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Conversion notes:
***** NOTE *****
For each level of BB, replace all .EXE files and BB.OVR. Many of these
programs have dependencies on each other and cannot be mixed with
previous releases.
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*** Release 1.3 to 2.8 notes removed ***
Release 2.9 -> Release 2.10
Added to PARMS.BB
SEND_SID_ALWAYS -- Will always send an SID (al la W0RLI) on signon
Release 2.10 -> Release 2.11
==> You must alter your ROUTE.BB for hierarchical addresses.
See HIER.DOC about the use of the \
Changed messages : 4
27
29 <-- You must change this message
31
64 <-- You must change this message
78
Added messages : 129 to 155
Added to PARMS.BB
NEW_USER_TRANSPARENCY -- Set the new user's transparency mode for a port
NEW_USER_SCREEN_LENGTH -- Set the new user's screen length
SYSOP_PASSWORD_FILE -- Points to remote SYSOP passwords
ACTION_FILE -- Points to action file
BLANK_TO_B -- Convert "S" to "SB"
DEFAULT_FORWARD_ORDER -- Controls default forwarding order for a port
REJECT_ACTION -- Sets how to handle rejects for a port
LANGUAGE LIST -- List of languages that are supported (See LANGUAGE.DOC)
DEFAULT_LANGUAGE -- Sets default language for a port
NO_LANGUAGE_PROMPT -- Don't prompt user for language setting at
register time
NEW_USER_L_TIME -- Specifies length of tiem a new user will see
when he executes the "L" command.
BLANK_TO_BBS -- Specifies what @ bbs should be used if user doesn't
give one on command
AUTO_SET_TO_BBS -- Automaticaly set to TO_BBS from info in the user
file
Removed from PARMS.BB
CHANGE_DEST -- Use the action file (see ACTION.DOC) for same effect
SAME_DISTRIBUTION -- Ditto
The "C" search command has been changed. Previously it searched for P
and F messages. Now you can do this via P & F. The "C" search checks
the user class so you can control things in ACTION.BB based on user
class.
To forward to a station, that station must now be designated a BBS or
a personal BBS. Use the EU command and set the proper flag.
B flag -- Old BBS programs that don't have the [xxx] info
A flag -- Advanced BBS that does send [xxx]
P flag -- Personal BBS.
Also see MODE.DOC, ACTION.DOC, and LANGUAGE.DOC
Release 2.11 -> Release 2.12
Changed messages : 27 <-- You must change this message
37
128
Added messages : 156 to 182
Added to PARMS.BB
PASSWORD_FILE -- Points to user passwords for radio port
NO_FULLSCREEN_REVIEW -- Bypass full screen review processor
LOCK_MODEM_SPEED -- Used when you have a modem that doesn't need
to change speeds with each connect
ACCESS_CONTROL -- Set access control for a port
NEW_USER_DISPLAY_FORMAT -- Sets the display format for a new user
from a port.
REMOVE_SSID_ADDRESSES -- Remove the SSID from addresses during
send command
WAKEUP_INTERVAL -- Controls minimum time between wakeups
REJECT_BULLETIN_ACTION -- Controls action when bulletins are rejected
BPQHOST_APPLICATION -- Indicates BPQ application number
BPQ_BUFFER_SIZE -- Size of BPQ host mode buffer
YAPP_TIMEOUT_EXPAND -- Change YAPP time outs
MAX_L_MESSAGES -- How many messages to show for "L" command
Changes in PARMS.BB
PORT_TYPE -- New G8BPQ host mode ports
DISCONNECT_DELAY -- This parameter has been moved to the port section
of PARMS.BB
Removed from PARMS.BB
SYSOP_PASSWORD_FILE -- Points to remote SYSOP passwords
Commands renamed
EP command is now EC command
Other changes
The "T" statements in the PATH.BB file must now directly
follow the PATH statement. In additon, they now work on
FORCE and REVERSE paths. Please see FWD.DOC for details.
Added CALLBOOK command for SAM database. Alter HELP.BB to
remove info if not enabled at your location. See CALLBOOK.DOC
for details.
Release 2.12 -> Release 2.13
*** If you are using MBBIOS, you must have version 3.8 ***
Added messages : 183 to 199
Added to PARMS.BB
????? (to be added)