elvisdeadly
Joined: Dec 07, 2003
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Dec 16, 2003 - 19:43 |
 
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hi i'm completely useless at computers  i wonder could anyone explain (in v. simple terms) all these patches 7a, 7b etc. there seems to be a new one every time i log on do i need them all? ive got 7a at the moment and its taken me long enough to sort that out  |
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UberEvil
Joined: Oct 20, 2003
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Dec 16, 2003 - 19:48 |
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Java Bowl is a constant work in progress. Therefore updates and corrections are made to the software now and then. There is a single person programming the game and therefore the updates are relatively small. They also sometimes contain bugs, which is followed by yet another version. Although new versions come up a lot, it's really easy to be up to date. Just dowload and copy the files to you Java Bowl directory and write over any files if asked.
You should always have the latest version unless stated otherwise on FUMBBL. So for now you should download 7c and get gaming.
Happy gaming  |
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LurkingGrue
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Dec 16, 2003 - 20:00 |
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7.0d is the one you want.... |
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SkiJunkie
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Dec 16, 2003 - 20:49 |
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The way it works is there is always a major version. Like the 7.0a is the current major version (and it is not a patch). This download is large and contains all the images, files, etc.
After that there are patches. Each new patch contains all the fixes from the previous patch. So right now there have been 3 patches for 7.0. Those would be 7.0b, 7.0c, and 7.0d.
To get a brand new install that is the latest 7.0d version you do this:
Download the major version (7.0a). Install that. Then download the latest patch (7.0d). Install that. Now you are up to date. So all you ever need is the latest patch. You don't need 7.0b, or 7.0c because 7.0d includes all of those fixes.
You should only have to download the major version once. So if you have a working 7.0d version and a 7.0e patch comes out. You only need to download 7.0e and install it. You don't have to redownload the major version again.
Hope this helps. |
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elvisdeadly
Joined: Dec 07, 2003
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Dec 17, 2003 - 19:43 |
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thanx guys it all makes a bit more sense to me now.  |
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