

This file gives a short history of released versions of Word Hound :

Version 1.00 : Initial Release Version. 
               The index files supplied with this version are not compatable
               with the later versions. The thesaurus supplied with this
               version lacked some entries due to a problem with the initial
               indexing program.

Version 1.10 : New compressed index file format (now less than 50% old size).
               New improved text storage/display routines.
               Highlighting of selected word/phrase.
               Fixed a few bugs.
               Added ability for user defined colours.
               Added WordHound$Options.
               Hotlink to Impression II (via. ImpulseII).
               Maintaining the case of the original word.
               'Enter' window now remains on screen, etc.
               New memory allocation routines (dynamic).
               Adds space character if it is passed one in the original.
               Better handling of 'dragged' selections.
               Revised templates (plus extra 3D versions).
               Save definition / thesaurus entry.
               Startup banner.
               Added WordHound$Path for data suite files.
               New style "Can't locate...." messages.
               Fuzzy search.

Version 1.15 : Ability to add extra data suites via the Flist file.
               Ability to change hotlink hotkeys.
               'Word Hound Extras' set of tools.
               Fixed banner for 256 colour modes.
               Added ability for user to not have to have banner.

Version 1.16 : New startup banner.
               Better 'third' entry in the Selection window.
               New data file type '2' designed for 'Jargon file'.
               Increased range of valid characters for words.
               Now 'remembers' the ideal size (user defined) for each window.
               Limited support for characters above 127 (ascii).
               Handling of the few 'odd' thesaurus entries.
               'Wild Card' search replaces 'Start' search.
               New Startup file to replace 'flist' file and options variable.
               Can limit search to specific data files.
               Can create it's own startup file.

Version 1.17 : Fixed bug with 'Auto Close' icon in 'Enter Window'.
               Fixed Status Save bug which casued duff status files.
               Added 'Auto-Close' option to Startup file.
