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Work in Progress / DarkBASIC Professional From The Ground Up *Book*

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Saikoro
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Posted: 22nd Apr 2004 19:24
Thank you for your comments Exeat, I'll try to implement those things into the book, but as you know its his book not really mine, so its all up to him. And you are right, we aren't done, but still those are important things for newcomers to know. Thats the kind of feedback we want before we finish.

As for progress, WMG has taken over the formatting, while I have just completed Chapters 13 and 14. My laptop was gone all weekend because my mom needed it for work, but I have it back and progress is being made. So now I am going to continue working and try to add additional chapters that need to be added.

If anyone else has any comments on the book and how it can be improved, just post here and tell us what needs to be done. After all, it is for the public, not just ourselves, so what you need needs to be put in.

-Vash the Stampede

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No Frills
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Posted: 22nd Apr 2004 20:44
I have converted this PDF into a Word coument using a tool called 'PDFGrabber' - its 27 pages long.

Anyone who want it, instead of (or as well as) the PDF, feel free to e-mail me here:

no_frills@blueyonder.co.uk
KC27
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Posted: 23rd Apr 2004 02:03
Do not steal this book though, leave the credits under the title.

Powersoft
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Posted: 9th May 2004 13:19
who would want to do that

Just to add to the confusion.
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WoW is WOW
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Posted: 9th May 2004 14:22
who is CmC and what did he/she do to make everybody hate him/her?
Powersoft
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Posted: 9th May 2004 14:51
just about everything

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KC27
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Posted: 9th May 2004 18:58
Rich, no means to be offensive, but it does look a bit odd that your name is rich and you have Betty from the Flinstones as your avatar

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Posted: 9th May 2004 23:19
Nice, very good idea and project

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Saikoro
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Posted: 13th May 2004 21:39
Sorry, due to computer downtime (windows ME, you understand) and a pile of work to do at school, I have not been able to get even 10% of the work I want done. I only get to use a computer at all at school, which I can obviously not work on the book here. At home as I said, my computer is down or gone with my mom to work, so I cannot work as much as I want on the book. However, I am currently writing walkthroughs on each of the chapters as much as I can, and so far, progress seems to be going good considering the circumstances. I plan on purchasing Windows XP Professional soon, so I may finally get some serious work done.

Thank you for your patience.

-Vash the Stampede

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Quote: "(windows ME, you understand)"


Nope. Afraid not. There is no excuse for Windows ME!

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Posted: 15th May 2004 05:51
Having windows me is an excuse


KC27
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Yes, ME is a pathetic OS....thats why I use XPPro

Saikoro
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Posted: 18th May 2004 08:57
OK finally after many tries to email, I found a problem with my smtp server, but its fixed now. My edited version of the book (which includes step by step walkthroughs of example code and additional chapters) is now sent to WMG for editing, reviewing, and implementation. Because of laptop failure, the full amount of work I wanted to put into it was not able to happen, so I decided to relocate the project to my other computer (which took about 3 hours to get off of the laptop ) but now work can truly begin at a much faster pace. Expect to see more progress from here on out.

-Vash the Stampede

Need help? Ask me via email, msn, aim, or forums and Ill see what I can do.

KC27
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Posted: 19th May 2004 02:05
Yes, now an updated version is available?

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Posted: 19th May 2004 04:12
I'm confused are there 2 people named Wooly Mammoth Games?

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Mope...I'm the only one

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Posted: 20th May 2004 03:55
Sorry I was thrown off by the "Yes, now an updated version is available?" I thought you were working on the book too. So why ask on the forum?

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I am working on the book, Vash and I post here, and talk on AIM.

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Posted: 20th May 2004 08:01
I see

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Everwhat Studios
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Posted: 20th May 2004 21:03
This is a good idea. I haven't read your book so far, as I don't have time, or particularly need to I guess, but an alternantive to the existing book is a great idea, as the existing book is more aimed at DBC users not Pro, and as we all know the 2 don't mix as well as they theoretically should.

Once its finished, I'll be interested in reading it.

If you are going to keep it online rather than try and publish it, perhaps it could be open source so others could add their own input? Just a suggestion

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KC27
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Posted: 20th May 2004 23:45
Nice suggestion Everywhat, and we are going to do your idea to a point. After our final copy is released, we will let other people review and add to it as see fit, and then Vash and I are contemplating publishing it.

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Posted: 21st May 2004 02:24
Yes that would be a good way to do it Anyway good luck with it

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Melainon
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Posted: 1st Jul 2004 06:35
Uhmm where can we get the book from now. When I click the link in the first post it says that the account has been suspended!

I would really like to check out this book. It sounds good.

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Vues3d on Kalimee
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Posted: 1st Jul 2004 17:24
Get the same page too!!

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Powersoft
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Posted: 4th Jul 2004 23:07
me too. i want to see some more of the book WMG. did Mat send you my section?


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Posted: 14th Jul 2004 00:06
I just tried downloading this pdf from the website, but it dident work...

anyone know where I can get a copy?
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Posted: 14th Jul 2004 00:22
Quote: "Mope...I'm the only one "


No, there's also Hoss aswell I believe.

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Posted: 14th Jul 2004 05:13
I also tryed to download but it says that the account has been suspended..


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