Subj : WinPoint development
To   : August Abolins
From : Martin Foster
Date : Sat Dec 04 2021 11:01:01

Hello August!

*** Friday 03.12.21 at 13:11:00, August Abolins wrote to Martin Foster:

 MF>> For the benefit of those who don't already know, WinPoint is now back in
 MF>> development. Here's a list of changes so far .....

 MF>> --------------------------------
 MF>> Most notable changes since 359.1
 MF>> --------------------------------

 AA> [...]

 AA> Most excellent.  I suppose this makes the "POINT Software
 AA> comparisons: PROS and CONS" chart at my https://kolico.ca/
 AA> fidonet/echos/points/ ..a bit obsolete!   :D

Once there's a *FULL* new release, yes it will. 

Please bear in mind, that at the moment, Tim is releasing BETA TEST
*executables* ONLY.

 AA> What is the best way to proceed with an updated install?

[1] Backup(export) the following registry key .....
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\New.Vision.Software\WinPoint

[2] Backup everything in C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\WinPoint

[3] Download this: http:\\winpoint\org\wp_v375.zip

[4] Extract the executable and copy it into the same directory as your
existing WinPoint(359.1) executable.

[5] Create a shortcut to the new executable and away ya go :)

 AA> Will the existing config values (areas, passwords, etc..) carry over?

Yes, or at least, mine did.

NOTES:
"Extras -> Options" has been moved to "File -> Options". In fact, the "Extras"
menu no longer exists.

Regards,
Martin

--- WinPoint 375.0
 * Origin: WinPoint Test Rig - UK - (2:310/31.7)

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