Changes from ROS 3.2 to ROS 3.3

Most of the changes with this release improve the system for  the 
sysop,  especially for those that runs their system from a remote 
site and for the sytem that receives a lot of uploads.  Thanks to 
the  many  sysops  and  users  that  suggested  improvements  and 
changes, both textually and with actual code.

In  addition  to the following list,  many internal  improvements 
have  been made for reliability,  maintainability,  speed and  to 
correct deficiencies and bugs.


Instead of ROSMAC.INC, three files provide a more clearly defined 
interface between ROS and the hardware:

  ROS.MCH  Machine (computer) dependent code
  ROS.MDM  Modem dependent code
  ROS.CLK  Clock dependent code

Sysop macro for complicated and time consuming commands (this  is 
especially handy when doing the weekly cleaning)

Text file creation for message and log files

MUCH  simpler  validation  process (3 keys - XVY  - validate  the 
author of the last read message)

Automatic NEWIN file (no need for an UPLOAD section now since ROS 
tags  all uploads as "system" so that users can't see  them.   To 
the sysop,  these files have an "*" in the filename instead of  a 
"."  for  identification.    When  the  file  is  released,   ROS 
automatically enables the display of the file to other users).

Full  word wrap during character entry (both in CHAT and  Message 
entry)

Improved editing of messages

More user settable parameters

Random file access for messages to improve response time

A menu request ("?") no longer needs a C/R

File size totals

Disk  space available for uploads (disk space is also visible  to 
the  sysop  on  all directory commands)  and  protection  against 
overloads

More information on the status line

Improved log file

Changes  to the Xmodem transfer routines to let the system run at 
2400 bps and faster

Automatic  generation  of a complete system directory  using  the 
SECTION file for control