Milestone PowerFolder 4.3.0
Completed 10 days ago (08/23/10 13:28:31)
New features
- Added new fresh default skin "LightSky".
- Instant change detection (Instant sync) is now enabled by default.
Info: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Instant_change_detection - New wizard option "All typical" to easily sync, share, backup all common directories such as Documents, Music, Pictures, etc.pp.
- Windows Installer now supports command line options to control the installation process: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Windows_installer
- Ignore patterns/exclusion list now gets synced between clients.
- Added file browser filter settings to view files of other computers.
- Extended security control for PowerFolder Server clients: It's now possible to delete all folder files from a client by revoking the permission. Info: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Extended_Security_Control
Improvements
- Drastically reduced CPU usage.
- Several memory improvements.
- Reworked notification system for invitations, friendship requests and warnings.
- Wording change: "Online folders" are now renamed to "Not local folders". They may exist on other computers only and not on the cloud storage.
- Installer java detection now downloads 64 bit java on 64 bit systems.
- Many improvements of the simplified/backup only client mode.
- Incoming files info line on status tab is now clickable.
- License information now gets displayed in Info / About dialog.
- Improved communication between client and server to reduce number of remote calls.
- Many other user interface improvements.
Bugfixes
- Fixed many connection problems.
- Fixed weird window resizing behavior.
- Fixed problem with file archive option "Unlimited" versions.
- Fixed bug that causes the user interface to freeze.
- Fixed several memory leaks.
- Bulk file archive restore is now available on existing files - to restore previous file versions. Info: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
- Folder name is not longer empty when choosing to sync a whole drive.
- Prevent PowerFolder folders to become system directories.
- Disconnected devices (USB Stick, etc.) on Mac OS X are handled better now. A warning/notification is shown up.
- Fixed bug that causes instant change detection to crash on unavailable devices.
- Fixed bug in daily sync logic.
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