aAsys Courier version history (from 2.01 onwards)

version 4.00 New features/Bug fixes

Works with the Win95/NT dialler

Handling of 8 bit characters and various character sets in text and headers

Encoding/Decoding module completely re-written and improved

Recognises much wider range of MIME types

Direct match name resolution changed.  Match is done on entire internet address as contained in
return address file rather than just on the pop account name to the left of the @ symbol

If using direct match name resolution in all versions it is mutually exclusive to the other
address resolution methods  (only used to be in cc:Mail)

CC/BCC internet mail checking done in MS Mail post office version as well as MS Mail Workgroups
version.  Still not done in cc:mail versions.

configuration options moved into more menu options

no separate version for Exchange client - now a config option

Ability to self-delete and back up error log and activity log files

Activity log file feature expanded

Configuration option to send status message after every mail run introduced

Send Error Log to aAsys menu option removed

cc:Mail libraries re-written

can now send mail to lists and bulletin boards in cc:Mail

config option to set text cut off point in cc:mail.  Mail made an attachment at that point

annoying 500 line message limit removed

encoding standard can be overridden in individual messages

simple mailing lists introduced

automatic reply system introduced

associations introduced

ability to route mail in the post office edition

messages will be sent outside the normal timers if there are any waiting to be sent

message headers attached if postal clerk gets the mail (other than a direct match)

config option to always attach message headers

config option to always attach raw internet message

blocking error on non-blocking socket error worked around

bug fixed where Courier did not always shut Winsock connection

Courier does not handle long file names but now recognises them and renames file

bug in quoted-printable encoding/decoding fixed

Return address format config option introduced

courier no longer sends name in brackets to SMTP servers (some don't like it and it is unnecessary)

Leave mail on server config option introduced

Reply-to field recognised and used in Internet mail

Command line parameters introduced to force immediate mail run

verify that the attachment directory actually exists and create it if requested

graphical push buttons replaced with standard buttons.  Graphical buttons caused conflicts on small
number of systems



version 3.00 New features/Bug fixes

Front end addressing screen replaced by the Internet Mailer system

Registration number system implemented

Microsoft Exchange Compatibility

Activity log file introduced

Clear Main Window Menu command introduced

Checking for CC:/BCC: in MS Mail Workgroups Edition

Always Use Default Return Address concept introduced

Checks Return Addresses before POP accounts when determining Return Addresses in the Post Office Edition

Better checking for illegal subject lines

Sending of LAN Mail error messages

Ability to keep sending and retrieving messages when errors occur

3rd method of name resolution still works if person's name enclosed with ""

Minor changes to error messages

Courier Main Window now resizable

When Stay Logged In option turned off, Courier is better at picking up all unread messages in MS Mail

Ability to use an IP Address instead of a server name removed


version 2.51 New features/Bug fixes

first version to split the product into Workgroups and Post Office editions

cc:Mail version introduced at this stage

direct match name resolution introduced into the Workgroups Edition

all screen messages date and time stamped

more timeouts introduced

fixed bug where timing facilities would not work sometimes if Stay Logged
In to MS Mail option was not selected

you can only supply an IP address instead of a server name in the Workgroups edition


version 2.50 New features/Bug fixes

fixed bug where log file was not erased unless in the Courier directory

only MS Mail messages appearing in the Logon Account Inbox and marked as Unread are sent to the
Internet.  Previously, Courier would read a message but if it could not be deleted, as Courier
is using a MAPI enumeration function, the same message would be read endlessly.

further minor improvements in screen messages

improved scanning of MS Mail messages to ensure accidental sequences of <CR><CR>.<CR><CR> are
removed (this is the SMTP message end marker).

attempt to recognise a broader range of Internet addressing schemes - not just bracketed notation

when replying to a message sent to MS Mail by Courier, the subject and the Internet address
are in the right order to prevent cutting and pasting.

Carbon Copy feature.  You can nominate an MS Mail account that receives a cc of all incoming
mail from the Internet.

Multiple internet addresses.  You can send mail to more than one person at a time.  Addresses
are separated by semi-colons (e.g. aasys@ozemail.com.au;aasys@ice.net.au).  As this is transported
through MS Mail on the subject line, users must be aware of any MS Mail subject length limitations
(on some systems 256 characters).

Better scanning of the subject field for validity as some MS Mail administrators inadvertantly
include the Internet account in MS Mail broadcasts sometimes giving Courier a fright.

Inclusion of a Send log file to aAsys menu option and the addition of a Log File menu for operations
relating to the log file.

You can provide an IP address for your SMTP Server Name instead of a name.  Internet providers
should be able to give this information preventing errors where name servers won't recognise
names sent to them.

Removal of the status bars on the bottom of the main window and inclusion of a scrolling facility
to allow better tracing of recent events.

Front end addressing screen.  A plug in screen for MS Mail to provide a friendlier environment
for end users to address mail to the Internet.  It comes with its own help file and includes
a simple address book facility.  The old method of addressing mail as used in previous versions
can still be used from the standard MS Mail compose note screen.
the Internet in a friendlier way


version 2.01  New features/Bug fixes

Fixed bug in UUEncoding where temporary file was not erased on occasions.

View Log File menu option added.

Directories setup option added for placement of log file and log file editor.

Some screen messages improved.

DLLs no longer needed.

Prevents POP servers from timing out during lengthy decoding.

Timer added to check on WINSOCK during initial connection.  This attempts to get control back
from Winsock during these times.


