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StormTape ]I[ (4.0A)
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Credit Card Registrations Now Available! See C_CARD.REG For Details!
Added the option to View the files that have already been flagged.
Added SEPERATE Help Screens to make it easier to find help in the door.
Changed the format of the MASTER file. MASTER.EXE now creates 2 files.
MASTER.IDX and MASTER.DB. This was to help conserve a little memory.
New files added: TAPELIST.IDX (listings of tapes available - see example),
TAPE.# (# is replaced by the letter of the tape for listings - this is
in the SAME FORMAT as the older F_LIST and just needs to be renamed -
see example).
Added the ability to have up to 13 file listings available for viewing.
This can be 13 different tapes, 1 tape with 13 differrent directories,
or any combination of the two.
Added the ability to send an Archive containing the Tape Listings
available. The file must be names TAPELIST.ZIP and be located in
your StormTape ]I[ directory.
STCLEAN.EXE no longer needed. Decided to add that routine internally to cut
down on the archive size and have one less headache for the sysop.
Modularized the program (Thanks Marty!). This will enable me to keep adding
more options to the program (I was running out of memory).
-------------------------[ ENDED StormTape ][ ]-------------------------
StormTape ][ (3.1E)
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New Support address and phone number. (However, Phone support is only
available for REGISTERED Users. I had WAY TOO many Phone calls last
year and not enough Registrations.)
Now Directly Supports the file created using WCPRO (3.9) as a file listing!
Just rename it to F_LIST. Hence this changed the structure a little bit
for F_LIST.
StormTape ][ (3.1D)
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Fixed a MAJOR Bug with 3.1C that caused some systems to report a Virus!
There NEVER was a Virus in 3.1C. I was working with an EMS Option and
it made the various Scanners Freak Out. If you are using 3.1C, you
might want to bypass this problem by just using 3.1D. NO Data File
Modifications Are Needed. :)
Added a Help Option To The Main Menu.
Removed the Option of SHROOM From The Config File. You can leave it in there
if you want to, StormTape ][ won't read that line.
Fixed the problem with the File Queue not being killed after successful
Restores/Downloads. Thanx to Ron Hale of the Ernest T Bug! BBS for
pointing this out!
Fixed the problem with Stape ][ not timing out if no user input at the
"Your Choice" prompts. Stape ][ will now wait 2 minutes for a user to
enter something or they will be dumped back to the BBS. Once again,
thanks to Ron Hale for alerting me to this one!
StormTape ][ (3.1C)
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Fixed the download problem reported by several Sysops.
StormTape ][ (3.1B)
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Once again had to seperate out the RESTORE SubModule due to Wildcat! taking
up so much memory.
StormTape ][ (3.1)
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General Public Release - No changes from 3.0/BETA.
StormTape ][ (3.0/BETA) (11/25/92)
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96% complete rewrite of the code.
MANY cosmetic changes.
Fixed the time problems many people were having.
Changed the format of the File Listing File (STDBM NO longer required).
(See example - F_LIST).
Combined modules into 1 program (again) so cut down space by 2/3.
Added 2 new options in the Stape.cnf file. (See example)
Now shows restore in progress to the user so they won't think the system
has locked up and drop carrier.
Added the ability to AUTOMATICALLY Restore/Download Files and LogOff the
the user after the download is completed.
Took out the annoying 30 second pause on the Title Screen for Unregistered
Versions. Just displays screens now with no forced pauses.
--------------------------[ ENDED StormTape ]--------------------------
V2.5
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Added a Voice Support Phone Number! The number is (xxx) xxx-xxxx and is
available from 1:30pm - 8pm Central Time. I will assist ANYONE
(Registered or not) in setting up and running any of my doors!
Fixed the problem with people running TAPE.BAT to run the door.
Fixed the problem with files "ghosting" through the door. (Hopefully)
Fixed the Download Time for files error.
V2.4/RV
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Changed some file structures a little bit. COMPLETELY TRASH all prior
versions to 2.4 and start from scratch. Delete ALL files in current
StormTape directory.
V2.3/RV
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Found out that the proper files were not being deleted if a person dropped
carrier or aborted the door for any reason. Now sysop can run a utility
program (STCLEAN.EXE) right after the door to make SURE that the proper
files are deleted and the door is ready for the next user (see Dox.)
Added an "ABORT" Option to "Logoff After Transfer".
Now shows time to download files on the Restore Screen.
Now CORRECTLY displays approximate download times -- Thanx to Tom Cooper
for coming up with the right formula!
Added a SEARCH Function to the Restore Screen (see Dox.)
Now CORRECTLY searches the master file for files to restore.
V2.2/RV
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YES!!!!! I have made the STDBM (StormTape Database Manger) to >>EASE<< the
creations of the DATA Files needed for the Door. This file is available
from my board.The FileName STDBMxx.ZIP (xx is version number, currently
10 (1.0)). This program is available seperately and is REQUIRED to create
the needed files for StormTape (v2.2+) and is only about 40K.
File Structures have changed. Shortened searches. STDBMxx.ZIP will take care
of this.
Took out the "Must be saved as \BBS\" stuff. STDBM will do ALL the work for
you in finding/creating directory listings!
Added YModem & YModem-G to the available file transfer protocal of ZModem.
Sysop may now use DSZ.COM <OR> DSZ.EXE for the downloads.
Fixed the "User only having 3 minutes left and restoring/downloading a 300K
file." problem. :-)
Added an optional MAINMENU.ANS. If this file exists, it will be displayed
instead of the HardCoded MainMenu (right after the Title Screen).
V2.1/RV
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Decided to "Modulize" the Door. This will allow each part to run faster
since they will have more memory to work with. This will also allow
me to add MORE options into the Door.
Fixed the problem of passing time between the modules. Should work OK now.
Revamped the screens to make them more eye-pleasing to the User.
V2.0/RELEASE VERSION!
===========================================================================
I have TESTED & TESTED this door under various condition so the BUGS
SHOULD be worked out so I am going to "Release Versions" of the SoftWare.
If you have ANY comments or suggestions, then PLEASE let me know by calling
my BBS or sending in the REGISTER.DOX File. :)
===========================================================================
Program Mods
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Changed the order some things were being printed to the screen.
Added a "Logoff After Transfer" Option.
V1.6/BETA
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After LOOOOONNNGGGGG Hours of fighting, reading, cussing & REPROGRAMMING
etc. the memory problem has been fixed when running with WILDCAT! &
should also fix the problem any OTHER BBS software may be having
with the dreaded error #52 made by the TAPE.EXE software when
restoring files thru the door. MAJOR THANX for this goes to Ken
Squyres of the Data Shop BBS for giving me the support to drink LOTS
of coffee to fix this problem!
Fixed the bug in the Download subroutine.
V1.5/BETA (a,b,c)
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Added 5th line opion to the STAPEx.CNF file -- asks if you wanna keep
a log file of activity in StormTape.
Made various changes to the STDOOR.LOG file.
Found out that the files Restored from Tape where going into
"C:\QUICKBBS\TAPE" -- FIXED!
Took out the "MUST BE .ZIP FILE" stuff. You may now use ANY file
Extension.
Removed the maximum number of files Completely! -- THANX Ken!
Completely modded the File List and File Restore Options (see dox)
Now allows up to 16 "Database" Areas & UNLIMITED number of
files/"Database" (see dox)
V1.4/BETA
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Fixed the Multi-Node Ability. Will only allow one person in at a time
and will boot anybody else back to the BBS.
V1.3/BETA
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Raised the maximum number of files handled from 2000 to 5000
V1.2/BETA
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Hardcoded the screens (instead of using external ANSI screens)
Modified the file listing capabilities
V1.1/BETA
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Added ZModem Downloads
Fixed the problem with using SPITFIRE
V1.0/BETA
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Wanted to get the main "skeleton" of the door down.