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FMAIL 1.42 gamma
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This is a gamma release which is intended for REGISTERED USERS ONLY, except
for the new QuickBBS GoldBase version which may be used by unregistered
persons too. Please make a backup of both data files AND program files first
before installing this new version! The layout of the config files has changed,
so if you want to go back to a previous version after installing 1.42g,
you should restore the original config files as well.
DOCS
====
Since I didn't want to let you wait any longer for a new version of FMail,
I haven't been able to update the docs. I hope this will not cause too much
inconvenience. I'll try to update the docs as soon as possible.
IF YOU CARRY MORE ECHO AREAS THAN THE STANDARD VERSION OF FSETUP CAN HANDLE
===========================================================================
The current version of FSetup requires more memory than the previous ones.
As a consequence, you may encounter problems when entering the Area Manager.
You could try using the DPMI version of FSetup which can be found in the FMail
DPMI package. You can only use this version of FSetup if you use a 80386
computer or higher.
MIXING DPMI 16/32 VERSIONS
==========================
The FMail DPMI package contains both 16 bit and 32 bit versions. Running
those versions at the same time may cause problems. So don't try to start
FSetup (16 bit) and FMailX32 or FToolsX32 at the same time.
WHICH FMAIL TO USE
==================
Standard DOS version: If you run a 8086 or 80286 computer or if you have
a 80386 computer or higher and you don't carry too
many echomail areas.
DPMI version: If you use a 80386 computer or higher and carry
more areas than the standard version can handle.
The DPMI version comes in two flavours: 16 bit DPMI
and 32 bit DPMI. The 32 bit version can handle more
areas and has better dupe detection facilities.
Sometimes this version causes problems. In that case
you could try using the 16 bit version.
Windows/32 version If you run FMail under Windows/95 or NT.
OS/2 version: if you run FMail under OS/2.
GOLDBASE
========
The GoldBase version of FMail uses the QUICK environment variable to locate
the NETMAIL.DAT and ECHOMAIL.DAT files.