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If the algorithms, information, and programming manual were public on site somewhere I could find, anyone could program their own program to emulate Zillions. I would use it, even if it cost some money to use. Maybe if they don't want all lose money, they could make a license to say 'You can't distribute programs that use this algorithms because is patented', but I disagree with the fact that you can patent computer programs anyway.
I think it's a 'bandwidth' question. Minimal graphics means maximum throughput, whereas maximum graphics means minimal throughput, especially for those of us who depend on Internet Service from an IP, and find ourselves unpleasantly slowed down from the lag associated with a webbrowsing reeling from complex graphics directives, GIF or JPEG displays, and so on. Now, I don't speak for zz038, but I do think it's wonderful that Zillions of Games exists; it is wonderful that it can play so many games. It's just that, speaking for myself, I prefer minimal graphics to maximum graphics. Internet seems to run faster the leaner you make it.
Uh, what kind of PC is Zillions of Games supposed to run on, anyway? Are you sure it will run on mine? Is it DOS compatible? My PC is a used one from 1988, worth maybe $10 to 20 bucks or so.
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I was trying to unlock the full version and purchase an unlock key online. However, after the first screen and I click Next, it reads "URL not found" regardless of which browser I try. Anyone know about this? Is Zillions still around and working?
The website is still around. I bought my unlock key many years ago, and I'm not in any position to answer your question. You should contact Zillions-of-Games directly about this. Even if you can't get an unlock key, you may be able to buy a used version of the software on CD.
Thanks for the advice. I did actually e-mail them yesterday but have yet to hear back. I'll have to see about getting a CD somehow.
Has anyone been able to unlock Zillions of Games to the full version? I didn't hear back from them when I e-mailed the support team. Guess they haven't been keeping their URL up to date, regarding the unlock order/purchase online. Unfortunate, as there are some newer variants I wanted to try on the full version.
I tried a few weeks ago and could not. :-(
I was really looking forward to playing a few against the computer, too.
That said, I've been having a great time with game courier!
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