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- | Kahn FAQ your questions are answered |
- | Version 1.0 09/20/97 |
- | by Norman Bright |
- | StarGate Networks |
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- | Revisions: |
- | 07/14/96 - Created |
- | 07/23/96 - Edited for content and really bad spelling |
- | 10/03/96 - More questions |
- | 11/11/96 - Yet More |
- | 12/23/96 - Removed old outdated information |
- | 05/05/97 - Updated for 0.99 |
- | 09/20/97 - Updated for 1.0 |
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- Q. Are you guys ever gonna charge for DOS?
-
- A. No, DOS is the teaser program (and a mighty fine one at that :) )
-
-
- Q. Your competitor just caught up with you regarding compression and stuff,
- what do you guys have in store?
-
- A. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and these were only my first
- couple of ideas...
-
-
- Q. What happened to a universal chat program in 1.0?
-
- A. We changed Kahns chat model to be based on IRC. You can still use the
- PCON DOS program to communicate with other DOS users and Win95 users can
- still get and use the old chat. We are addressing this since it is our
- #1 priority and Kevin promised me he'd have it done soon...
-
- Q. When is the ATF specific version coming out?
-
- A. The verison of kahn contained in this zip is still freeware. As soon as
- we get an IRC client available for DOS and finish or next compression model,
- we will release the ATF version.
-
-
- Q. Can I register online?
-
- A. Yes, http://www.stargatenetworks.com.
-
-
- Q. Are you gonna have a NT version?
-
- A. Of course, and we won't even replace your system WSOCK32.DLL either ;)
-
-
- Q. How about a MAC version?
-
- A. Well we are biased towards the Windows platform right know, but if you
- really wanna port it and program it, email me.
-
-
- Q. How about OS/2?
-
- A. Well we have really thought about this more and more we are leaning towards
- no. Most new games are target at the Windows platform and we are focusing
- all our efforts there.
-
-
- Q. Why should I use Kahn when I already have another IPX gaming driver?
-
- A. Why not? Give it a try, you might find that some games play much better
- over Kahn than when played over other IPX drivers. Kahn uses less memory,
- has a custom high speed IP stack, reduces traffic sent by games for more
- modem bandwidth. Besides if you use DOS games only, you can't beat the
- price.
-
-
- Q. How does this 'optimization' stuff work?
-
- A. If I told ya, I'd have ta..., well never mind. Playing some IPX games
- over a modem is like trying to fill your cars gas tank using a straw.
- Kahn addresses this and tries to make the straw at least as big as a
- garden hose.
-
-
- Q. Do I really need a Pentium?
-
- A. No, but it will make your gameplay much better.
-
-
- Q. This thing locks up on me, whats the deal?
-
- A. Sorry, try a different packet driver or PPP stack. Some are better than
- others. Also if you use Klos, try reducing the baudrate setting. If none
- of these work, email me and I'll look into it.
-
-
- Q. Will it ever time out like Kali(tm)?
-
- A. DOS Kahn will run never have a restriction. Win95 Kahn will timeout
- three weeks after you install it.
-
-
- Q. Why did you make this driver anyway?
-
- A. Because I could :). Online gaming is my only addiction, and I was tired
- of that not enough memory message. And there is always room for one more
- game program....
-
-
- Q. These optimizations rule! Why can I only play with 8 people though?
-
- A. Memory, memory, memory, I can increase it but it will cost you memory.
- Eight is real playable too, there are other alternative but I need to
- know the games you want to play with more than 8 players.
-
-
- Q. These optimization suck, I can't play with anyone, why?
-
- A. Must be a bug :), let me know the game you are trying to play with and
- I will tell you why it fails. Turn it off and play and then email me.
-
-
- Q. Kahn is cool, can we use your source code in our product?
-
- A. Sure, there is a price for everything though :)
-
-
- Q. I am using AT&T Worldnet and I can't get the DOS version to work, the
- Win95 version works fine though, whats the deal?
-
- A. AT&T uses CHAP for PPP authentication. Win95 supports this but the
- shareware version of the Klos PPP stack does not. Klos does ship a 15
- minute restricted version of their PPP stack that includes the CHAP
- protocol. Please try this out and purchase it from Klos if it works for
- you.
-
-
- Q. How do I use Kahn over Ethernet?
-
- A. You need a packet driver for your network adapter or you can use one of
- the packet driver shims for DOS driver. Packet drivers for most adapter
- can be found at www.crynwr.com.
-
- Once you have a packet driver installed and working, just configure the
- PPP option in the KAHN.CFG file to no. Enter your IP address and other
- network information and away you go?
-
-
- Q. How can I be a server?
-
- A. The server binaries for popular OS's are on the FTP site. You can
- download and use them and they are self documenting.
-
-
- Q. My ISP has a different OS than what you provide, how can we get a version
- for our server?
-
- A. Email me and we can compile it for you or with a Non Disclosure agreement
- we can send you the source.
-
-
- Q. Do you have a FAQ besides this one?
-
- A. Yes, check online at http://www.stargatenetworks.com
-
- Thats it for now, email me your questions and I'll add them here.
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