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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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│ 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.
If you're installing ChessMAGIC! for the first time, follow the
instructions in the CMAGIC.DOC file for running LOCAL.BAT. You
need to run ChessMAGIC!, to initialize the files, before running
CMEdit. CMEdit WILL NOT create/initialize the databases.
NEW! You'll need to re-register ChessMAGIC! using the registration
facility in CMEdit. If you don't have CMEdit, you'll need
to get it. It replaces CMSys. DO NOT use "cmagic register"
to register this version.
UPGRADE! An upgrade is required and can be accomplished using the
built in feature in CMEdit. If you're running a version
prior to 2.01, please follow the instructions in the
section Conversion Notification, later in this document.
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│ Distribution │
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ChessMAGIC! is distributed as CMAGInnn.ZIP (where nnn = version number).
There is no longer a separate archive for the graphics version. Both
are combined as single executable in the above archive.
CMEdit is distributed as CMEDnnn.ZIP (where nnn = version number).
CMEdit also requires a run time library in association with the
above archive. Because of the libraries size, they are distributed
in separate archives. There are two run time libraries, one for
running in conventional memory (confined to 640k) and another that
will utilize EMS memory. Once you have a library, there is no need
to download them on an updated version of CMEdit. The run time
libraries are distributed as CMEDLIBC.ZIP (conventional memory) and
CMEDLIBE.ZIP (EMS memory). CMEdit will not run without 1 of the
libraries. If you can't find the libraries locally, they can obtained
on IntelliLink BBS.
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│ ChessMAGIC! Associated Products │
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CMEdit ChessMAGIC! System Editor/Database Manager.
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.
CMStats Produces bulletins for your BBS and can be run as an event.
Creates a win/loss/draw stats for each game area and also
creates a bulletin showing games to be joined in each
game area.
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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 IntelliLink BBS.
It is found in file area 1 as CONVERTG.EXE (self-extracting archive).
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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 IntelliLink 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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CMEdit is now the new database/system editor for ChessMAGIC!. Any other
associated products are no longer supported such as CMSys and third
party software.