This file describes what is new in each version:

0.01, Released 09/24/94
   This is the initial release into shareware.

0.02, Released 10/15/94
   Updated calls to 16 bit code to clean up client locking up.
   Updated recognized commands to 2.2.9 level.
   Updated to allow shorten commands, /WIN instead of /WINDOW
   Added processing for various server numeric messages
   Added support for automatic WHOWAS
   Added command line switches -b, -n
   Implemented /ECHO, /XECHO, /TYPE, /XTYPE, /PARSEKEY, /BIND, /SET
 
0.03, Released 10/16/94
   This quick release fixed a couple of "client killing" GPFs.  Prior to this
   version, it was possible for someone to cause the client to crash by sending
   a specific message.

0.10, Released 12/22/94
   This is the final shareware release, notwithstanding major bugs found.

   Improved memory handling and internal stability, more improvements to
      prevent lockups.  None have been reported for well over a month.
   Implemented many of the /SET variables, see IRC2.LST for a complete list.
   Implemented may of the /BIND functions.
   Implemented /DESCRIBE
   Implemented /WINDOW subcommands
   Implemented /IGNORE
   Implemented /NOTIFY (registered version only)
   Notes about TIA users not being able to initate DCC connections
   Implemented /HELP from local help files.
   Upgraded command lists to ircII 2.6 levels.
   Added international support via /SET TRANSLATION and /DIGRAPH commands
   Implemented /TIMER (reg only), /SAY, /SEND, /SENDLINE, /RBIND
   Implemented all status line variables.
   Created an INF file for help files.
   Implemented loading of 'ircrc' file for configuration.

0.20, Released 02/13/95
   Commands:
      ON, WHICH, ALIAS, ASSIGN, FOR, FOREACH, FE, FEC, EVAL, @, HISTORY,
      EXEC, CD, HOOK, SLEEP, QUERY, FLUSH, ABORT, LASTLOG

   Note that a lot of these commands are only parsed, they are not executed
      at the appropriate times.  That will come in another version.
 
   WINDOW commands:
      ADD, BACK, CLEAR, LAST, NEXT, NUMBER, POP, PREVIOUS, PROMPT, PUSH,
      QUERY, REMOVE, STACK

   Error routine, creates new file irc2.err in the run directory, which is
      redirected standard error from the program.  If you GPF, expect it to
      have useful info in it, otherwise, it should remain 0 length.  It's
      truncated on startup, btw.

   Variables
      INPUT_PROTECTION, EXEC_PROTECTION, NOTIFY_ON_TERMINATION, QUERY_UPDATE, 
      SHELL, SHELL_FLAGS, SHELL_LIMIT, LASTLOG, SCROLL, SCROLL_LINES,
      SCROLLBACK, SERVER_CHANGE_DELAY, SERVER_CHANGE_STYLE, MAINTAIN_ALL,
      HOLD_MODE, HOLD_MODE_MAX

   Bind functions:
      COMMAND_COMPLETION, PARSE_COMMAND, BACKWARD_HISTORY, FORWARD_HISTORY

0.21, Released 02/14/95
   Fixed a number of install bugs, as well as a GPF or two.

0.25, Released 02/27/95
   This is primarily a bug fixes release for 0.21.
   Added support for SCROLLBACK.
   Brought up compatibility level to match ircII 2.8

0.26, Released 03/01/95
   Bug fixes, correction of error in 2 hr limit code.

0.30, Released 03/20/95
   Commands:
      DEOP, VOICE, XTRA, SAVE, WALL, WALLOP

   WINDOW commands:
      BACK, BIND, HIDE, HIDE_OTHERS, KILLSWAP, LAST, MOVE, SHOW, SWAP, NEXT, 
      PREVIOUS, UNBIND

   Bindings:
      SWAP_LAST_WINDOW, SWAP_NEXT_WINDOW, SWAP_PREVIOUS_WINDOW

   Bug fixes, changes to error handling mechanisms

0.35, Released 04/03/95
   Bindings:
      GROW_WINDOW, SHRINK_WINDOW

   PC Keyboard bindings:

   Key                 Function
   ------------------------------------------------------

   F5                  NEXT_WINDOW
   F6                  PREVIOUS_WINDOW
   HOME                BEGINNING_OF_LINE
   UP_ARROR            BACKWARD_HISTORY
   PGUP                SCROLL_PAGE_UP
   LEFT_ARROW          BACKWARD_CHARACTER
   RIGHT_ARROW         FORWARD_CHARACTER
   END                 END_OF_LINE
   DOWN_ARROW          FORWARD_HISTORY
   PGDN                SCROLL_PAGE_DOWN
   INSERT              TOGGLE_INSERT
   DELETE              DELETE_CHARACTER
   CTRL_LEFT_ARROW     BACKWARD_WORD
   CTRL_RIGHT_ARROW    FORWARD_WORD
   CTRL_PGDN           SCROLL_END
   CTRL_PGUP           SCROLL_START
   CTRL_END            ERASE_TO_END_OF_LINE
   ALT_F4              QUIT_IRC
   CTRL_DELETE         DELETE_NEXT_WORD
   CTRL_BS             DELETE_PREVIOUS_WORD

   These work only on the extended keyboard, not the numeric pad keys:
   ALT-PGUP            GROW_WINDOW
   ALT-PGDN            SHRINK_WINDOW

   Command line:
     -o Overrides the restriction against using TIA-like IP's for DCC SEND
        and DCC CHAT.  Should only be used if you are using SLiRP or such, 
        highly discouraged for TIA users, who will not be able to send anyways.

0.40, Released 04/17/95
   Mostly bug fixes, ctrl-bs should work, and the client killing bug is also
      repaired.

0.45, Released 05/05/95
   Fixed problem with NOTIFY and GPF's at 1271C
   Fixed problem in thread 4 of Registered version
   Fixed /WINDOW SERVER so it at least works.  Still some problems.
   Fixed '/LOAD  ' <- note the 2 spaces
   Fixed /MSG some_really_long_nickname hello
   Fixed parsing errors with /EXEC
   Fixed parsing error with /BIND

   Updated register.txt for FTP restrictions
   Updated CMD files

0.50, Released 07/30/95
   IRC/2 now reads IRC2.INI directly
   PM Setup program
   Added ability to specify unique INI file on cmd line
   Fixed /SET STATUS_SERVER
   Fixed /NOTICE * why?
   Fixed /PART * leaving
   Update LASTLOG value to 250!
   Fixed /ON <type> -
   Fixed /FLUSH
   Support numeric 364
   Fixed servers are not being reconnected to with multiple connections
   Revised almost all documentation files
   Reorganized the install process
   Fixed GPF during scrolling
                                                                                                            
   Key                 Function
   ------------------------------------------------------
   SHIFT_TAB           PREVIOUS_WINDOW

0.55, Released 08/13/95
   Patched to deal with server notice/wallop messages
   Applied fix to allow Warp Connect users to run
   Fixed parsing of certain commands
   Fixed /EXEC GPF and memory problems
   Fixed IRC.CMD to recognise alternate INI files
   Fixed problems in reading environ vars that are too long.
   Fixed GPF in registered version.
   Changed "Quick Startup" to "Skip IRCRC load" on setup

0.60, Released 10/23/95
   Major internal changes to accomodate scripting
   Fixed IRC server bug and "Bots are not allowed on this server"
   Implemented USERHOST, REDIRECT, WAIT
   Added protection against NUKE, including notification of who did it.
   Fixed problems with /EXEC and related GPFs
   Fixed GPFs related to WINDOW operations - scrolling, lastlog, etc
   Made keyboard fully bindable  (see documentation for key names)
   Defined levels for the /SET DEBUG variable (NOT DOCUMENTED YET)
   New INF file (stage 1)
   PM IRC/2 specifications (preliminary)

0.65, Released 11/06/95
   Fixed major scripting issues
   Fixed setup program problems
   Fixed bindable keys problem with Alt-F1, etc
   Removed '.' from illegal chars in user names
   Arguments for TIMER command, DELETE and REFNUM
   Fixed lockup and/or improper output handling for EXEC
   Fixed DCC problems when using Warp Connect without bug fix.
   Added NUKE FLOOD protection
   Added new RC file, 'ircstart'.  Loaded BEFORE the client
      makes any connections to IRC servers.  Invalid commands are
      flagged to the screen.  (Anything needing a server connect,
      such as JOIN, NOTICE, TOPIC, MSG, ME, CTCP, DCC, etc)
   Fixed bug in IGNORE not showing list of ignored users.
   Added % transfer and CPS information to DCC LIST
   
0.70, Released 04/30/96
   New easier to understand help files
   Performance improvements in display/scroll speed
   DCC Burst mode (transfer rates of > 1.5k/s on 14.4 modem
   New command: UPTIME (tells you how long you've been online)
   Improved NUKE protection, including new var NUKE_IMMUNITY
   Full flood protection with auto-ignore
   DCC RAW mode (used by scripts for bots, etc)
   DCC Block size of 8192!
   Change servers on the fly, no more "Already being established"
   Built in IDENT server
   Input prompting

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