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Skybird · 08-31-08, 06:27 PM

And while we are at it: attention Mephisto lovers,

as insiders may know, Ed Schroeder, programmer of the famous Rebel-programs and provider of several Mephisto-chess programs, has retreated from the scene longer time ago. However, you can download - legally! - from his very own website the original code for the very popular Mephisto M-IV and Mephisto M-V programs. they will run from within the MESS1.0 emulator, that comes with the dopwnload. the installation is uncomplicated, and the interface is nothing special, it only emulates a four digit LED-display, and copies the keyboard of the module (but you need to use the pc keyboard). You have all functions of the Mephisto-module keyboard on the F-keys. you type in your move, and you get Mephisto'S move. the emulated LED shows the same kind of information, like the original Mephisto do.

This is a great thing if you want to play against a software from the golden age of chess computers for whatever a reason, may it be sentimental feelings, or that modern PC software is too overkill for you. you can also let software run in different speed modes: the original 5 MHz of the Mephisto processors, or severl hu7ndred percent faster, or unlimited at the speed your PC is capablpe of.that way you can check what the code really could have done back then - if running on ultracool hardware (turbokits we called them back then, right?).

I have a small collection of chescomputers, some of which are really rare, and amongst themk of course is also a Mephisto Exclusive board with the M-IV module and the HG440 opening module. for some reason this machine I love more than any of the others, even the more precious ones. It is a shame that I have not the room to store them on display in my flat, and need to keep them hidden in my cellar.

http://www.top-5000.nl/index.htm

After launching the emulator, you have a list of plenty of prgrams, however, only the Mephisto M-IV and V (5.1) are included. IV works flawlessly, 5.1 gives you an error messge about missing files, and then fires up as well. I did not play a full match, only with IV i played two. I can confrim that IV works perfect. To adress the original module keys, go to menu->options.

Classic! Those were the days, I tell you...

08-31-08, 06:27 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	And while we are at it: attention Mephisto lovers, as insiders may know, Ed Schroeder, programmer of the famous Rebel-programs and provider of several Mephisto-chess programs, has retreated from the scene longer time ago. However, you can download - *legally!* - from his very own website the original code for the very popular Mephisto M-IV and Mephisto M-V programs. they will run from within the MESS1.0 emulator, that comes with the dopwnload. the installation is uncomplicated, and the interface is nothing special, it only emulates a four digit LED-display, and copies the keyboard of the module (but you need to use the pc keyboard). You have all functions of the Mephisto-module keyboard on the F-keys. you type in your move, and you get Mephisto'S move. the emulated LED shows the same kind of information, like the original Mephisto do. This is a great thing if you want to play against a software from the golden age of chess computers for whatever a reason, may it be sentimental feelings, or that modern PC software is too overkill for you. you can also let software run in different speed modes: the original 5 MHz of the Mephisto processors, or severl hu7ndred percent faster, or unlimited at the speed your PC is capablpe of.that way you can check what the code really could have done back then - if running on ultracool hardware (turbokits we called them back then, right?). I have a small collection of chescomputers, some of which are really rare, and amongst themk of course is also a Mephisto Exclusive board with the M-IV module and the HG440 opening module. for some reason this machine I love more than any of the others, even the more precious ones. It is a shame that I have not the room to store them on display in my flat, and need to keep them hidden in my cellar. http://www.top-5000.nl/index.htm After launching the emulator, you have a list of plenty of prgrams, however, only the Mephisto M-IV and V (5.1) are included. IV works flawlessly, 5.1 gives you an error messge about missing files, and then fires up as well. I did not play a full match, only with IV i played two. I can confrim that IV works perfect. To adress the original module keys, go to menu->options. Classic! Those were the days, I tell you... __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 08-31-08 at 06:48 PM.