======================================================================== CCCTWin - 32 Bit ICCS Client Software Readme File Version 1.8 Build Number 072897-011 Copyright (C) 1996, 1997 Jun Yang July 28, 1997 ======================================================================== What is CCCTWin =============== CCCTWin is a 32 bit ICCS (International Chinese Chess Sever) client software for Windows 95 and Windows NT (TCP/IP connection to Internet is required). It allows users to play real time Chinese Chess graphically through the Internet. Copyright and Disclaim ====================== This is a freeware. That means that you can use, copy, and distribute this software for non commercial purpose. This software is provided AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE AUTHOR OF THIS SOFTWARE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OF THIS SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR OF THIS SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Main Features ============= (1) CCCTWin is 32-bit application from the ground up. (2) CCCTWin is easy to be installed and uninstalled. (3) CCCTWin provides full support of ICCS commands, such as undo, restart, etc.. (4) CCCTWin supports odds games (1 knight odds, 2 knights odds and moves odds). (5) CCCTWin allows user to observe and play multiple games at the same time. (6) CCCTWin has the ability to open and close the chess board automatically. (7) CCCTWin provides different chess boards (wood, stone, paper and solid color). (8) CCCTWin supports ICCS "look" command to let user review the stored games. (9) CCCTWin provides dialog box support for most frequently used ICCS commands. (10) CCCTWin offers customized terminal which displays different message in different colors. (11) CCCTWin has the function to open a game from ICCS mailed file. (12) CCCTWin has a built in database let user to review the game off-line. (13) CCCTWin provides multimedia sound effects. Requirements of CCCTWin ======================= (1) IBM PC compatible computer running Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 above; (2) A TCP/IP (Windsock) connection, such as SLIP/PPP connection, to Internet. (3) 256 color display is required to show the wood, stone and paper board. 800x600 resolution is recommended. Development History ==================== 01/01/97 Build Number: 010197-001 Version 1.0 Released 01/04/97 Build Number: 010497-002 Fixed installation problem and online help was added. 01/07/97 Build Number: 010797-003 Fixed the error of the default ICCS address. 01/19/97 Build Number: 011997-004 Version 1.1 Released Support "look" to allow user review the stored games Split window to type commands Dynamically update the clock on the chess board Add menu support of ICCS "set" command 01/20/97 Build Number: 012097-005 Fixed a bug in "look" game and improved Input Window 02/13/97 Build Number: 021397-006 Version 1.5 Beta1 Released Enhanced chess board with four different background Provided two set of chess pieces Dialog box support of who, game, store, finger commands Automatically connection was added. User information can be saved in the registry. (Encrypted). Improved input view and tool bar. Fixed a bug (board can not be automatically unloaded if user turn quiet on) 02/23/97 Build Number: 022397-007 Version 1.5 Beta2 Released Support of odds games was added. Terminal window can display different information in different colors 03/08/97 Build Number: 030897-008 Version 1.5 Beta3 Released Multimedia sound effect was added. Address book was added to the connect dialog box. 04/17/97 Build Number: 041797-009 Version 1.5 Released Fixed a bug in Undo and some small updates 05/24/97 Build Number: 042297-010 Version 1.8 Released Support open a game form ICCS mailed file A Acess database was added and let user to look at game offline Chess board display the move number Tooltip was added 07/28/97 Build Number: 072897-011 Fixed the bug: The Chess Board window doesn't close when stalemated How to contact the Author ========================= For suggestions, comments and bug report, please contact the author by email junyang@hotmail.com The most updated version can be download from http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Heights/4966