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- VERSION HISTORY
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-
- Version 1.0 (03/23/89)
-
- Initial release of The Links.
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-
- 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.
-