A History of Computer Harpoon

List of Versions

by Don Gilman and Jesse Spears

There are a lot of different versions of computer Harpoon in the market right now. I asked Don Gilman to put together a list of the different versions and the differences between them:

Harpoon 3:

H3 for the PC* - Windows compatibility, massive bug fixes, improved sensor models and many new features. Based on Harpoon II-AE with code improvements from H3-Mac. Published February 2002 (see www.harpoon3.com). CD distributed via Naval Warfare Simulations (www.navalwarfare.org). Direct download options available in April, 2002, from www.harpoon3.com. (C) AGSI.

H3 for the Mac* - Compatible with newer Mac OS’s, including a Native OSX version. Massive bug fixes and new features. Based on Harpoon II for the Mac. In production since May 2001 direct from www.harpoon3.com. (C) AGSI.

H2 – AE (Admiral’s Edition) - Last published version of Harpoon II. Found hither and yon in bargain bins. Republished in 2001 by www.harpoohq.com. (C) AGSI. Originally published in 1996 by IntraCorp.

Harpoon Classic:

HC 2002*- Windows only - Presently in Release Candidate testing. ETA June 2002. CD distributed via Naval Warfare Simulations (www.navalwarfare.org). Based on Harpoon Classic 97. Massive AI and sensor fixes, database editor (forthcoming). (c) AGSI.

HC 97- Last published by Alliance Interactive/Imagic in 1997. Windows version of Harpoon 1.6 for DOS. Updated maps and GUI enhancements. May be found in some bargain bins. No Editor. Republished in 2001 by www.harpoonhq.com.

These are the current versions. H2-AE and HC 97 have been pulled from distribution.

BT


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