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VERSION HISTORY
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Version 1.0 (03/23/89)
Initial release of The Links.
Version 1.1 (04/15/89)
Scoreboard was being written to one filename and read from another. Fixed
this error to now read and write to the same filename.
Version 2.0 (11/24/89)
Fixed bug with a hole in one shot. In previous versions the user was not
accessed a stroke for that hole, this has now been corrected to access the
one stroke used.
Added support for MULTI-BBS usage. Links now has direct support for
PCBoard 14.x, QBBS and Wildcat BBS.
Added option to run as STAND ALONE (non-bbs). Type GOLF.EXE NOBBS.
Added HELP function. User can now enter HELP when asked for club selection
and a listing of the clubs and approximate yardage is shown.
Adjusted the distance of each club slightly, especially the SAND WEDGE.
Found in the previous versions the SAND WEDGE would nearly guarantee that
the player would end up 1 yard from the hole.
Wrote LINKARCH which will allow you to customize your courses. This feature
is ONLY available to REGISTERED users of the program. Attempting to alter
the course for a non-registered version will result in the game failing
to execute.
Version 2.1 - 2.2 (Added support for other BBS programs, WWIV and Spitfire)
Version 2.3 (08/13/90)
Limited release version for beta testing new routines for high speed HST
modems.
Version 2.4 (08/21/90)
Resolved problem with high speed modems (9600+ baud). Beta testers have
reported that program now operates fine at high speed modes.
Changed compiler to latest version, v4.5 of Quick Basic. Program now
requires use of patch BRUN45.EXE program. Program is distributed with
this program.
Added selection QUIT to listing of available clubs.
Version 2.5 (05/21/92)
Wow - has it really been 2 years since I've had the need to upgrade this
program? Guess it has been. I guess that speaks highly that the code is
stable. Been hunting for new ideas on what to add, if you have any,
please write.
Main changes this version are that it seems several authors have decided
to expand their door format files. The conversion routines for
DORINFOx.DEF and SFDOORS.DEF file have been modified in this version to
allow Links to operate with the expanded formats.
While I was in the code, added log file to the door. I've held several
golf tournaments on my board and know of several other BBS's who have
done so as well. This option should allow you to see at a glance, who's
played, their score and if they've hit a whole in one. Straight ascii
text file.
Also, a scoreboard has now been added. If you are upgrading from a prior
version, type GOLF UPGRADE while in the directory that this program is in.
This will read your scoreboard data file and create the text file,
suitable for displaying in a bulletin.
Version 2.6 (06/29/92)
Wouldn't you know it? When I installed the new scoreboard routines I
forgot to document in this file how to initialize the game. Rather than
just update the doc file, I made the program bullet proof by letting the
program check if it needs to initialize the files, and if so, it now
does the initialization automatically.
I also took care of some other minor changes in the program, giving
defaults to some additional prompts, etc. From now on I'll have to beta
test my documentation along with the actual program.
Also redid the log file to make it display in a single line ascii file.
This layout is easier to read at a glance.
Version 2.7 (08/05/92)
Minor upgrade - Seems somewhere along the line the RBBS DORINFOx.DEF
format was changed as I had a user report a problem with operating the
door locally. Revised I/O routines to adjust for difference in format to
allow local play. Thanks to Rob Engle for assisting with this problem.
v3.0 (08/23/92)
Underwent a major upgrade in the I/O routines. This door now supports baud
rates up to 115,200 and COM1-4 (plus non-standard IRQ's). This should help
those who lock their baud rates at 38,400 and above. In addition, these new
routines should allow the program to be run under DesqView. Please note, those
who are upgrading from a prior version should review the new configuration
file format. This door is now released as a completely stand-alone
program, no longer requiring the BRUN45.EXE file.
v3.1 (10/18/92)
Improved screen I/O routines, faster displays
Improved CHAT function - now restores screen upon return
Fixed problem with UPPER case input - both upper and lower case is now
fully supported
v3.1a (10/22/92)
Due to an error, the v3.1 package was distributed with the v3.0 GOLF.EXE
file. Corrected this error. No other changes to the distributed package.
v3.2 (11/11/92)
New MAINT option available to automatically rollover the scoreboard
information each month (see section MONTHLY ROLLOVER MAINTENANCE above
for details).
New support for FOSSIL drivers (see section on FOSSIL DRIVERS above for
details).
Screen displays have again been optimized, screen displays are faster
than previous versions.
v3.3 (06/25/93)
Now support fossil based multi-port digiboards as used with PCBoard /M
version.
New I/O routines now echances COM support to COM0 to COM15.
Added file GCONFIG, configuration file editor. Now makes it simple to
edit your configuration files, just fill in the blanks.
Revised registration method. Moved registration from standalone file and
incorporated into .CFG file to be consistent with other programs of
mine. Users upgrading from prior version must run the program GCONFIG
which will automatically convert your .CFG file to include the new
registration number. Note: Your prior registration number will not work
directly in the program, you must run GCONFIG which will calculate your
new registration number. If you have multiple .CFG files, run GCONFIG
for each one of them.
v3.4 (07/31/93)
Recompiled program using revised I/O routines. As a result, WWIV support
has been deleted. Sorry, this the author of the I/O routines deleted the
file format to make room for his new features.
Fixed problem with fossil based multi-port cards. v3.3 would display
random characters at the start of the game.
Included revised LINKARCH.EXE program. Previous version would not work
for first time users (users who upgraded to v3.3 from previous versions
did not notice this problem.
v4.0 (08/31/93)
Added ANSI graphics to the display. Each hole now has a related ANSI
graphic representing the layout for that hole. The graphics are for the
stock course, if you make any changes to the course, you will need to
manually edit the graphic image for that hole with your favorite ANSI
editor. I'll admit, I'm no ANSI artist, if you create something better,
I'd like to see them.
Now allow multiple plays without need to return to BBS after each round
of play.
Revised club distance, now includes an option WIND which has an affect
on call distance. Other revisions to overall club distance, odds of
flubbing a shot, etc.
v5.0 (10/06/96)
It's been a long time since a new version of the game has been released.
During this time, the code has been stable - hurrah! There was a problem
that was reported over and over. It seems that some terminal programs
have a problem handling line feed/carriage returns that occur on the 22/23
line of the screen. There has been a fix, changing the line settings in
the terminal program (mostly Windows based programs) from a default of 25
to 23.
I knew it what was required to fix Links Golf, a rewrite of the
interface. This version now sports a new user interface, displays
are updated real time with no scrolling as done in the previous version.
There have been lots of other changes in the program along the way,
some you'll notice, others are internal programming changes which I
hope you and your users find to be an improvement.
I have several other ideas now that this new interface is written -
lots more options for screen displays. I wanted to get this released
so it's not all I'd like to see, but it's a big improvement over the
previous version.
Also added - adopted by option. See documentation file for details.
v6.0 (02/21/97)
Mostly minor internal code changes, yet inspired by the v5.0 re-write
to design a more professional looking display, I've re-written the
game interface code. I'm sure you'll find this to be a more more pleasing
look and hopefully will keep your users coming back for more plays.