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Last Update:  Dec 16 / 2018

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Minor change for a major Oops! 10.1.8350 had a serious bug which could not just wait for a fix, so 10.1.8351 is now here to replace it.

Today version 10.1.8351 is being released.  It has the usual collection of bug fixes, but most importantly it marks the migration of SPFLite into an Open Source piece of software. At this time, I have removed the random registration nagging (for unregistered versions), and removed the online checking for new releases.   This removes any future program dependency on the SPFLite web site.

SPFLite is being released under the GNU General Public License (V3).  In simple terms this means SPFLite is totally free, no registration needed to remove the minor nagging it used to do.  The full development source is also being made available on the website, and the GPL license means SPFLite and any derivative versions will remain free.   Hopefully this will ensure SPFLite remains alive and well for many more years.

Both of us (myself - George Deluca and my co-developer - Robert Hodge) have reached points in our lives where changes should, and need, to be made.

As of the date of this release, I turn 76, I'm getting a bit more 'doddery', and have decided to semi-retire from active development and only work on errors and bug corrections as my time and inclination permit.  You may still report bugs, just be aware I may not respond or work on them at the same speed as today. Any new releases will simply be made available on the web site and announced on the web site and in the SPFLite forum.

Robert's reasons for change are more serious than mine, here are his thoughts and comments on what is happening.

Robert's Note.

You can, as usual, find details of the changes in the Change Log.

George

Note for XP users:  Unfortunately, releases 8.3 and above will probably not function on XP level systems.   There is a problem related to the version level of the Visual C runtime libraries which we have not been able to resolve.  As XP itself is no longer supported by Microsoft, there are probably very few users still running it.  We will keep the last 8.2 release available on the download page indefinitely.

You can review the Change Log,  the complete documentation, or go directly to the Download Page.  

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Is this you?

• Looking for a line-oriented ISPF style editor because Windows character-mode text editors just don't do it for you?
• Been a loyal Tritus SPF or SPF/PC user and feel 'left behind' now that they're gone?
• Miss ISPF features like Exclude, Overlay, Bounds, Sort, Hex mode, etc.?
• Like to tweak and customize your edit environment?
• Want support for special file formats, like EBCDIC, RECFM=V or RECFM=F, and Unicode?
• A Hercules mainframe emulator user who wants to SUBMIT jobs and have a practical SYSOUT browser?
• Want power-user features other editors don't have?  Even ISPF?

Well, maybe you've found the solution: SPFLite

It won't be everything ISPF/PDF is (it is called Lite) but it will surprise you with its flexibility, customization features, and additional commands and editing concepts to enhance your ability to 'get the job done'.  SPFLite has been continually developed and enhanced far beyond its humble beginnings.  Whether you have an SPF/ISPF background or not, you should find SPFLite to be a powerful and useful editing facility.

Please try it out and let us know what you think.  Regardless of whether you end up using it, or whether you register or not, we welcome all your comments, good and bad.  The best place to leave your comments is on the SPFLite Forum.

George Deluca

Robert Hodge

(SPFLite@gmail.com )