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Latest InfoWorlds is an evolving
technology. New features are regularly added and new worlds are created. The
program checks for automatic upgrades on a weekly basis, and you can also choose
to check for upgrade at any time by choosing 'Upgrade Now' from the Options
menu. Version 1903 Minor bug-fixes from 1900: -
We fixed the “filth filter” from replacing valid
text with curse symbols. -
Shaper stability should be improved -
The null pointer exception from whisper boxes that
led to crashes should be caught now. -
Lost keystrokes due to errors in the keyboard
focus are resolved. -
States where main chat became unusable are fixed. -
The “blinking chat box” problem is mitigated. Version 1900 Some major upgrades to improve reliability and
performance. We upgraded the underlying Java implementation to version 1.4.2_05,
and recompiled all the Java code with the latest Java compiler. We also
reduced the number of simultaneous background downloads, and fixed a bug that
would cause whisper boxes to become "grayed out" and unable to
regain focus. We also changed the default number of visible avatars from 8 to
24 by popular demand. Due to the size of this upgrade, it is not being
offered as an auto-upgrade from previous versions. Also, since we updated
Java itself, it makes it impossible for us to update users who downloaded the
"minimal download" of Worlds that uses Microsoft's Java virtual
machine. Version 1900 is available by downloading the full version from
www.worlds.com. We'll keep the smaller download available, but we're not
going to be upgrading that version going forward. Version 1890 Fixed the upgrade process to no longer check the tables.dat file, which caused a lot of upgrades to fail in the past. This version makes the cache directory more self-healing.
It will detect if WorldsPlayer did not shut down normally the last time it
was run, and if so , it will automatically flush the cache. Also, the default
cache size was changed to a maximum of 1,000 files. This should reduce the
times you need to manually delete your cachedir folder. There were also some changes made related to localized
versions of Worlds. Version 1886 Version 1886 fixes an incompatibility with old versions
of the Microsoft Java virtual machine introduced in 1884; this would affect
some users who had downloaded the “small” version of Worlds. Version 1884 Version 1884 contains just a couple of bug fixes: ·
User-created avatars added into Worlds will now
alphabetize correctly in the VIP avatar menus. ·
A problem with the client’s detection of your VIP
status has been fixed. Version 1881 Version 1881 fixes some long standing bugs and
compatibility issues. New features in 1881: ·
Users with large hard drives and Windows XP will
no longer experience a low-memory error. ·
The cache directory has been enhanced and should
perform more reliably. ·
We updated the avatars included with the initial
download. ·
The default settings have been changed to
non-colored chat. ·
A focus problem between windows and non-colored
chat was addressed. ·
Fixed a crash that was affecting BTOpenWorld
version 8. ·
Removed restriction on remotely hosted
PosabaleShapes / avatars. http:// protocol avatars or PosableShape objects
are now permitted. ·
The recorder now works with non-colored chat. Version 1877 The 1872 upgrade is a major one: Not only have we
introduced new features and changed the way avatars are handled, we've also
enabled dynamic world loading and externalized world building by packaging
the WorldsShaper for external use. Unlike previous versions, external world
building is now freely available and does not require payment or registration. New features in 1872: ·
Avatars and their actions are now dynamically
loaded from our servers - this enables us to add new avatars and actions
without requiring a client side update. This will also allow users to view
avatars of special guests such as the Aerosmith band members, and watch their
unique actions. The way this works, is once you've downloaded a particular
avatar, it will be cached into your program's cache, and will load
immediately the next time. ·
Proxy support menu has been added to the options
menu to ease the setup of the program to work via a proxy server or firewall. ·
Added click-ability to the ad cube at bottom left
of interface for future projects. ·
We have also released the Aerosmith World upgrade
which opens up the portal to Joe Perry's Bone Yard world - please download
the upgrade to Aerosmith world, and then go the Band members' room and
download the Bone Yard. Note: This world is for VIP members ONLY! Shaper test info: If you've been using the
unofficial version of the WorldsShaper, your worlds will no longer be
hostable (ie, you will no longer be able to share the space and interact in
them with others). If you want to participate in the Shaper test, please read
the following notes carefully: ·
To participate in the Shaper test, choose Enable
Shaper from the options menu. ·
The trial is free during beta, Worlds.com reserves
the right to disable the accounts created during the beta, at the end of the
test cycle. ·
You will be required to download a new bundle as
part of the Shaper test. ·
Worlds will host the worlds you create if the
world adheres to Worlds terms of decency. You will need to post your world on
a web site of your own - Worlds 'hosting' merely means that the servers will
relay the content and the interactivity among the users. ·
Technical support for the Shaper is limited to a
support forum which will be monitored by Worlds staff. Email support is NOT
available for the Shaper. During the beta trial, problems may be reported to beta@worlds.com. Please do not send
operational questions to this address.
The Shaper comes with detailed online Help file. How
to become a Beta Tester: We welcome any interested member to
become a beta tester for Worlds. For a chance to have a 'sneak preview' of
new features and worlds. We ask that you report any problems you encounter
while using the beta update to beta@worlds.com.
The procedure to become a beta tester changed on July 24, 1999. If you became
a beta tester before then, you'll need to change your TestAutoUpgrade line to
the new value stated below. Worlds makes beta versions
available from time to time, to its beta testers. After a couple of weeks of
testing, beta versions are made available to all users; beta users see new
features a little sooner, in exchange for reporting any bugs they find. If
you would like to be a beta tester, and you are willing to put up with some
bugs in order to do so, edit the file WORLDS.INI using Notepad. After the
line that says "[Gamma]", insert a lines that says
"TestAutoupgrade=2", and "TestWorldAutoUpgrade=2" and
save the file. The next time you start the program it'll notify you if any
beta versions are available. |