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- Revision History for AmiQWK Release 2.
-
- Date Revision
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 6/30/93 1.0 First public release. (Release 2 version 1.0)
-
- 9/2/93 2.1
-
- * Decided that 'Release 2 version 1' was too confusing, changed it
- to Version 2.
-
- * Added command line (CLI) selection of mail packets.
-
- * Fixed bug that caused last char of stolen tagline to be stripped.
-
- * Added improved directory cleanup functions.
-
- * Fixed graphics config window bug. No longer opens second config
- window when 'Use' is selected on config graphics window
-
- * Added underscores to gadgets in reader window.
-
- * Fixed bug that would cause system to crash if an archiver
- returned an error code.
-
- * Now properly terminates taglines.
-
- * Tagline identifier is now '| AmiQWK x.x |' rather than
- '* AmiQWK II x.x *'
-
- * Tagline file created if doesn't exist.
-
- * Taglines lengthened to 63 characters max.
-
- * Fixed misspelling in 'Operations' config window.
-
- * No longer ask if you want to save tagline to disk
- (now saves automatically)
-
- * AmiQWK screen can now be opened in Shanghai and PopPubScreen modes.
- (see graphics config window.)
-
- * 'Steal Tagline' menu item no longer ghosted.
-
- * Several minor bugs with the Conference requester have been fixed,
- including problems with Add, Drop, and Reset Conference functions
- and now returns to the message that was last read when 'cancel'
- is selected after reading past the last/first message in a
- conference.
-
- * No longer tries to delete/rename packet if packet couldn't be
- opened and Delete, Rename, or Ask after Read is selected in the
- Operations config window.
-
- * Return can now be used to accept settings in Reply window.
-
- * Now uses ASL for screenmode requesters under V38+.
-
- * Version information now correct.
-
- * Trailing '/' is added to paths in paths config if needed.
-
- * There is now a default filename for saved text.
-
- * Now allows user to select new path for work directory if the one
- specified in the configuration cannot be created.
-
- * Install icon now has proper tooltypes and default tool.
-
- * ReqTools rtEZRequest() function now used for most requesters.
- ReqTools requesters are more flexible than Intuition requesters
- and allow for keyboard shortcuts.
-
- 9/2/93 2.2
-
- * Fixed minor problem with message length stored in non-standard
- format.
-
- * Now pulls AmiQWK screen to front after message has been edited.
-
- * Option to bring the workbench screen to front when editing a
- message. (for workbench based editors such as C='s 'ed'.)
-
- * Now has ANSI display functions!
-
- * Now requests version 36 of diskfont.library for users who don't use
- outline fonts.
-
- * Re-editing of replies.
-
- * New improved documentation in ASCII, AmigaGuide, and TeX .DVI formats.
-
- 4/6/94 2.3
-
- * Now compiled using SAS/C 6.51
-
- * Fixed obscure bug that would cause AQ to lock up when attempting to
- scroll up while reading a zero-length text file.
-
- * Fixed obscure bug in function that checks to see if a file exists.
- If no filename was provided, it would report that the file existed.
- AQ should no longer show that a Hello, Goodbye, or News file exists
- when there is no file present.
-
- * Now has NewLook menus when run under 3.0 or higher.
-
- * Keyboard operation of listviews now work properly under 3.0 and
- higher.
-
- * 'Kill Reply' and 'Steal Tagline' menu items now are enabled
-
- * No longer sets 'Personal' bit on messages you have written.
- (i.e. no longer beeps when reading your replies.
-
- * Enter key on numeric keypad now can be used to read next message.
-
- * Now displays some useful information in the window title, such
- as the filename of the current packet, BBS Name, Conference, etc.
- where applicable.
-
- * Save Text/Message now keeps track of the last filename used.
-
- * Registration number is now displayed in decimal.
-
- * New messages now default to public.
-
- * Fixed a bug in the install script.
-
- * New Icons by Tom Ekström
-
- * New AmiQWK Icon
-
- 5/18/94 2.4
-
- * Fixed work directory bug.
-
- * Minor changes in documentation.
-
- 7/20/94 2.5
-
- * Added 'Edit Reply' menu entry.
-
- * Fixed problem with editors that do not create files if they don't
- already exist. (e.g. Edge)
-
- * Minor documentation changes.
-
- 9/21/94 2.6
-
- * New tagline format allows longer taglines.
-
- * Now 'INS' ('0' on numeric keypad) brings up conference list.
-
- * Now '*' on numeric keypad brings up message index for current
- conference.
-
- * Now '4' and '6' on the numeric keypad and the right and left arrow
- keys will select a conference in the conference requester.
-
- * Fixed bug. Pressing Shift-P on the 'New Message' window no longer
- opens help window.
-
- * No longer asks for confirmation when exiting from 'Select item to
- read' window if you have 'Ask before exit' turned off in the
- configuration editor.
-
- * ANSI display screen now uses whatever screen mode is defined in the
- configuration editor.
-
- * Now clears work directory if an error was encountered while
- extracting a packet.
-
- * Now updates header when a new message is entered in the 'Replies'
- conference.
-
- * New messages now default to public. (This bug was previously fixed,
- but somehow the code was changed back to it's original form.)
-
- 11/25/94 2.7
-
- * Conference requester now handles longer (up to 35 char.) conference
- names.
-
- * Now automatically re-activates AmiQWK screen after editing a new
- message
-
- * Default conference number now set properly when entering a new
- message in the 'Replies' or 'Personal' conference.
-
- * Improved operation of Conference List and Message Index listviews.
- Currently selected item should appear at the top of the list now.
-
-