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- Comments on WILDCAT! version 1.11 01/07/88
-
- The following are minor "fixes" to problems reported and documented in version
- 1.10:
-
- 1. Fixed the -More- Prompt so if the user changes it to No in [Y]our
- settings, it would be correctly stored for their next call.
-
- 2. Fixed the Security Violation Error Message so it is addressed to the
- actual Sysop's Name instead of 'SYSOP'.
-
- 3. Changed the logic on the Daily Download Bytes Limit. If the file they
- are going to download would put them over their daily limit, then they
- won't be allowed the file.
-
- 4. Comments to the Sysop no longer create a return message receipt
- automatically.
-
- 5. Fixed the 'ERROR finding user at log-off'
-
- 6. Fixed the Sysop Note in the Questionnaire.
-
- 7. WILDCAT! now handles ASCii 127 as a Backspace.
-
- 8. Fixed QDONExxx.BBS displays
-
- 9. New users are now told of all the bulletins available when they first
- sign on.
-
- 10. Fixed Colors for AT&T 6300 machines
-
- 11. Fixed the ACTIVITY.LOG disappearing problem. It was related to ASCii
- uploads (which wasn't working - hence was fixed also).
-
- 12. Fixed the String Length exceeds 255 problem. It involved the QUOTES File
- having lines > 255 characters. We now limit each line of the quote to 80
- Characters.
-
- 13. Printing the Userlog now uses the correct 66 lines, instead of 67.
-
- 14. When sending the Startup Strings, we now can send a &C1 to lower carrier
- when initializing WILDCAT! for the first time.
-
- 15. External Uploads now credit the user with the correct Upload K credit.
-
- 16. The users last date called is now updated when they first sign on,
- instead of at sign-off. This allows the user to get their full time the
- next day even if the signed off earlier that morning.
-
- 17. Corrected the Dropped carrier detection problem in the message database.
-
- 18. The PRELOG file can now be 23 lines without going into the bottom "Sysop"
- window.
-
- 19. Changes made to the user's record (items 25 & 26) are now saved (they
- previously were ignored).
-
- 20. Auto Log-off after an external protocol now correctly shows the log-off
- as NORMAL.
-
- 21. Fixed the 1 Character wrap on the file upload prompt.
-
- 22. We now update the user's download count before DOWNLDOK.BBS is displayed.
-
- 23. Fixed the Visa format problem.
-
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-
- The following are additional features added to version 1.11:
-
-
- 1. Questionnaire & Sysop Comments no longer have the "----" lines between
- each comment line.
-
- 2. Changed the wording on Listing files
-
- 3. Added additional line filtering when the User is Signing on. No
- Characters above the ASCii value of 127 should be allowed when they enter
- their name. We have also changing the wording for New Users
- confirmation. Rather than asking if they are a new user, we ask if their
- name is spelled correctly.
-
- 4. Added a new display file COMMENTS.BBS. If you have a file called
- COMMENT.BBS, the file will be displayed when COMMENTS to the Sysop is
- requested and the user will be prompted if they want to continue
- (entering a comment, that is).
-
- 5. Added additional line filtering in several areas.
-
- 6. While we were in the Questionnaire we added color to the questions,
- removed the actual question numbers, because with branching it really
- isn't needed, and added reference numbers in the .ANS file. We (users)
- should be able to write utilities to analyze the .ANS files.
-
-
- Note: We are aware of video problems that have materialized on some
- combinations of cards, monitors and systems. The exact combinations seems
- to be varied, but usually it involves a Hercules or compatible monochrome
- display adapter. Usually the problem appears as an incorrect display
- after a download window, Sysop help (HOME), or online upgrade (F9). It is
- annoying but easily corrected by pressing ALT W twice to switch the
- display window type. We expect this situation to be fully corrected in
- version 1.20 with the TURBO PASCAL 4.0 virtual window and video routines.
-
-
- We have at least two new versions scheduled for 1988. Version 1.20 will
- add support for net mail compatible with the SEAdog (FIDO) net/node
- system. The message base will be completely rewritten and will include
- additional features as well. Version 1.30 will add multi-line
- capabilities for up to 8 callers at one time (maybe more). It will
- operate in multi-tasking environments as well as as a networked host with
- file and record locking support. All registered users of WILDCAT! (any
- version) will receive notice of pending releases by mail well in advance
- of the actual release dates.