News

March 15, 2023

Access version 3.5 released.

Improvements to error handling, fixed clock.

February 3, 2023

Access version 3.5 Release Candidate 2 released.

Implemented mouse support, some minor corrections.

January 29, 2023

Access version 3.5 Release Candidate 1 released.

This is a rewrite of 3.01 using Borland Turbo C 2.01. It should be more compatible with older machines, FPGAs and emulators.
Mouse support is still being worked on and should be available in the final release.

July 07, 2006

Access version 5.00 Release Candidate 2 released.

Release notes:

• When programs were removed, the changes were not saved to disk, fixed
• Stability improvements when running Access inside DOSBox (http://dosbox.sourceforge.net)
• Please test this release and report any problems you may still have!

November 27, 2005

Access version 5.00 Release Candidate 1 released.

Release notes:

• Recompiled using updated Allegro 4.2, GCC 4.0.1
• Minor correction to installer script.
• Tiny improvements in the documentation.
• Please test this release and report any problems you may still have!
• You may also download a language pack for German or French. Simply place this file inside C:\XX after installation. I want to thank Thierry Casalegno and Joel for the translations!

January 09, 2005

Access version 5.00 Beta released.

Release notes:

• Access goes 32-bit, using protected mode!
• Ported to DJ Delorie's great DJGPP C++ compiler. Switched from Zephyr's graphics library to the Allegro Game Library for Access' graphics core. This should solve the many graphics-related problems on modern machines that people kept reporting.
• Many small bug-fixes.
• Please test this release and report any problems you may still have!

October 06, 2003

Access version 4.60 released.

Release notes:

• Small but important update from the guys at Zephyr Software: Video memory was incorrectly detected for some modern videocards, which rendered Access unusable on systems using these cards. This is fixed now, Access should run on whatever modern videocard using VESA mode. Thanks go out to all the people that reported this problem!
• The rotating CSI logo in Access' main screen is made optional, it can now be turned on or off(default) in the advanced menu in Xxsetup, reducing flicker.
• Website location and contact information updated.

September 11, 2000

Access version 5.00 Beta will be out in the near future. Please keep coming back if you are interested in the upcoming release... To name a few of its features:

• A different graphics library named Allegro is used now, allowing more colors, better graphics and nice icons.
• Windows icons (.ico) can be added to, and removed from Access' iconlibrary from within Access
• Password support

If you would like to receive email whenever a new release is due, please send me a message or fill in the feedback information and make sure you select "Let me know about future menu updates".

June 01, 1999

Access version 4.54 released.