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- faq.html: - faq.html:
- Add question explaining how verbatim input works, as well as a - Add question explaining how verbatim input works, as well as a
few minor fixes. (DLR) few minor fixes. (DLR)
- nano.1, nanorc.5:
- Add nano version numbers (minus any "-cvs" suffixes). (DLR)
- nano.spec.in: - nano.spec.in:
- Update for the 1.3 branch of nano. (DLR) - Update for the 1.3 branch of nano. (DLR)
- NEWS:
- Reformat so all lines are limited to 72 columns, add a few
typo fixes, and make a few minor cosmetic cleanups. (DLR)
- THANKS: - THANKS:
- Add Danilo Segan, for the Serbian translation. - Add Danilo Segan, for the Serbian translation.

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broken regex detection, search history recall, and broken regex detection, search history recall, and
keypad handling with -K. Debugging strings are no keypad handling with -K. Debugging strings are no
longer translated and comments denote where translations longer translated and comments denote where translations
should be as short as possible (i.e. the statusbar). should be as short as possible (i.e, the statusbar).
There are new examples for syntax highlighting, and There are new examples for syntax highlighting, and
documentation updates and fixes. The 1.3.0 CVS documentation updates and fixes. The 1.3.0 CVS tree
tree will be opening soon for all your nano desires, so will be opening soon for all your nano desires, so stay
stay tuned! tuned!
2003.04.19 - Happy Easter! GNU nano 1.2.1 is released. This release 2003.04.19 - Happy Easter! GNU nano 1.2.1 is released. This release
features a new check for broken regexec() features a new check for broken regexec()
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haven't kept up with the 1.1 unstable series, v1.2 haven't kept up with the 1.1 unstable series, v1.2
brings nanorc support, color syntax highlighting, brings nanorc support, color syntax highlighting,
multiple file buffers, search/replace history and much multiple file buffers, search/replace history and much
much more. Please reade the UPGRADE file for details, much more. Please read the UPGRADE file for details,
and enjoy GNU nano 1.2.0. and enjoy GNU nano 1.2.0.
2003.02.13 - GNU nano 1.1.99pre3 "The last testing version, no 2003.02.13 - GNU nano 1.1.99pre3 "The last testing version, no
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(nano-devel@gnu.org), and enjoy nano almost-1.2.0 ;-) (nano-devel@gnu.org), and enjoy nano almost-1.2.0 ;-)
2003.02.03 - GNU nano 1.1.99pre2 "bugs in my pockets, bugs in my 2003.02.03 - GNU nano 1.1.99pre2 "bugs in my pockets, bugs in my
shoes" is released. There are, not suprisingly, shoes" is released. There are, not surprisingly, only
only bugfixes in this release as we move toward the bugfixes in this release as we move toward the stable
stable 1.2.0 release. Fixes are included for 1.2.0 release. Fixes are included for translatable
translable string format, subexpression replacement, string format, subexpression replacement, constant
constant cursor position, invalid search regexes, cursor position, invalid search regexes, justify, screen
justify, screen state on SIGHUP and SIGTERM, cutting state on SIGHUP and SIGTERM, cutting to end cuts with
to end cuts with long lines, many file browser and long lines, many file browser and operating directory
operating directory bugs, memory and file descriptor bugs, memory and file descriptor leaks, marker code,
leaks, marker code, spell checker, the mouse code spell checker, the mouse code with long lines, multiple
with long lines, multiple buffers and non-file buffers and non-file open errors, replacement string
open errors, replacement string length, and a length, and a silly but serious history message crash.
silly but serious history message crash. There is There is also a drastic improvement in CPU utilization
also a drastic improvement in CPU utliization for for the color regex code.
the color regex code.
Depending on the number of bugs found in this Depending on the number of bugs found in this
release, there may be a 1.1.99pre3 or RC1, or just release, there may be a 1.1.99pre3 or RC1, or just a
a 1.2.0 release. Most of the major bugs seem to have 1.2.0 release. Most of the major bugs seem to have been
been worked out, so if you are waiting for a good time worked out, so if you are waiting for a good time to
to test nano before the official 1.2.0 release, this test nano before the official 1.2.0 release, this would
would be the one to use. Happy bug hunting! be the one to use. Happy bug hunting!
2003.01.17 - GNU nano 1.1.99pre1 "enough already" has been released. 2003.01.17 - GNU nano 1.1.99pre1 "enough already" has been released.
This release is, barring bug fixes and documentation This release is, barring bug fixes and documentation
updates, what version 1.2.0 has looked like, feature updates, what version 1.2.0 has looked like, feature
wise. There will very likely be bugs, just due the wise. There will very likely be bugs, just due the
volume of changes made in this release. Search volume of changes made in this release. Search and
and replace string history has been added, including an replace string history has been added, including an
option to log history to ~/.nano_history (-H, option to log history to ~/.nano_history (-H,
--historylog). Because of this, the pico incompatible --historylog). Because of this, the Pico incompatible
search/replace string behavior that used to be the search/replace string behavior that used to be the
default has been deleted. The old "pico" flag (-p) default has been deleted. The old "pico" flag (-p) is
is now compatible with Pico's "preserve" mode for now compatible with Pico's "preserve" mode for allowing
allowing flow control characters; by default this flow control characters; by default this version ignores
version ignores both ^Q and ^S. The both ^Q and ^S. The --disable-wrapping-as-root
--disable-wrapping-as-root configure option has been configure option has been forward ported from version
forward ported from version 1.0.x, and a new flag to 1.0.x, and a new flag to enable all extra options
enable all extra options (--enable-all) has been added. (--enable-all) has been added. The internal spell
The internal spell checker has been improved, meaning checker has been improved, meaning you will now be
you will now be prompted only once for each unique prompted only once for each unique capitalization of a
capitalization of a given word. given word.
There have also been lots of bug fixes, There have also been lots of bug fixes,
including the "trying to insert a directory name in including the "trying to insert a directory name in
multibuffer mode bug", the ugly spell checker scrolling, multibuffer mode bug", the ugly spell checker scrolling,
the color code, cutting text crashes, justification, the color code, cutting text crashes, justification,
deleting the "magic line" via replace, and cursor deleting the "magic line" via replace, and cursor
positioning on the statusbar. There have also been positioning on the statusbar. There have also been the
the usual helping of translation and documentation usual helping of translation and documentation updates.
updates.
Please send all new feedback on this release Please send all new feedback on this release
direct to the development list (nano-devel@gnu.org). direct to the development list (nano-devel@gnu.org).
10/24/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.12 "Make Jordi happy" is released. This 10/24/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.12 "Make Jordi happy" is released. This
release demonstrated that nano is starting to freeze for release demonstrated that nano is starting to freeze for
version 1.2. New features include a Meta-Y toggle version 1.2. New features include a Meta-Y toggle for
for syntax highlighting, pluralized i18n, and a handler syntax highlighting, pluralized i18n, and a handler for
for SIGTERM. Nano now ignores XOFF (^S) to stop SIGTERM. Nano now ignores XOFF (^S) to stop accidental
accidental lock-ups, and no longer references malloc.h. lock-ups, and no longer references malloc.h.
Also included are fixes for zero-length regex Also included are fixes for zero-length regex
matches, segfaults with --disable-mouse, justification, matches, segfaults with --disable-mouse, justification,
memory corruption with the browser, version and help memory corruption with the browser, version and help
cmdline output, and translation updates. Aside from cmdline output, and translation updates. Aside from the
the (currently up in the air) search history behavior, (currently up in the air) search history behavior, the
the next version of nano should be 1.1.99pre1. Have next version of nano should be 1.1.99pre1. Have fun!
fun!
10/01/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.11 "Oddball" is released. This release 10/01/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.11 "Oddball" is released. This release
features a new version of gettext, a new and improved syntax features a new version of gettext, a new and improved
highlighting engine, and some updates for the nanorc.sample syntax highlighting engine, and some updates for the
file. The toggles for case sensitivity (Meta-C) and regular nanorc.sample file. The toggles for case sensitivity
expressions (Meta-R) have changed in the search and replace (Meta-C) and regular expressions (Meta-R) have changed
prompts, multibuffer status is now displayed and can be in the search and replace prompts, multibuffer status is
toggled from the insert file menu, and some wrapping behavior now displayed and can be toggled from the insert file
that changed in 1.1.10 has reverted. The --enable-color menu, and some wrapping behavior that changed in 1.1.10
warning was also made less severe, as the color syntax code has reverted. The --enable-color warning was also made
has improved, and nano now uses extended regexes in the less severe, as the color syntax code has improved, and
.nanorc file. nano now uses extended regexes in the .nanorc file.
Also included are fixes for various memory leaks, Also included are fixes for various memory
the operating directory option, username tab completion, leaks, the operating directory option, username tab
the page_up and down arrow, go to previous word and next completion, the page_up and down arrow, go to previous
word, nanorc parser and line wrapping code. Have fun! word and next word, nanorc parser and line wrapping
code. Have fun!
07/25/2002 - At long last! GNU nano 1.1.10 "What didn't we break?" is 07/25/2002 - At long last! GNU nano 1.1.10 "What didn't we break?" is
released. This version of GNU nano features version released. This version of GNU nano features version
0.11.2 of gettext, building with automake 1.6, some new 0.11.2 of gettext, building with automake 1.6, some new
code for displaying control characters, browser code for displaying control characters, browser
improvements, a new backup file option (-B, --backup), improvements, a new backup file option (-B, --backup), a
a new option to ignore rc files (-I,--ignorercfiles), new option to ignore rc files (-I,--ignorercfiles),
compatibility with -pedantic, handling null characters compatibility with -pedantic, handling null characters
before EOF, a slightly sportier nanorc.sample and more. before EOF, a slightly sportier nanorc.sample and more.
Fixes are included included for justification, the Fixes are included included for justification,
reading and writing file routines, resizing and fill the reading and writing file routines, resizing and fill
length, millions of memory leaks, the usage screen was length, millions of memory leaks, the usage screen was
updated, and the the --quotestr and --regexp really work updated, and the the --quotestr and --regexp really work
now ;-) Enjoy :) now ;-) Enjoy :)
05/12/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.9 is released, happy Mother's Day! This release 05/12/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.9 is released, happy Mother's Day! This
includes many new features, including a prepend mode release includes many new features, including a prepend
(^O,M-P), a new "syntax" command in the .nanorc to allow mode (^O,M-P), a new "syntax" command in the .nanorc to
multiple syntax highlighting types, and a new -Y, --syntax allow multiple syntax highlighting types, and a new -Y,
flag to set a specific one if there's no filename regex to --syntax flag to set a specific one if there's no
match it against (i.e. w/mutt). The ^space and M-space keys filename regex to match it against (i.e, w/mutt). The
will now show up in the help menu, which itself has been ^space and M-space keys will now show up in the help
tweaked a bit, and many more configure options should now menu, which itself has been tweaked a bit, and many more
cooperate (like the odd pairing of --enable-tiny and configure options should now cooperate (like the odd
--enable-multibuffer). The marker should now work pairing of --enable-tiny and --enable-multibuffer). The
when using multiple buffers, and the huge memory leak in marker should now work when using multiple buffers, and
color syntax highlighting has been fixed. A lot of the huge memory leak in color syntax highlighting has
new stuff for everyone's favorite text editor ;) Have fun! been fixed. A lot of new stuff for everyone's favorite
text editor ;) Have fun!
03/30/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.8 is released. New features include an 03/30/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.8 is released. New features include an
"Insert Output of External Command", ^R^X, and a .spec "Insert Output of External Command", ^R^X, and a .spec
file is now included in the distribution. There are file is now included in the distribution. There are
cleanups in the usage code, fixes for regex parsing, cleanups in the usage code, fixes for regex parsing, the
the file browser, the NO_CONVERT auto-detect, indented file browser, the NO_CONVERT auto-detect, indented
justification, the internal spell checker, and a serious justification, the internal spell checker, and a serious
bug where reading a file of 0 lines would hang nano. bug where reading a file of 0 lines would hang nano.
Also, the "show position" code now shows the starting Also, the "show position" code now shows the starting
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03/05/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.7 "lets change everything and see what breaks" 03/05/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.7 "lets change everything and see what breaks"
is released. New features include new flags is released. New features include new flags
-N,--noconvert to stop any file format conversion and -N,--noconvert to stop any file format conversion and
-Q, --quotestr for the new quoted text justification, -Q, --quotestr for the new quoted text justification, a
a new tempnam() implementation to avoid silly warnings, new tempnam() implementation to avoid silly warnings,
DOS and Mac file options in the Write File dialog, DOS and Mac file options in the Write File dialog,
multiple save files (file.1) for abnormal exits, ^C multiple save files (file.1) for abnormal exits, ^C now
now shows column as well as character position, and shows column as well as character position, and
multibuffer allows duplicate files, even unnamed ones. multibuffer allows duplicate files, even unnamed ones.
Also, the static shortcut and toggle lengths are Also, the static shortcut and toggle lengths are
history, nano now reads $SYSCONFDIR/nanorc if rc file history, nano now reads $SYSCONFDIR/nanorc if rc file
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lines via start="regex" end="regex" syntax, and the lines via start="regex" end="regex" syntax, and the
.nanorc regex format itself has changed. Also, the .nanorc regex format itself has changed. Also, the
gettext code was upgraded to version 0.10.40, and nano gettext code was upgraded to version 0.10.40, and nano
will now display a message if only occurrence of a will now display a message if only occurrence of a given
given search exists. search exists.
For bugfixes, there are fixes for spelling, For bugfixes, there are fixes for spelling,
stray newlines in the usage() function, suspend issues stray newlines in the usage() function, suspend issues
with tcsh, auto-indent and wrapping clashes, ugly code with tcsh, auto-indent and wrapping clashes, ugly code
in rcfile.c, global variable compatibility with AIX. in rcfile.c, global variable compatibility with AIX.
There are also oodles of translation updates. There are also oodles of translation updates. Have fun
Have fun with it. with it.
01/05/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.5 is out. The main new feature in this 01/05/2002 - GNU nano 1.1.5 is out. The main new feature in this
release is the changed behavior of the keypad. Nano now release is the changed behavior of the keypad. Nano now
does the Right Thing and used keypad() by default. If does the Right Thing and used keypad() by default. If
you wish to use the keypad arrow keys in certain you wish to use the keypad arrow keys in certain
terminals, you may use the -K or --keypad flag to terminals, you may use the -K or --keypad flag to use
use the old behavior. Users of other OSes should see the old behavior. Users of other OSes should see better
better handling of their non-keypad keys in this handling of their non-keypad keys in this release. Other
release. Other changes include more Hurd fixes, fixes changes include more Hurd fixes, fixes parsing the
parsing the .nanorc, display fixes for the color syntax .nanorc, display fixes for the color syntax
highlighting, gettext stabilization and many translation highlighting, gettext stabilization and many translation
updates. This is almost like a stable release, much like updates. This is almost like a stable release, much
in the 0.9.x series when every other release was the like in the 0.9.x series when every other release was
most stable one :) Have fun! the most stable one :) Have fun!
12/11/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.4 is released. This release contains 12/11/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.4 is released. This release contains
rudimentary color syntax support (but it's still rudimentary color syntax support (but it's still
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1.1.3 ;) Have fun with it! 1.1.3 ;) Have fun with it!
10/26/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.3 is released. As far as new features go, 10/26/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.3 is released. As far as new features go,
the help system is now available for all functions in the the help system is now available for all functions in
editor. Also, nano will also now print a message on the editor. Also, nano will also now print a message on
the status bar when it automatically converts a file from the status bar when it automatically converts a file
Mac or DOS format, and trying to load a file that from Mac or DOS format, and trying to load a file that
has already been loaded in multibuffer mode will now also has already been loaded in multibuffer mode will now
cause an error message. There is now a "goto previous also cause an error message. There is now a "goto
word" which you can use by hitting Meta-Space Bar. previous word" which you can use by hitting Meta-Space
As for fixes, a SEVERE bug in the Bar.
null_at code which discarded the memory address of As for fixes, a SEVERE bug in the null_at code
reallocated memory has been fixed. This is probably which discarded the memory address of reallocated memory
the biggest bug fix in well over the last year of has been fixed. This is probably the biggest bug fix in
development. There are also some display fixes for when well over the last year of development. There are also
the screen shouldn't center itself on cut or uncut text. some display fixes for when the screen shouldn't center
Also, the comments in the header files incorectly said itself on cut or uncut text. Also, the comments in the
that nano was distributed under version 1 of the GPL when header files incorrectly said that nano was distributed
the accompanying license was the GPLv2. under version 1 of the GPL when the accompanying license
was the GPLv2.
If you're using nano-1.1, it is highly If you're using nano-1.1, it is highly
recommended you upgrade to this release. If using 1.0, recommended you upgrade to this release. If using 1.0,
wait for version 1.0.6 which should be available early wait for version 1.0.6 which should be available early
next week. Enjoy! next week. Enjoy!
10/03/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.2 is out there. Many new features in this 10/03/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.2 is out there. Many new features in this
release, including support for auto-converting from release, including support for auto-converting from DOS
DOS and Mac formatted files, as well as toggles for and Mac formatted files, as well as toggles for writing
writing out files in these formats. Pico's -o flag has out files in these formats. Pico's -o flag has been
been implemented, as has some new smooth scrolling code implemented, as has some new smooth scrolling code
(which can be used in place of the default jerky scrolling (which can be used in place of the default jerky
behavior). Also, there is now a "find matching scrolling behavior). Also, there is now a "find
bracket/brace/etc" feature (Meta-]). The .nanorc file matching bracket/brace/etc" feature (Meta-]). The
now accepts setting the tabsize, and the help text at the .nanorc file now accepts setting the tabsize, and the
bottom of the editor is now better spaced out in the help text at the bottom of the editor is now better
search/replace prompts. There are also the usual helping spaced out in the search/replace prompts. There are
of bugfixes, translation updates and, surely a bug or two. also the usual helping of bugfixes, translation updates
You better get ready! and, surely a bug or two. You better get ready!
07/28/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.1 is released. Our second 1.1 unstable release 07/28/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.1 is released. Our second 1.1 unstable
features many bugfixes from the initial release, in release features many bugfixes from the initial release,
particular fixes for the multibuffer code, and various in particular fixes for the multibuffer code, and
compiler macro fixes. The shortcut lists for various compiler macro fixes. The shortcut lists for
the search and replace prompts are a little more logical the search and replace prompts are a little more logical
(with cancel the last option again), and the included (with cancel the last option again), and the included
gettext was re-downgraded to 0.10.35 due to problems gettext was re-downgraded to 0.10.35 due to problems on
on the PPC platform. GNU nano now includes its own the PPC platform. GNU nano now includes its own aclocal
aclocal macros in the m4/ directory to allow rebuilding macros in the m4/ directory to allow rebuilding the
the configure script to work on platforms regardless of configure script to work on platforms regardless of
their gettext version. their gettext version.
07/15/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.0 is released. This is the first release 07/15/2001 - GNU nano 1.1.0 is released. This is the first release
in the 1.1.x unstable series of GNU nano. It in the 1.1.x unstable series of GNU nano. It
incorporates all changes up to the 1.0.3 release, incorporates all changes up to the 1.0.3 release, and
and also includes many many new features, including also includes many many new features, including
appending to as well as overwriting files, writing appending to as well as overwriting files, writing
marked text to a separate file, dynamic wrap length, marked text to a separate file, dynamic wrap length,
lots more compatibility with Pico, and new optional lots more compatibility with Pico, and new optional
features like .nanorc file support and multiple file features like .nanorc file support and multiple file
buffers! All in all, plenty of new stuff that's sure buffers! All in all, plenty of new stuff that's sure to
to introduce lots of bugs ;-) Have fun with it, but introduce lots of bugs ;-) Have fun with it, but be
be careful, unstable means unstable. careful, unstable means unstable.
04/06/2001 - GNU nano 1.0.1 is out there. The only new feature is a 04/06/2001 - GNU nano 1.0.1 is out there. The only new feature is a
configure option for those who want to disable all configure option for those who want to disable all word
word wrapping from nano, --disable-wrapping. Bug fixes wrapping from nano, --disable-wrapping. Bug fixes this
this release include some bugs with autoconf and i18n, release include some bugs with autoconf and i18n, and
and several fixes in the file browser including a several fixes in the file browser including a segfault
segfault on Solaris, symlinks to directories now work on Solaris, symlinks to directories now work properly,
properly, and nano now sorts files case insensitively and nano now sorts files case insensitively like Pilot.
like pilot. Have fun with it. Have fun with it.
03/22/2001 - GNU Nano 1.0 is released! The autoindent wrapping bug 03/22/2001 - GNU Nano 1.0 is released! The autoindent wrapping bug
has been fixed, as well as strange bug when using Pico has been fixed, as well as strange bug when using Pico
mode and regex search. There have also been some minor mode and regex search. There have also been some minor
spelling and documentation updates. As stated on the spelling and documentation updates. As stated on the
website, there are currently no known bugs with nano, but website, there are currently no known bugs with nano,
some will pop up eventually and they will be addressed in but some will pop up eventually and they will be
subsequent releases. We hope you enjoy this first stable addressed in subsequent releases. We hope you enjoy
release of nano, and as always, feedback is welcome! this first stable release of nano, and as always,
nano@nano-editor.org. feedback is welcome! nano@nano-editor.org.
02/19/2001 - Nano 0.9.99pre3 brings a lot of changes! The most important 02/19/2001 - Nano 0.9.99pre3 brings a lot of changes! The most
being that nano is now officially a GNU program. Some important being that nano is now officially a GNU
changes have been made for GNU compatibility (like the program. Some changes have been made for GNU
default list of shortcuts, "^G Get Help" is now Listed and compatibility (like the default list of shortcuts, "^G
"^_ Goto Line" is not). The Yes/No/All keys have Get Help" is now Listed and "^_ Goto Line" is not). The
finally been internationalized also. All in all, quite Yes/No/All keys have finally been internationalized
a few changes, considering nano is supposed to be in a code also. All in all, quite a few changes, considering nano
freeze. But there are the usual helping of bugfixes, a is supposed to be in a code freeze. But there are the
nasty bug when cutting text in -k mode and some usual helping of bugfixes, a nasty bug when cutting text
compatibility issues with older ncurses libraries have also in -k mode and some compatibility issues with older
been fixed. All in all, a lot to see. ncurses libraries have also been fixed. All in all, a
lot to see.
01/31/2001 - Nano 0.9.99pre2 is released. Not surprisingly, all that is 01/31/2001 - Nano 0.9.99pre2 is released. Not surprisingly, all that is
new is bugfixes, bugfixes, bugfixes. There were a few new is bugfixes, bugfixes, bugfixes. There were a few
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resizing the editor in any mode other than normal edit resizing the editor in any mode other than normal edit
mode. Other fixes include some more tab completion mode. Other fixes include some more tab completion
segfaults, and an silly segfault that occurred when segfaults, and an silly segfault that occurred when
successfully writing a file on the 2nd try (i.e. after an successfully writing a file on the 2nd try (i.e, after
initial write error). Slowly but surely, on toward 1.0 we an initial write error). Slowly but surely, on toward
travel. 1.0 we travel.
01/17/2001 - Nano 0.9.99pre1 is released. This is the first pre-1.0 01/17/2001 - Nano 0.9.99pre1 is released. This is the first pre-1.0
release of nano, and is also the first release since the release of nano, and is also the first release since the
code freeze for nano 1.0. Don't expect (or request) any code freeze for nano 1.0. Don't expect (or request) any
new features between now and nano 1.0, only bugfixes, new features between now and nano 1.0, only bugfixes,
optimizations and doc/translation updates. For fixes, a optimizations and doc/translation updates. For fixes, a
nasty segfault when trying to insert one's home directory nasty segfault when trying to insert one's home
(~), some checks for the NumLock key making the keypad directory (~), some checks for the NumLock key making
go awry, window size sanity checks, many autoconf fixes, the keypad go awry, window size sanity checks, many
and support for the KDE konsole keypad layout. Have fun. autoconf fixes, and support for the KDE konsole keypad
layout. Have fun.
01/07/2001 - Nano 0.9.25 is the "Just one more feature I swear!" release. 01/07/2001 - Nano 0.9.25 is the "Just one more feature I swear!"
It includes one new feature that Pico has had forever, a release. It includes one new feature that Pico has had
built-in file browser. Since not everyone may want this forever, a built-in file browser. Since not everyone
option, there is a --disable-browser option to the may want this option, there is a --disable-browser
configure script as well. Other changes include slightly option to the configure script as well. Other changes
different keypad handling, and a bugfix for crashes when include slightly different keypad handling, and a bugfix
tab completion in certain instances. Have fun and Happy for crashes when tab completion in certain instances.
New Year! Have fun and Happy New Year!
12/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.24 is released. This version contains the last of 12/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.24 is released. This version contains the last of
the security fixes for writing files, as well as for a the security fixes for writing files, as well as for a
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refuses to open device files, to stop silly things like refuses to open device files, to stop silly things like
trying to open /dev/zero. New features include being trying to open /dev/zero. New features include being
Able to use Meta-Meta-<key> as Control-<key>, better Able to use Meta-Meta-<key> as Control-<key>, better
HURD support, and some new flags have been added for Pico HURD support, and some new flags have been added for
compatibility. Upgrading to this version is highly Pico compatibility. Upgrading to this version is highly
recommended. recommended.
12/08/2000 - Nano 0.9.23 is the "race conditions bite" release. The 12/08/2000 - Nano 0.9.23 is the "race conditions bite" release. The
main reason for this release is the less-than-optimal main reason for this release is the less-than-optimal
fix for the security issue in nano with following symbolic fix for the security issue in nano with following
links. Hopefully this will fix the problem permanently. symbolic links. Hopefully this will fix the problem
The --nofollow option also works again for those who permanently. The --nofollow option also works again for
are real security nuts. There are also some display and those who are real security nuts. There are also some
search fixes, and the --disable-spell function was renamed display and search fixes, and the --disable-spell
to --disable-speller to be in line with nano and Pico's function was renamed to --disable-speller to be in line
"speller" term. with nano and Pico's "speller" term.
12/02/2000 - Nano 0.9.22 is released, with many more changes and 12/02/2000 - Nano 0.9.22 is released, with many more changes and
additions than imaginable. The most important change is additions than imaginable. The most important change is
a fix for unsafe handling of symbolic links which could a fix for unsafe handling of symbolic links which could
lead to symlink attacks if nano were to exit because lead to symlink attacks if nano were to exit because of
of an error or signal. Also there are better checks when an error or signal. Also there are better checks when
saving files. saving files.
As for new features, username tab completion is As for new features, username tab completion is now
now working well, the internal spell checker code has been working well, the internal spell checker code has been
tweaked, you can now unjustify if you don't like how the tweaked, you can now unjustify if you don't like how the
justify formatted your text, and there are more justify formatted your text, and there are more options
options for configure, including --disable-spell and for configure, including --disable-spell and
--disable-justify and --enable-extra (for those who like --disable-justify and --enable-extra (for those who like
surprises). All in all, a whole lot of changes in surprises). All in all, a whole lot of changes in a
a little over a week. little over a week.
11/23/2000 - Happy Thanksgiving! Nano 0.9.21 is our "last version was 11/23/2000 - Happy Thanksgiving! Nano 0.9.21 is our "last version was
a big turkey" release. It fixes several bugs introduced a big turkey" release. It fixes several bugs introduced
by the previous version, as well as a few long- by the previous version, as well as a few long- standing
standing display bugs. All 0.9.20 users are strongly display bugs. All 0.9.20 users are strongly encouraged
encouraged to upgrade to this release. to upgrade to this release.
11/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.20 is finally out the door. Probably the biggest 11/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.20 is finally out the door. Probably the biggest
change is the brand new way nano displays previous search change is the brand new way nano displays previous
and replace strings (they are now editable!) This is a search and replace strings (they are now editable!)
break from Pico's (inconsistent) interface, so if you This is a break from Pico's (inconsistent) interface, so
don't like the new way, "Pico" mode (-p on the command if you don't like the new way, "Pico" mode (-p on the
line or Meta-P within nano) still works the "old" command line or Meta-P within nano) still works the
way. "old" way.
Other new features include being able to deal with Other new features include being able to deal with
search strings of any length, a new internal spell feature search strings of any length, a new internal spell
(courtesy of Mr. Rocco Corsi) and tab completion when feature (courtesy of Mr. Rocco Corsi) and tab completion
reading in or writing out files! There's also the usual when reading in or writing out files! There's also the
billion or so bug fixes. Feedback on this release is usual billion or so bug fixes. Feedback on this release
welcome because so much has changed, especially with the is welcome because so much has changed, especially with
previous string display in search and replace. Email -> the previous string display in search and replace.
nano@nano-editor.org <-. If you like something, don't like Email -> nano@nano-editor.org <-. If you like
something, or just want to order a pizza, let us know! something, don't like something, or just want to order a
pizza, let us know!
10/02/2000 - Nano 0.9.19 is the "Chris is getting married in less than 10/02/2000 - Nano 0.9.19 is the "Chris is getting married in less than
a week and needs a distraction" release. There are only a week and needs a distraction" release. There are only
a few actual code changes, mainly portability and compiler a few actual code changes, mainly portability and
warning fixes. Nano now also supports PDCurses, which compiler warning fixes. Nano now also supports
enables easily-built nano executables for Windows NT PDCurses, which enables easily-built nano executables
and 95/98 for the brave. The official nano site has for Windows NT and 95/98 for the brave. The official
changed (again) as well, check out www.nano-editor.org for nano site has changed (again) as well, check out
all the latest nano schtuff. www.nano-editor.org for all the latest nano schtuff.
09/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.18 is unleashed. It has some new keyboard 09/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.18 is unleashed. It has some new keyboard
handling code, cygwin support out of the box, and handling code, Cygwin support out of the box, and a more
a more portable handler for the NOHELP toggle. There portable handler for the NOHELP toggle. There is also a
is also a fix for a somewhat serious bug whereby trying fix for a somewhat serious bug whereby trying to insert
to insert a directory instead of a normal file would a directory instead of a normal file would destroy the
destroy the contents of the editor. A must-see. Four contents of the editor. A must-see. Four stars.
stars.
09/04/2000 - Nano 0.9.17, the Labor Day release, is released after a 09/04/2000 - Nano 0.9.17, the Labor Day release, is released after a
quiet spell (almost an entire month since last release!) quiet spell (almost an entire month since last release!)
New features include better (not yet perfect) binary New features include better (not yet perfect) binary
display support and toggle support for most of the program display support and toggle support for most of the
flags (M-c, M-i, M-z, M-x, M-p, M-w, M-m, M-k and M-e for program flags (M-c, M-i, M-z, M-x, M-p, M-w, M-m, M-k
-c, -i, -x, -p, -w, -k, and -R). and M-e for -c, -i, -x, -p, -w, -k, and -R).
08/09/2000 - Nano 0.9.16, after some struggling, is released. This release 08/09/2000 - Nano 0.9.16, after some struggling, is released. This
should fix a few of the holes that 0.9.15 dug. The release should fix a few of the holes that 0.9.15 dug.
"cutting text on the first line" bug is fixed, as is the The "cutting text on the first line" bug is fixed, as is
"cutting text on the last line" bug. Nice symmetry there the "cutting text on the last line" bug. Nice symmetry
huh? Also the --tabsize argument should now work as well there huh? Also the --tabsize argument should now work
as by using -T. as well as by using -T.
08/03/2000 - Nano 0.9.15 is the "I can't think of a release description" 08/03/2000 - Nano 0.9.15 is the "I can't think of a release description"
release. There are the usual gala of display bugfixes, release. There are the usual gala of display bugfixes,
a fix for the the nasty bug in -k mode that could create a a fix for the the nasty bug in -k mode that could create
loop in the file being edited, and some other code a loop in the file being edited, and some other code
cleanup. Also, the -T option should now work regardless cleanup. Also, the -T option should now work regardless
of the curses library used. Yay. of the curses library used. Yay.
07/27/2000 - Nano 0.9.14 is officially the "13 is so unlucky it should 07/27/2000 - Nano 0.9.14 is officially the "13 is so unlucky it should
be skipped as a version number" release. One typo be skipped as a version number" release. One typo
caused unending problems (calling nano with either -t or caused unending problems (calling nano with either -t or
-k caused both flags to be used). The -k code is also now -k caused both flags to be used). The -k code is also
closer in functionality to Pico's -k mode; please now closer in functionality to Pico's -k mode; please
note that this code is not finished yet. Working on this note that this code is not finished yet. Working on
code has made me realize that there is not enough this code has made me realize that there is not enough
abstraction in the code, and I will be working on that abstraction in the code, and I will be working on that
for the next release. Until then, have fun with this for the next release. Until then, have fun with this
version. version.
07/23/2000 - Nano 0.9.13 has a few new bits and bobs, most notably the 07/23/2000 - Nano 0.9.13 has a few new bits and bobs, most notably the
-k option from Pico (cut to end of line). The majority -k option from Pico (cut to end of line). The majority
of changes in this release are bugfixes, however, including of changes in this release are bugfixes, however,
the usual display fixes and fixes for writing to symbolic including the usual display fixes and fixes for writing
links and un-writable files. Barring any other major to symbolic links and un-writable files. Barring any
changes, this should be the feature set for nano 1.0, other major changes, this should be the feature set for
whenever it might be released =-) nano 1.0, whenever it might be released =-)
07/07/2000 - Nano 0.9.12 (The "lucky day" release) is bursting with new 07/07/2000 - Nano 0.9.12 (The "lucky day" release) is bursting with new
features, bug fixes, and yummy fruit flavor. For features, bug fixes, and yummy fruit flavor. For
changes, the alternate replace keystroke ^W^T is now changes, the alternate replace keystroke ^W^T is now
^W^R to be compatible with later versions of Pico. ^W^R to be compatible with later versions of Pico. ^W^T
^W^T is now goto line, again for Pico compatibility. is now goto line, again for Pico compatibility. As for
As for new features, the wonderful/hated magic line new features, the wonderful/hated magic line code has
code has returned with a vengeance! Also, regular returned with a vengeance! Also, regular expression
expression searches and replaces have been incorporated searches and replaces have been incorporated via the -R
via the -R flag. And, of course, there are the usual flag. And, of course, there are the usual helping of
helping of display and other bug fixes to top it all display and other bug fixes to top it all off.
off.
06/20/2000 - Nano 0.9.11 presents drastic rewrites of the most buggy 06/20/2000 - Nano 0.9.11 presents drastic rewrites of the most buggy
routines in the program, specifically the wrapping code routines in the program, specifically the wrapping code
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improvements and bugfixes to the display subsystem in improvements and bugfixes to the display subsystem in
general, but there may be bugs lurking yet. Also, after general, but there may be bugs lurking yet. Also, after
many MANY requests, there is now an option to set the many MANY requests, there is now an option to set the
displayed tab width (-T, --tabsize). Note that displayed tab width (-T, --tabsize). Note that this
this function just changes the way tabs LOOK in the function just changes the way tabs LOOK in the editor,
editor, the tabs you input are still real tabs of normal the tabs you input are still real tabs of normal width
width (usually 8 characters); nano just makes them look (usually 8 characters); nano just makes them look
smaller or bigger while in the editor. New in the smaller or bigger while in the editor. New in the
translation department is an Indonesian translation (id). translation department is an Indonesian translation
(id).
06/06/2000 - Nano 0.9.10 is primarily a bugfix for the loss of SIGINT when 06/06/2000 - Nano 0.9.10 is primarily a bugfix for the loss of SIGINT
using "run and terminate" flags (for example, --help). when using "run and terminate" flags (for example,
There are also some minor documentation updates. This --help). There are also some minor documentation
version of nano is the most stable in quite some time, and updates. This version of nano is the most stable in
is likely to be the most stable for awhile. Users are quite some time, and is likely to be the most stable for
encouraged to upgrade to this version. awhile. Users are encouraged to upgrade to this
version.
05/31/2000 - Nano 0.9.9 introduces much better working i18n support, 05/31/2000 - Nano 0.9.9 introduces much better working i18n support,
more portability, and a ton of bugfixes. While more portability, and a ton of bugfixes. While nano is
nano is not likely anywhere near 1.0 in terms of not likely anywhere near 1.0 in terms of code quality,
code quality, it gets a quantum leap closer with this it gets a quantum leap closer with this release.
release.
05/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.8 (the 'what broke now?' release) should fix 05/18/2000 - Nano 0.9.8 (the 'what broke now?' release) should fix
the resize crash people have been experiencing. It also the resize crash people have been experiencing. It also
offers a new input method that should allow nano to do offers a new input method that should allow nano to do
things the right way (like ^S, ^Q, custom suspend keys) things the right way (like ^S, ^Q, custom suspend keys)
and hopefully won't break with non-US keyboards. There and hopefully won't break with non-US keyboards. There
are also the obligatory display fixes and speedups. Have are also the obligatory display fixes and speedups.
fun with it. Have fun with it.
05/14/2000 - Nano 0.9.7 (the Mother's Day release) continues in the long 05/14/2000 - Nano 0.9.7 (the Mother's Day release) continues in the long
line of display fixes, and also fixes the broken symlink line of display fixes, and also fixes the broken symlink
behavior (i.e. symlinks weren't being followed by behavior (i.e, symlinks weren't being followed by
default). Hopefully all major bugs can be worked out soon default). Hopefully all major bugs can be worked out
and we can have a 1.0 release before the end of the year, soon and we can have a 1.0 release before the end of the
but who knows. year, but who knows.
05/08/2000 - Nano 0.9.6 cleans up a lot of the display bugs that 0.9.5 05/08/2000 - Nano 0.9.6 cleans up a lot of the display bugs that 0.9.5
uncovered. There are improvements (and some remaining uncovered. There are improvements (and some remaining
segfaults) in the wrapping code, and even more segfaults) in the wrapping code, and even more display
display optimizations. I would still say 0.9.4 or 0.9.2 optimizations. I would still say 0.9.4 or 0.9.2 are the
are the most stable versions of nano to date, but this one most stable versions of nano to date, but this one may
may not be too bad =-) not be too bad =-)
05/01/2000 - Nano 0.9.5 attempts to speed up the display of text 05/01/2000 - Nano 0.9.5 attempts to speed up the display of text
to be at least somewhat reasonable. Much to be at least somewhat reasonable. Much code profiling
code profiling has been done to reduce the has been done to reduce the ridiculous number of
ridiculous number of redundant display updates. This redundant display updates. This will probably expose a
will probably expose a lot of bugs that can then be lot of bugs that can then be fixed, so this release is
fixed, so this release is probably not for the faint probably not for the faint of heart. For anyone
of heart. For anyone curious, I would call nano 0.9.2 curious, I would call nano 0.9.2 the most stable version
the most stable version recently, so use that if you're recently, so use that if you're not particularly
not particularly concerned with being on the bleeding concerned with being on the bleeding edge.
edge.
04/25/2000 - Nano 0.9.4 fixes some problems in 0.9.3 with the last 04/25/2000 - Nano 0.9.4 fixes some problems in 0.9.3 with the last
line code and related segfaults. It also now has line code and related segfaults. It also now has much
much better handling for 8-bit characters. The better handling for 8-bit characters. The --enable-tiny
--enable-tiny code also produces a smaller executable. code also produces a smaller executable.
04/19/2000 - Nano 0.9.3 is officially the "Micro$oft" release. It 04/19/2000 - Nano 0.9.3 is officially the "Micro$oft" release. It
underscores the recent problem of bugfixes introducing underscores the recent problem of bugfixes introducing
more bugs than they fix. The most important change more bugs than they fix. The most important change to
to this version of nano is the removal of the "magic this version of nano is the removal of the "magic line".
line". You will no longer see a blank line at the end of You will no longer see a blank line at the end of the
the file. If you want a new line at the end of your file, file. If you want a new line at the end of your file,
you'll have to hit enter to get one. you'll have to hit enter to get one.
NOTE: THIS BREAKS COMPATIBILITY WITH PICO. Unfortunately, NOTE: THIS BREAKS COMPATIBILITY WITH PICO.
this feature has been causing many many problems with nano Unfortunately, this feature has been causing many many
so it is being removed for the time being, and perhaps problems with nano so it is being removed for the time
indefinitely. being, and perhaps indefinitely.
Other new stuff includes an --enable-tiny option to make Other new stuff includes an --enable-tiny option to make
nano ultra small (disabling i18n, detailed help and the nano ultra small (disabling i18n, detailed help and the
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nano is invoked as 'pico'. nano is invoked as 'pico'.
04/14/2000 - 0.9.1 has some more Pico compatibility built-in. The 04/14/2000 - 0.9.1 has some more Pico compatibility built-in. The
option to switch to/from Search and Search/Replace option to switch to/from Search and Search/Replace (^T)
(^T) is now available, and nano now displays the is now available, and nano now displays the more
more Pico-like shortcut list when invoked as 'pico' Pico-like shortcut list when invoked as 'pico' (i.e, if
(i.e. if 'pico' is a symlink to nano). There is an 'pico' is a symlink to nano). There is an important
important change to the handling of symbolic links change to the handling of symbolic links as well. Now,
as well. Now, nano does the "correct" thing and nano does the "correct" thing and automatically writes
automatically writes to the object of the symlink, to the object of the symlink, rather than replace the
rather than replace the symlink with the updated file. symlink with the updated file. This behavior is still
This behavior is still available with the --nofollow available with the --nofollow or -l flags.
or -l flags.
Other new things include a fix for the infamous Other new things include a fix for the infamous
"recursive replace" bug, and more bugfixes in the wrapping "recursive replace" bug, and more bugfixes in the
code. wrapping code.
04/07/2000 - Nano 0.9.0 has some updates, new language support and 04/07/2000 - Nano 0.9.0 has some updates, new language support and
a much better refresh setup (It's still not great, but...) a much better refresh setup (It's still not great,
There should also be more stability editing long lines, but...) There should also be more stability editing
as there was a stupid mistake in the update_line long lines, as there was a stupid mistake in the
call. Silly me =) update_line call. Silly me =)
03/22/2000 - Nano 0.8.9 is basically just a bugfix release of 0.8.8 03/22/2000 - Nano 0.8.9 is basically just a bugfix release of 0.8.8
to reflect the current stagnant status of the project. to reflect the current stagnant status of the project.
Most things work, the rest doesn't doesn't work because Most things work, the rest doesn't doesn't work because
(a) I can't fix it or I would have already done so, and (a) I can't fix it or I would have already done so, and
(b) the amount of patches I'm receiving right now is quite (b) the amount of patches I'm receiving right now is
negligible. Fortunately, this release marks the first quite negligible. Fortunately, this release marks the
release since I have acquired ownership of the nano pages first release since I have acquired ownership of the
on SourceForge. Here's hoping SF will get us some more nano pages on SourceForge. Here's hoping SF will get us
visibility, translators and patches. some more visibility, translators and patches.
03/12/2000 - After a hiatus, I have finally moved (not unpacked though) 03/12/2000 - After a hiatus, I have finally moved (not unpacked though)
to my new home into Albany. Thus I should now have more to my new home into Albany. Thus I should now have more
time to work on nano. Nano 0.8.8, the "dear god what time to work on nano. Nano 0.8.8, the "dear god what
broke this time?" release, incorporates patches for both broke this time?" release, incorporates patches for both
i18n and many bugfixes. It is VERY likely something broke i18n and many bugfixes. It is VERY likely something
this version, and it's likely I didn't even apply the i18n broke this version, and it's likely I didn't even apply
stuff properly, so *it* may not even work. the i18n stuff properly, so *it* may not even work.
I would like to announce that I'm going to need I would like to announce that I'm going to need
translations soonish, so if you are fluent in other translations soonish, so if you are fluent in other
languages than English (or even better, if your native languages than English (or even better, if your native
language is not English) and you would like to submit a language is not English) and you would like to submit a
translation file to me, please feel free to do so. If you translation file to me, please feel free to do so. If
do, I will list your name and email in the AUTHORS file as you do, I will list your name and email in the AUTHORS
the maintainer of the .po file, and from then on it is file as the maintainer of the .po file, and from then on
yours to take care of and keep up to date. it is yours to take care of and keep up to date.
03/01/2000 - Well, to continue my trend of going back on my previous 03/01/2000 - Well, to continue my trend of going back on my previous
release's comments, nano 0.8.7 is released. The crashing release's comments, nano 0.8.7 is released. The
behavior was still occurring, and this most recent fix also crashing behavior was still occurring, and this most
fixes some other wrapping problems, so here you go. recent fix also fixes some other wrapping problems, so
There may be another release soon, there may not be, is here you go. There may be another release soon, there
that vague enough? =) may not be, is that vague enough? =)
02/25/2000 - More minor bugfixes in 0.8.6, the bizarre behavior at the end 02/25/2000 - More minor bugfixes in 0.8.6, the bizarre behavior at the
of a page has ceased, thankfully. I'm also moving next end of a page has ceased, thankfully. I'm also moving
weekend, so don't be shocked if you don't see a new next weekend, so don't be shocked if you don't see a new
version of nano next week =-) version of nano next week =-)
02/11/2000 - Okay, here we go again. Aside from a few minor fixes and 02/11/2000 - Okay, here we go again. Aside from a few minor fixes and
some under-the-hood changes, you won't notice much some under-the-hood changes, you won't notice much
different in this version of nano. I haven't gotten much different in this version of nano. I haven't gotten
feedback on the help feature, is it simply amazing or does much feedback on the help feature, is it simply amazing
no one care? Write and let me know! =) or does no one care? Write and let me know! =)
02/08/2000 - Nano 0.8.3 marks the first time in a long time that there has 02/08/2000 - Nano 0.8.3 marks the first time in a long time that there
been more than three days since the last release. New has been more than three days since the last release.
features include an initial help mode (YAY!), hopefully New features include an initial help mode (YAY!),
much more support for i18n out of the box, and a flag hopefully much more support for i18n out of the box, and
for more Pico compatibility in the shortcut lists a flag for more Pico compatibility in the shortcut lists
displayed. This release also marks the new nano displayed. This release also marks the new nano
distribution site, http://www.asty.org/nano and email distribution site, http://www.asty.org/nano and email
address nano@asty.org for bugs, etc. address nano@asty.org for bugs, etc.
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02/02/2000 - Okay, I hate to go back on what I said in the last release, 02/02/2000 - Okay, I hate to go back on what I said in the last release,
but I may be changing jobs very soon. I will release but I may be changing jobs very soon. I will release
version 0.8.2 as is (no i18n, no help menu (yet). I version 0.8.2 as is (no i18n, no help menu (yet). I
expect things to settle down by the end of next week, and expect things to settle down by the end of next week,
then I can try to start on the i18n support and help menu; and then I can try to start on the i18n support and help
look for these new features in version 0.8.5 to 0.9.0. menu; look for these new features in version 0.8.5 to
0.9.0.
01/28/2000 - Nano 0.8.1 marks our first official step toward 01/28/2000 - Nano 0.8.1 marks our first official step toward
internationalization (i18n) and the help system (^G). I internationalization (i18n) and the help system (^G). I
will be merging in Jordi's patches for initial i18n in the will be merging in Jordi's patches for initial i18n in
next version, and will implement the help system with the next version, and will implement the help system
i18n built into it shortly after that. Please don't with i18n built into it shortly after that. Please
hesitate to send bug reports, as long as you're sure the don't hesitate to send bug reports, as long as you're
fault lies with nano =-). sure the fault lies with nano =-).
01/25/2000 - Nano 0.8.0 is officially the 'let's try and be at least a 01/25/2000 - Nano 0.8.0 is officially the 'let's try and be at least a
little portable, mmmmkay?' release. There are many little portable, mmmmkay?' release. There are many
portability checks and fixes; many thanks to Andy Kahn for portability checks and fixes; many thanks to Andy Kahn
his patches. I removed the broken do_spell behavior with for his patches. I removed the broken do_spell behavior
the 'spell' program; for now, we only try to call 'ispell' with the 'spell' program; for now, we only try to call
until I write a better method to handle the output of the 'ispell' until I write a better method to handle the
normal 'spell' command. output of the normal 'spell' command.
01/24/2000 - Nano 0.7.9 features many new features. Among them are a 01/24/2000 - Nano 0.7.9 features many new features. Among them are a
new autoindent feature (-i, --autoindent), tempfile new autoindent feature (-i, --autoindent), tempfile flag
flag like Pico's -t flag (-t, --tempfile), and preliminary like Pico's -t flag (-t, --tempfile), and preliminary
spelling program support. The spelling function tries spelling program support. The spelling function tries
to run 'spell' and then 'ispell' in that order, but you to run 'spell' and then 'ispell' in that order, but you
can specify another spelling program with -s or --speller. can specify another spelling program with -s or
--speller.
01/17/00 - Nano 0.7.7 is officially the 'way too much stuff changed this 01/17/00 - Nano 0.7.7 is officially the 'way too much stuff changed this
release' release. It's the busy time at work for me, so release' release. It's the busy time at work for me, so
please don't get offended if your patch doesn't get please don't get offended if your patch doesn't get
included in the next immediate version of nano. I'm sure included in the next immediate version of nano. I'm
all the changes in this release will cause a few bugs, so sure all the changes in this release will cause a few
0.7.8 will primarily be about fixing those bugs. bugs, so 0.7.8 will primarily be about fixing those
bugs.
Things added this release include resizability (kinda), Things added this release include resizability (kinda),
new -x and -c flags (see nano -h for help), long command new -x and -c flags (see nano -h for help), long command
line flag support, and the usual array of bugfixes. line flag support, and the usual array of bugfixes.
01/15/00 - Nano 0.7.6 is officially the 'lightning' release. It now loads 01/15/00 - Nano 0.7.6 is officially the 'lightning' release. It now
large files much faster than previous versions, and is loads large files much faster than previous versions,
even much faster than Pico or vi in some rather and is even much faster than Pico or vi in some rather
rudimentary tests. Many thanks to Adam Rogoyski for the rudimentary tests. Many thanks to Adam Rogoyski for the
read_byte patch! read_byte patch!

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