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- New features and changes in E88 version 4.00
-
- DEFAULT FILES: The default file loading scheme has been changed. There is
- no longer any need to put an E88SETUP.DEF file in each
- sub-directory to make E88 display the desired colors. The
- E88SETUP.DEF file that resides in the root directory now
- serves as a "master" setup file. The program is upward
- compatible with older versions however, it will still
- respond to the setup files in the sub-directories if they
- are present.
-
- TAB COMPRESSION: E88 now supports tab compression and expansion. This
- technique of file compression is fully compatible with DOS
- and can result in a significant savings in disk space for
- text files. The mode is automatic with manual overrides
- provided. Try this feature when uploading messages on
- "E" mail and BBS systems.
-
- SEARCH IMPROVED: The search procedure has been totally re-written. E88 now
- uses the Boyer-Moore search technique. This technique as
- well as the elimination of a few bottlenecks has resulted
- in a search speed increase of from 1500 to 8000 % over
- version 3.10. Unbelievable but true.
-
- DOCUMENTATION: The .DOC file for E88 has been put into a standard format
- which allows users to find the desired information more
- efficiently. The file will also print on an EPSON
- compatible printer in a form which allows the pages to be
- punched and added to an IBM type 3-ring binder.
-
- MORE OPTIONS: Six new start-up options have been added.
-
- FUNCTION KEYS: Four more function keys have been activated in Alt. mode,
- adding some needed features.
-
- INSTANT HELP: The help screen can now be called directly from edit mode.
-
- WORD PROCESSING: Not really. But one of the new startup options changes the
- cursor control and insert mode operation. These changes
- make E88 act more like some of the more popular word
- processors.
-
- AUTO-INDENT: The enter key may now be programmed to automatically tab
- to the first tab stop.
-
- LETTER MNEMONICS: The command window option letters now reflect the function
- they perform. "Q" for QUIT for example
-
- SCREEN RESTORED: The screen is cleared and the DOS colors are restored upon
- exiting from E88.
-
- PARAMETER PASSING: The utility program PramJam will allow the ProComm (R)
- Alt. A (editor) command to pass startup options to E88.
-
- DISTRIBUTORSHIP: Become a distributor of E88 and earn commissions. See
- Appendix D in the .DOC file.