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by **Jack Ramb** » Sun, 08 Apr 2001 21:50:06

Perhaps more than a few of you remember the GPaL utility for GPL that I was
working on almost two years ago. Unfortunately, way back then I had a job
change that prevented me from bringing the thing to closure. Months passed
and I continued to hope that I'd be able to squeeze in the hours to get it
finished. I never found those hours and don't anticipate finding them.

So what I'd like to do is offer the source code to someone who has the
skills, the time, and the interest in and understanding of GPL to get the
job done. Honestly, I won't have the time to collaborate, but the code is
well-structured and commented so a talented VB6 developer should be able to
make it happen. The project does require a few custom controls (True DBGrid
and VS-OCX if my memory serves me) which you'd need to acquire if you don't
have them already. In addition, I have a FrontPage web site (that I've taken
down) available if that's needed.

Drop me a note describing your background, interest, and experience if
you're interested.

Thanks. I'd really like to see everyone ultimately enjoy GPaL.

Jack Rambo

by **Ed Whit** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 01:32:58

Hi Jack, I'd be absolutely no help on GPaL, but it's good to hear from you,
I still remember the race series you hosted, it was my first taste of
organized GPL, and I had a blast running it then. Still racin'?
--

"Sideways, Slideways, and Every Other Ways"

> Perhaps more than a few of you remember the GPaL
<snip>
> Thanks. I'd really like to see everyone ultimately enjoy GPaL.

> Jack Rambo

by **Jack Ramb** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 02:57:42

Not much time to race anymore, Ed, but it's certainly nice to hear that you
enjoyed the old Nail That Track (NTT) series. With GPL's automated server
capability, has anyone put together a comparable, daily, intercontinental
series since? Seems like it would be a lot easier today than it was two
years ago! :-)

Jack

-----------------------

Hi Jack, I'd be absolutely no help on GPaL, but it's good to hear from you,
I still remember the race series you hosted, it was my first taste of
organized GPL, and I had a blast running it then. Still racin'?
--

"Sideways, Slideways, and Every Other Ways"

> Perhaps more than a few of you remember the GPaL
<snip>
> Thanks. I'd really like to see everyone ultimately enjoy GPaL.

> Jack Rambo

by **Tony Rickar** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 03:52:22

Great to have you back on RAS, Jack.

Fimally caught up on your sleep since the NTT World series? Fond memories...

GPaL resurrection anyone????

Tony

> Hi Jack, I'd be absolutely no help on GPaL, but it's good to hear from
you,
> I still remember the race series you hosted, it was my first taste of
> organized GPL, and I had a blast running it then. Still racin'?
> --

> "Sideways, Slideways, and Every Other Ways"

> > Perhaps more than a few of you remember the GPaL
> <snip>
> > Thanks. I'd really like to see everyone ultimately enjoy GPaL.

> > Jack Rambo

by **Joachim Blu** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 04:29:13

Hi Jack!

I would be interested in finishing GPaL.
I have some skills in VB6 (wrote a trackcameraeditor for GPL) but I doubt
that they would be enough for GPaL. I also don't have the custom controls
you mentioned above. Are they downloadable for free somewhere or do I have
to spend some money for them?
However, I think the only way for me to see if I could handle the job is to
have a closer look on the outstanding work. Please send me all the material
you have. I promise that I will handle it with care and if I'm not capable
of finishing it, will delete everything from my HD and give you a clear
status report.

Btw: Great to have you back. I hope that your new job was worth the
r.a.s.-break ;).

Regards
Crash

by **Andre Warring** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 05:18:59

>Thanks. I'd really like to see everyone ultimately enjoy GPaL.

>Jack Rambo

A-
AAA-

AAAAAARRRGGHHHHHH!!!

Buuuut serious folks. Jack, nice to see you back, and nice you want to
give the source code for GPaL.
But please answer me one burning question: The night GPaL was to be
released, it got delayed because you had a problem with the installer.
Then we never heard from you again.
So the only thing that needs to be fixed now is the installer?

Andre

by **Jack Ramb** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 06:33:18

Hey, Andre, how are you? I must say you have a better memory than I do!

As I recall, I was working at releasing a version that had some of the
functionality completed, had a handful of RASers doing last minute testing
with me, and we had some configuration problems. That was right on the eve
of starting my new job and things never slowed down after that.

Just an installation problem? Not sure without more investigation.

Jack

>Thanks. I'd really like to see everyone ultimately enjoy GPaL.

>Jack Rambo

A-
AAA-

AAAAAARRRGGHHHHHH!!!

Buuuut serious folks. Jack, nice to see you back, and nice you want to
give the source code for GPaL.
But please answer me one burning question: The night GPaL was to be
released, it got delayed because you had a problem with the installer.
Then we never heard from you again.
So the only thing that needs to be fixed now is the installer?

Andre

by **ymenar** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 08:54:50

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by **Dave Henri** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 08:56:21

Oh Jack...you don't know the troubles you caused poor Andre...
and the fun you gave us for picking on him...:)
dave henrie

> Hey, Andre, how are you? I must say you have a better memory than I do!

> As I recall, I was working at releasing a version that had some of the
> functionality completed, had a handful of RASers doing last minute testing
> with me, and we had some configuration problems. That was right on the eve
> of starting my new job and things never slowed down after that.

> Just an installation problem? Not sure without more investigation.

> Jack

by **Eldre** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 09:26:10

writes:

Jack! You're still alive! Some of us (most of us) were wondering what
happened to you...

Eldred
p.s. would it be possible for a non-GPL racer to understand the code? I work
with a guy that loves programming, and he's good at it. But, he doesn't race.
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
F1 hcp. +28.67...F2 +151.26...

Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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by **Eldre** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 09:26:09

>Not much time to race anymore, Ed, but it's certainly nice to hear that you
>enjoyed the old Nail That Track (NTT) series. With GPL's automated server
>capability, has anyone put together a comparable, daily, intercontinental
>series since? Seems like it would be a lot easier today than it was two
>years ago! :-)

How did it work? I have access to a few servers...

Eldred
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
F1 hcp. +28.67...F2 +151.26...

Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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by **Jack Ramb** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 13:23:49

In the NTT World Championship, we had three qualifying races (1 each for the
Far East, Americas, and Europe) at 7:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM EST,
respectively, every weekday. Qualifying race winners and the top point
scorers from each geographic area would be invited to participate in the
weekly international championship event which was held at 8:00 AM EST Sunday
mornings, I believe. Seems like it would be easy to do today with the server
automation available.

>Not much time to race anymore, Ed, but it's certainly nice to hear that you
>enjoyed the old Nail That Track (NTT) series. With GPL's automated server
>capability, has anyone put together a comparable, daily, intercontinental
>series since? Seems like it would be a lot easier today than it was two
>years ago! :-)

How did it work? I have access to a few servers...

Eldred
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
F1 hcp. +28.67...F2 +151.26...

Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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by **Jack Ramb** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 13:32:05

Eldred...

Think it'll be best if somebody who both knows GPL well and is adept at VB
takes this on.

Jack

writes:

Jack! You're still alive! Some of us (most of us) were wondering what
happened to you...

Eldred
p.s. would it be possible for a non-GPL racer to understand the code? I
work
with a guy that loves programming, and he's good at it. But, he doesn't
race.
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
F1 hcp. +28.67...F2 +151.26...

Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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by **Phil Le** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 17:58:50

> <SNIP>

> Thanks. I'd really like to see everyone ultimately enjoy GPaL.

> Jack Rambo

I have posted this on the Legends Central forum at
http://www.legendscentral.com to try to drum aup some more interest for you
Jack.

Cheers

Phil
--
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http://www.geocities.com/f2_festival

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by **T.Galvi** » Mon, 09 Apr 2001 18:44:45

About ***ing time Jack. Why didn't you offer this 2 years ago . Im still
amazed that no one went on and made there own GPaL and Im still amazed that
GPL is still number 1 after all this time. I am also still amazed that you
hosted races everyday of the week in 3 different time zones (did you not
sleep?).
Good to hear from you Jack

Todd.
p.s still racing :-)

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