For those who try the free Electronic Scoreboard (enaud3a) software, here is updated information:First, It runs full screen when run in DOS only. When run in Windows "DOS PROMPT" (a file found in Windows folder labeled "dosprmpt" with no extension) it occupies about 1/3'rd the screen but ALT+ENTER keys will toggle between full or partial screen display (a significant difference).
Second, It is possible to run 2 or more games via Windows DOS PROMPT, with any selected game focused "on top" of the others (called the current game or current window). Altho you can bring up windows for more than one game by loading it from the same source folder, they will still attempt to use the same data files and fail to print correctly. The work-around to that problem is simple. Load enaud3a into 2 or more folders and load each new DOS PROMPT window from a different folder...that way they are truly independant of one another's data files. Use your mouse to bring any DOS PROMPT window "on top" where it will respond to keyboard entries. Each window will show players A and B but their NAMES, CARD Nos., handicap points, etc. will allow you to quickly choose which window you need. Drag windows around on the screen so they are not completely overlapped by the other window(s) and so your mouse can be placed on them. ALT+TAB will also change focus among windows if Mouse is not available. Printing (key "P" on the active window) will make a detailed printout of the game displayed on screen. No proofing is necessary as the program accepts only legal calls (i.e. - "2-ringers, 4 points" is illegal and the program will not accept it). And, the old "missing dead ringer" problem no longer exists.
Third, A small program can be run before running the enaud3a programs which will force printouts to a file instead of the printer. If you so choose, a diskette can be placed in the A: drive where game printouts can be dumped to diskette and printed elsewhere by a different computer & printer, thus eliminating need for printers with each computer. There may be several such little programs available, the one I use is named prt2file.com
Duane Goodrich (KS) July 26, 2001