SeaCOM Version 2.4.3   

For complete information refer to the SEACOM.HLP file included when
doing a full installation.  To install, run SETUP.EXE from the
floppies, CD, or website download.

Whats New in Version 2.4.3:

1)  Port Manager now case-insensitive in finding ports.

Whats New in Version 2.4.2:

1)  Updataed Help files, other text files.

2)  Release version.

Whats New in Version 2.3.26:

1)  Accessory driver bug fix.

Whats New in Version 2.3.25:

1)  Port Manager more comprehensive.

2)  Builds standard installation package, with NT replacement driver.
    also builds one with the accessory driver for NT. 

Whats New in Version 2.3.24:

1)  USB detection and custom data rates in USB ports, in Port Manager

2)  Detecting PCIMCIA cards in Win2K property page

3)  Modem control interrupts can be suppressed, Win2K and NT4.0.

Whats New in Version 2.3.23:

1)  Bug fixes in driver.

Whats New in Version 2.3.22:

1)  This build uses the replacement driver for NT exclusively.
    Accessory driver made available in seperate package.

Whats New in Version 2.3.21:

1)  Internal build for testing.

Whats New in Version 2.3.20:

1)  Preliminary support for 950 prescalar

2)  SeaCOM Port Manager added.

Whats New in Version 2.3.19:

1)  Accessory driver for NT 4.0, starts before main driver, captures
    ports from serial.sys.

2)  SerialNT.sys for NT 4.0 is a Co-existing serial driver, handles
    only those ports defined in Advanced Ports, or SeaCOM PCI cards.

Whats New in Version 2.3.18:

1)  Many enhancements to Win 2K driver and control panel:
    * Advanced UART support, including 650, 850, and 950 UARTs.
    * FIFO trigger level support.
    * True hardware flow control.
    * Isochronous communication on 950 based UARTs.

Whats New in Version 2.3.17:

1)  Support for 'Advanced' tab on property sheet in Win2K, allowing
    oscilator values of 1 to 20 MHz.

2)  In Win NT 4.0, modification in Advanced Ports to allow oscilator
    values of 1 to 20 MHz.

3)  Driver support for both above.

4)  bug in AddPorts from 2.3.16 fixed.

Whats New in Version 2.3.16:

1)  Improved Perl script for loading in Linux.

Whats New in Version 2.3.15:

1)  Beta version of 'Advanced' tab on property sheet in Win2K.

Whats New in Version 2.3.14:

1)  Name changes on products.

Whats New in Version 2.3.13:

1)  Control Panel for Windows 2000.

Whats New in Version 2.3.12:

1)  Minor text changes to product names in INF files.

2)  Installation fixes in Linux USB serial projects.

Whats New in Version 2.3.11:

1)  Support for the 7103, 7104, 7105, 7203, 7403.

Whats New in Version 2.3.10:

1)  Another INF file fix, 3602 was missing in one distribution.

Whats New in Version 2.3.9:

1)  More INF file fixes, fixed missing Registry key which caused an
    event log entry.

Whats New in Version 2.3.8:

1)  INF file fixes.

Whats New in Version 2.3.7:

1)  InstallShield 6.2 changes the way it handles logging, and
    introduced a bug where it no longer puts back the old serial.sys
    in NT installations.  Fixed. 

Whats New in Version 2.3.6:

1)  2101 updates to avoid a crash on disconnect.

2)  Repair of registry from SeaCOM versions circa 1.28.02 is corrected.

Whats New in Version 2.3.5:

1)  Text changes in help files only, no code changes.

Whats New in Version 2.3.4:

1)  Changes in NT-only version:  Modem control signal interrupts
    and help files removed. 

2)  Help button in Control Panel fixed.

Whats New in Version 2.3.3:

1)  2.3.1 and 2.3.2 did not install correctly in Windows ME, a
    versionitis problem with IS 6.2  Fixed.

2)  Icon for control panel on Program menu fixed.

3)  The NT only version updated for specific parameters, made silent. 

Whats New in Version 2.3.2:

1)  3622 INF files are back in 2000, corrected and working.  Problem
    traced to a bad PCMCIA adapter in testing.

2)  Support for multiple IRQs for multiport ISA boards.

Whats New in Version 2.3.1:

1)  Help files for SeaLink and the Samples, otherwise a rebuild of 
    the 2.2.8 version tested for release.
	
    -- This installation was built with InstallShield 6.2. --

Whats New in Version 2.2.8:

1)  2101, the SeaLink +232, is working in both 98 and 2000!

    -- testing is currently showing that 3622 is NOT working with
       this and previous builds. --	

Whats New in Version 2.2.7:

1)  Windows 2K driver support extended to ISA and other boards


Whats New in Version 2.2.6:

1)  Windows 2K driver includes support for the 7801

2)  Windows 2K driver includes support for the Interrupt Status
    Register on multiport boards. 

3)  Added support for the 2101, SeaLink +232.  


Whats New in Version 2.2.5:

1)  Windows 2K driver is enhanced, diverged from the NT4.0 driver.   


Whats New in Version 2.2.4:

1)  Some incorrectly labeling of board numbers corrected.  


Whats New in Version 2.2.3:

1)  Support in the NT, Windows 95 and 98, for higher frequency oscilators,
    3.6864, 7.3728, and 14.7456 MHz.

2)  Modified WinSSD to handle baudrates up to 921 Kbaud.

3)  95 and 98 INF file support, and NT driver support, for the new cards 7203,
    7403, and 7404.

Whats New in Version 2.2.2:

1)  INF file support for the 3622 card in Windows 2000 and 98.


Whats New in Version 2.2.1:

1)  Support for Windows 2000 added via .inf files. 7801 not supported at this time.

2)  Change to WinSSD, in reporting data rates. Now calculates all bits as opposed
    to just data bits. This provides a true reflection of total throughput.

3)  New sample code and executables included.

4)  Added support for the 3602 and 3603, including RS_485 and 
    echo/no_echo.

5)  Support for multiple busses on PCI.

6)  Added support for Hardware Flow Control on-board the UART, instead
    of software, for boards with selected UARTS under NT, 95, and 98.