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Re: Annoying new gnu "feature" still not fixed
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Michael Petch
May 14, 2012, 6:54:50 PM5/14/12
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On 2012-05-13 03:28, mu...@compuplus.net wrote:
> I have reported a while ago that if you click on the green running man icon to finish a game (in a race, for example), gnudung gets stuck if it resigns for the human player.
>
> This "feature" didn't exist before. So, who introduced it and why can't fix it already...?
>
The feature has existed for 3.5 years.
What version is reported when you go to Help Menu/About GNUBG/Build
Info. What does the first line say? An example is: Version GNU
Backgammon 0.90-mingw 20120408 .
> I have reported a while ago that if you click on the green running man icon to finish a game (in a race, for example), gnudung gets stuck if it resigns for the human player.
>
> This "feature" didn't exist before. So, who introduced it and why can't fix it already...?
>
The feature has existed for 3.5 years.
What version is reported when you go to Help Menu/About GNUBG/Build
Info. What does the first line say? An example is: Version GNU
Backgammon 0.90-mingw 20120408 .
Michael Petch
May 14, 2012, 8:32:52 PM5/14/12
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On 2012-05-14 16:54, Michael Petch wrote:
> The feature has existed for 3.5 years.
I guess you meant the "bug" was a "feature". I was taking it literally,
> The feature has existed for 3.5 years.
and that the "End Game/quick Game" button has been around for 3.5 years.
I highly recommend you consider putting bug reports in GNUBG's bug
tracking system, or join the GNUBG mailing list. The former option can
be done with out much effort. The bug tracking system is here:
https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?group=gnubg&func=additem
I reviewed the bug list and didn't see you ever contact us regarding the
issue. If you posted elsewhere in the hopes someone would notice, I
can't help that.
There was a *similar* (but not exactly the same) issue reported previously.
I am curious if you switch to 2D mode does the problem go away?
mu...@compuplus.net
May 15, 2012, 3:40:09 AM5/15/12
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On Monday, May 14, 2012 6:32:52 PM UTC-6, Michael Petch wrote:
> I reviewed the bug list and didn't see you ever contact us regarding the
> issue. If you posted elsewhere in the hopes someone would notice, I
> can't help that.
I don't read or write to any other bg forum other than here in rgb.
> I reviewed the bug list and didn't see you ever contact us regarding the
> issue. If you posted elsewhere in the hopes someone would notice, I
> can't help that.
> I am curious if you switch to 2D mode does the problem go away?
Also, the resignation flag is on the opposite side of the board than the dice. In 2D mode the "resignation square" icon is displayed on the same side where is player's dice is rolled.
I hope these tips help fix it.
MK
Michael Petch
May 15, 2012, 1:37:41 PM5/15/12
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I had a hunch it may have been working in 2D. I have put an updated
gnubg.exe at this location:
http://www.capp-sysware.com/downloads/formurat/gnubg.exe
Close all running copies of GNUBG. Once downloaded,copy it it to your
GNUBG program folder (Overwrite the existing executable) and rerun GNUBG.
This should fix the issue that prevents you from using the GUI to
continue a match ended in a resignation when the "End Game" feature is
utilized. It should still work in 2D mode as well. When a game is
resigned you can click the middle of the board where the dice would be
to continue to the next game.
Can you try it and let me know?
Thanks
gnubg.exe at this location:
http://www.capp-sysware.com/downloads/formurat/gnubg.exe
Close all running copies of GNUBG. Once downloaded,copy it it to your
GNUBG program folder (Overwrite the existing executable) and rerun GNUBG.
This should fix the issue that prevents you from using the GUI to
continue a match ended in a resignation when the "End Game" feature is
utilized. It should still work in 2D mode as well. When a game is
resigned you can click the middle of the board where the dice would be
to continue to the next game.
Can you try it and let me know?
Thanks
mu...@compuplus.net
May 16, 2012, 6:19:00 AM5/16/12
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On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 11:37:41 AM UTC-6, Michael Petch wrote:
> Can you try it and let me know?
My virus protection won't let me run it but I'm sure it would work. I'll keep using the current release for now.
> Can you try it and let me know?
MK
Michael Petch
May 16, 2012, 4:33:23 PM5/16/12
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test because your antivirus won't let you. The file contains no viruses
(it was scanned). You have a computer business and are known as the
"Computer Man". If that is true, then if you can't run this executable
(even with AV protection) you either are the most incompetent computer
tech I know, or you are using this as a lame excuse not to bother.
With that being said, I'll give you another chance. I went out of my way
to rebuild the install package for this test release, and put it up on
gnubg.org in the same location that I place all official releases.
The only way I will know that I fixed your problem is if you tell me. It
could be there is some other config option that prevents my fix from
working (I don't think so but I am not 100% confident).
The Installation program is here:
http://www.gnubg.org/media/windows/gnubg-TEST-20120515-setup.exe
It will not wipe out your existing settings if you install on top.
If you don't trust the files *I* put on gnubg.org I recommend you
uninstall any release of GNUBG posted on the site from the past 2 years.
I have produced all those official builds and uploaded all of them to
gnubg.org in the recent past.
Thanks
mu...@compuplus.net
May 16, 2012, 6:00:36 PM5/16/12
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On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:33:23 PM UTC-6, Michael Petch wrote:
Awrawght, jeeze... I tested the stand alone executable and it works. I had total confidence in you that you would fix it right and didn't think testing was necessary... ;)
MK
Awrawght, jeeze... I tested the stand alone executable and it works. I had total confidence in you that you would fix it right and didn't think testing was necessary... ;)
MK
Michael Petch
May 16, 2012, 6:52:12 PM5/16/12
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On 2012-05-16 16:00, mu...@compuplus.net wrote:
> On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:33:23 PM UTC-6, Michael Petch wrote:
>
> Awrawght, jeeze... I tested the stand alone executable and it works. I had total confidence in you that you would fix it right and didn't think testing was necessary... ;)
>
Thanks, I will roll into into the next build.
> On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:33:23 PM UTC-6, Michael Petch wrote:
>
> Awrawght, jeeze... I tested the stand alone executable and it works. I had total confidence in you that you would fix it right and didn't think testing was necessary... ;)
>
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