-------------------------------------------------------------------- USBBSDOR Revision History -------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * 09-01-91 Version 4.3 * * * --------------------------------- Added support for the new area code format (area codes ending with a zero), which the USBBS listings began supporting in the 09-01-91 release. Previous versions of USBBSDOR would report an invalid area code if these new area code formats (510, 310, 410) were entered. Added support to use a solid line separating listings as they are displayed. The Sysop may now choose between no lines, solid lines, or a line of dashes to separate individual BBS listings. Support for extended node /X PCBoard software added. The help file for the area code prompt (AREA.HLP) has been updated to contain the new area codes scheduled to be in operation soon. * * * 07-06-91 Version 4.2 * * * --------------------------------- As of this release, USBBSDOR has been updated and continuously supported for four years! (7/6/87 - 7/6/91) (F)ast-search command. The Sysop may configure the (F)ast-search command to immediately display an Area code or State without any additional prompting of the caller. The (F)ast-search configuration parameter is in the local setup screen (USBBSDOR /L). Simply enter a three digit area code, or a two digit state code (Sysop option). Non-standard COM ports (3 - 8) may now be configured in USBBSDOR's configuration file. Previous versions of USBBSDOR read PCBOARD.DAT (PCBoard), CONFIGWC.BBS (Wildcat), or a Sysop specified environment variable for non-standard port base address and IRQ information. Spitfire (SFDOORS.DAT) compatibility. Remote Access (DORINFO1.DEF) compatibility. Previous versions of USBBSDOR only supported the DORINFO1.DEF file created by RBBS. On PCBoard systems, the caller may enter search information from the PCBoard main prompt. For instance, the caller may enter USBBS 813 to immediately search the list for area code 813, then exit USBBSDOR. @F@ = (F)ast-search text file macro. This is replaced in text files with the specified information from the (F)ast-search parameter. The (O)perator page command was removed in this release due to the lack of "page" information in most BBS door information files. * * * 04-26-91 Version 4.1 * * * --------------------------------- The Sysop may specify whether to place a horizontal line of dashes between each listing when it is displayed. USBBSDOR becomes FULLY automated! When you place a new USBBSxx.ZIP in the location specified in the USBBSDOR configuration, USBBSDOR will detect the newer USBBSxx.LST *INSIDE* and automatically extract it to the appropriate location!! (Available only when registered). Added non-standard com support. The local maintenance and installation mode is now DESQview aware and "well behaved". Previously, just the 'door mode' was DESQview aware. Pressing ? is now valid and is the same as pressing H for help. Added a MENU command which simply displays the menu. * * * 11-09-90 Version 4.0 * * * --------------------------------- Version 4.0 was a major re-write of USBBSDOR. USBBSDOR is completely automatic with regard to updating the monthly USBBS list. The Sysop simply places the new list in a specified location, and USBBSDOR uses it! (same for the download ZIP file if downloading is enabled). List conversion is no longer necessary. The information files (still called USBBS.SYM and USBBS.INF) are now created automatically if they don't exist, and are re-created when the Sysop installs a new USBBS list. The list is now colorized on the fly if the caller is in color mode. The list can be searched by 9600 baud modem brand, BBS brand, and New and/or changed listings. Help files containing Area Code and State abbreviation charts are available at the area code and state input prompts. USBBSDOR is now DESQview "aware and well behaved". * * * 03-18-89 Version 3.0 * * * --------------------------------- Downloading added. Several other features were added in 3.0 which are now obsolete. * * * 12-19-88 Version 2.1 * * * --------------------------------- Support added for new PCBOARD.SYS file format in PCBoard 14.0. * * * 08-20-88 Version 2.0 * * * --------------------------------- PCBoard compatibility added. Built-in installation (maintenance) mode added. External main menu added as a text file. Sysop chat added. Color capabilities added. * * * 01-03-88 Version 1.5 * * * --------------------------------- Released to be compatible with the 1-1-88 USBBS list which began using hyphens for BBS' that "might" be PC-Pursuitable (obsolete). * * * 12-06-87 Version 1.4 * * * --------------------------------- Released to be compatible with a new door information file in RBBS. * * * 11-28-87 Version 1.3 * * * --------------------------------- Added "Searching" message between area codes during state searches. Caller could configure output to include "All" or "PC-Pursuit" BBS' only (now obsolete). * * * 11-07-87 Version 1.2 * * * --------------------------------- Several small features (now obsolete) were added. * * * 07-28-87 Version 1.1 * * * --------------------------------- Multi-node support added. * * * 07-06-87 Version 1.0 * * * --------------------------------- USBBSDOR first released.