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- Oblivion/2 v2.30
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Release Version - 07/19/95
-
- After a few delays, the long awaited 2.30 release of Oblivion/2
- is here! This version continues our proud tradition of late but feature
- packed release versions.
-
- This release version has many new additions that will make your
- system much more efficient and easier to use. Among them are:
-
- - Timeslicing for improved multitasking under environments such
- as OS/2, DesqView, Windows and Windows 95.
-
- - A second set of user flags to provide additional access
- control for the SysOp.
-
- - The Data Areas now allow the user to edit previously inputted
- entries.
-
- - Improved the speed of the Split Screen chat.
-
- - Added an infoform packer to optimize the infoform data files.
-
- - Added ability for the SysOp to enter an extended description
- of a user.
-
- - Added a command to memorize E-Mail messages for a later download.
-
- - Improved the operation and configurability of the new user
- voting.
-
- - Added an option to send messages to all nodes in the multinode
- chat.
-
- - Improved the operation of the file extraction, and modified
- how file points are charged and time is allotted for transfers.
-
- - Added a default protocol choice for the user.
-
- - New Pipe Codes for Background Colors. Removed the old Celerity
- pipe code system.
-
- - Added CHAT Logs. The SysOp now has the ability to log his
- chats with users.
-
- - Added Multinode Friendly file options to lessen the chance
- of node collisions and to aid users with online CD-ROM file
- libraries.
-
- - Added Message Moving.
-
- - Added ability for the use of custom serial port configurations.
- IRQs and Addresses are now totally configurable.
-
- - Added options for the SysOp to set starting options in
- pulldown menus.
-
- - Also included are many new menu commands, configurable prompts
- and of course bug fixes!
-
- NEWS NEWS NEWS -- READ THIS!
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- Not only is this a big release filled with features, but there's
- news to go along with it as well. First and foremost, Oblivion/2 has eased
- the requirements to register the BBS. The major difference is that there is
- no longer any approval necessary to register. It's very simple to register.
- Please follow the following steps (in the following order, please!)
-
- First, get an account on the Fringes. The number is (216)464-4856.
- Apply, and mention that you're calling to register Oblivion/2. Once you're
- validated, you may send to registration fee along with the ORDER.FRM to
- the following address:
-
- Rony Daher
- PO BOX 43364
- Cleveland, OH 44143-0364
-
- $50 US Cashier Check/Money Order. No personal checks.
-
- Once the registration fee is received, you will receive a serial number
- which will validate your copy of Oblivion/2. Please do not distribute
- the serial number as that would invalidate your registation and support
- with us. If you have any questions, please fell free to contact me (Lord
- Tracer) on the Fringes at 216-464-4856. Expect your registration
- approximately 72-96 hours after your payment is recieved.
-
- 1/2 of Oblivion/2's legacy in Cleveland, Ohio has come to an end.
- Darkened Enmity will be going to college at Ohio State University in
- Columbus, OH. August 20th will be the final day for the Fringes. We
- will be moving the HQ system to another system at that time. Please
- read ImpactNet, OSN, or check on the Fringes for further information
- about this subject. (Yes, DE's info is available on OSU's Gopher, so please
- email or call before you plan a visit!)
-
- UPCOMING VERSIONS
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-
- We would never think of tempting you, but here is a few new
- features for the release to proceed 2.30. These features are already in
- the coding stage and betas may be ready in a few weeks following the
- 2.30 release.
-
- - The long awaited SPAM (Script Programming and Management)
- script language will be available. SPAM allows you to
- not only modify what the BBS does, but you can now modify
- HOW the BBS works.
-
- - JAM Message Base Support for increased compatibility
- with 3rd party utilities.
-
- - Better handling of different remote screen lengths.
-
- FINAL NOTES
- ~~~~~~~~~~~
- If you have any questions or problems that you feel we can help with,
- contact us on the Fringes, or on the Internet at the following addresses:
-
- Darkened Enmity - eek2@po.cwru.edu
- katz.60@osu.edu (After September 20th)
-
- Lord Tracer - r.daher@csuohio.edu
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