Introduction
Texas 42 or "42" is a trick taking domino game similar to the card
game spades. This C++ software is a version of the game for
standalone or network play. We also offer compatibility [as a network
guest] with Curtis Cameron's
Win42 software for Windows. Currently, Win42 guest mode works pretty
well, and standalone play is in an alpha stage. A general network mode
is coming soon. We will probably also support the Win42 lobby.
Obtaining the Source
The best way to get the source is to download the latest realease from
the our SourceForge download page.
But, if you want the state of the art in our 42 technology, and you don't mind sacrificing stability or perhaps even the ability to build the software, you can perform an anonymous checkout of the code by doing the following:
export CVSROOT=:pserver:anonymous@cvs.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/texas42 export CVS_RSH=ssh cvs co texas42
Building
Use qmake to create the Makefile from the Texas42.pro project description
file:
qmake -o Makefile Texas42.proThen simpy make to generate the dynamically linked texas42 binary
Using the Program with Win42
To use as a client for a Win42 hosted game follow these instructions:
Links
Acknowledgements
There exists another client called Tk42 written by Christopher Mobley.
Christopher's correspondence with Curtis Cameron and Curtis' gracious
explanation of the Win42 protocol helped to make this game possible.