Jack 2.0 updates

For all downloads: after downloading simply run the file and follow the instructions.

12 april 2003

Update Jack 2.0 to Jack 2.01. Most important changes:
  • New option: automatic end-of-trick click, see Settings -> Table.
  • New conventions: Roudi, Ping-Pong, OBAR and another variation of the Stayman convention.
  • New convention cards: Majeure cinquième and English Acol.
  • Better compatibility with Windows-XP, in particular network play and dealprofile.
  • Network play: improved error messages
  • PBN reader: improved error messages
  • Jack's bidding book has been enhanced in some places, in particular CBS and Cappelletti. Most recent version of the bidding book is included in the update.
The online help has been changed to reflect the changes in the userinterface.

12 july 2003

Update Jack 2.0/2.01 to Jack 2.02 (Jack Menton). Most important changes:
  • Improved bidding and playing engine used during the computer bridge world championship in Menton 2003.
  • New option: bidding style Jack is adjustable, see Settings -> Bidding style.
  • Jack's bidding book is much improved. Most recent version of the bidding book is included in the update.
The online help has been changed to reflect the changes in the userinterface.

Important note: this Jack Menton version will by default bid more aggressively. If you think Jack bids already aggressive enough you will have to use the new option and set the 'general approach' to value 2.

30 october 2003

Update Jack 2.0/2.01/2.02 to Jack 2.03. Most important changes:
  • New conventions: Minor Suit Asking, Benjamin twos, Astro, Aspro, Asptro
  • New conventioncard: Benjaminised Acol.
  • Support for the French language.
  • PBN files associated with Jack.
  • Right-click on a bid shows the meaning Jack attaches to it.
  • Many changes in the weak NT complex.
  • Most recent version of the bidding book is included in the update.
The online help has been changed to reflect the changes in the userinterface.

Download: Update Jack 2.0/2.01/2.02 to Jack 2.03 (1.229.824 bytes)
Download: Modified English online help for Jack 2.03/2.04 (1.987.072 bytes)
Optional download: Modified Dutch online help for Jack 2.03/2.04 (2.096.128 bytes)
Optional download: French language files for Jack 2.03/2.04 (2.194.944 bytes)

2 march 2004

Update Jack 2.0/2.01/2.02/2.03 to Jack 2.04. Most important changes:
  • New convention: Brozel
  • New conventioncard: German convention cards.
  • Support for the German language. Very special thanks to Martin Kretschmar for his excellent translation into German.
  • Many changes in the bidding book (included in the update).
The online help has not changed, for the lastest version check the 2.03 update.

Download: Update Jack 2.0/2.01/2.02/2.03 to Jack 2.04 (1.307.648 bytes)
Download: The German cover in PDF format (1.718.849 bytes)
Download: The German version of the printed manual in PDF format (959.332 bytes)