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authorMarkus Uhlin <markus@nifty-networks.net>2023-12-07 21:31:49 +0100
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+DISPLAYING INFORMATION
+
+ There are several types of information that are available about users, games
+and the server. You can have this information displayed to you by using
+various commands.
+
+
+USER INFORMATION
+
+ command information
+ ------- --------------------------------------------
+ best Displays highest ratings achieved for different types of
+ chess matches (includes computers)
+ finger Displays general information about a user
+ handle Lists registered users with names beginning with a given
+ letter or letters
+ hbest Displays highest ratings achieved for different types of
+ chess matches (excludes computers)
+ history Displays information about a user's recent matches
+ hrank Lists users and ratings within the range of ranks specified
+ (rankings exclude computers)
+ inchannel Lists all users who are listening to a given communication
+ channel
+ rank Lists users and ratings within the range of ranks specified
+ (rankings include computers)
+ stored Lists a user's stored games
+ variables Displays a user's current preferences and settings
+ who Lists current users
+
+
+GAME INFORMATION
+
+ command information
+ ------- --------------------------------------------
+ allobservers Lists all users observing a chess game (or games)
+ assess Displays how you and another user's ratings would change
+ if you were to play a rated chess match
+ eco Displays information about the opening used in the game
+ games Lists current games
+
+
+SERVER INFORMATION
+
+ command information
+ ------- --------------------------------------------
+ date Current date
+ help Describes a command, displays useful information, or
+ lists all commands and their help file topics alphabetically
+ info Lists all "information" help files for non-commands
+ llogons Lists the last 30 or so logons/logoffs
+ logons Lists the last 10 or so logons for a user
+ news Lists recent news items about the server
+ statistics Displays information about server usage
+ time Displays current time at the server site
+ uptime Displays how long the server has been running since its last
+ startup, and various server statistics and parameters
+
+ Also, the "totals" help file gives updated information about registered and
+active users on the server.
+
+See Also: [the individual commands]
+
+[Last modified: July 7, 1995 -- Friar]
+