Re: VADV32 Updates

> Just to let everyone know that the next version of VADV32 will support hard
> events. These are events that will disconnect all users before being executed
> typically useful with door maintenance.
>
> I want to make everyone aware of a few things regarding this version when
> released.
>
> 1. It will require Netfoss v1.01. Netfoss is packaged with the VADV32
> installer, so if you install the new version then it will be updated. If you
> use V32Update and only update the exe file, then you will need to manually
> update Netfoss from www.netfoss.com. Netfoss v1.01 should be released in the
> next few weeks and I'm waiting for it before releasing VADV32.
>
> 2. You should check your events that are currently configured and make sure y
> have them set as you like (hard or soft).
>
> 3. There are new options in VADV32. You can still run the older versions of
> Netfoss without any problems. There is a new option that is on by default for
> Netfoss to handle socket disconnections. If you boot a user then Netfoss will
> close the connection instead of VADV32 forcing the window closed. This is muc
> safer and a nicer way. If you turn off the option then VADV32 closes windows
> like it has in the past.
>
> The other option is when a hard event is ran, VADV32 will be placed into
> offline mode until the event is done. While in offline mode, any user trying
> connect to your BBS will see a message and disconnected. This option is turne
> on by default.
>
> 4. Users that are online will be warned ten minutes, five minutes and one
> minute before the hard event that they will be disconnected. Also users
> connecting to your BBS will be shown a message warning them of an upcoming
> event (in the next two hours).
>
> If you have any questions regarding this, let me know.
>
> Steve
>
>
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Thank you very much for this, it will solve problems for me.

Lee

Admiral Wilson
Moon Management

Moon Base Alpha BBS Postal Service, King County, WA AspectNet@1425000