New Features in GEnie For Windows Version 2.1

1. Removal of the 32K limit on buffers and messages

2. Able to configure modem for 14400 baud access via Sprintnet

3. Bulletin Board Browser combo boxes for easier access to categories and topics

4. Download files by name or number

5. Minimize GEnie for Windows while downloading a file

6. Automatic detection of  lost connection

7. Menu line configuration to automatically send the front end to specific items on a specified page

Technical Notes

1. Compatibility between version 2.0 and 2.1

IMPORTANT: UPGRADING from v2.0 to v2.1 

Version 2.1 is backward compatible with version 2.0.
Users of version 2.0 can install 2.1 in the 2.0 directory and the front end
will automatically preserve all information stored in the filing cabinet.
 This release of GEnie for Windows (v2.1) resolves the 32k size limit of
 individual messages on the screen but the Filing Cabinet truncates messages
over 32K.

Contact the GEnie for Windows Support RoundTable staff if you need further
 details.  In the meanwhile, we are currently planning a fix for the 32k message
limit in the filing cabinet.

 
2. Potential problems with 14.4 modems 

A modem configured for 14.4 (57600) and connecting to a 9600 service may
cause problems similar to the flow control problems (see below).  While we are
investigating this, the best solution is to manually set the speed for 9600.

3. Modem Flow Control Problems:

  There is a problem related to the modem initialization string settings that may be
  causing the following types of errors:

  	1. Can't receive all of your mail because the list hangs (especially if
	    their are many items)
  	2. Headings for listed mail items are garbled
  	3. The text of one message shows up in the body of another message
  	4. Receiving error messages related involving STX in the message
  	5. Mail sent to others may have lines truncated
	6. General Protection Fault with the filing cabinet
	7. Non-terminating smoke from the lamp (where the front end is automatically
	    saving all bulletin board messages for you, or your saving many messages to
	    the filing cabinet at once)

These errors may be occurring because the modem does not have the software
flow  control on. Ways to solve the problem would be to:

  	1.   Look at the modem list supplied in the help file
  	2a. If your modem is on that list, then type the initialization string into the
	     connection preferences
  	2b. If your modem is not on that list, then look at your modem manual
	     and find the command for initializing software flow control (XON/XOFF)
  	3.  Then try to log on and see if you experience the same problems
	     listed above

4. How to get further assistance

For further assistance, navigate to the GEnie for Windows Support RoundTable (page 1455).  It is free of the standard connect charges and the support staff can offer you further assistance.  In addition, feel free to stop by the RoundTable any time to discuss issues with other GEnie for Windows users.