   RELEASE NOTES
   =============

With this release we start the transition from DLG 1.x to DLG 2. Most changes
will appear trivial at first, but there's a lot of "underware" code that has
been changed in order to make the transition as easy as possible on both you and
me.

With DLG 2, we will be making more and more emphasis towards internet-enabled
applications. This means that we're looking at native telnet, FTP, HTTP, IRC,
and other network services to be enabled from within DLG. However, the DLG that
you are familiar with will still be here.

The original plan had been to make DLG V2 an chargeable upgrade. However, this
did not prove to be too popular in today's Amiga market, so a hasty retreat has
been beaten and a more devious route taken. DLG will from now on consist of four
core levels:

   o  BASIC    A basic multiline BBS service to be used as a dial-in. UUCP
               support also included.

   o  FIDO     Addition of FidoNet-enabled applications, such as DLGMail.

   o  NETWORK  Addition of native telnet services, supplemented with FTP, IRC,
               Finger, and other basic network protocols.

   o  Deluxe   Addition of services beyond the basics for a network host: HTTP
      services, mailing list server, and so on.

Current users of DLG have instant access to the first two levels -- that's what
you've been using, after all. The additional levels WILL be paid upgrades, but
if you don't need 'em, you won't miss 'em.

Part of this new scheme is reflected in the handler (TPT-Handler) and the
keyfile (DLGConfig:Misc/DLGSerial).  Up to now, TPT-Handler has had your owner
info and serial number encrypted within it, which made upgrades a real mess and
a demo next to impossible to manage. I've taken all that crap out and replaced
it with all-new crap.  However, now the encryption is not embedded in the
programs, but within your keyfile, where it belongs.

You will find the following in the progressive upgrade doc as well, so no need
to snip it.

======== SAMPLE KEYFILE =============
RE0150

; DLG Keyfile -- do not edit anything other than
; your name or DLG will quit working!

000150
OWNER Jeff Grimmett

203A54 E982DC F603A5
047E98 2DC610 3A47E9
======== SAMPLE KEYFILE =============

The keyfile is divided into five sections:

   1. Your "old" serial number. This must remain intact for TrapDoor to work
      with your system -- otherwise, you will get some interesting errors on
      file transfers. Don't touch it.

   2. Following a blank line is just some commented text. Leave it alone. Above
      all, don't delete it -- the keyfile will become invalidated.

   3. Following another blank line is your "new" serial number, a six-digit
      number derived from your original.

   4. The very next line CAN be edited by yourself. This is where your name
      should appear. If you are running a BBS for a user group or a company, you
      might put the name of the group or company there. It doesn't really
      matter, as this information doesn't get broadcast to anyone, it's just a
      vanity thing. You have to have SOMETHING here, however.

   5. Following yet another blank line is the really fun stuff. Embedded
      somewhere in here is a representation of your serial number, which is used
      to cross-check, as well as information about what services are enabled.
      Every keyfile is different. It's not crack-proof, not by any means, but
      anyone that does figure it out is going to have to use his noodle --
      script kiddies need not apply. If you really want to impress me, email me
      with a detailed explanation of how it works and win a free copy of the
      software :-)


