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UltraBBS Version History File
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Upgrade instructions follow each new version's entry; if you are upgrading
past one or more versions, be sure to follow all upgrade steps in order.
If you wish to keep your current configuration, etc when upgrading versions,
be sure not to overwrite files such as UBBS.DAT, UBBS.REG, .BAT files,
the entire FILES directory, etc when unZIPping the new version. Remember to
copy the UTI*.EXE, etc files to all directories where they are used/needed!
v2.08 (08/08/91)
Disappearing cursor problem that occurred with some graphics cards should
be fixed
Private message problem with Session Manager fixed
Searching for only the characters '&', '|', '(', or ')' (or any combo
of solely those characters) previously caused a fatal error; fixed
(R A) auto joining now allows (Ctrl-X) to abort
Problem with blinking text on local screen fixed
Previously, if SHARE was not loaded, the system would lockup instead of
displaying the proper error msg; fixed
(F)ile directory listing command is now much faster
(C)ontinuous option at End of Message prompt has been made less confusing
in prompt and in help files
(11)Drop Other Nodes to DOS command previously set current node to
'Waiting for Calls' temporarily; fixed
UTIIMPRT should no longer set any messages to perm/return receipt/file
attached
Entries with no phone number no longer can be added to the (BB)S listing
Sometimes after returning from a door, the (N)o option of more prompts
would disappear; fixed
Sometimes during a transfer with a protocol that does not support batch,
UltraBBS would incorrectly log that the user had downloaded an extra
file (usually the first file in the FileBase); fixed
The DOOR.ID file is now created by the QWK system (look for many great
improvements to the QWK/mail system in the upcoming v2.10!)
Some annoying problems with the (M)ove Message command are fixed
Auto logoff after file transfer is now immediate
DSZLOG-related sharing violation/network lockup problem is fixed
Problem fixed that occurred when editing last download date in (6)
When $username$, $x$, or $x-y$ is used, it no longer causes alignment
problems in the message header display; they are also now translated
to the name of the user when exporting to .QWK packets
First couple lines of message no longer become corrupted when sysop
enters chat while user is entering message
(O)ffline reading will now always keep you in the conference that you
were in when you executed the command
MANAGER's message pack now displays the current conference #, even if
only packing a single conference
Added support for some more key sequences in the full screen editor;
see the help file for list of them
Minor bug with $ANYKEY$ fixed
Minor bug in (E)dit te(X)t (of a message) fixed
Upload limit now enforced (99 files per upload); previously, uploading
more than 99 files caused problems, but the limit was not enforced
Doors may now be opened by simply typing the name of the door (or part
of the door's name) at the main command prompt
When user selects to be automatically logged off after a transfer, the
BBS now displays the goodbye screen in nonstop mode during logoff
The questionnaire SECURITY command and the (Alt-U) keyboard function
now re-read the limits data file to get new ratio and time limit
information for the user's new security level
(TI)me Bank interface has been further simplified
Number of current conference is now displayed in the main prompt
Bug in sysop chat time compensation fixed
MANAGER's 'Import Text Directory' function now supports DOS 5.00 style
DIR listings
User can no longer auto-join with (R A) when he does not have enough
security to (J)oin
If you have an entry "stuck" in your (BB)S listing with no phone number,
run the FIXBB.EXE program to fix this problem. No other upgrade steps
required.
v2.07 (07/05/91)
Problem with keyboard "locking" in sysop chat fixed
No upgrade steps required.
v2.06 (07/03/91)
A message packing problem that popped up in v2.05 is fixed
No upgrade steps required.
v2.05 (07/02/91)
Problem with packing an empty conference fixed
Other very minor fixes/cosmetic changes
No upgrade necessary.
v2.04 (07/01/91)
Backwards searching problem should be fixed
Extracting files from compressed file previously distorted the users'
kbyte ratio - this is now fixed
Minor cosmetic changes
ANSI driver bug fixed that occurred when an Esc occurred without an
escape code following it
Modem initialization procedure improved
Problem with AND/OR searching fixed
No upgrade necessary.
v2.03 (06/25/91)
Minor (but important!) bug fixes
No upgrade steps required.
v2.02 (05/29/91)
Problem with quoting that causes memory allocation errors is fixed
The 1.1x to 2.0x LCONV utility was mistakenly included as a renamed
UCONV utility - the correct LCONV is now included
Latest version of the Wildcat! CALLINFO.BBS file is now written by
CONVERT
No upgrade steps required.
v2.01 (05/28/91)
Offline Reading asked user to select scan conferences after a QWK packet
download - this is fixed
No special upgrade steps required to go from 2.00 to 2.01.
v2.00 (05/27/91)
(ED)it File Description no longer displays message about only being able
to edit files that you have uploaded, if you have enough access to edit
ANY file
When entering birthdate, the "MM/DD/YY" format is indicated to the user
New users can no longer enter blank city/states, phone numbers, etc
Text Directory Import from a DOS directory now sets all imported files to
current date and time, not date and time in directory file
(Alt-+)/(Alt--) commands go in 5 minute increments now when user has more
than 15 minutes of total time
(M)odify Scan Conferences command implemented for easier editing of scan
conferences
An overlaid version is now available which requires MUCH less memory, see
the documentation for exact memory requirements for both versions
Overall major code optimization/compaction - MUCH smaller and faster in
many places throughout the BBS
New call waiting screen, which includes a display of the modem session for
easier debugging of init string problems
UltraBBS uses complete direct screen writing and an internal ANSI driver,
a BIOS output option is available from SETUP
Shelling to DOS is much faster
(6)Leave Urgent Messages command removed, (6)Quick FileBase Editor added
in its place
There are now several different status lines, and they can be toggled
between using the function keys
'Extended Text' On/Off has been removed as an option from SETUP
Before the (R)/(S) submenu, the read 'modes' that are currently activated
are displayed to the user
The Yes/No conference scan string update method now displays the conference
number in addition to the name
The (L)ocate Wildcard, (D)ownload, and (BI)directional Transfer commands
formerly would not find a file called "TEST" if you entered the name
"TEST."
Text file display, questionnaires, offline packet creation, alias file
scanning, and the importing of a text file into a message are all much
faster
Support for 'terse' call logging, where only the user's login and logout
line are displayed, instead of the normal detailed information
(O)ffline Reading previously did not properly set the 'Echo' flag on
imported messages
Amount of Upload Disk Space Free was reported wrong at some times previously
Entering Chat mode no longer causes keyboard timeout while in FS editor
(O)ffline Reading is now supported in local mode
(BB)S Listing command implemented
(A)bandon Conference now uses the same security level as (J)oin Conferences
Message Capture facility implemented, by means of the (C) and (D) commands
from the (R)ead submenu
Page Bell/Beeps/etc are now correctly restored after returning from door
(F) submenu offers (D)ownload, (VI)ew Compressed, and (F)lag Files commands
FIDOCVT import sped up
Glo