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PowerBBS for Windows 3.5
Hicksville, NY - PowerBBS for Windows 3.5 has just been released!
PowerBBS for Windows is a multi-user BBS that operates as a background
application in Windows. With PowerBBS you can run a BBS and still use your
computer for other tasks. File transfers are handled internally. You will
hardly notice it's there!
We're very excited about this new version of PowerBBS. The following is a
list of the new features included in version 3.5. There were many minor
enhancements that were not included in this list, but if you look around,
you'll be sure to notice them!
Telnet
*PowerBBS 3.5 will support Telent connections!
*Connect your BBS to any other BBS on the Internet
*Other BBSs on the Internet can Telenet into your BBS!
SDK
*New Software Developer Kit will allow programmers to compile C and Pascal
DLLs that can be run directly from within PowerBBS via a menu or a
PowerLang program!
*Keep an eye out for PowerBBS specific doors and add-ons in the near future
*PowerBBS source code will no longer be distributed
Local Screen
*The local screen for PowerBBS has been redone with graphics
(caller's screen is still displayed in ANSI)
*Several buttons and toolbar have been added for easier sysop access.
*Graphical quick on-line of upgrade of caller
*Graphical Node Status display
*Start Config, PowerEdit or File List Manager from local screen
*Better local display of colors and low ascii characters
*Quick sysop log-in...just give password and be right at the Main menu
*Graphical file transfer screen
*Transfer screen shows CPS, current file progress & time left and batch
progress & time left
Files
*New File List Manager with 3.5 is written in Pascal to be faster, more
stable and more easily integrated with PowerBBS
*Direct tech support on our BBS for the new file manager.
*New file manager very easy to use. Sort file lists by date or by name
*New file manager imports DIZ and SDI from ZIPs
Note: The old File List Manager, which was written and supported by Gerrall
Reeves, will no longer be distributed. Many thanks to Gerral Reeves for
letting us use his file manager all these years. Please contact Gerral for
more information about his File List Manager.
*New file marking routine for callers: Now uses letters
*Marking routine now checks to see if file exists at time of marking
*Easier to edit marked files
*Caller has option of short two line display or full description display
when viewing file lists
*Lists now have blank when between each file for easier reading
*New command to download ALL FILES list for selected lists or all lists
*Kermit protocol now built in to PowerBBS
*Caller reminded about marked files not downloaded at log-off
*CD files not found at time of download listed as "off-line"
*Callers can download one file before uploading (ratio systems)
*Grant uploader extra bytes uploaded when another caller downloads a file he
uploaded. Rewards callers who upload quality files (ratio systems)
*Automatically send message to caller when another caller downloads a file he
uploaded
Messaging
*Callers notified if they have new mail waiting
*When replying to a INTNN newgroup message, caller has option to send
personal mail or newsgroup mail.
*Mail reading prompts rewritten to be more clear
*New menu command to show Area Change, Stats option automatically
*Scan messages now allows caller to mark messages for later reading
*If caller uploads a file enclosure with a different name, PowerBBS
corrects message
Forums
*Added ability to group forums by sysop configurable network names.
Used with Update Forum Information to help organize forums.
*Specify individual security levels that will be allowed to join a forum
(as opposed to public forums which just use a MINIMUM security level, which
is still supported)
*INTNN newsgroup forums NOT searched for personal mail...your callers can
select Scan ALL forums and not be bogged down with long search times.
QWK Mail
*Greatly improved with new features
*User configurable options
*Automatic log-off after download
*Download new bulletins, hello screens, new file lists
*Option to receive personal file enclosure and/or file enclosures to ALL
*Zipping and unzipping faster for multiple nodes
*Support for REP file enclosures
*Caller can use handle for QWK packets
Credit System
*Caller can log on with zero credits but only use options that take zero
credits (to leave comment to sysop or buy more credits, etc.)
*Credits can be updated via INC command in PowerLang
*Option to give credits to uploader when another caller downloads the file
*Automatically send a message to caller when someone downloads a file
they uploaded advising them of the credits they have earned
PowerLang
*24 new commands added!!!
*New binary file commands read and write files
*Open multiple files for reading and writing
*Variable limits increased to 255
*Max string variable length increased to 90
*New command added to send a message!
*GotoXY and ClearEOL commands to control ANSI cursor position
*Better string manipulation and comparison
Teleconference
*Completely redone
*Action commands now support gender
*Secret action commands
*Use different action.dat command files for different rooms
*Caller can use real name or handle in teleconference
*No more channels: Replaced with Rooms
*Sysop and caller definable "rooms" that have names instead of numbers
*Rooms can be private or public
*Restrict access to rooms by invitation only
*Restrict access to room by individual security levels
*Text not sent to other callers until caller presses enter
*Text not received by caller if he is typing text to be sent
*Max line length increased
*Whispering made easier
*If using PowerBase, User Registry of other callers can be seen while in
teleconference
*Callers can ignore other callers who are bothersome
*Sysop configurable profanity filter
User Information
*Now tracks business, data, and fax phone numbers
*Now tracks gender
*Better support for handles: QWK, messaging, log-on, teleconference
New Options in Config
*Option of whether to display Stats on log on
*Option of whether to notify callers of new bulletins at log on
*Option of whether to display who is on-line at log on
MACROs
*Over a dozen new MACROs added
Caller Interface
*Many commands now more clear
*Yes/No defaults added
*More default answers added
*Enhanced language editor
*Search for text in language editor
*Ability to change more items in language file
*Low intensity color codes added
*Who's on-line now shows gender
*Spinner to show progress of mail scan
*Callers can log-on with handle or real name
Caller ID
*Support for caller ID compatible modems
*Writes phone number in activity log
*Option to lock out certain numbers
FAX
*Better support for class 2 fax modems
*Automatic conversion to PCX
*Command for caller to request documents (Text or PCX) by fax
(sent during event)
*Command for caller to write message to fax to another number
(sent during event)
Sysops
*Command line options moved to Config
*WAV support for Sysop pager bell
*Set times to turn pager on/off automatically
*Activity log has more detail
*Events can now be Windows programs or DOS batch files
*Manually totally rewritten to be more clear and concise
Doors
*DOOR.SYS now created automatically by PowerBBS! No need for CONVDOOR!
*Returning from doors now faster
PowerBase
*Sysop definable browse screens
*Callers can E-Mail person who posted a record
*Support to download or upload a file directly to/from PowerBase
(User GIFs, product descriptions, etc.)
*Support for ordering by index
*Better memo field support
*Browse now starts from the current record
*New MACROs to better customize screens
*Deleted records shown to sysop, but not to callers
*PowerOrder now has MACRO for total order
*Commands for user rewritten to be easier to use