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  1.      ***********************
  2.      *** Version history ***
  3.      ***********************
  4.  
  5. If this version of Socketeer looks wildly out of date, the latest release
  6. should always be available from:
  7.  
  8.      http://www.soup-kitchen.demon.co.uk/software/socketeer.html
  9.  
  10. Latest changes are at the top of this file.
  11.  
  12. ____
  13. 0.13   (29 Aug 98)   Added sound effects for ping warning / about to disconnect,
  14.                        as well as warning on icon-bar.
  15.                      Stopped ping warning during large downloads (it now should
  16.                        only ping when no other traffic is on the line).
  17.                      Moved messages into Messages file for possible translation?
  18.                      Added 'SocketeerState' system variable.
  19.                      Pretty new icons courtesy of Iain Williamson.
  20.                      Fixed (?) problem where Socketeer needed configuration
  21.                        re-selecting before connection would work again.
  22.                      Added 'Front end' section to setup.
  23.                      Added path selection for Online/Offline scripts (though
  24.                        it defaults to the previous, fixed script locations).
  25.                      Cosmetic tweaks to make sure all windows looks okay in the                        fixed-width System font.
  26.                      Added automated / prompted restarting of a connection if 
  27.                        the packet driver dies.
  28.                      Made prompting for password more explicit, and allowed
  29.                        a password prompt at the moment the server asks for it
  30.                        rather than before dialling.
  31.                      Changed front-end so right-hand button clicked over icon
  32.                        bar can optionally open the stats window instead of
  33.                        connecting.
  34.                      Added CONNECT speed to Statistics window.
  35. ____
  36. 0.12   (26 Apr 98)   Added 'clean' disconnection for when DTR drops don't work.
  37.                      Fixed the 'oflaofla...' messages appearing when selecting
  38.                        a new configuration.
  39.                      Cleaned up saving of configuration files, and tidied
  40.                        the code up so there's less room for error here.
  41.                      Prompts for a password if the the relevant field is left
  42.                        blank in the Setup window.
  43.                      Better connection monitoring, and statistics window added.
  44.                      Idle-out control transferred to Socketeer rather than
  45.                        trusting PPP module.
  46.                      Disconnections are now double-checked with user.
  47.                      Command-line switches added.
  48.                      Automatic redial on BUSY signals.
  49.                      Online / Offline scripts are automatically run on
  50.                        change of connection state.
  51. ____
  52. 0.11a  (05 Mar 98)   Fixed (ish) PAP bug with Acorn stack
  53. ____
  54. 0.11   (27 Feb 98)   Doesn't try to load SLIPdriver any more.
  55.                      Fixed dodginess with setup window 'forgetting' new
  56.                        profiles which you've just entered.
  57.                      Connection management improved to include disconnect
  58.                        and idle times.
  59.                      Experimental PAP authentication support added.
  60.                      Recognises BUSY signal from modem.
  61.                      Toolbar is now extendable.
  62.                      Jiggled templates around to look okay in larger fonts.
  63. ____
  64. 0.10   (02 Feb 98)   First public beta release.
  65. ____
  66. 0.01
  67. 0.02 were just testers so that Pete didn't have to use !Connect
  68.