intro_general GENERAL INFORMATION The internet has great capabilities for connecting people from all over the world. This chess server is one way for networking individuals who enjoy chess. Other chess servers (at least those we know about) are listed in the "addresses" file. Among other things, a chess server allows users to play chess matches against each other, as well as communicate with each other. The chess server (computer) is programmed to send players' chess moves and messages to the right users. It also keeps track of various information. In order to use the features, you need to type various commands. In general, commands do one of four things: (a) help you play a chess match (see intro_playing), (b) send a message to one or more users (see intro_talking), (c) display information to you (see intro_information), (d) modify one of your settings, variables or notes (see intro_settings), or (e) have the server perform a special function (see intro_special). Certain commands are restricted to server administrators ("admins") and cannot be used by regular users. Some features are only available for registered users. Only registered users can have rated chess games, have games stored after adjournment, have "finger" notes, and communicate using "shout", "kibitz" and "message" (see "intro_talking" help file). If you intend to visit the server often, you will enjoy your visit more as a registered user. Registration on this server is by email; type "help register" to learn the procedure. New users might want to start off with simple features and gradually learn about the other functions as they go along. To get a description of a particular command, type "help [command]" -- without the square brackets, of course. For example, "help match" will give you information about the "match" command. NOTE: you do not have to type the entire command in order to use it or read its help file; typing the first few letters will work in most cases. See Also: addresses adm_info finger intro_basics intro_information intro_settings intro_special intro_talking notes register [Last modified: September 28, 1995 -- Friar]