Canasta needs the Borland Windows Custom Controls file BWCC.DLL. If you already have a version dated 27/10/92 or later, you can delete the copy that is included with Canasta. If you have a version with a date earlier than 27/10/92, replace it with the one included with Canasta. History of Canasta ================== Version 1.0 1/12/93 * Initial release ================== Version 1.1 11/12/93 * Made it impossible to play a black three to the table. * Enlarged area in which a joker can be added to a row of cards on the table * Added a menu option to switch between single and double clicking when placing a card on the old deck. ================== Version 1.2 14/3/94 Bugfixes: * Fixed bug that allowed throwing a card away while taking the pile. * Fixed bug that allowed undo directly after receiving the pile. * Fixed bug in undoing making a canasta. * Fixed bug that made computer make the first move in a new round. Enhancements: * Added Alt+letter shortcuts in Options|Mouse menu. * Removed Alt+letter shortcuts in Shareware Message. * Added Description to exe-file. * Added specified scoring results. * Added option to enter player's name. * Added option to choose whether or not a canasta must be made to make score count positive. * Added use of BWCC.DLL. Greatly enhances dialog boxes. * Modified shareware message to include four, instead of two buttons ================== Version 2.0 19/4/94 Bugfixes: * Fixed bug that allowed computer to finish without a canasta. * Fixed several other minor bugs. Minor Enhancements: * Reorganized option dialog boxes. * Made text size and font independent of video-driver (I hope). * Made adding a joker more intuitive. * Changed score dialog to include a 'Details' button. In this way, the specified scores are only shown for those interested. * Disabled resizing the Canasta window. Major Enhancements: * Adopted official Canasta rules and terminology of the National Canasta Laws Commission. * Added option to draw extra card when Red Three is drawn. * Added option to block the old deck with a Red Three. * Added option to select number of canastas needed to finish. * Added option to add the top of the old deck to a canasta. * Improved decision-algorithms for registered version. * Enlarged cards and reorganized screen lay-out to make 'em fit. * Changed card designs. * Added Beginner, Advanced and Expert levels for computer opponent. * Included registration by key.