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+interfaces
+
+ It is possible to play chess matches on the server by typing your moves and
+having board positions displayed in a simple style. However, it is also
+possible to use a graphics interface for making moves and displaying board
+positions. A graphics interface is a software program designed to decode the
+information sent to you by FICS and display board information using stylized
+graphics. It also allows you to make moves by moving pieces on its board
+using a mouse.
+
+ Which graphics interface will work best for you will depend upon the kind
+of computer you are using, and the way you are being connected to the server.
+Many graphics interfaces are available at the main chess ftp site
+(ics.onenet.net). Feel free to ask FICS users about what is working best for
+them, and feel free to examine the files at ics.onenet.net.
+
+ If you use a graphics interface, you will need to select the board style
+that is most appropriate for your software.
+
+See Also: set style variables
+
+
+List of interfaces
+------------------
+
+ Listed in this helpfile are details of graphical interfaces. Often it is
+difficult to play chess using the 'ASCII' boards the server generates. They
+aren't easy to see, and are affected by other information such as shouts. The
+graphical ones give you a proper chess board on which to view your pieces,
+making your chess easier to play.
+
+Here's a summary:
+
+=============================================================================
+Graphical Required Computer Operating Interface Location
+Interface System and Software Program at ICL
+Program Author
+==============================================================================
+ZIICS # DOS, modem Zek pub/chess/DOS
+GIICS DOS, modem LLama pub/chess/DOS
+Monarc DOS, modem *Kevster pub/chess/DOS
+JIICS DOS, VGA, modem, mouse Peluri pub/chess/DOS
+NGIICS DOS, TCP/IP LLama pub/chess/DOS
+Raja # MS Win3, modem and SLIP/PPP Christian pub/chess/Win3
+Gilchess MS Win3, modem Bloodrake pub/chess/Win3
+bludrake MS Win3, modem Bloodrake pub/chess/Win3
+SLICS # MS Win3, TCP/IP dfong pub/chess/Win3
+Toolkit ## MS Win3, TCP/IP and/or modem MaDHaTteR pub/chess/Win3
+WinBoard WinNT or W95, TCP/IP and/or modem mann pub/chess/Win3
+PMICS OS/2, TCP/IP and/or modem woof pub/chess/DOS
+XBoard # Unix, X11R4, TCP/IP and/or modem mann pub/chess/X
+xics Unix, X11R3 , TCP/IP *observer pub/chess/X
+cics TCP/IP and C, ASCII terminal *observer pub/chess/Unix
+NeXTICS NeXT, TCP/IP and/or modem red pub/chess/NeXT
+MacICS Mac *douglas pub/chess/Macintosh
+E-ICS Mac, Modem *douglas pub/chess/Macintosh
+MacICS-TCP Mac, TCP/IP eew pub/chess/Macintosh
+Aics Amiga, TCP/IP and/or modem Christian pub/chess/Amiga
+AmyBoard Amiga, TCP/IP and/or modem JochenW pub/chess/Amiga
+==============================================================================
+
+# Recommended and popular.
+## Not yet working well on FICS.
+* No account on FICS yet.
+
+Note: The handles of the authors may refer to the handles of people at the
+ old Aics. Certain ones may be different people here or non-existent.
+ Most interfaces should work; both the authors and the FICS programmers
+ would like feedback if you have problems with one here.
+
+
+ The listing will explain which interfaces will run on your particular
+set-up and in which directory to find it. It may have comments from the
+users/authors of the interfaces to help you choose.
+
+ If you have any further questions or trouble please contact an admin.
+
+Instructions for getting an interface
+-------------------------------------
+
+ The above graphical interfaces can be found at the anonymous ftp site
+chess.onenet.net (URL: ftp://ftp.onenet.net/) Most come with some
+instructions. :-)
+
+ Pick one, use ftp (read the "ftp_hints" help file for assistance), Netscape
+or some similar software to access it over the Internet, transfer it to your
+local PC system or workstation via your preferred method (zmodem, kermit for
+most non tcp/ip dialup connections), unpack it (most use standard archival
+software or are self-extracting), and set it up. :-)
+
+Comments on interfaces
+----------------------
+
+ This listing will explain the interfaces in a little more detail. Many have
+comments from the users/authors of the interfaces. Also indicated are the
+directories at onenet.net that hold the interfaces.
+
+ If you have any further questions or trouble please contact an admin.
+
+
+PC and compatibles (Using DOS and modem): pub/chess/DOS
+-----------------------------------------
+
+ ZIICS by Zek:
+ A very popular interface for the PC. ZIICS requires a regular modem
+ connection and a graphics adapter (VGA, EGA, CGA or Hercules). In VGA
+ there are several styles of sets from 32 pixels per square to 56 pixels
+ per square (almost fills the screen vertically). You can configure the
+ colors and the functions of the buttons by editing a text file.
+ [comment by Zek]
+
+ GIICS by LLama:
+
+ JIICS by Peluri:
+ You will need VGA and a mouse to use this.
+
+ Monarc by Kevster:
+
+
+PC and compatibles (Using DOS and TCP/IP): pub/chess/DOS
+------------------------------------------
+
+ NGIICS by LLama:
+
+
+PC and compatibles (Using Windows and modem): pub/chess/Win3
+---------------------------------------------
+
+ Raja (elephant) by Christian:
+ Works well with Win95. Noticable speed increase (and its not even 32 bit
+ yet!). Tested with 486-DX4-100. [note from Christian]
+
+ Gilchess by Azorduldu:
+
+ bludrake by Bloodrake:
+
+
+PC and compatibles (Using Windows and TCP/IP): pub/chess/Win3
+----------------------------------------------
+
+ SLICS by dfong:
+
+ Toolkit by MaDHaTteR:
+ Should work here soon.
+
+
+PC and compatibles (Using Windows NT(or 95) and TCP/IP): pub/chess/Win3
+--------------------------------------------------------
+
+ WinBoard by mann:
+ finger mann for the latest details.
+
+
+PC and compatibles (OS/2 PM ): pub/chess/DOS
+------------------------------
+
+ PMICS by woof:
+
+
+Unix (Xwindows): pub/chess/X
+----------------
+
+ XBoard by mann:
+ Certainly the best of the Unix interfaces and still is being supported to
+ work better at FICS. Owners of Unix machines are well advised to get this
+ interface. It is also suitable for use with GNUchess. [comment by DAV]
+ Finger mann for the latest details.
+
+ xics by observer:
+
+
+Unix (vt100 terminal): pub/chess/Unix
+----------------------
+
+ cics by observer:
+
+
+NeXT: pub/chess/NeXT
+-----
+
+ NeXTICS by red:
+
+
+MAC: pub/chess/Macintosh
+----
+
+ MacICS by douglas:
+
+
+MAC (Modem): pub/chess/Macintosh
+------------
+
+ E-ICS by douglas:
+
+
+MAC (TCP\IP): pub/chess/Macintosh
+-------------
+
+ MacTCP by eew:
+
+
+Amiga: pub/chess/Amiga:
+------
+
+ Aics by Christian:
+ Will work with 2.04 Kickstart and should be compatible with newer
+ versions.
+
+ AmyBoard by JochenW:
+
+
+See also: ftp_hints
+
+[Last modified: December 25, 1995 -- Friar]
+