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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 -> 1.4
Other than the executable files, the only changes are to:
* MESSAGE.BB -- There are now 7 copies of message # 44, one for each
user class.
Some documentation files have also been updated
Release 1.4 -> Release 1.5
Load and go!
Release 1.4 or 1.5 -> Release 2.0
You must first convert your MSG.BB and USER.BB files to the new format.
Make the directory containing MSG.BB the current directory then
execute BBMCVT12. This will convert the file. The old file will
be named MSG.V1.
Make the directory containing USER.BB the current directory then
execute BBUCVT12. This will convert the file. The old file will
be named USER.V1.
Some documentation files have also been updated
Release 2.0 -> Release 2.1
Other than the executable files, the only changes are to:
* MESSAGE.BB -- Added new message #76. Message #28 changed
Some documentation files have also been updated
Release 2.1 -> Release 2.2
Load and go!
Release 2.2 -> Release 2.3
Overlay file added. BB.OVR must be in same directory as BB.EXE.
WAKEUP file added. Pointed to by WAKEUP_FILE in PARMS.BB
The algorithm for date decode has been changes. When you convert
from BB V2.2 (or older) to BB V2.3, the existing messages will jump
ahead one day. Sorry about that.
The only changes are to:
* MESSAGE.BB
- Changed messages #18, 42, 56, 57.
- Added new messages #77 to #83.
* PARMS.BB
New parms:
MONO_TRACE -- Turn on only if you want task tracing and you
have an IBM compatible monochrome adapter.
WAKEUP_FILE -- This points to a file with wakeup data in it.
See WAKEUP.DOC
SYSOP_IS_IN -- Sets the startup condition of SYSOP
SYSOP_BELL -- Sets the startup condition of ringing a bell for
the SYSOP.
MONITOR_TIME_STAMP -- Time stamp monitored packets
BBS_SEE_P -- Allow BBS class user to see private messages. This
was default previously.
ALREADY_CONNECT_CHECK -- Don't attempt to forward to a station already
connected. Test is done without concern for SSID
TIME_UPDATES_STATUS -- Whether or not a time tick will update the
status line.
EDITOR_FREE_SIZE -- Amount of memory editor should leave free
INTERLOCK_COM -- Number of shared interrupt com (See MS400.DOC)
Changed parms:
PORT_TYPE -- Added PC*PA-2 to PC*PA-9
Removed parms:
BLOCK
CALL_CHECK
Release 2.3 -> Release 2.4
No changes
Release 2.4 -> Release 2.5
Add text for message : 4 R
Update text for message : 24 N
Added to PARMS.BB
BB_HIER_ADDR -- Hierarchical address for this BBS (required)
BBS_TO_FWD_TIME -- Allows GMT time correction.
NO_FWD_OUT -- Allows you to specify that a port does not need
a forward out time slot.
LOUD_SYSOP_BELL -- More noise from "T" command
OWN_CALL_IN_BCST -- Should MAIL FOR contain SYSOPs call sign.
Release 2.5 -> Release 2.6
Added messages : 85 to 117
Changed messages : 4, 27, 28
Added message 30 B as a personal preference.
Added to PARMS.BB
SHOW_YAPP_STATES -- Shows YAPP transfer states
SHOW_BINARY_DATA -- Shows data during binary file transfer
H_LOOKUP_FILE -- File for hierarchical address lookup
MINIMUM_CLASS_ALLOWED -- Lowest class user allowed on a port
BINARY_OK -- Binary file transfer from this topic is ok
SUPPRESS_PREFIX -- Default setting of GP command
ANSWER_ON_RING -- Used by modem port to tell which ring to answer on
SHOW_FWD_MISMATCH -- Shows mismatches in forward scripts
Removed from PARMS.BB
BBS_ONLY -- Replaced by MINIMUM_CLASS_ALLOWED
The long commands (eg. RELOAD_MSG_FILE) have been removed from
the WAKEUP system. Use only the operator commands shown in
OPERATE.DOC
MARK_OLD = GO
RELOAD_MSG_FILE = GL
CLEANUP_BIDS = GI
Message 117 is send at end of reverse forward. If you want to
send *** DONE, it should be here. If you want the RLI signoff
then make message 117 null.
Release 2.6 -> Release 2.8
Added messages : 118 to 122
Added to PARMS.BB
SEND_WP_TO_BBS -- Place to send WP reports
HOME_BBS_EXPIRES -- Number of days until HOME BBS registration expires
BID_SIGN -- Call sign to use for BIDS if different from BBS call
AUTO_HLOOKUP -- Do HLOOKUP before each forward cycle
NO_BUSY_FWD -- When on, prevents a forward cycle if port is busy.
EXTENDED_TIMEOUT -- When on, the ports timeout 4 times more slowly.
Release 2.8 -> Release 2.9
==> You must alter MAX_TASKS. Overhead tasks no longer count.
MAX_TASKS is now the maximum number of users you want to allow
connected at one time.
==> The format of the HELP file has been changed. The separator
line know has three tokens instead of one. The middle token is
a wildcard matching string. See HELP.BB for details
Changed messages : 24, 93
Added messages : 123 to 128
(There are now two headers: 24 and 128)
Changes to PARMS.BB
LOG_FILE changed to weekly, daily, or monthly cycles
Added to PARMS.BB
DFLT_PAC -- Default packet size per port
NO_BINARY -- Turn off binary transfer for a port
PERSONAL_BBS -- Mark as personal BBS
ALTERNATE_HEADER -- Alternate header feature
BULLETIN_FWD_STOP -- Stop old bulletins from forwarding
DEFAULT_EXPIRATION -- Default expiration date for messages
During BBSETUP, you might see the error message:
'Mutually exclusive modem and non-modem parms set for this port'
--> You cannot specify 'broadcast_path' or 'call_set' on a modem port
--> You cannot specify 'answer_on_ring' on a non-modem port
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
Added messages : 156 to ???
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
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.
******* V2.1T restrictions ******
Beacons do not work in the BPQHOST mode.
Authentication for BBS does not work.
******* Users of earlier test versions of 2.12
See G8BPQ.DOC for new way of defining BPQ Host mode ports.