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diff --git a/data/help/interfaces b/data/help/interfaces new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3175913 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/help/interfaces @@ -0,0 +1,216 @@ + +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] + |