Nebula 1 (1993)/nebula.bin/PC/termprog/lync/history.doc

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Lync 2.0 Compiled: March 23, 1991
        - Lync wouldn't recognize DOS version 4 and would recreate CFG
          files in the current directory.  This has been corrected so
          Lync will now know where it's home directory is, as it does
          for DOS version 3.x
        - For DOS 2.x users, the enviroment variable "LYNC=" was not
          being parsed correctly.  Because the old name "SIMTERM" is
          three characters longer than "LYNC", the first three characters
          of the desired path were being lost.  This has been corrected.
        - The documentation also incorrectly specified that the pathname
          after the "LYNC=" variable had to end with a backslash.  This
          was left over from an older version of Simterm and is not
          correct for Lync.  The docs now correctly state that you should
          NOT end the path with a backslash.
        - A string overrun problem has been corrected.  When connecting
          to a system that would send data immediately upon connection,
          Lync would trap that data as part of the "CONNECT" string.
          This data could overrun the storage area and corrupt other
          Lync data. ie. dialing directory, config data, etc.
          Lync now limits the number of characters it will trap before
          assuming it is a response string.
        - Com parameters on status line were not being updated to reflect
          changes after Dial and Options.  This has been corrected.
        - Some Alt-key shortcuts have changed to give a more intuitive
          and easy to use command structure.  Alt-Z is now used to call
          the help menu.  This changed as Alt-M seemed awkward and the
          Z key is close to the Alt key on most keyboards, making it an
          easy combination.  The Capture function is now invoked with
          the Alt-C combination as the "Buffer" concept was easily
          confused with "scroll back" that other programs offer.  The
          Macro editor is now called with Alt-M since macros is a better
          known concept that "keys".  Control-HOME is now used to clear
          the terminal display since the Alt-C is used by Capture.  The
          Send Break Signal function is now invoked with Control-END.
        - Capture function now asks for a filename when openning the
          capture file.  It uses LYNC.CAP as a default so pressing enter
          works the same as earlier versions, but you can now enter any
          valid path\filename to capture to.
        - NEW Host mode added, supporting: Operator Paging for Chat mode,
          Leave message to operator, List Files available for download,
          Upload & Download using any protocol supported by Lync, and
          optional password protection for unattended operations.
        - Options menu changed to hold all configurable options in one
          window.  The Colour options are now at the right side of the
          window.  The left and right arrow keys switch between the two
          menus.  Because of some new options, the CFG file format has
          changed.  The utility NEWCFG.COM should be copied into your
          Lync directory and run.  It will copy your current CFG data
          into the new format and add default information for the new
          options.  NOTE: This will also work with old Simterm 2.0 CFG
          files if you first rename your SIMTERM.CFG file to LYNC.CFG.
        - Dialing directory interface changed.  PGUP, PGDN, HOME, & END
          keys now move through entries instead of using TAB to change
          pages.  The arrow keys will now scroll the directory list when
          you try to move past the bottom or top, rather than wrap around.
        - New commands in Dialing directory: DELETE key will delete the
          selected entry (adding blank to end), INSERT key will insert
          a blank entry at selected position (last entry in directory is
          lost off the end), C key will clear tag markers from all entries.
          Entry editor now allows abort of changes.  You now must press
          the S key to save your changes from the editing window.  Pressing
          ESC will abort your changes and leave the entry un-edited.

Lync 1.0 Compiled: December 22, 1990
        - Most notably, the name has changed.  See the file NEWNAME.DOC
          for the reasoning behind the change.
        - Some code in the UART initialize routines has been changed as
          Lync would not properly initialize the serial port on some systems.
        - maximum baud rate support increased to 38400 baud
        - Zmodem "RESUMED" indicator was not cleared for files following the
          resumed file.  This did no harm but could lead to some confusion.
          It has now been corrected.
        - New "dialing" window.  When issuing a dial command in the dialing
          directory, a small window appears displaying the entry being
          dialed, status, and number of attempts.  The space at the bottom
          of the directory is now filled with a more detailed description
          of each command available in the directory.
        - Keyboard macros now supported.  The function keys F1 through F10
          and shifted function keys SF1 through SF10 can now be defined to
          send any string of up to 70 characters each.  The macro editor
          is accessed with Alt-K.
        - The Help Menu is now called with Alt-M (for Menu) rather than F1
          since F1 is now used as a macro.
        - The arrow keys, HOME, END and DELETE keys are now defined to send
          ANSI codes for cursor positioning compatible with the popular
          PCBoard BBS's full screen editor.  They should work with many other
          BBS's full screen editors as well.
        - Default colour scheme changed.  A blue background makes the menus
          easier to read than the magenta background used previously.

Simterm 2.0c Compiled: October 8, 1990
        - Added Send BREAK Signal function, requested by user.  Needed for
          loggon to some specialized systems.
        - Cosmetic change to file transfer window.  Aprox. cps and Elapsed
          time indicators were not spaced from seperation line.
        - Modified code in low level async routines to make them more
          "well behaved".

Simterm 2.0b Compiled: September 22, 1990
        - Fixed buffer pointer problem in Zmodem routines which caused
          downloaded files to be prefixed with last few packets from
          previous file when doing Zmodem multiple file downloads.
        - Modified some code in the Dialing Directory as Simterm would, on
          occasion, not dial correctly, usually requiring the user to exit
          the dialing directory and send the init string to get the modem to
          respond to dial commands again.

Simterm 2.0a Compiled: September 3, 1990
        - Fixed file pointer problem in Ascii upload which locked Simterm
          at the end of the file.
        - Fixed problem with Echo and Linefeeds status line indicators not
          being updated after Dial or Options menu made changes.

Simterm 2.0 Compiled: August 23, 1990
        - Extensive rewrite, all low level routines redone in assembly for
          efficiency.
        - All serial IO interrupt routines redone for greater efficiency.
        - Video routines are now all direct screen access with snow checking
          option in the configuration menu for CGA users.
        - ANSI support integrated into video routines.  No need for ANSI.SYS
        - Ascii, Ymodem, and Zmodem transfer protocols added.  Xmodem and
          1k-Xmodem routines redone for greater efficiency.  All file access
          during transfers is buffered to reduce time lost to disk writes.
        - File transfer window expanded.  Now displays elapsed time and
          aproximate characters per second during transfer.
        - Zmodem resume transfer and auto start Zmodem downloads supported
        - Wildcards supported when entering filename to upload using Ymodem
          or Zmodem protocols.
        - Capture file now supported with pause capability and ANSI codes
          stripped before written to disk.
        - Three function menus removed.  Help is now a menu to all functions.
          See "The Help Menu" section in the documentation.
        - Dialing directory expanded to 45 entries.
        - Dialing directory now supports auto redial, tagging entries, and
          automatic untagging of entries when connected to.
        - Support for COM3 and COM4 added
        - Baud rates now go up to 19200 baud
        - Display colours can be customized by user.

Simterm 1.3 Compiled: November 5, 1989
        - A bug in the file transfer routines, limiting the total number of
          blocks, was fixed. The total file size transfered is no longer
          limited.
        - A minor fix in the Online/Offline indicator was done. For CGA
          systems that don't have hardware snow suppression, there was quite
          a bit of snow when Simterm was sitting idle. This was due to the
          line status being updated whenever there was no input from the
          comm line. Now it only updates if there is a change in status or
          the time changes.
        - Two new commands were added to the Config <F4> menu. These are
          local echo and add linefeeds. You can invoke either from the menu
          or use their shortcut keys Alt-E and Alt-L. These are both toggles
          and a box appears stating if they are on or off.
        - The Alt-L List Directory command was changed to Alt-F Files Directory
          command because of the conflict with the newly added Linefeeds
          command.

Simterm 1.2 Compiled: August 15, 1989
        - Ctrl-C trapping was fixed to prevent Simterm from aborting
          back to dos, leaving the system ready to hang.
        - PGUP & PGDN are no longer used to change pages in the dialing
          directory. TAB is now used to toggle between them.
        - The dialing directory will remember what number you were on and
          place you back there when you recall it.
        - The dialing directory is more informative when you press ENTER
          to dial a number. It now tells you the name and number of the
          item you selected rather than just letting the modem echo the
          command string back.
        - When editing an item in the dialing directory, the windows will
          all appear centred on the screen, rather than floating under the
          item being edited. The name and number window will also have a
          title informing you of the current setting.
        - The disk directory function now displays the path of the displayed
          directory at the top of the menu so your better informed of where
          your looking on disk.
        - A modem initialization string has been added to the configuration
          function and is sent on startup to allow the modem to be custom
          configured for your particular needs.

Simterm 1.1 Compiled: June 17, 1989
        - The decompression algorithim for the menu data and the menu
          display routine were modified to allow the menu colours to be
          changed dynamically. This allows colour users to have colour
          menus while monochrome users still get the correct monochrome
          attributes.
        - An bug in the 'Online' clock routine was fixed.

Simterm 1.0 Compiled: June 10, 1989
        - Simterm would not recognize a monochrome system, so the
          direct screen writes (menus) would not be displayed.
          A minor revision was made and the version number didn't change.