Subj : Re: Synchronet v3.20 progress To : Digital Man From : Nelgin Date : Sat Nov 05 2022 13:12:05 On Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:59:13 -0700 "Digital Man" wrote: > Want to know what's in-store for Synchronet v3.20? > > In addition to the usual set of enhancements and bugfixes > (http://git.synchro.net/gitpushlog.ssjs): > > * A new primary config-file format replacing *.cnf files: > https://gitlab.synchro.net/main/sbbs/-/raw/new_user_dat/docs/newcfgfiles.txt > > * A new user database file format replacing the user.dat file: > https://gitlab.synchro.net/main/sbbs/-/raw/new_user_dat/docs/newuserbase.txt > > And yes, if you're willing/able to build and run experimental code, > you can start the upgrade process now (especially you *nix sysops) by > "checking-out" the "new_user_dat" branch at > gitlib.synchro.net/main/sbbs (or the mirrors on github.com or > gitlab.com). > > The immediate benefits of these fundamental file format changes may > not be immediately obvious, but subsequent enhancements are going to > be much more practical because of them. > > Early testers/feedback are welcome! So far, I think I'm the only sysop to go through the process. There were a few issues but I worked with Digital Man to get them ironed out and we're pretty sure the upgrade process should be nice and smooth now. It's pretty painless, use git to switch to the new branch, pull the files, compile as usual and then run the upgrade script and you're done. Now rather than being limited to space and unreadable .cnf files, you'll have human readable .ini files which will allow for future expansion. This can't be added to the master branch until a few more people have tested so please give it a go. -- End Of The Line BBS - Plano, TX telnet endofthelinebbs.com 23 .