

Addendum to other README files #001

                           ENHANCEMENTS TO MORSEMAN
                                                                                
 
 VERSION 1.0/1.01 - January 18, 1989

         
 1.0    2>  There was a bug in the random character generator mode.  If you 
        try to increase speed to above around 20 wpm, there is a noticeable
        delay between characters.  This delay was intentionally placed in
        the source code for a good separation between characters for beginners
        and novices.  This delay was supposed to be deactivated if the speed
        was set above 18 wpm, but apparently the flag wouldn't set properly.
     
 1.0    3>  There is still a noticeable click in the characters being sent.
        If you don't set the speed above 30 wpm or so, it isn't very bother-
        some, but after that, it gets kind of annoying.  I'll try and get 
        that worked out soon.
        
 1.0    4>  The speed setting is fairly accurate up to around 30 wpm, then
        it gets a little off.  I an working on an algorithm that will measure
        speed between characters and will be accurate on all machines regard-
        less of the microprocessor used.  This will be implemented in the 
        next version.
        
 1.0    5>  In the tutor mode, if you try to exit to the main mode, you
        will not be able to exit to it by hitting a <9>.  If you are 
        running version 1.0 beta, then you will have to go to a mode and
        then press <=> to get back to the main menu.  If you are running
        version 1.01 beta or 1.01, this problem has been solved.

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  VERSION 2.0 - March 24, 1989


 2.0    1>  The 256 character limit on text file creation has been removed.
        Files of almost unlimited size may be created now. 
        
 2.0    2>  A windowed operating environment has been added for ease of use.
  
 2.0    3>  Color modifications have been added to the operating enviroment.
        Version 1.01 and before were in monochrome.
        
 2.0    4>  Characters may now be sent in BOTH lowercase and uppercase.  
        In previous versions, you had to be in uppercase for the program to
        recognize the character.
        
 2.0    5>  A new introductory screen has been added, replacing the old 
        blinking text screen.
        
 2.0    6>  Ending signals (AR, BK, ect) has been added.  See KEYBOARD mode
        in manual for their keyboard representatives.
        
 2.0    7>  A spacing parameter has been added allowing the user to introduce
        a variation in spacing between characters.
        
 2.0    8>  Error trapping has been introduced so users won't have to reboot
        the program if an error occurs.
        

 VERSION 2.01 - April 3, 1989

 2.01   1>  A bug (a very simple source code error on my behalf) was
        discovered that would not print a "J" even after it sounded it.
        That was corrected in version 2.01.

 2.01   2>  Another bug was discovered in the "text send" mode.  It would
        start a new line with each new word.  That was corrected in version
        2.01.


 VERSION 2.1  -  May 15, 1989

 2.1    1>  Different sounds were added for transfer between menus.

 2.1    2>  The DOS SHELL command was replaced in the "file send" mode.
        The program no longer shells to retrieve file names.  A major
        improvement will be made in MORSEMAN PLUS that will not used
        any type of SHELL or FILES commands.

 2.1    3>  Abort character created for the "create file" mode.

 2.1    4>  Different colors added to the menus.  Options to change
        colors will be added in MORSEMAN PLUS.

 2.1    5>  Error messages enhanced.

 2.1    6>  File creation environment enhanced with split screen operation
        and new colors added.


 VERSION 3.0 (beta) - June 1, 1989

 3.0    1>  CPU independent timing feature implemented.

 3.0    2>  New windowing environment introduced.

 3.0    3>  minor changes in intro screen brought in.

 3.0    4>  File creation/transmission environments windowed.

 3.0    5>  .CWT extension requirement on text files eliminated.

 3.0    6>  MorseMan Plus 2.01 released!


 VERSION 3.01  - June 17, 1989

 3.01>  1>  Minor glitches in CPU timing and screen control eliminated.

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        If you have any suggestions or ideas for the next version or you 
        ran across a bug, let me know.
        

                                        73...Robin, NE4L

