RE: [FAQ] Migration up from versions before BETA 1.3.23.130

Heiko Studt said:

> Due to the integration of native SSL-functionality in Hamster Classic 
> 1.3.23.140 there are changes in the commands HamFetchMail and 
> HamSendMail(Auth), which affect many Hamster users.
> 
> 
> 
> What to do?
> ##########
> 
> 1. *All* Users:
>      This part is also important for users who don't use SSL at all.
> 
> 
> Every script using one of the commands "HamFetchMail" or 
> "HamSendMail(Auth)" have to be checked for parameters
> _after_ "<LeaveOnServer>" resp. "<from-select>".
> Those scripts have to be updated.

As this is a change that affects all users, would it not be better to have created new commands - e.g. HamFetchMailSSL - rather than change the existing commands and forcing everyone who upgrades to change their scripts? Why was it done that way?

Regards,
Andrew