History of EzyArc
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EzyArc Manhattan
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Aug 5, 1994
- First version, tailored to work on my system, never
  released
- Only supported .ZIP and .ARJ


EzyArc 0.01á
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Aug 20, 1994
- This version included EA_SETUP.EXE and PATHS.EA in order to
  work on any system, but was never released.
- Multi-tasker detection and timeslicing
- Carrier checking (whoops..  forgot about that in the first
  version)..

EzyArc 0.02á
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Aug 25, 1994
- This version includes a more advanced setup program that
  detects files on your system, and will Create PATHS.EA if
  not already present
- This version supports all archivers supported internally by
  Ezycom
- Still haven't got the custom download file working..
- This version goes multi-line (up to 9 lines)
- Fixed bug where fossil was de-initialized even if user was
  online locally

EzyArc 0.03á
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Sep 1, 1994
- This version has eliminated the need to use DORINFOx.DEF, 
  Therefore making it possible to use more than 9 nodes.
- Created another version to work with Ezycom 1.02
- IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO ADD A FILE TO EZYDOWN.*N AND GETTING
  EZYCOM TO READ IT, CONTACT ME!

EzyArc 0.04á
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Oct 20,1994
- Fixed bug that locked up when user picked an unavailable file number.
- Cosmetic fixes: Output of programs (PKZIP, ARJ etc) is not shown.
- Ability to turn off display of FILE_ID.DIZ from SETUP110.EXE
- Ezycom 1.02 version has not changed significantly.

EzyArc 0.05á
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Nov 1, 1994
-Nothing worth releasing a new copy for

EzyArc 1.00
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Dec 6, 1994
- Some internal rewriting to straighten up code and eliminate minor bugs
- SysOp/User chat program added.  Press Alt-C to activate.
- File naming convention completely changed
- A few cosmetic fixes to setup and actual program to make them easier to
  understand
- Creation and downloading of CUSTOM files now supported!
- Can view multiple archive files in one session
- ADD file works, and ZIP file comments can be added
- Custom files can (at this time) are created in .ZIP format only, changing
  this shouldn't take too much effort and should be ready soon
- I'm open to any suggestions before the next release (sometime before 
  Christmas!) So don't hesitate to contact me anyway you can and I'll do my 
  best to implement them if they're reasonable.
- Ezycom 1.02xx version ditched..  almost impossible for me to test..
- First REAL version!  Released as low-priced shareware!
- The following Changes are expected in a future release:
        
        I.      To make the custom files in the user-specified 
                format instead of just .ZIP

       II.      Anything else that is requested and is possible!


EzyArc 1.01
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Dec 28, 1994
- Improved ANSI routines.  Ansi codes are now interpreted locally without
  having to have ansi driver present.  (Music codes as well!)
- Re-Compiled with G2 structures (should still work with earlier versions)
- A few cosmetic changes made possible by improved ANSI handling
- Fixed bug where temporary archive viewing directory wasn't properly removed
  Also, program will not freeze if temp directory exists when program starts
  up.
- Fixed bug where user could not view files that had not been listed yet
- Archive file formats are now determined by headers instead of extensions
- ZIP and ARJ SFX files are also detected and can be viewed
- GIF spec's shown when a valid GIF file is picked
- Re-introduced 1.02 compatible version (EA-102.EXE and EAS-102.EXE)
- Can scroll back and forth in the file viewer!
* My internet address has changed.. it is now  devin@210.cambo.cuug.ab.ca
  (a little shorter!)
- The following Changes are expected in a future release:
        
        I.      To make the custom files in the user-specified 
                format instead of just .ZIP
       II.      Ability to view archives within archives etc..
      III.      MOD header (songname etc) will be read like GIF 
                specs possibly JPG specs as well..
       IV.      Anything else that is requested and is possible!

EzyArc 1.02
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Jan 22, 1995

- Chat is now SplitScreen.. very similar to Ezycom's internal chat mode
- In addition to Alt-C chat feature, more have been added...
    Alt-G: Send BEEP (Ascii #7) to local and Remote
    Alt-H: Drop DTR (Hangup) on user (Doesn't do anything in local mode)
    Alt-J: Drop to DOS (No swapping out yet!)
    Alt-N: Send "Line Noise" to local and remote
- Several bug-fixes (mostly to 1.02 version)
- Won't allow users to view EXE files (caused lockups)
- Removed "No FILE_ID.DIZ Available" message which seemed to panic (!?)
  some users, making them think something wasn't working...
- File Listing easier to read and looks fancier...
- EzyArc now also checks user flags to determine whether or not user can
  view files
* EzyCBV 0.02á, an Ezycom 1.10g2 call back verifier will be released as a 
  public beta soon..
* A user file request door for Ezycom and RemoteAccess is in the works!

EzyArc 1.03
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May 10, 1995

- Fixed some file-sharing bugs
- Sorry about the 1.02 EA_SETUP problem and LONG (very long) time I took to
  release a working copy...

EzyArc 1.04
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May 11, 1995

- Made this before I ever released 1.03
- fixed couple more file sharing bugs
- Now if you select an archive within an archive to be viewed, you will get
  a file list of the archive
- Sped up file searching a whole lot!  Now searching is almost 
  instantaneous!

EzyArc 1.05
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May 14, 1995

- Fixed huge bug where if you entered a non-existant file it would get
  trapped in a never ending loop...
- Made it so PATHS.EA didn't have to be in Ezycom system directory..
  but you can still leave it there if you really want...
- Fixed bug where files viewed weren't properly closed ..
- various cosmetic changes (mostly to view archives within archives)
- ditched 1.02 version now that 1.10 has been released

EzyArc 1.06
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May 27, 1995

- Got EzyArc to read from FILEPATH.1 2 3 4 5 etc. if available (instead of 
  just reading FILEPATH.EZY)  Thanx to Lennart Einarsson for the bug report!


* Another new Internet Address duhrich@canuck.com you can receive your regkey
  in a UUENCODED format via the internet now.

EzyArc 1.07
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Aug 2, 1995

- Completely changed the way EzyArc handles files..  Now EzyArc reads the
  list of files inside of an archive and displays that, rather than
  unarchiving the whole file.  Only the files the user chooses to view or
  download are unarchived!

EzyArc 1.08
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Aug 14, 1995

- Released after Peter Laur reported MAJOR bug in my ARJ viewing program..
  I was not able to track find the bug, but this version gets around it by
  running ARJ L c:\bbs\filebase\1\file.arj > c:\temppath\arjvtemp.*n
  which exports the result of ARJ L to a text file which is then read by
  EzyArc... this should be more stable than the 1.07 method
