We have released a new version of Pretty Good Solitaire.
Version 11.0.1 contains no new features or games, but contains changes that enhance Pretty Good Solitaire's compatibility with the new Microsoft Vista.
The first big change was to switch the help file from the old reliable WinHelp to HTMLHelp. I had to make this change because Microsoft made the stupid decision to drop support for WinHelp in Vista.
And there were other issues. As programmer/chief tester Gregg Seelhoff posted on his blog:
... this release adds full Windows Vista compatibility to the title, prior to the general release of Vista scheduled (this final time) for January 30. This means using a new look program icon, replacing WinHelp with HTML Help, and fixing bugs caused by the Aero glass look and by restricted access to folders (one of each).
Although my code ships with this product, in DLL form, my function for this update was as lead tester, first getting Vista installed and then identifying and researching various issues to work well within the new operating system. Originally, the conversion to HTML Help was thought to be the main issue, but at the end of the day (actually, weeks), that was the one aspect that went fairly smoothly. This process has given me tons of material for upcoming blog posts, amongst the various release announcements.
Nothing with Windows Vista was straightforward, but now that we have identified the issues with icons, help files, limited user accounts, the Aero appearance, and Game Explorer, the rest of the releases should flow like rain.
With this release out of the way, we will also be releasing new Vista compatible versions of our other games.
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