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TITLE
GameSprockets 1.7.3: Read Me
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Article ID:
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60692
1/20/00
6/19/00
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TOPIC
This article comprises the Read Me for Game Sprockets version 1.7.3. This software was released by Apple on 20 January 2000 and is available for downloading from the Apple Software Updates Web site. Use the following URL to access the download directly:
http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11562
Description
GameSprockets is a set of software applications that support several gaming features on your Macintosh.
Requires
Macintosh computer with Mac OS 8.1 or later installed.
DISCUSSION
About GameSprockets
GameSprockets is a set of software applications that support several gaming features on your Macintosh. The GameSprockets software includes the following components:
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DrawSprocket 1.7.3: Provides support for viewing game images, including setting screen resolution and color depth, choosing a monitor (on computers with multiple monitors), and accelerating screen updates.
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InputSprocket 1.7.3: Provides support for a wide variety of input devices, including joysticks, gamepads, mice, and keyboards (for a complete list, see "Supported Devices," below).
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NetSprocket 1.7.1: Lets you play games with other players over an AppleTalk or TCP/IP network.
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SoundSprocket 1.7.1: Lets you hear 3D sound effects in some applications with only two speakers connected to your computer.
System Requirements
To use GameSprockets, you must have a Macintosh computer with Mac OS 8.1 or later installed.
Installation Instructions
To install GameSprockets, follow these steps:
1. Double-click the GameSprockets Installer.
2. Click Install.
3. Restart your computer when the installation is complete.
Supported Devices
The InputSprocket driver provides support for the following input devices (USB devices require a Macintosh with USB ports; ADB devices require a Macintosh with ADB ports):
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All keyboards
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All compatible USB mice (HID compliant)
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All compatible ADB mice ("type 4" compliant)
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All compatible USB gaming devices (HID compliant)
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Apple Computer: English Speech Recognition (requires the Speech Recognition Extension, version 1.5.4 or later, available at
http://speech.apple.com
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CH Products: CH Jetstick, CH Flightstick Pro, CH Pro Pedals, CH Pedals, CH F16 Fighterstick, CH Gamepad, CH Pro Throttle, Trackball (ADB)
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Contour: Contour Mouse (ADB)
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Hunter Digital: Hunter No Hands Mouse (ADB)
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Kensington/Advanced Gravis: Gravis Gamepad (ADB), Gravis Firebird (ADB), Gravis Mousestick II (ADB), Gravis Blackhawk (ADB)
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Kensington: Kensington TurboMouse 4.0 (ADB), Kensington TurboMouse 5.0 (ADB), Kensington Thinking Mouse (ADB), Kensington Mouse (ADB), Kensington Orbit Trackball (ADB), CoStar Stingray trackball (ADB)
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MacALLY: MacALLY Joystick (ADB)
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Microspeed: MacTRAC Trackball (ADB), MouseDeluxe (ADB)
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Microsoft: Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick (ADB)
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Thrustmaster: Thrustmaster FCS (ADB), Thrustmaster WCS (requires FCS), Thrustmaster RCS (requires FCS)
Tips
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Some games have "utility" functions that can be accessed only by using keyboard commands. When you are using one of these games, you can change these function settings by pressing the Option key and clicking the button for the input device you're using.
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When you are hosting a game using NetSprocket, you must provide a name for the game in the host dialog box. This name is advertised over the network so other NetSprocket games can find it. The following characters have special meaning and should not be used in game names:
* - asterisk
≈ - Option-X
/ - forward slash
@ - at sign
: - colon
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