a discussion group packed full of friendly and experienced programmers who are more than happy to help out with any programming problems you might have.

None of the above - HELP!

If you're really stuck, contact the Blitz support team at support@blitzbasic.com or you can contact Guildhall Leisure Services directly. Don't forget to check out The Blitz Basement for the ultimate Blitz Basic community website.