PowerFolder Version 8 Service Pack 1 - http://www.powerfolder.com = Bugfixes = * Client blocks computer shutdown * Fixed IllegalStateException in recently changed system tray menu entry * Folders in Windows Explorer not using the client icon to indicate that they are managed * Folders list is not expanding properly on Linux * Improved login process * LAN sync stuck at incomplete status when waiting for a sync partner * Linux tray icons look pixelated * Mac tray icons look pixelated * No feedback when attempting to share a file via Windows Explorer context menu outside a managed folder * No full sync possible due to lost exclusions * Opening default file browser on Linux not working * Overall sync status shows incomplete when non-cloud folders are waiting for members to be connected * Remote deletion of folders not working * Removed obsolete setting to throttle bandwidth usage when paused * Restore process successfully finishes but doesn't restore files * Setting the file archive to create no versions does not empty the archive * Share links expire before the actual expiration date * Shortcuts to folders in the default folder path are not removed when the folder is being removed * Signature for .jar file expired * Unresponsive UI due to high CPU load * Windows Explorer context menu allows folder creation though the user has no permission * Windows Explorer menu entries are not removed during uninstall * Wizard to join a folder shows a finish button when an error occured = Improvements = * Automatically add folder members to device list * Cloud backup gets removed when permissions to the server are revoked from the client * Combined settings for limited connectivity * Enhanced default sync exclusions * Improved transfer speed * Improvements when selecting a local folder during folder creation * Keep WebDAV network drive mappings after reboot * Linked quota bar to the web account overview * Linux client bundled with runtime environment * Mac client bundled with runtime environment * Notification with solution for conflicts on files * Option to control behavior when creating new directories including content in the default folder path * Option to disable fallback for whitelabel clients to use the PowerFolder public cloud * Option to disallow users to store folders outside the default storage path * Option to share links for files and directories using the internal file browser context menu * Prevent LAN devices from connecting to each other without server connection in strict security mode * Recently changed files in the systray menu * Reduced reconnection interval when loosing server connection * Remove option to warn when changing transfers modes which are in use * Removed obsolete information window docking option * Removed option to join a folder loading an invitation file * Removed warnings for folders without owners * Restore files using a different name or location * Reworked English and German translations * Reworked preferences * Reworked restore process * Version information in the tray icon tooltip * Warning if unsupported OpenJDK is used * Windows client bundled with runtime environment Please give us feedback and request improvements: http://www.powerfolder.com/contact.html Windows and Linux clients don't require a pre-installed Java, since they are being delivered with a Java Runtime Environment included. The Mac client still requires a Java Runtime Environment to be installed. If that's not the case, it will offer to install it from the Apple App Store. We already have a version ready with an included runtime, however this works only on Mac OS X 10.8.x and above. Thanks to those who requested features. We hope to implement even more if you keep requesting them for the next version. - The PowerFolder Team Please remember: You agree to keep us free of any (legal) issues involved with downloading and using this PowerFolder! Contact information: Homepage : http://www.powerfolder.com Contact : http://www.powerfolder.com/about-us/contact.html Support : http://www.powerfolder.com/support/support.html Email : contact (at) powerfolder.com == Version History == Version 8.0 ------------- = Bugfixes = * Automatically requested downloads are removed from the queue when switching sync profile * Client shows incorrect sync percentage * Optimized behavior of minimizing/maximizing the client windows * Wrong error message when uploads are removed from the queue on the remote peer * Prevent creation of folders by drap and drop if user does not have permission to create folders * Activation information doesn't change after successful activation * Download list does not update in real-time * Fixed selection of directory path for local sync when entered path into textfield * Popup buttons text is being cut off * Windows to choose folder directory hides classic directory browser * Default storage path doesn't fall back to default one if invalid * Share link is not offered on directories in Windows context menu * WebDAV registry changes to allow basic authentication are not applied * Label for pausing files doesn't change to resume label = Improvements = * Mount folders via WebDAV from a different server * Remember cluster and relay servers for high-availability scenarios * File details panel should have a close button on the upper right corner * Improved transfer speed via LAN and internet * Close preferences dialogue when performing software update * Reworked members tab * Displayed archive settings are not reflecting the real settings * Option to create unsigned branded client edition in the build process * Auto-detect program version from controller if not present in build-local.properties * System-tray icon now shows a pending icon if folders sync status in unknown * Option to automatically import existing directories as shared folders * Vertical scrollbar for settings * Removed first-time wizard * Option to hide hidden files and folders in the filebrowser * Simplified rights assignment when inviting users to a folder * Removed chat options = New Feature = * Option to restrict folders to be located in the default folder path * Links to share files and directories from the client Version 7.0 ------------- = New features = * Re-request downloads from closer sources if possible = Improvements = * Folder list icon for folders to be synched * High CPU usage when viewing a folder * Simplify folder invitation wizard, show permission checkbox * Remove Release Notes from the installer * Add link to open the folder at the end of the wizard to join a folder * Move output folder for installer build process * Show warning when expected uploads to server will exceed the storage quota * Link in folder setup wizard to open the folder in Explorer * Display filesystem location in the filebrowser * Check folder status before showing a synchronized status * Account disabled is displayed when online sync is disabled * Always show warning when standard folder directory is selected as new folder * Standard folder directory changes back default when inaccessible during program startup * Multi-source download in LAN environment enabled by default * Remove duplicates from ignored list * Automatically show folder list on first login when online folders are available * Show mass deletion options only in expert mode * Possibility to cleanup all conflict detections * Compact mode main window no longer stays always on top * French translation updates = Bugfixes = * Client does not automatically restart after silent update * Deleted files are not listed in the unsynchronized files view * NullPointerException when removing folders from local sync * Remove duplicate option for minimizing the client to systray * Client does not start on Windows Vista * Random deletion of files * Client blocks computer shutdown * Start with windows option can now be deselected under preferences * Cleanup of configuration directory for branded clients * Installer launches the client under the account used for elevation * Introduce minimize button to compact mode * File browser looses selection while syncing * Web deletions are not properly synced to the client * Some SSL root certificates are not accepted by the JET client * Client creates duplicated files and directories in a folder * Alignment of notices is not correct * Specify server URL as installer command line parameter * Unable to start UDT connections Version 6.0 ------------- = New features = * Brand new simplified user interface. PowerFolder now starts in "Compact mode", which shows the most important information only. An "Expert mode" still offers detailed information. * Drastically reduced memory usage (60% reduction in average) and reduced CPU usage through new bundled java virtual machine (JET). No additional Java runtime required anymore. * Copy file link to clipboard feature added. Right click any file in Windows-Explorer to grab a link to that file, which can be send e.g. via instant messenger or social networks. * Pause mode with human adaptive behavior: PowerFolder keeps silent as long as you work or for a certain amount of time, e.g. 5 minutes, 1 hour, forever. * Many more features and improvements. Find them out! = Improvements = * Drag and drop support for new directory to be shared. Simply drop a directory onto the new PowerFolder user interface to backup, sync or share it. * Local file changes get reverted if user lacks sufficient permissions or is backup target. Reverted files are moved into the file archive on the local computer. * Most important functions are now available directly from system tray menu. * Direct links to personal web portal added. * Reworked estimated sync time calculation. * File index database cleanup added to save memory and CPU. * Removed non-maintained translations from client. * New Italian translation added. * Removed status tab. = Bugfixes = * Now correctly detects computers in subnetwork with actual (non private) IP address. * Fixes several update bugs, e.g. corrected upgrade in background. * Fixed bug, that prevented the excludes list from not being the same on all computers. * Fixed problem, that client exists too early during "Exit after sync" * Fixed file and directory transition. * Explorer shell extensions now get correctly preserved during upgrade. Version 5.6.0 ------------- = Improvements/New features = * Free edition can now sync up to 2 GB of data. * New skins: PowerFolder 2012 "Blue Globe" and "Storm" * System tray icon improvement: Shows a "OK" icons instead of "P" icon when the sync is ok. * PowerFolders base path will fall back to default if not available, e.g. network drive. * File browser shows better feedback messages if no files matches the search input. * Chat popups now show the message and have a reply button. * Improved and corrected LAN/VPN/Internet connection in complex network scenarios. * Program update dialog now clearly indicates that the update is for PowerFolder. * Activation by file not longer supported. Please always use online activation. * Directory chooser now shows drive names. * Debug log panel: CPU activity dump button added. * Folderlist: Not longer shows icons on mouse hover. = Bugfixes = * Security: Fixed bug, which causes the client to sync if not yet logged in. * Corrected handling of non-default paths of recommended folders. * Information section now correctly opens in multi screen environment. * It's now possible to change the physical directory if it's not accessible. * Mac: Minimize to system tray also hides the icon in the program bar. * Up- and downloads now break when files get excluded from sync. * Corrected several wizard texts. * Fixed UDT connection bug. Version 5.0.0 ------------- = New features = * Greatly simplified first setup. In a nutshell: * PowerFolder has now less wizards, better defaults, and is easier to setup. * Auto detection of Internet connection speed. * Improved conflict handling: * A warning icon is shown in case of a file conflict and both conflicting file changes will be saved in the folder. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Conflict_handling * Typical folders such as Documents, Photos, etc. pp. show up in the List of folders as recommended and can be setup with a single click. * Cloud/Available folders can now be mounted as drive via WebDAV: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/WebDAV * Cloud/Available folders can now be opened with a single click in web browser. * Added three new skins: Black Eye, Classy and Simple 2D. * Directories created in the main PowerFolders directory automatically appear in the folders list and get synced, shared or backed up. * Auto setup folders: If checked all folders of the user get synced to the computer. * Auto setup folders will also automatically accept invitations received from friends. * File archive can now clean up itself by date: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive * Sync and exit added to system tray menu. PowerFolder will quit after it is synced. * Files can now be excluded from sync by right-click on the up- and downloadds panel. * Added option to backup "AppData" directory (Advanced settings). = Improvements = * On Mac we added an auto-start option (on user login). * On Mac a link in Places to all PowerFolders gets created. * Fully compatible with the latest Mac OS X (Lion). * PowerFolder is now fully compatible with Java 7. * Less advertisements in the free edition of PowerFolder. * Window resizing and min-/maximizing code rewritten. Should be more "normal" now. * Folder members which don't know each other (non friends) will connect faster. * Added solution to "Unsynchronized folder" problem: Shows files that are not synced. * Dynamic scan time regulation: Folders with many files get scanned less often to save I/O and CPU resources. Folders with less files get scanned more often. * Delta sync in LAN is now enabled by default. * Login from clients with large number of files is much quicker now. * Windows installer patches Windows WebDAV implementation. * Directory chooser in general: Accepts direct text input of path. * Wizard: Custom directory chooser supports multi directory select. * Tray icon: Shows info on connect and login status. * Mass deletion protection disabled by default. * All sending transfer modes use instant sync now by default: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Transfer_Modes * Server only: Invite user wizard now also works with LDAP/AD usernames, which are not email addresses. * Server only: Logging in as server admin on the client shows a warning. * Installer EXE works on 64 and 32bit Windows. Removed the "32" in the filename. * 64 bit: Installs in "C:\Program Files" instead of "C:\Program Files (x64)". * Connects to server for login also in LAN only mode: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/LAN-Only_networking_mode * Many more minor improvements and enhancements. = Bugfixes = * Mac version now correctly saves preferences. * Fixed odd min/maximizing behavior on Mac systems. * Unchecking "Remember password" now works. * Fixed bug, that prevented PowerFolder from closing on Windows shutdown. * Fixed bug, that causes the transfer rate drop to 0 KB/s. * Fixed bug, that prevented the log files from rotating daily. * Folder problems tab: Corrected cleanup and selecting behavior. * Server only: Users with no create permission cannot longer open the wizard: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Extended_Security_Control * Many more minor bugfixes. Version 4.5.0 ------------- = New features = * Sync and shutdown. Right click the PowerFolder tray icon to start it. = Improvements = * Mass delete detection warnings are now preserved on restart. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Mass_delete_protection * Folders tab now shows the local target directory for each folder. * Several internal security improvements. * Simplified downloads/uploads cleanup slider. * Removed several unclear warnings dialogs. * Default excluded "ithmb" files (iPod Photo temporary files). * Parallel uploads to other computers is not longer limited to 10. * Several internal changes in preparation of PowerFolder Server 2.2: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Server_Overview = Bugfixes = * Fixed connection bug with more than 500.000 files on a single folder. * Ignore patterns are not longer reset when changing the local directory. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Excluding_Files_from_Synchronization * File browser filter setting "Unsynchronized files" does not longer show files, that are excluded from sync. * File browser correctly updates view when restoring whole subdirectories. * Warning about not unsynchronized folders now shows the correct number of days. * Fixed a problem when filename starts with "/" (slash). Version 4.4.2 ------------- = New features = * File browser: New options on directories: Restore and download. = Improvements = * Computers, that are offline 15 days or more, automatically get removed from the folders member view. * Added chat typing notice. * Added chat formatting options. = Bugfixes = * Fixed bug that prevented to store the local archive setting correctly for new shared folders. * Uploads and downloads detail information are now correctly displayed again. * File browser/information window closes when the folder is removed. * Several other bugfixes Version 4.4.1 ------------- = New features / Improvements = * Minimum height of main window can now be smaller. * Tell a friend link: Now supports tell to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Referral_reward_system = Bugfixes = * Fixed connection bug (Invalid stream header). Version 4.4.0 ------------- = New features = * On 64 bit Windows platforms java 64 bit is automatically downloaded and installed if not found. * New file browser option: Files of other computers and unsynchronized files can now be viewed. * UDT / Hole punching protocol now fully supported on 64 bit platforms: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/UDT_Connections * Mac version now supports automatic increase of memory limits: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Memory_configuration = Improvements = * Folder tab is now start tab. * Improved drag and drop support: Simply drop a directory into PowerFolder to share, sync or backup that directory. * Backup (Source) mode now uses instant change detection: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Instant_change_detection * The file archive is now easier reachable in the user interface: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive * All system tray notification popups now directly open the correct wizard when clicking them. * Introduced a new type of protocol which reduced the overhead traffic by 50-70%. The new client is still downward compatible. * Speed improvements when transferring many small files. * Synchronization of the "Documents" folders on Windows XP is handled better: PowerFolder now by default excludes the sub directories "My Pictures", "My Music" and "My Videos". These can be optionally selected separately. = Bugfixes = * Corrected synchronization when directories with temporary/meta files like "Thumbs.db" or ".DS_Store" in it get deleted. * Corrected recovery from MD5-Hashsum problems after download. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Delta_sync * Many speed improvements and bug fixes of the file browser. * Now correctly handles invitation when folder with the same name already exists. Version 4.3.0 ------------- = 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 - not necessarily in the cloud. * 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 sometimes. * 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. * Fixed bug that causes instant change detection to crash on unavailable devices. * Fixed bug in daily sync logic. Version 4.2.9 ------------- = Bugfixes = * Contains several bugfixes regarding network stability. Version 4.2.6 ------------- = New features = * Fully 64 bit support for 64 bit Java installations. * It's now possible to pre-configure all settings (also user interface related) centrally by the server administrator. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Server_client_deployment = Improvements = * Client now clearly shows failed login attempts. * Auto-update: Silently download and update is now the default option. For completely non supervised auto update please add the following line to http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Configuration_file auto.update=true * Added option to automatically shutdown any running instance when starting PowerFolder. Available as entry in config file only. Add the following line to http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Configuration_file kill.running.instance=true * Several other minor improvements. = Bugfixes = * Removed problem when setting up a new folder (e.g. by invitation) when one of the existing folders was inaccessible. * Fixed a minor issue with the HTTP-Tunnel. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/HTTP-Tunnel * Several other minor bugfixes. Version 4.2.5 ------------- = New features = * Administrators with own PowerFolder Server can now disallow user to change the client settings. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Server_configuration_file#Security_parameters = Improvements = * Simplified "New folder" setup wizard: Advanced setup options now hidden under "More options". = Bugfixes = * Fixed several connection problems. * Several other bug fixes Version 4.2.3 ------------- = New features = * Simplified usage and setup of PowerFolder: Less questions - better defaults. Removed option "Sync previously setup folder" from wizard. Now simply choose sync, backup, share to setup folders on all computers. * Client now automatically switches to better license key if current one is no longer valid (expired or exceeded). = Improvements = * Cleaned up user interface: Removed boxes around folder and computers. Also simplified status / home window. * Client configuration options can now be restricted to administrators only. This prevents accidental change of client settings by users. Useful when running PowerFolder in-house with own server: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Server_Overview * Added more placeholder / parameters to script execution after download: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Script_execution * Added several enhancements to client/server protocol to make it more robust against further changes. * Updated Spanish translation. Big thanks to Javier! * Several other improvements. = Bugfixes = * Eliminated a memory leak. * Fixed problem when trying to sync, share or backup custom directories. * Fixed problem while restoring older files from online cloud: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive * Fixed problem while storing preferences. * Fixed chat display problems. * Fixed problem while downloading files with zero size. * Fixed problem while installing PowerFolder as system service under Windows 2003: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/System_Service * Fixed window resizing behavior. * Now correctly remembers pause mode setting after restart. Version 4.2.2 ------------- Internal release Version 4.2.1 ------------- = New features = * Introduced "connect on demand" feature to reduce the number active connections. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Connect_on_demand * Special Linux client with web interface available. Contact us for details. = Improvements = * Linux client takes hostname instead of username by default as nick/computer name. = Bugfixes = * Several minor bugfixes. Version 4.1.3 ------------- = Bugfixes = * Fixed file browser problem. Version 4.1.2 ------------- = Improvements = * Usability improvement: Warns user if trying to create a folder twice. * It's now possible to control the number of online archived files in the client under Folder / Settings / File Archive (online). http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive * Replaced directory chooser with a more robust version. * Better auto-recovery logic on hash error after download. * Shows better reason text if account is disabled. = Bugfixes = * Fixed "flickering" icons on folder tab. * Fixed bug on Linux that causes user interface to freeze. * Fixed bug that prevented to save preferences. * Better auto-login recovery from lost server connection. * Fixed several cosmetic issues. Version 4.1.1 ------------- = Improvements = * Folder action buttons (such as sync, browse files or invite/send files) now appear when hovering over folders with the mouse. * Improved HTTP tunneled connections. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/HTTP-Tunnel * Several other improvements. = Bugfixes = * Read only folders such as DVDs, network drives or write protected USB sticks now correctly appear in PowerFolder. * Fixed bug in instant file detection that caused directories rarely turn into 0 byte files. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Performance_optimization#Use_instant_file_detection * Fixed server change problem when UI was locked. * Several other bugfixes. Version 4.1.0 ------------- = New features = * Instant file change detection for zero-delay syncing. Files now get instantly synchronized after they have been updated, created or deleted. This new feature also drastically reduces CPU load and hard drive activity when running PowerFolder. Feature must be manually enabled under Preferences/Advanced. * File archive bulk restore: PowerFolder now supports to restore multiple files at once. Restore the latest version or select the version by date/time. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive = Improvements = * Completely reworked synchronization progress display. Now sync dates and activity info is much more accurate. * Completely reworked system service: Status under Preferences/Pro Settings is now kept identical to the installation status of the service. Warning about a running instance when starting the user interface won't longer appear unless there is a problem actually. System service always automatically starts after closing the user interface when enabled. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/System_Service * Many performance improvements. PowerFolder should now use less CPU. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Performance_optimization * Added completed date to up and downloads list. * Folders can now be removed/de-configured by script. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Script_configuration * Manual sync button now triggers instant sync even if folder is setup to scheduled sync. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Scheduled_synchronization * Slightly reduced CPU load while scanning for changes. * File archive details now indicates the availability (local or online). * Online storage usage bar now shows the correct total value (online data + online archive) = Bugfixes = * Fixed bug that causes synchronization to stop on mix-case named directories that had been manually copied/created before using PowerFolder. * Fixed never ending synchronization display problem. * Fixed re-appearing empty directories after they have been deleted. * Corrected stuck synchronization in LAN only mode. Wiki: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/LAN-Only_networking_mode * Invitations directly sent to computers not longer get lost. * Fixed mass deletion detection. Sometimes did trigger without any harmful deletion. * Fixed timeout when connection takes more that 20 minutes to get established. * Sync percentages now get recalculated when changing the list of ignored files. * Many more minor bugfixes. Version 4.0.3 ------------- = New features = * Information tabs (Folder, Files, Transfers, etc.) can now be displayed in same window with main tabs. * Added support for Windows Live Mail. = Improvements = * Added bulk restore from file archive. * Reduced memory usage. = Bugfixes = * Made file detection more robust: Not longer crashes on invalid file timestamps. * Fixed rare bug that caused files be marked as deleted and moved into the archive. * System service did not start after GUI was closed sometimes. * Download of large files not longer occasionally timeout. * Several other minor bugfixes. Version 4.0.2 ------------- = New features = * PowerFolder is now again available as open source version at sourceforge.net. Please keep in mind that the open source version don't contain important features like transfer encryption and secure computer verification. = Bugfixes = * Corrected problem that sometimes arises when setting up folders twice. * Several other minor bugfixes. Version 4.0.1 ------------- = New features = * User interface can now be locked. Unlock with PowerFolder account email and password. = Improvements = * Added less I/O and CPU intense transfer mode "Backup Source (once a hour)". * Automatic chooses less I/O and CPU intensive transfer modes on large folders (>10.000 files). * Slightly reduced I/O and CPU while scanning folders for changes. * System service auto-update now also tries to update windows installation path of PowerFolder. * Configuration can now be the same for ALL users on a computer. * Added Spanish installer texts. * Slightly changed license texts. * Update splash screen. = Bugfixes = * Now correctly migrates configuration/settings from 3.X version on upgrade to version 4. * Installer does not longer remove program shortcuts on upgrade. * Correctly detects disconnected drives (again) for example external HDDs, NAS or USB sticks. * Fixed mass delete protection detection. * Fixed wrong "Unsynchronized folder" problem although folders were actually in sync. * Fixed memory leak on big file lists. * Filename problems now show the affected filename. * Corrected logo in about box. * Minor other bugfixes. Version 4.0.0 ------------- = New features = * New FREE 5+1 GB client! Sync up to 5 GB and get 1 GB online space as bonus. Totally free of charge - and NOT limited to 30 days! * Improved usability for faster and easier setup. * New user interface: Clean and simple. * File archive: Restore previously versions of a file. * Improved security: Rights / Permission system. http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Security_Permissions * Mass delete protection: PowerFolder detects unintended deletions and warns the user. * Play Music online / View Photos online! Share your photos and view them online as gallery. https://access.powerfolder.com * Easy folder join: Securely access folders of own computers without invitation file. * Drag and drop support: Drag folders onto the interface to send, sync or backup these. * Invite other users quicker and easier. * Nearly all important workflows have been reworked and simplified. * Sync of empty directories. Now fully mirrors whole directory structures. * Support for skins: Change the look of the program interface. * Friendlist/Computerlist is now stored online and shared among all computers. * Completely reworked and heavily improved Windows installer. * Transparency of program windows. * New splash screen. = Improvements = * Reduced default sync speed from 5 down to 1 minute. * Displays quality of the connection to other computers. * Possibility to invite multiple invitees. * Better view of used Online Storage space. Warns user if space is about to exceed. * Activation wizard is less intrusive. * Installer does not requires include full Java runtime. Instead it downloads it on demand. * Memory usage and configuration optimized: Out of memory should happen less often now. * Folder statistic percentage now also considers partial transfers. * Duplicate folders with the same name are now supported. Default prefix of folder names (computer name) was removed. * Automatic cleanup of Up- and Downloads after X days. * Several performance improvements. * Online Backup only version. * Always encrypts traffic, even in LAN. * Quit: Now asks the first time if PowerFolder should be minimized or exited. * Folder Settings: Added buttons to configure the most important options: Online backup, Preview and Remove. * Moved PowerFolder configuration to Application data directory. * Added Tell-a-Friend function to invite other people to PowerFolder. * PowerFolders now appear under "Links" at Windows. * Simplified transfer mode configuration. * Shows logged in user of remote computers. * Reduced number of popups to PowerFolder homepage. Now only opens on demand. = Bugfixes = * A problem with the ZIP compressed transfers was resolved. * Fixed a bug which caused corrupt configuration file during update. * Inviter now automatically gets added to the friendlist. * Uninstaller now also removes PowerFolder system service. = Important for 3.X users = If you upgrade from an existing PowerFolder version keep in mind, that folders are now visible globally for each account, this means all users on an account will see all folders. Use the rights system to restrict the access to certain computers and users. You might need to register new accounts per user at https://www.powerfolder.com/storage_register.html Version 3.1.10 -------------- Improvements: * Added several forward compatibilities for upcoming 4.0 version. * Updated to Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 15 Bugfixes: * Removed security warning caused by Online Storage certificate change. Version 3.1.9 ------------- New features and improvements: * Added option to automatically update system service when a new version of PowerFolder is available. * PowerFolder can now be configured by command line / script. Optimal when deploying a large number of clients. Documentation: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Script_configuration * Added the possibility to remotely monitor up- and downloads of a client. Preferences/Pro Settings/Remote monitoring. Documentation: http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Transfer_monitoring Bugfixes: * Delta-sync hashing does not longer timeout after three minutes. Version 3.1.8 ------------- New features and improvements: * Optimized speed of folder initial scan / when detecting new files. * Reduced number of connection when running as supernode (fix DNS or dynDNS). * Several other performance improvements. Bugfixes: * Fixed bug, that prevented remote deletions to be locally synchronized. * Fixed bug, that causes to download a old file version if file could not be moved into recycle bin on remote computer, e.g. if file was open during the download. Now rolls back complete download in such a case. * Default ignore patterns (e.g. Office temporary files) are correctly added when joining a folder. This fixes the wrong sync percentage display. * Fixed race condition, that caused files to be moved into recycle bin. * Added more debug log output on "duplicate connection" problem. Version 3.1.7 ------------- New features and improvements: * Added support for separated peer-to-peer networks (http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Network_ID). * Simplified connection setup to custom server (http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Server_client_deployment). * Does not longer initially load nodes file from PowerFolder website for Internet use. * Added support for direct UDT high speed connections. * Added low level network tuning options (http://www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Low_level_network_settings). * Several minor improvements. Bugfixes: * Fixes auto start problem, that caused PowerFolder to start twice. * Fixed bug that caused invitation files failed to get opened. * Fixed stuck uploads/downloads problem. * Several minor bugfixes. Version 3.1.6 ------------- New features and improvements: * Auto-cleanup of downloads is now turned on by default. * Speed improvements of file up- and downloads. * Activation wizard now clearly indicates that account creation is mandatory. * Added start menu link to Wiki documentation. * Invitation can now also be sent to own email address only. * User interface is now more responsive during many file transfers. * Reduced the overhead traffic on transfer failures. * Empty recycle bin is now faster. * Renamed "Setup" to "New" in toolbar. Bugfixes: * System service now correctly starts when running as default user. * List of recently completed downloads do not longer leave temporary files open. * Fixed race condition that caused files to get moved into recycle bin. * Checks actual file on disk before moving file into recycle bin during remote deletion synchronization. * Stuck downloads should not longer occur. * Fixed crash of automatic files requestor which caused the sync to stop. * Manual sync now requests all incoming files instead of 10 only. * Now completely excludes ".PowerFolder" meta-directories from sync, e.g. when setting up a PowerFolder inside a PowerFolder. * Installer does not longer overwrite PowerFolder.l4j.ini memory settings files. * Fixed duplicate system service entry under Preferences/Pro Settings. * Many other minor bugfixes. Version 3.1.5 ------------- Enhancements: * Less memory use. Better user interface responsiveness * Possibility to setup of HTTP-Proxy for all HTTP based contact (e.g. activation or check for program updates) * Several preparation for the PowerFolder server beta release: * Setup of the server connection * New networking mode: Server only * Disallow removal of encrypted transfers plugin * Disconnect/Connect messages not longer shown in chat unless running in debug mode. Bugfixes: * Downloads of old file versions now get prevented * Wrong warning about non-writable directories in setup are now gone * Removed a small memory leak * Dyndns now get validated only once when OK is clicked in preferences Version 3.1.4 ------------- No public release. See release notes of 3.1.5 Version 3.1.3 ------------- Enhancements: * Passwords get now encrypted stored if "Remind password" is checked. * The Activation wizard not longer pops up every 5 seconds. * Several other minor improvements. Bugfixes: * Fixes incomplete sync/transfer errors in some rare cases. * Fixed Webinterface folder join functionality. * Mac/Linux: Unmounted devices not get correctly detected. * Several other minor bugfixs. Other changes: * Added check for fair use policy during trial period: During the 30 days trial period PowerFolder Pro limits the total amount of managed data to a fair use of 10 GB and 3 managed PowerFolders (The number sub-directories is not limited). The full version of PowerFolder Pro does not limit the total amount of managed data or the number of managed PowerFolders. Version 3.1.2 ------------- Enhancements: * Folder database maintenance added to save memory * Support for relative path in invitations * Added warnings if target directory is not writable on folder setup Bugfixes: * Fixed several activation bugs * Now gracefully handles folder scanner crash caused by low memory Version 3.1.1 ------------- Enhancements: * Account registration is now integrated into PowerFolder. Registration on the PowerFolder Website is not longer required. * PowerFolder, which contain new files are now marked bold in tree. * Filestab context menu action "Unmark new file" marks files as not longer new. * System tray: Added explorer shortcuts to PowerFolder directories. * Reduced overhead traffic during Router/NAT traversal. This feature is now again enabled by default. * Console/server instance of PowerFolder now tries to read and activate a license key file from the execution directory (txt and key files). * Improved error messages if system service fails to install on Windows Vista. * Removed the system service installation option from the installer. * The Online Storage now automatically gets added to the list of friends. * It is now possibility to remove a PowerFolder from the Online Storage from within the program. * Removal of meta-data also deletes invitation file in PowerFolder. * Sending invitations: Finding new friends can now be done during the selection of the recipients. * A checkbox to get own copy of invitation by email (CC) has been added. * It is now possible to manually connect to a computer under "Find friends". * Memory warning cannot longer be stopped to pop up. Too low memory settings causes PowerFolder to run incorrectly. More information can be found here: http://wiki.powerfolder.com/wiki/Memory_configuration * Debug logging now dumps the system settings into the debug directory. * A button to send the debug directory has been added to the debug panel. * Re-added filelist csv writing to debug log directory. * Next button in wizards is now the default button when pressing enter. * Wrong system notification popups not longer show up. * The startup time has been slightly increased. * Added hints to search text fields. Bugfixes: * Unnecessary/wrong downloads do not longer occur. A bug has been fixed, that caused non changed files rarely to be detected as changed. * The connection problem while adding a friend has been solved. Friendship invite dialog on added computer now correctly pops up. * System service does not longer prevent PowerFolder from starting if it is unable to write to the "service" directory in installation path. * System service now installs correctly on computers, that have Windows and user directory on different drives. * Deletion date of files in recycle bin is now correct. Often was 1.Jan 1970. * The CPU load on systems managing many PowerFolders was drastically reduced. * Filestab filter is now correctly applied to directories. * Foreign computers should not longer show up while sending an invitation. * LAN computers now show up under friends if filter is set to show them. * PowerFolder now starts after installation if checkbox "Start PowerFolder now" is checked. * Context menus on Mac OS X now correctly show up. * "Start file" and "Open folder" is now working under Mac OS X. * Corrected sorting of uploads and downloads if sorted by "Progress". * Date of last file change in folder/home is not correct. * Many other cosmetic fixes. Version 3.1.0 ------------- New Features: * PowerFolder Pro is now available as 30 day test version * Automatic setup of a default synchronized folder across all computers * Swarming (Multi source) Download. Download single files from multiple sources * Upload file history. See what files were uploaded. * Added distribution with bundled Java Runtime (6.0) * Status message now popup from system tray for important events * System tray support for Mac OS X * Rename of sync profiles to "Transfer modes" * Custom Transfer modes can now be named and re-used in different folders. * Default base directory for all PowerFolders is now "Own documents/PowerFolders" on Windows systems * Unavailability of local base directories of a PowerFolder is now gracefully handled (e.g. USB Sticks, network or encrypted drives) * Improved transfer performance of small files in LAN * Find friends dialog is now wizard based * Completely overhauled filter options in Filestab. Now new files are displayed bold. * Program auto-updates can now be performed silently * Computer name is taken as PowerFolder computer name instead of username * Recycle bin now has a details panel * Added more default excluded files: Temporary files from Word and .DS_Store on Mac * Filtering of friendlist is now done through a dropdown box * Added links from several functions to wiki * Added "Answer" button to Chat system tray popup * Added low memory detection on non-windows systems * Added memory section to About dialog * Public key of Online Storage now included in default distribution * Several other enhancements and improvements Bugfixes: * Fixed connection problems to Online Storage * Fixed problem with sending invitation by email * Fixed CPU load problem in debug mode * Reduced overhead traffic: UDT/NAT Piercing protocol is off by default now * Move of complete PowerFolders not longer cause to upload the files again * Corrected minor sync percentage problem * Fixed rare bug on Vista 64 that prevented PowerFolder from starting * Fixed problem with debug log writing on Windows Vista * Switched to new system tray implementation, that should not longer crash. * Directory with space in name should now be correctly opened in system browser when clicking on Files/Open Folder Version 3.0.2 ------------- Bugfixes / Changes * Sync percentage now displays correctly * Fixed bug in LAN-detection * Fixed rare bug, which prevented sync after startup * Rolling logfile (one logfile per day) The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+3.0.2 Version 3.0.1 ------------- Bugfixes and enhancements * Added full Portuguese missing other translations. * Connections are now stable * Fixed directory selection on Mac and Linux * Fixed LAN-IP list problems * Fixed several issues on Mac * Fixed Outlook default directory selection * Several other minor bugfixes The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+3.0.1 Version 3.0.0 ------------- New Features: * Major connectivity improvement: Router / Port forwarding setup procedure is now obsolete! * Router/Firewall piercing UDP/UDT network protocol support. * Support for relayed connections over the PowerFolder servers. * PRO only: Added CSV-filelist writer: Dumps a CSV/Excel readable file of new/changed files into the root directory of a PowerFolder. * PRO only: Multi-Instance guide: This HOWTO explains how to setup multiple instance of PowerFolder on one computer. * Folder preview: Take a look into the folders before joining them! * Sortable tables: Downloads, Uploads, Recycle bin * New splash screens Bugfixes: * PRO only: Fixed several system service problems. The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+3.0 Version 2.2.0 ------------- New features: * Intelligent sync defaults: Internet bookmarks, Mail, My Documents, My Pictures * Scheduled sync: Support for daily or weekly sync * New Wizard: Simplified sync setup Improvements: * Change detection time can now be reduced to 1 second * Auto-Cleanup for downloads list The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+2.2 Version 2.1.1 ------------- New features and improvements: * New translation: Polish * New translation: Arabic * Less CPU usage * Less memory usage * Less bandwidth usage Bugfixes: * Uploads not longer get stuck * Local change detection should not longer crash * Online Storage now correctly working with Internet Explorer 7.0 * Removed memory leak * Preferences now get correctly remembered * Various other minor bugfixes The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+2.1.1 Version 2.1.0 ------------- New features: - Online Storage. Backup and access your data in our secure data center! - Customizable synchronization profiles - New Synchronization activity icons Important Bugfixes: - Sync percentage now correct - Reconnection correctly working after lost connection - Friendlist now gets correctly loaded The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+2.1 Version 2.0.2 ------------- New Features and Enhancements: - Option to automatically delete empty directories (Advanced Settings) - Added option to disable delta-sync Bugfixes: - Fixed 100% CPU bug - Other minor bugfixes The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+2.0.2 Version 2.0.1 ------------- New Features and Enhancements: - Missing translations added for: German, French and Japanese - Memory optimization: Slightly decreased memory usage Bugfixes: - Transfer problem fixed: Stuck 0 KB/s uploads should not longer occur. - Transfer problem with empty files in subdirectories fixed. - Startup problem fixed. PowerFolder should now normally start again. - "Error: Unable to bind to port" should not longer wrongly occur. - Many small uploads to one computer not longer "block" uploads to another computers. The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+2.0.1 Version 2.0.0 ------------- New Features and Enhancements: - Delta-Sync reduces sync time: PowerFolder copies only the changed parts of the file instead of the full file. - PRO only: HTTP-Tunnel. Never ever get bothered by a firewall anymore. Web-Access possible - PowerFolder possible. - PRO only: System service. Let PowerFolder run as system service under Windows. - Chat message now popup in a small window from system tray. - Sync action icons added to the "My Folders" overview. - File writing/reading problems while transferring get now reported to the user. - Moving the local directory of a folder is now possible. - Added option to use smaller icons of toolbar. - Added option to disable recycle bin per folder. - Added the possibility to output a debug log file. - "Sync PC" option was renamed to "Mirror". Bugfixes: - Repeated connect/disconnects should not longer occour. - Setting a whole drive as folder base dir should now work correctly. The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+2.0 Version 1.3.0 ------------- New Features and Enhancements: - Online Storage Integration. Seamless control the PowerFolder WebService (BETA) from within PowerFolder - Get 2GB online space free. - Offline sending of invitations. Send invitations over PowerFolder even when the receiver is offline. - PRO only: The WebInterface was completely redesigned! Bugfixes: - Dyndns abuse should not longer occour. The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+1.3&order=type&desc=1 Version 1.1.2 ------------- New Features and Enhancements: - Backup sync profiles added! Optimal for backing up data featuring decreased change detection time. - Remote synchronization commando. Manually trigger the refresh/file scan on the remote machine! - Automatic Windows firewall setup. Let PowerFolder setup your Windows Firewall to get optimal connectivity. - Improved limited connectivity detection. - PRO only: Easily track the newest files in your folder. Filelist can now be automatically written to disk as CSV file. - PRO only: License file can be loaded from disk now. Bugfixes: - Send by mail should now be working again. Only available on Windows. - Double click on an invitation file not longer opens PowerFolder again. - Several bugfixes in folder scanning / change detection. - Fixed resume download. - Connect/Disconnects: Fine tuning added to fix the problem. - Cosmetic fixes on MacOS X The full change log: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+1.1.2 Version 1.1.1 ------------- New Features: - Missing translations for French, Netherlands and Japanese added. - PowerFolder Pro: A WebInterface has been added. - several other improvments. A complete list of bug fixes and new features is available here: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+1.1.1 Version 1.1.0 ------------- We are very proud of this release so we would like to share some details with you about new features, improvements and bug fixes. A complete list of bug fixes and new features is available here: http://dev.powerfolder.com/projects/powerfolder/query?status=closed&milestone=PowerFolder+1.1.0 Version 1.0.2 ------------- - Exclude files or folders from the synchronization. Just mark files by right click and choose "Add file to Ignore" or set a pattern like "images/*.bak" per folder (use the settings tab at the folder). - Drastically improved LAN transfer speed! PowerFolder now also uploads more files simultaneous to one user to improve the transmission speed of small files. We improved LAN transfers further by tuning low level network settings and speeded up disk access. - Reduced CPU and memory usage! We did a lot to reduce the load on your system resources so we use less memory and CPU, so hopefully you won't notice that PowerFolder is running, just that all your files are synchronized. - Better Up- and Download limit control. A download limit is available now. Improved "silent" mode: PowerFolder stops scanning your hard disk for new files (as in previous versions) and now limits your upload/download to a low percentage of your set limits. - More backups of your files: If PowerFolder downloads a newer version of a file (2nd version), the old file (1st version) is copied to the PowerFolder recycle bin, so you can restore it. On windows only: If PowerFolder downloads a 3rd version of a file the 1st version is moved to the system recycle bin, and the 2nd is moved to the PowerFolder recycle bin. - We changed how PowerFolder creates shortcuts on your desktop. PowerFolder not longer recreates them if your remove them. This was potentially annoying. Now you can specify to create a shortcut if the folder is joined or from the context menu of a folder. - There are numerous improvements to the user interface to name a few: ETA, we now estimate how long it will take to synchronize your folder. Up/download speed in the status bar. More settings to control in the preferences (we have an advanced tab there for those who like to control even more). - We did a lot too reduce the "traffic overhead". This saves bandwidth for the actual file transfers. Version 1.0.1 ------------- New Features - Local network mode (LAN only) - French added - Italian (re-) added Enhancements - refactor PreferencesPanel to use one class per tab - Ask on Folder creation to store invitation file into local directory of folder - Show warning when running on Java 1.4 or below - Improve Friendship question dialog - Project Work: "only receive" as option to sync - Download: Memory/File efficiency enhancements - Activity visualisation for time intense tasks - DynDnsManager needs some i18n - LAN users should be shown under "Not on Friendlist" - Folder Database file: Set attribute (hidden/system) only on creation time Bugfixes - Download problem: Always downloads the same files again - Check correct synchronization of file deletion - Does not automatically start download after joined a folder with "Auto-download" - PowerFolder sometimes deletes files - ERROR [Icons]: Icon not found 'icons/ScanFolder.gif' - missing icons / good way to refer to images? - Member.reconnect() leaves open Socket - Project work detects on start. - online friend count incorrect in quickinfo home panel and friend search - Clients sending chunks of unrequested files - Navigation: Diretory snaps in when download is completed - OutOfMemory Exception - Ask for exit on unsynced folders buggy? - Unable to mark file for auto download spam - Problem with connected users list - white screen deadlock - Uploadlimit bug on internet connection - Fix Fonts for non-ascii languages Version 1.0.0 ------------- - Added "QuickInfo" information on all panels. Get the most important information of your status in two sentences. - "Negative" filter added. Exclude files in filelist by adding a minus (-) sign before the keyword. e.g. "-jpg" entered in the search field will exclude all *.jpg files. - Linespeed selection added in setup. - Port setup added in (advanced) setup dialog. - Tweaks in the userinferface (some buttons changed, color updates in the filelist, better warnings in dialogs, Windows systray improved). - Updatecheck button and team members added in About dialog. - Network connection strategy changed to improve performance. Version 1.0 RC2 --------------- - Send invitation (of a Folder) via Email added. (Windows systems only). Will open the default mail application with a prepared message with the invitation as an attachment. - Internal Recycle Bin implemented, Files that are deleted will be moved to a Recycle Bin. Only if this Recycle Bin is emptied the files wil be really deleted. - Added basic setup panel in Wizard. User can now choose at first start if he wants to work in private/closed group or public. Default setting is private networking. - Added dyndns updater: You can now update your dyndns account via PowerFolder. Checkout Preferences->Dyndns settings. Currently only DynDns.org accounts supported - Improved responsiveness. "Freeze" of user interface should now happen less often - Internal image viewer added, for now use a hidden pref in config file (show_preview_panel=true) to enable Version 1.0 RC1 --------------- - UI: Now clicking on tree items everywere displayes the childs items in the rightside. This makes the UI much more complete. - UI: navigation buttons (back/forward/up) now above the tree and work for every selected item - UI: added a flat (recursive) view of files in a Folder - UI: performance of filtering of files improved significantly, means less freezes of the UI. - UI: lots of tweaks, like added context menu items, toolbars, tooltips, sorting, and reordering of columns supported - UI: tree now no longer holds the folder members and chat, this is now in a Tabbed view see after clicking on a "MyFolder" - UI: the right side now has usefull titles indicating what you are viewing - UI: In the filelist table a column with the availability (number of members with that file) of that file is added. - UI: downloading of a complete directory is now possible rightclick and select Download, all files in that directory will be downloaded - UI: internationalization: nearly complete, please use our forum to report things that are not internationalized or help by adding your language (http://forum.powerfolder.com) - Core: Improved network architecture. Has now lesser overhead traffic, which means better download rates. - Core: some general bug fixes Version 0.5.8 ------------- - Security: Increased encryption strenght: Key for private folders now 1024 bit key (256 bit before) - Network: Significantly improved network architecture. Now can handle much more users. Version 0.5.7 ------------- - UI: Added internationalization! PowerFolder now supports following languanges: English, German, Dutch and Japanese! Some texts are still in English, but we are working on that - UI: Added a MyFolders panel. This shows all joined folders in one table (Click on "My Folders" on navigation tree) - UI: Synchronization status panel for folder members added. Click on a folder-member to see his sync status - UI/Core: Friendsearch added to find people, which are not online at the moment - UI: Toolbar redesigned. New icons added - UI: Layout changed to Internal frames - UI/Core: Serveral other enhancements Version 0.5.6 ------------- - Core/UI: Added a Chat. Members of a folder have now the possibility to chat about the folder. Instant message chat between user also significantly improved. - UI: Splitted up uploads and downloads into separte tables. Both were completely redesigned and have a toolbar now. - UI: Files in filelist have system icons now - UI: Temporarly remove file details panel, will be back in next version - Core: Rewrote Transfermanagerment code: Friends get top upload priorities now Upload queue not longer hangs sometimes Disconnects on heavy upload/downloads not longer occour - Core: Added the possibility to set a friendlist administrator. Friendlist will taken from him. (Rightclick on friendsnode in navigation tree) - Core/UI: Serveral minor improvements/fixes Version 0.5.5 ------------- - Core/UI: Added "Private networking" mode. PowerFolder will connect only to friends, users on local network or people on joined folders - UI: First version of tree-like view of folder on the navigation tree - Core: More network architecture enhancements. Overhead traffice reduced Version 0.5.4 ------------- - UI: Replaced "know nodes" entry in navtree with connected users list - UI: Added mp3 tag info to mp3-files tooltip - UI/Core: Improved Project work synchronisation: Now asks what to to do: "send changes" or "send and receive changes" - UI: Splitted joined and unjoined folders into separate lists - UI: Performance improvements of user interface, especially with many transfers - Core: Made network code more stable. Less more data overhead transmitted - Core: Fix in private folder encryption, older versions cannot join into folders. Please upgrade Version 0.5.3 ------------- - Invitation files can directly be opened by PowerFolder now - Inivtations can now have a link-form, like emule links - Downloads are now reminded on shutdown/connection loss - Improved connection speed to newly connected nodes on the network - Improved security of private folders. Added encryption - Added better console support. --help will bring up console help Version 0.5.2b -------------- - Completely improved program design - Wizard looks nicer now, in CI - Fireburst theme now in PowerFolder CI - Updated files are displayed now in filelist Version 0.5.1b -------------- - First version of startup wizard added - Added new splashscreen - Added a connection state led right of the toolbar - Improved first network connection speed - Added warnings on folderjoin depending on selected sync profile - Aborts/Starts downloads depending on sync profile, when changed - Now also starts files with "(" characters in name on windows systems Version 0.5.0b -------------- - Added details panel for folder like file details on right side - Paused mode now makes PowerFolder run more silently in background. Required for games. When paused, these things are disable: Scans of local folder copies, Line speed tests for determing if user is on local network - Folder synchronisation settings improved. User may choose from these synchonisation profiles: Manual download Auto-download (from friends) Auto-download (everything) Synchronize PCs Project work Torrent downloader Torrent releaser (Documention coming soon on http://www.powerfolder.com) - Added blinking of systray icon if message or invitation received - Finally runs again on Windows 98 - Fixed major bug in incoming connection listener Version 0.4.9b -------------- - Improved filter bar, files can be filtered by keywords now. Useful for unjoined folders to search for files, or to easily find files on already joined folders - Files have now an automatic version number - BUGFIX: Fixes many bugs in "complete" - synchronisation mode. Files can now be restored now. - Added synchonization profile recommendation while joining folder - Added file details bar on the lower side of filelist - Completely rewritten reconnection code Version 0.4.8b -------------- - Added toolbar ontop of application - Bittorent integration added. PF is now capable of automatically starting external P2P programs such as Azureus. Check option "Autostart external P2P" in Preferences screen - UI Color theme selectable in preferences screen - Added stop button for scaning folders on disk. Useful for running pf while playing games - Manual connects not longer freeze gui - Added loading bar at startup - LAN node detection improved - Bugfixes in incoming connection listener. not longer crashes - And many, many small improvements Version 0.4.7b -------------- - MacOS users will get now system look and feel - Bugfixes in reconnector, made more smoothly, now correctly reconnects - Console is colored now Version 0.4.6b -------------- - Completely rewritten protocol. Runs now more smoothly with other internet applications (games, etc) Also gui has less short-time freezes - Made folder synchronization speed speed selectable (normal: scan every 5min, fast: 2,5min, fastest: 1min) Faster syncspeed is interesting for small folder which lots of changes, Big folder with occasional changes, normal speed is recommended - Number of files in filefilter are now correct - Added support for Windows 98 and 95 - Reconnection improved, reconnects now to more nodes at once. Version 0.4.5b -------------- - A big fat bunch of gui enhancements: - Moved to a more explorer like style. Removed Transfer & Overview quarter. Transfers still visible from the Navigation tree (Transfers) - Node icons changed: bright body with hand up: connected dark body with hand down: disconnected blue head: friend orange head: non-friend - File list has nicer optics now: Files now have colors and icons: deleted file: red downloading file: orange expected file: gray (note: filenumbers next to checkbox may not be correct) - File list filter now capable of filtering by date (e.g. show only files from the last 7 days) - Folder sync status is show by a colored bar behind the member icon - Reminds file filter settings - Added "Scan folder now" rightclick-option on folder - Improved inital network connect speed - Added devils - First implementation of download abort implemented - Fixed bug in wrong download resume - Temporarly removed upload slider, will be back soon ! Version 0.4.4b -------------- - Added synchronisation mode selection for folders. Currently three modes are available: Share only: Files on folder will be shared to others only, no downloads to local folder Share and download: Files will be shared and new ones get downloaded from friends Complete: Files gets shared and downloaded. Additionally files, that are removed by a friend will be also removed local. This is useful for work-folders - Added preferences setup page. Own dyndns address now easily to set - Updates on files are now correctly handled, newer files will be downloaded from remote. This ensures that all files are in sync, even on filechange - Minor change in download strategy: downloads newest files first instead of smallest - Changed program icon - Startup is faster - Fixed bug, now loading files from non-friend, which have been added/modified by a friend Version 0.4.3b -------------- - Friendlist is now available in the navigation tree - File filter buttons added ontop of file table. Choose to show expected, deleted, or normal (on local disk) files. Makes file browsing more fun. - More aggressive download strategy: downloading begins now immediately after member connect. Not longer waits until local folder is scanned. More files requested at once - Display of total folder download percentage per member - Folders can be created without enabled auto-download. For sharing/releasing only - Warning is shown if directory for local folder copy is not empty to reduce unwanted uploads - Minor changes in downloading strategy: downloads the smallest files first - Version 0.4.2 never released, was to buggy, restart with this version ;) Version 0.4.2b -------------- - Never released Version 0.4.1b -------------- - Shows expected files on joined folders - Previews files of unjoined folders now - Advance download control: Added re-download possibility for deleted files, request download directly for expected files and select auto-download for folder on join (All control also available from the context menu) - Re-test of connection speed possible (lan or i-net detection) for a user Version 0.4.0b -------------- - Friendlist concept add, Client will allow folder modification (download files) from friends only. This prevents unwanted trash and spam in folder from unknown people - Folders can be flagged as secrect now on creation, those will not be displayed until a member invites you. Also a way to prevent spam and unwanted users in your folder - Chat added, doubleclick on member or folder to send messages - Context menus added on navigation tree (e.g. for adding someone to friends) - Context menu on file list added - Files table is now sortable by columns - Files startable direclty on double-click with default player - Gui restores size and position after restart - Bugfix: CPU usage of 100% sometimes fixed Version 0.3.9b -------------- - General more stable version, major bugs removed - Changed member icon stlye: Blue head: Connected to member Yellow head: Member is online Red head: Member is offline - Update check added - Faster inital connect to supernodes - Bugfix: Upload limit working again - Experimental delete function Version 0.3.8b -------------- - Systray icon added - Splashscreen added at start - Nickchange working propertly now - More bugfixes Version 0.3.7b -------------- - Control buttons added: Connect, Join/Leave folder and Create folder, Change nick - Config/Folder memberships are stored on disk at shutdown - Config filename changed: Extension now .config, default config file: PowerFolder.config (Rename your PowerFolder.properties to PowerFolder.config, if you want to use your old config) - Local net member detection tuned - Download request code tuned. Requests 2 files max from inet member, 10 from local net member Version 0.3.6b -------------- - GUI reached beta state - Added nice icons - Internal cleanups/refactorings Version 0.3.5a -------------- - Added data compression of transfers (GZIP) - Fixes in connection handshaking - Fixed folder leave/join deadlocks - Rewrote local net detection (still buggy) - Runs smoother than 0.3.4a, but still buggy, stops working after hours Version 0.3.4a -------------- - Upload limit slider added - Folder synchronization rewritten, now clients tells others if folder changed - Improved network code, response and transfer are faster now - Still bugs in GUI Version 0.3.3a -------------- - Fixes in GUI: NPE should not longer occour - Nodeinformation will be displayed in gui - Added very tiny console command parser, can control the upload limit now by console: type "ul " to set upload limit bandwidth - Desktop icons to folder will be created - Uploads on local network will not be limited by uploadlimit - Introduces supernode concept. Supernode is a peer with possible incoming connections and a dyndns address. specify your own dyndns address in config via mydyndns= - Not longer stores ALL known nodes on exit, only supernodes will be remembered and reconnected at startup Version 0.3.2a -------------- - GUI displays now current upload/download rates, file percentage completion and some overview information for folders - More fixes in network code Version 0.3.1a -------------- - Major changes in protocol, hoping that disconnects should happen less often now. INCOMPATIBLE to all versions below! - Uploading maximum of one file per member simultaneous added Version 0.3.a ------------- - first GUI alpha version, still buggy - Fixes in nodes handshaking code Version 0.2.9b -------------- - Minimum upload of 3 KB/s added - Bugfix: Queued download will be freshly requested, if uploading member reconnected - Bugfix: Nodeinformation from members now get accepted, when that node is disconnected from us. - Minor other bugfixes and features Version 0.2.8b -------------- - First beta version: Network core code stable enough - Known nodes get stored on disk (.nodes) on exit. They will be loaded and reconnected at next start - Minor fixes Version 0.2.7a -------------- - Connection strategy rewritten, known members without any foldermembership also get reconnected - Fixes in logfile code, enable verbose mode with (verbose=true in config) - Taking own reconnect IP from guys, whose connected to myself (will broadcast dyndns addresses then) - Fixed upload, will be removed/broken if client is disconnected Version 0.2.6a -------------- - Downloads not longer get cached in memory - Download resume added - FIX: Clients not longer get disconnected sometimes Version 0.2.5a -------------- - Bugfix: Node sometimes did not respond anymore, nor accepting connections Version 0.2.4a -------------- - Nodes will find automatically on local subnet via broadcast - Bugfixes, 0.2.3a was broken Version 0.2.3a -------------- - Made transfers more stable, not longer exceed max allowed uploads - Added upload limit of bandwith, set in config uploadlimit= Version 0.2.2a -------------- - Added debug report by pressing [enter] in console, report will be shown in console and written to file PowerFolder.report.txt in program directory - Broadcasting known nodes to every member of a folder. Nodes will connect and upload to each other now. - Requested downloads not longer time out if uploading node has queued it. Version 0.2.1a -------------- - Fixed bug, that broken downloads never resume. Version 0.2.0a -------------- - First alpha test version Version 0.1a ------------ - Inital version