Software integrates file transfer security with compression.
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StuffIt Deluxe(TM) 7.0 is a Macintosh access and compression utility with file format that integrates compression with security and safety options. Stronger encryption (512 bit), improved compression (up to 30% over other formats), error correction, larger archive size, and support for long-file names are provided. Software offers choices to maximize bandwidth and communicate with other computer users.
Original Press Release:
Aladdin Systems Ships Next-Generation Stuffit Deluxe 7.0 With New and Improved Compression Technology, Strong Encryption, and Data Loss Protection
Watsonville, CA - September 19, 2002 -Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: ALHI), today released StuffIt Deluxe(TM) 7.0, the newest Macintosh version of the industry-standard access and compression utility. The new StuffIt X(TM) (pronounced "ex"), file format integrates compression with security and safety options to meet the requirements of business and today's digital lifestyle. The StuffIt X, or .sitx, file format provides stronger encryption (512 bit), improved compression (up to 30% over other formats), error-correction, larger archive size, and support for long-file names. The StuffIt Deluxe application includes Microsoft Word integration for fast access to the popular Stuff and Mail feature, Command Line tools, and offers the greatest flexibility and most choices to maximize bandwidth and communicate with other computer users.
"StuffIt's new format makes it easier to quickly organize, access, and securely exchange information worldwide in today's digital lifestyle, where capacity is always at a premium," said Matthew Covington, StuffIt product manager. "Cross-platform hassles are gone with self-extracting archive creation and full support for Zip files. Plus, StuffIt Express(TM) saves you time by providing a one-step solution for automating file transfers and distributing documents, like digital photos and business presentations."
StuffIt Deluxe 7.0 Features and Benefits:
* Strong encryption protects sensitive data- Get better security and privacy protection with 512 bit encryption (previously 40 bit), to make sending files over the Internet and storing sensitive data more secure.
* Prevent data loss with error-correction Protect against corruption, by checking the "Add Redundancy" box. StuffIt can add error correction information to archives to repair and reconstruct files that become damaged by bad media or transfer errors. (This will result in a slightly larger compressed archive size).
* Improved compression - Get up to 30% better compression (depending on file type) so files move faster over the Internet and maximize server and network bandwidth.
* Larger archive size Previous StuffIt versions had a 2 GB archive size maximum, now archives can allow terabytes of data, great for backing up multimedia projects.
* Long file name support Use up to 256-character file titles, the OS limit, for easier identification.
* Microsoft integration- Provides access to one-click compress and email from Microsoft Word (including versions 2001 and X).
* Full Zip support for archives- Use, search, and browse StuffIt AND Zip archives as easily as working with folders in the Finder. Share and access files compressed by any program on any platform.
* Stuff and Mail additions Supports Entourage and Apple Mail email clients.
* Magic Menu browsing- Search through Sit and Zip archives with Magic Menu.
* New OS X Finder support- Use keyboard shortcuts to Stuff (Command S) or Unstuff (Command U) files.
* Use OS X command line tools Access to terminal functions and options.
* New user interface for beginners Drag and Drop window makes it easier to compress and access files.
Additional Features and Benefits
* StuffIt Express Personal Edition automates file transfer tasks: FTP uploads, email, and more. Create custom drag-and-drop applications in minutes without knowing any programming skills.
* Contextual Menus Support- Users gain fast access to StuffIt functions.
* Supports Palm OS downloads by delivering Palm files directly to the HotSync folder for quick and easy installation.
* DropTar for Unix, drag-and-drop TAR (.tar) archiving compression.
* ArchiveSearch(TM) quickly locate files created by StuffIt or any ZIP program (use the "Command F" shortcut in the StuffIt Deluxe application).
* Virus Check abilities, Scan archives with virus checking software.
* Archive Via Rename(TM), Compress or expand by renaming a file (Classic feature only).
*One-click compress and e-mail.
*Return Receipt(TM)- Get notified when archives are expanded.
*Mac OS 8.6 through X + compatible (including Jaguar).
For more StuffIt information, please visit:
http://www.stuffit.com/.
Pricing and Availability
StuffIt Deluxe is $79.99 (USD) and is available directly from
Aladdin, all major retailers and mail order catalogs in the US and Canada, and select dealers worldwide.
StuffIt Deluxe and other Aladdin products are available from Aladdin's international partners at: www.aladdinsys.com/store/intlpartners.html.
Registered owners of previous StuffIt Deluxe, StuffIt Lite (now called StuffIt Standard), DropStuff or DropZip versions can upgrade to StuffIt Deluxe 7.0 for $29.99, directly from Aladdin at: www.aladdinsys.com/store/upgrades.html or with retail mail-in rebates. All customers providing a StuffIt Deluxe 6.51 proof of purchase after 08/19/02 are eligible for a free downloadable upgrade to StuffIt 7.0.
StuffIt is available for the Windows®, Linux, and Solaris(TM) platforms at: www.stuffit.com/. Users can register their copy of StuffIt at: http://aladdinsys.com/register/index.html.
System Requirements
StuffIt X requires a Power Macintosh with Mac OS 8.6 or higher (including Mac OS X, version 10.1 and later) with 6 MB of available RAM and 30 MB available disk space.
Aladdin Systems, Inc: The Leader in Access Management(TM) Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: ALHI), develops and publishes award-winning business and consumer products. Aladdin's software offers a range of solutions to increase user efficiency in the areas of information access, removal, recovery, security and Internet distribution.
Aladdin is located at 245 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; phone: +1(831)761-6200; Fax: +1(831)761-6206. For more information on Aladdin, visit its Web site at: www.aladdinsys.com or e-mail: info@aladdinsys.com.
StuffIt, ReturnReceipt, ArchiveSearch, Magic Menu, StuffIt Express, and the Aladdin logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. Mac OS X is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
