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- This file lists changes to Chat.
-
- Last updated 2/13/1993
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- Version 0.5
-
- This version was the first public release of Chat. It was intended as an
- extended beta program, and had a limited feature set and a rather clunky
- editor.
-
- Version 0.9
-
- This is the second public release of Chat. There have been numerous
- changes, as listed below:
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- Chat now allows monitoring multiple channels simultaneously.
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- 43/50 line mode is now supported on EGA/VGA cards.
-
- The editor has been greatly improved, and now features automatic
- word-wrapping.
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- Private messages may be sent between chat users.
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- A list of chat users is now available.
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- The communications routines are more reliable than in previous
- releases.
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- The help has been expanded greatly.
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- The documentation is greatlty improved (believe it or not!)
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- Mouse support is more consistent.
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- Known bugs:
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- Chat uses Novell's IPX protocol for sending messages between
- systems. This protocol does not guarantee that messages will be
- delivered. I have never personally seen a packet fail to be
- delivered in this program, but it is possible. This could result in
- messages not being sent, or the user list being incomplete. Unless
- your network is particularly flaky, however, I doubt you will ever
- see a missed packet.
-
- Chat has a limited number of buffers for handling cummunications. If
- a large number of users are logged on to chat, it is possible that
- packets will be dropped, resulting in symptoms like the above.
- Again, I have never seen this problem arise in practice, but Chat
- has not been extensively tested with more than ten users. However,
- if you have slow workstations or a large number of users, you may
- experience lost messages.
-
- The program does not handle low memory conditions very well. If Chat
- runs out of memory, it will display a message explaining that it has
- run out, and quit immediately. It requires approximately 300K to run
- in initially.
-
- Planned features:
-
- There are two features planned for the next release of Chat:
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- Private channels:
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- The next release will allow users to open private channels. Only
- invited users may enter these channels. You can thus have
- private discussions without worrying about "lurkers"
- eavesdropping.
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- Configurability:
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- The next release will be somewhat more configurable,
- particularly the communications system.
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