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*** Welcome to Classic Solitaire v2.0! ***
I have done a complete rewrite on Classic Solitaire using a new set of comm
routines. MUCH better, and lots faster! This upgrade should fix the problem
of it hanging on some users, and also should fix any multi-node problems
encountered with the old routines.
There are many new features for v2.0, select option [8] from the main menu
for a run-down. I must mention a new calendar with play-ahead days, and an
AutoPlay function to finish the hand for you once a win is secured!
>>> Upgrading from prior version 1.x:
1) Delete the old CLASSIC.CFG file, changes I made requires a new one.
2) Rerun the new CS_CFG.EXE to make a new one. (previously named EDIT_CFG.EXE)
3) Manually edit CLASSIC.CTL to suit your system. (This text file is heavily
documented, use it for more info)
4) Run CONVERT.EXE to convert the v1.x data files to the new format.
(I don't think I have to tell you to make back-ups first. :)
5) You can run Classic locally using CLASSIC /L to test it.
>>> Installing for the first time:
1) Copy all files into Classic's own directory.
2) Run CS_CFG.EXE to create the configuration file. (See CS_CFG.TXT for help)
3) Manually edit CLASSIC.CTL to suit your system.
(See text in that file for help)
4) To run locally, use CLASSIC /L.
>>> Configuring for the drop file:
You can either copy the drop file into Classics directory through the use of
a batch file, or you can specify the path to it with a command line parameter.
ie. "CLASSIC /PC:\BBS"
That is... "CLASSIC /P" + the path to the drop file with no space.
>>> New communication features of Classic Solitaire:
1. IRQs 0-15 are supported.
2. Comports 1-4 supported.
3. Selectable Port Addresses.
4. DESQview aware routines.
5. Detects Rip and adjusts font to full screen.
6. Lock baud and comm baud rates to 115,200
7. Built in Windows, WindowsNT, OS/2, DOS 5.0+ time slice releasing.
8. Fossil support to 38,400 using normal fossil calls.
9. Fossil support to 115,200 using extended fossil calls. Use XFossil
for any fossils (X00 or BNU) over 38,400. This option does not open
or close the fossil but meerly writes to it the way it is.
10. The local video screen can be toggled off to save processing time
in multitasking windows or to give some user privacy when competing
in games against the sysop.
11. Multiple control files can be accessed by a command line parameter.
12. Will work with OR without the presence of a fossil.
>>> Command Line Parameters
Classic supports several parameters which may be specified on the command
line. The following is a list of those parameters, many of these can be set
in the CLASSIC.CTL file and are not necessary as a parameter:
"/Cx" (where x is 1-4) This specifies a comport number. Some BBS
software does not create door information files (dropfiles) that
contain the comport number. If your BBS does have the comport
listed in the dropfile then there is no need for this parameter.
The default is comport 0, local mode.
"/E" Expanded Memory Specification. If your system has over one Mb of
memory, then you may have some available. Classic can utilize
EMS to improve game performance and reduce conventional memory
requirements. This command will tell Classic to use EMS memory
to hold its overlay buffer. Otherwise disk area may be used to
hold this buffer. This needs a memory manager when enabled, and
is compatible with DESQview.
"/L" This tells Classic to start up in LOCAL mode. This is good for
testing or when a SysOp just wants to "try out" the door without
messing with his BBS setup. The "/L" mode will ask the user for
his name and run the door in local mode.
"/Nx" (where x is 1-9) This specifies a node number. Some BBS software
support multi-node environments in which you must know the node
number of the drop file to use. For an example, RBBS-PC uses
DORINFOx.DEF. If you used "/N2", Classic would use DORINFO2.DEF.
"/Mx" (where x is up to 2 filename valid characters) Used to specify
one of multiple control files. If you have created more than one
CLASSIC.CTL file- CLASSIC1.CTL, CLASSIC2.CTL, etc. for each node
or network PC, then you can select the one you want by using the
/M parameter.
Example: "/M2" will force Classic to use CLASSIC2.CTL.
"/Px" This specifies the path to the drop files.
For example: "/PC:\WILDCAT\WCWORK\NODE1" would tell Classic to
look for the drop file in C:\WILDCAT\WCWORK\NODE1. If this is
left out the program assumes the drop file is local.
"/V" This command tells Classic not to show any display on the local
screen. Only a colored screen with a message will be displayed.
The cursor will not move, it will be turned off. Saves a little
processing on multi-tasking systems.
"/W" This flags the program that a network is present even though no
multitaskers are detected. This is useful if the door is run on
a network such as Novell that doesn't use multitaskers.
If an abnormal exit occurs, that is, other than exiting from one of the menus,
a file named ERROR.LOG will be generated holding information that will help us
track down the origin of the problem.
If you need assistance, please have the error file available along with the
USER.LOG file.
You can call me voice at (214)562-8452, or leave a message for me on my BBS.
TiJaSoft BBS
(214) 562-9402
anytime except ZMH
1,200-28,800 bps
Fast logon and no verifier!
>>> Thanks and enjoy, Tim.