** The Major BBS v10 Open Beta Release Notes **

--[ Introduction ]--

Thanks for helping us to test the open beta version of The Major BBS v10!

The most significant change in v10 is that the baseline system has been
ported to be compiled by Microsoft Visual C++.  We have been working very
hard to ensure that previously compiled modules (Borland C) will continue
to work with v10 however we can't guarantee every one will (that's why we
are beta testing!).

The goal of this beta is to test as many modules as we can on a range
of systems to see how it functions.  We have been running alpha/beta
versions for some time now and the results so far have been promising.

Please see the known issues list below for modules that we are aware are
not working with v10.

We are seeking your feedback on any issues/bugs/suggestions you have and
these can be sent via the following methods:

WorldLink Email: WL:duckula@bbs.themajorbbs.com
Internet Email: support@themajorbbs.com



--[ Prerequisites]--

Ensure that your operating system has all the latest updates installed
before attempting the upgrade.

The installer requires an activation code - if you do not have one you can 
request one via www.themajorbbs.com/contact


--[ Installation process ]--

Run setup program, put in your activation code and point it the directory
you wish to install (default is C:\BBSV10).

Once setup has completed, ensure wgsappgo.exe is set to Run as an
Administrator.



--[ Changes from WG3.2 -> MBBS v10 ]--

- Ported core system to be Microsoft Visual C++ compiled
- New Installer program created
- Updated Telnet Server
---Added ability to define port number
---Added ability to have a secondary port number

-Updated RLogin Client and Server
---Added remote host port option
---Added synchronet external option
---Added doorway tag name option
---Added ability to define port number (Server)

Updated SMTP to allow SmartHost authentication
Removed AHTML Support
Removed Client/Server Support


--[Known Issues]--

DialControl v5.62 will crash the BBS - please disable this module
Lunatix will crash the BBS - please disable this module
