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January 2, 1993
WR-BBS version 1.00 released. Documentation still being "fine tuned", but
essentially complete. This is the first official release of WR-BBS.
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January 3, 1993
WR-BBS version 1.00A released. Documentation now includes explanation of
SysOp keys available while callers are logged on, the "down" option, and
how to configure questionnaire.
BUGS FIXED IN VERSION 1.00A:
1. The <ENTER> key did not redraw the screen in the SysOp Administration
Menu.
2. There was no "choice?" prompt in the SysOp Administration Menu.
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January 6, 1993
WR-BBS version 1.00B released.
FEATURES ADDED IN VERSION 1.00B:
1. The MODEMDELAY keyword was added to WRCONFIG.SYS, to compensate for
modems that don't like to have command strings sent quickly.
2. The CARRIERWAIT keyword was added to WRCONFIG.SYS - allowing SysOp to
configure how long WR-BBS waits for carrier detect after ringing occurs.
(had been hard-coded to 30 seconds).
3. Support for special "imbedded character commands" in screen files
added. This scheme allows for a special character, the tilde ( ~ ) to be
included in an ASCII or ANSI screen file. When a tilde is read by WR-BBS,
the following character is interpreted as a screen display command by WR-
BBS. In this version, the only screen command implemented is ~P to pause
screen output at any point. Others will be added.
BUGS FIXED IN VERSION 1.00B:
1. Documentation did not describe WFILEXFR.BAT very well - improved with
detailed explanation of how WFILEXFR.BAT and external protocols work.
2. Upload compensation (minutes added) now works reliably, and does not
compensate callers who abort uploads.
3. Documentation did not describe the UPLOADBONUS configuration item in
WRCONFIG.SYS.
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January 16, 1993
WR-BBS version 1.00C released.
FEATURES ADDED IN VERSION 1.00C:
1. The log file now records whether or not a caller has chosen ANSI during
the logon sequence.
2. Caller's connect speed is displayed on the status line, beginning at
initial logon, and when each menu is transmitted.
3. If caller has made a reliable (error-correcting) connection, the class-
of service character, shown on the status line, flashes.
4. The "toggle busy" feature, ALT-T, was removed from the "waiting for
calls" screen, and replaced with "Purge Mail" (ALT-P).
BUGS FIXED IN VERSION 1.00C:
1. WR-BBS now passes the locked DTE speed instead of the caller's connect
speed when executing WFILEXFR, if LOCKDTE=Y.
2. Help (ALT-H) from "waiting for calls" screen now works.
3. ALT-R to recycle port from "waiting for calls" screen fully
implemented.
4. Additional error-checking added to prevent temporary system hang when a
malicious caller sends a stream of several thousand garbage characters and
then drops carrier. WR-BBS now reacts immediately to the loss of carrier
duing input, even if modem input buffer contains legitimate input.
5. Pointer-to-hex string routine modified to report segment and offset
properly when reporting fatal errors.
6. Error handling procedure corrected to properly handle the SysOp
pressing CTRL-BREAK immediately after WR-BBS is started, while overlays are
still loading. Formerly reported "UNKNOWN ERROR AT LOCATION NIL", now
correctly reports "UNEXPECTED CTRL-BREAK".
7. Caller help screen for main menu (HELPMAIN.*) implemented.
8. Telephone number validation routine changed to allow new "strange" but
legitimate telephone numbers such as XXX-200-XXXX.
9. The /INIT routine was modified to not even attempt accessing the
database if the SysOp entered an off-the-wall home path, such as "\??<<< "
or "@\NUL", etc. This prevents the W-TREE utility from logging repeated
errors when it attempts to close the inaccessible files.
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