COLOR 64 BBS - CHANGELOG
Version 8.1a (Mac OS LTK Build)

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CHANGELOG OVERVIEW
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This file documents notable changes to Color 64 BBS version 8.1a,
with emphasis on fixes and improvements made to the Mac OS LTK
distribution.

Earlier historical changes are summarized from internal notes
and public release information. This changelog is not intended
to be a byte-level audit, but a practical record for sysops.

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Version 8.1a
11 February 2026
Audit conducted on LTK, D64, D81 and SD2IEC builds.
* Removed LTK inserts in D64, D81 and SD2IEC builds
* Updated SD2IEC (11 SEP) to 11 February Build corrections
* Additional Correction in BBS.OVL for multi-transfers
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VERSION 8.1a
06 February 2026
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Corrected a problem with SYS.EDIT (syntax error when copying
with +EDITOR

This release focuses on stability fixes, protocol correctness,
and modernization of Linux support scripts.

FIXED:
- Corrected a bug in the user auto-signature feature that could
  trigger a "STRING TOO LONG" error in bbs.msgs under certain
  conditions.
- Corrected a logic error preventing Punter protocol downloads
  from executing properly.
  (XMODEM transfers were unaffected.)
- Multi-transfer

IMPROVED:
- Updated all supporting shell scripts for improved Linux
  compatibility and reliability.
- Scripts now automatically detect:
    - Linux distribution and package manager
    - Terminal emulator
    - Required binaries (VICE, x64sc, tcpser)
- Improved error handling and user feedback when dependencies
  are missing or misconfigured.
- Added preliminary macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) support
  scripts and build automation.
- Added Homebrew-based VICE build automation for macOS.
- Added automatic Xcode Command Line Tools detection.
- Added macOS launcher support using Terminal.app.
- Added support for locally-installed VICE and tcpser
  binaries under:
      ~/vice-acia/bin

ADDED:
- mybbs-macos.sh
  macOS-native launcher script using osascript and
  Terminal.app windows.

CHANGED:
- Installation and runtime scripts have been cosmetically
  cleaned up for readability and consistency.
- Documentation updated and expanded, including:
    - README.TXT
    - TROUBLESHOOTING.TXT
    - Updated user manual

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PREVIOUS CHANGES (SUMMARY)
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Changes prior to the January 2026 build include updates made
since the April 8.1a release.

These changes were documented publicly in November 2025 under
the heading:

  "Changes since April Release"

Highlights from that period include:
- General maintenance updates to Color 64 8.1a
- Incremental fixes and refinements based on sysop feedback
- Continued work toward improved reliability and usability

For additional historical context, see the public discussion
thread on the ItchyBBS site.

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NOTES
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This changelog reflects the Mac OS LTK build of Color 64 BBS.
Behavior on original Commodore 64 hardware or other platforms
may vary depending on configuration and environment.

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