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- PowWow32 Release Notes
- Copyright 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 by Tribal Voice, Inc.
- All rights reserved.
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.7 - Released September 21, 1998
- ================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o Cue Cards have been added to New User Setup to simplify
- configuration
-
- o The Group Chat window in Communities now has a menu bar
-
- o By default, the addresses of people you chat with in Personal
- Communicator mode and the addresses of Communities you join
- are saved into your Address Book. This can be toggled on and
- off in the Preferences window under Runtime Options.
-
- o A log is now kept of administrative functions in a Community.
- The log is stored in the PowWow directory and has a filename
- of {username}YYYYMM_LOG.TXT. For example, if your PowWow address
- is john_doe@tribal.com and you administer your Community in
- December, 1998, your log file will be named JOHN_DOE199812_LOG.TXT
-
-
- Changes
- -------
-
- o Community hosts are able to change the mode of Community moderation
- on the fly without having to re-start the Community.
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o miscellaneous bug fixes to window-sizing and display
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.6 - Released June xx, 1998
- ===========================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o added ability to remotely administrate Communities
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o changes to user interface
-
- o female voice font now included with PowWow
-
- o updated splash screen
-
- o changed logo from old spiral/swirl to new "PowWow people" logo
-
- o miscellaneous architectural changes
-
- o documentation changed from Microsoft Word 97-format to self-
- viewing HTML format; now shipped separately from program to
- reduce size of download
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o miscellaneous bug fixes
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.5 - Released February 11, 1998
- ===============================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o updated documentation and help files
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Added keyboard shortcuts in Community Bulletin Board
-
- o Fixed broken keyboard shortcut in WhiteBoard
-
- o Fixed broken keyboard shortcuts in New User setup wizard
-
- o Fixed focus problem with PowWow window after closing a Profile
-
- o Fixed GPF in Insta-Voice
-
- o Fixed problem with Buddy Requests not being received
-
- o Fixed problem with removing duplicate Future Buddy Requests
-
- o Fixed problem with display of buttons in Community window
-
- o Fixed problem with message counter not being incremented on
- a Community running a Bulletin Board
-
- o Fixed automatic configuration of POP3/SMTP when going forwards
- and backwards through New User setup wizard
-
- o miscellaneous bug fixes
-
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.5 beta 3 - Released February 4, 1998
- =====================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Instant Voice Messaging is now called Insta-Voice.
-
- o New user interface for Insta-Voice with 'Next' and 'Previous'
- buttons, and time-date stamp
-
- o In PowWow Navigator window, use cursor keys and enter to bring up
- pop-up menus.
-
- o updated Windows help file
-
- o Changed message when exiting PowWow while BoardGames PlugIn still
- active.
-
- o Replaced boring, old deer-at-the-cabin splash screen with new cool
- golden spiral PowWow logo
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o miscellaneous bug fixes
-
- o In BoardGames PlugIn, fixed redraw problems with "talk" (Ctrl+T)
- bubbles.
-
- o In BoardGames PlugIn, two-player games such as backgammon, checkers,
- and chess have "Join" status reset to "allow" after a person leaves
- the game.
-
-
-
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.3 beta 3 - Released January 23, 1998
- =====================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed problem with Voice Messaging GPF after several messages sent
-
- o Fixed problem with horizontal scrolling when using up/down arrows in Buddy List/Community List
-
- o miscellaneous bug fixes
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.3 beta 2 - Released January 20, 1998
- =====================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o Main window now has navigation buttons for Communities
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed problem with New User Wizard not worrking correctly
-
- o "Hear All" in Communities now displayed correctly
-
- o miscellaneous fixes to Bulletin Board
-
- o miscellaneous fixes to Extended Profile display
-
- o Fixed problem with Setup not creating icons correctly under
- Windows NT 4.0 Server.
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.3 beta 1 - Released January 19, 1998
- =====================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
-
- o Added ability to send voice instant messages (compressed with
- PowWow's codec)
-
- o Extended Profile now displays a person's interests, if any, from
- the White Pages.
-
-
- Changes
- -------
-
- o Redesigned Community Controller window with tree-view; it is now
- called the Main window. Personal Communicator window no longer has
- to be open.
-
- o Redesigned Bulletin Board interface
-
- o Boring, old "plus" logo replaced with cool, new "spiral" logo.
-
- o In Board Games, Reversed checkers placement so they are on correct
- squares.
-
- o In Board Games, Fixed problem with changing colors of chess pieces.
-
- o Answering Machine can no longer be toggled on and off by double-
- clicking on the "A" in the lower right corner of the Personal
- Communicator Window.
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o miscellaneous bug fixes
-
- Known Bugs
- ----------
-
- o Updated PowWow User's Guide not available.
-
- o Updated PowWow Help File not available.
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.21 - Released October 14, 1997
- ===============================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o none
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed GPF when accepting buddy requests while in a Community.
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 - Released October 10, 1997
- ==============================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o You can now set Buddy Requests to "prompt" or "refuse" under
- USER|PREFERENCES...|RUNTIME OPTIONS
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Dialog now displayed when issuing Buddy Requests in a Community
-
- o Instant messages sent from the Buddy List use email if a direct
- connection cannot be made
-
- o The Buddy Request dialog is now modeless
-
- o Changed the "Add Community" button to "Join Community" in the
- Community Controller Buddy List Window.
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed bug in Communities where multiple games were not being shown
-
- o Fixed bug in the dice game of the BoardGames PlugIn where only the
- person starting a dice game could talk (Ctrl+T).
-
- o Fixed bug in Buddy Requests where sender was automatically added to your
- Buddy List
-
- o Fixed Buddy List context (right-mouse button-click) menu
-
- o Fixed window sizing error when changing users while the PowWow window is
- maximized
-
- o Fixed problem with answering machine messages being checked for in email
- when changing users
-
- o Fixed GPF when attempting to search bulletin board and not entering
- anything to search for
-
- o Fixed GPF when retrieving bulletin board messages and Community is closed
-
- o Fixed GPF when attempting to retrieve deleted private messages
-
- o Answering machine icon (red flashing "A") turned off after all answering
- machine messages have been read
-
-
- Known Bugs
- ----------
- o Direct Connect does not work for Communities when reconnecting at
- startup
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 beta 5 - Released September 18, 1997
- =======================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
-
- Changes
- -------
- o View Answering Machine Message dialog now displays, sorts, on all
- answering machine message headers
-
- o Right-click in chat window of person you are talking with in the Personal
- Communicator window for pop-up menu of options for them
-
- o Connection Information now has copy-to-clipboard option
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed problem with saving password when setting up a New User
-
- o Fixed problem with adding PowWow buddy addresses in Community
- controller
-
- o Fixed problem with directory path information when setting up
- new Communities
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 beta 4 - Released August 25, 1997
- ====================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o None
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Setup no longer pauses when starting
-
- o Setup now checks for program in memory
-
- o New User Wizard disables SMTP and POP3 services if you enter an
- Internet service provider which does not provide them
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Setup creates correct icon for uninstallation program
-
- o PowWow correctly displays Personal Profile
-
- o PowWow correctly displays Personal Picture
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 beta 3 - Released August 22, 1997
- ====================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o Added "Clear Outgoing Chat Counts" button to Users pane of Address Book
-
- o double-click on status bar to see last 10 messages
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o updated help file
-
- o added help buttons
-
- o PowWow no longer sensitive to browser launch order
-
- o Answering Machine Message confirmations now sent to status bar
-
- o updated speech synthesizer dictionary
-
- o enlarged text entry window in Community window so it scrolls
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed GPF when clicking on small red "X" disconnect button on a person's
- title bar
-
- o Fixed GPF when attempting to access a message base with no messages in it
-
- o Fixed problem with POP server
-
- o Fixed program with "No, with reason" when refusing a chat.
-
- o more miscellaneous fixes
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 beta 2 - Released August 14, 1997
- ====================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o finished first phase of GUI redesign:
-
- o Added buddy lists and server
-
- o Added option to paste from ClipBoard
-
- o Added menu items for frequently-incoming and -outgoing chats
-
- o Added Internet menu with options to access frequently-requested
- pages from our WWW server, download latest version, and open URL's
- and sending email.
-
- o In event a lookup request fails (e.g., person you are trying to
- page has never run PowWow) you can email them a "get PowWow now"
- note.
-
- o other miscellaneous UI tweaks
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Online help updated, replaces separate documentation
-
- o Redesigned Address Book
-
- o Redesigned Setup screen
-
- o Updated Board Games PlugIn
-
- o Many, many other changes
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed some connection lookup problems
-
-
- Known Bugs
- ----------
- o File menu item missing
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 beta 1 - Released June 17, 1997
- ==================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Community user interface changes
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o miscellaneous bug fixes
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 Alpha 2 - Released June 6, 1997
- ==================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Board Games PlugIn is not compatible with previous release
-
- o Added "minimize" and "close" gadgets to Conference Controller window.
-
-
- Bug fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed GPF in Board Games PlugIn
-
- o Board Games PlugIn now works on VGA-sized (640x480) screens
-
- o other miscellaneous bug fixes
-
-
- Known Bugs
- ----------
- o Smiley-face does not change when locating World-Wide Web browser
- under SETUP|BROWSER SELECTION
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.2 Alpha 1 - Released May 29, 1997
- ==================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o Replaced old, boring Conferences with new, cool Communities
-
- o Added an API for plugins. This now allows you to write your own
- add-ons for PowWow. See <http://www.tribal.com/powwow/plugins/>
- for details.
-
- o Include Boardgames plugin with PowWow
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o miscellaeneous
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed GPF when starting up PowWow and retreiving answering machine
- messages.
-
- o Fixed problem with starting alternate users from a PowWow icon
- with the /L {user@domain.org} switch.
-
- Known Bugs
- ----------
- o User interface for Communities not final.
-
- o PowWow User's Guide documentation not final.
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.1 - Released March 31, 1997
- ============================================
-
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o Added REPLY button to PowWow answering machine
-
- o QuikSound drag-and-drop now supports PowWow Sound Installer (.SIF) files
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Setup once again installs CTL3D32.DLL under Windows 95
-
- o PowWow now ignores domain if entered accidentally with POP3 Username
- under SETUP|MAIL SEND AND RECEIVE.
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed GPF when sending and receiving answering machine messages via email
-
- o Fixed GPF in QuikSound drag-and-drop
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.1 beta 2 - Released February 28, 1997
- ======================================================
- (re-release of February 26, 1997 release)
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.1 beta 2 - Released February 26, 1997
- ======================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o none
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o fixed garbage characters in answering machine messages
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.1 beta 1 - Released February 25, 1997
- ======================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Changed "Mail Send/Receive" menu to "Mail Send and Receive"
-
- o When sending files PowWow remembers last directory used
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o QuikSound is gracefully closed with PowWow
-
- o Fixed GPF when retrieving answering machine messages
-
- o Fixed problem with POP3 locking when running PowWow and an
- email client in tandem
-
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.1 alpha 2 - Released February 19, 1997
- =======================================================
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o none
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o Improved legibility of POP3/SMTP error messages
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed "cannot parse POP3 reply" error messages in answering machine
- message retrieval (added check for old POP3 mail servers)
-
- o more miscelleaneous bug fixes relating to the handling of POP3 and
- SMTP servers
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.1 alpha 1 - Released February 12, 1997
- =======================================================
-
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o The answering machine now records and plays back text
- messages through your email.
-
- When you have waiting messages the "A" in the lower right corner of
- the PowWow window will flash red. Double-click on it to view your
- messages.
-
- NOTE: This requires your PowWow address be a valid email address.
-
- o You can now give a reason when declining a chat request
-
- o Added TRANSFER button to PowWow QuikSound
-
- o Added "/L {PowWow address}" command-line parameter to launch PowWow
- with a different address.
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o PowWow now verifies the paths for your download, book, and sound
- files directories on startups. If a path is invalid PowWow will
- set it to the PowWow directory.
-
- o PowWow will no longer allow you to select the same background and
- text colors
-
- o Increased maximum number of users to nine (9) people (yourself and
- up to eight other people)
-
- o Private mode has been changed
-
- o answering machine takes message is chat request is not responded
- to within twenty (20) seconds
-
- o valid email address required
-
- o Chat request window is non-modal (e.g., you can continue
- to type when receiving a chat request)
-
- o New dictionary for text to speech engine
-
- o Removed some StretchBlt commands and replaced them with StretchDIBit
- commands
-
- o Added White Pages button on Connect window.
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed GPF in text to speech engine
-
- o Fixed GPF when canceling a file transfer
-
-
- PowWow Version 3.0 beta 3 - Released November 21, 1996
- ======================================================
-
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o Added Conference Options for censoring and locking out rude users.
-
- o PowWow will now launch a viewer for files after they are finished
- transferring (based on your Windows settings).
-
-
- Changes
- -------
- o PowWow is no longer shipped with documentation in MS-Write format.
- If you do not have a copy of MS-Word to read the documentation with
- you can download the MS-Word Viewer from Microsoft at:
-
- http://www.microsoft.com/msword/internet/viewer/
-
- on their World-Wide Web site.
-
- If you use another word processor such as WordPerfect, AmiPro, and so
- forth contact the manufacturer to obtain an import filter for MS-Word
- 6.0 documents.
-
- o Removed option to display POWWOW.WRI file from Help menu.
-
- o Added option to allow/disallow multiple logins to Conferences.
-
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o Fixed GPF when entering text in WhiteBoard of 32-bit PowWow.
-
- o Fixed drag-and-drop under 32-bit PowWow.
-
- o Fixed GPF when accessing SETUP|CONFERENCE OPTIONS from menu.
-
-
- Known Bugs
- ----------
- o none
-
-
- POWWOW32 Version 3.0 beta 2 - Released November 1, 1996
- =======================================================
-
- Initial release for 32-bit Windows. Functionally identical to PowWow
- Version 3.0 beta 2 for Microsoft Windows 3.1.
-
- New Features
- ------------
- o None
-
- Changes
- -------
- o None
-
- Bug Fixes
- ---------
- o None
-
- Known Bugs
- ----------
- o None
-
-
-