StuffIt Deluxe 9.0, Featuring Over a Dozen New Features, Announced by Allume
September 20 2004 - 2:13PM
PR Newswire (US)
StuffIt Deluxe 9.0, Featuring Over a Dozen New Features, Announced
by Allume New Version Boosts Compression/Decompression Speed, Adds
Powerful Backup Options, and Provides CD/DVD Burning Across
Multiple Disks WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Allume Systems, Inc. (formerly Aladdin Systems, Inc.), an IMSI
company (OTC:IMSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSI) , today announced StuffIt
Deluxe 9.0, the newest version of its file compression, access, and
organization software for Mac OS X. This new version offers faster
file compression and decompression, a more intuitive user
interface, and enhanced backup features that streamline the process
of storing files on multiple CDs/DVDs, and other storage media. The
new version also provides enhanced connectivity options, allowing
users to save archives directly to FTP servers or their .Mac iDisk.
StuffIt's best-in- class compression technology allows users to
send files faster across the network or over the Internet, as well
as easily access the files they receive from others. StuffIt Deluxe
9.0 takes advantage of the latest dual-processor technology in the
new Power Mac G5, and fully integrates into Mac OS X finder
providing easy access to all its most powerful features. "The new
backup features we're providing in this version of StuffIt Deluxe
make it easy for even novice users to protect their important files
by making archive copies," said Matthew Covington, Senior Product
Manager at Allume. "StuffIt not only compresses data so that more
can be stored on a single CD or DVD, it can even automatically
split apart larger archives so that they can be stored on multiple
disks. And with the performance gains in this version of StuffIt
Deluxe it all happens faster than ever." StuffIt Deluxe includes
the StuffIt X file format. StuffIt X demonstrates Allume's
leadership and innovation in the data compression industry by
creating smaller archives and providing enhanced security features
such as powerful 512-bit RC4 encryption and the ability to recover
archives if they become corrupted. StuffIt X's archive technology
provides a protective wrapper that safeguards files as they are
being transferred over the network or the Internet. Key Features
and Benefits: * Redesigned DropStuff: A redesigned user interface
for DropStuff, an easy-to-use drag and drop archive tool included
with StuffIt Deluxe, allows users to create StuffIt, Zip, and .tar
archives from a single convenient location. * Faster Compression
and Decompression: StuffIt Deluxe 9.0 includes a number of
improvements to the core compression and decompression engine that
add up to the fastest StuffIt ever. Users of dual processor Macs,
including the new line of Power Mac G5's, will benefit from
multi-processor enhanced technology that provides additional
performance benefits. * Archive Directly to CD/DVD or FTP:
DropStuff now allows users to save the archives they create
directly to CDs, DVDs, and FTP servers. Built-in segmentation
technology means that when archives are being saved to CD or DVD,
they are automatically split across multiple disks as they are
being created. These changes make it easier than ever for users to
archive their iTunes music, iPhoto library, or any other type of
file directly to CD. * Improved Finder Integration: StuffIt Deluxe
now allows users to multi-task in the Finder while compressing and
decompressing files with MagicMenu and StuffIt CM. Users can also
compress and expand in the Finder using StuffIt's keyboard
shortcuts. Using StuffIt's exclusive Archive-Via-Rename technology,
users can archive or expand files and folders simply by changing
their names; users can create archives by adding ".sitx", ".zip",
or ".tar" to file and folder names, or can expand them again by
removing the archive extension. * Powerful New Backup Tools:
ArchiveAssistant(TM) provides an easy-to- use backup solution that
allows users to archive any folder on any local or network drive;
System Administrators can now perform backups with admin privileges
allowing them to backup folders belonging to any user account on
the computer. ArchiveAssistant allows users to configure their
backup so that only recently changed files are added to the
archive, saving both time and space when running regularly
scheduled backup tasks. Users now have the option to save backup
archives to their .Mac iDisk, as well as to local, external, and
networked hard drives, CDs/DVDs, and FTP servers.
ArchiveAssistant's logs can now be viewed via the Mac OS X Console
application, and users can even choose to be notified via email
when a backup task is successfully executed. * Enhanced "Restore"
mode: StuffIt Expander's new "Merging" technology makes it easy for
users to restore archived items back to their original location on
the hard drive. * Easy Archive Management: StuffIt Expander now
features a new "File Mappings" preference that allows users to
choose whether archives open with StuffIt Deluxe or StuffIt
Expander. * Improved Automation Options: StuffIt Express(TM)
provides users with a scripting tool that is both powerful and easy
to use. Built around a point and click interface, Express allows
users to automate a wide range of file compression and transfer
tasks. StuffIt Express now also allows users to distribute the drop
boxes they create to friends and family, making the process of
sharing photos and other documents easier than ever. * Enhanced
Cross Platform Compatibility Options for Zip: StuffIt Deluxe is now
able to create .Zip archives that preserve Macintosh specific file
attributes, such as the resource fork, while at the same time
preserving 100% compatibility with Windows-based PCs. Pricing,
Availability and Requirements StuffIt 9.0 sells for $79.99 and is
available directly from Allume http://www.allume.com/store/ and
major retailers, Apple Stores, mail order catalogs, and through
Allume's international partner network. StuffIt Deluxe is available
from Ingram Micro, Navarre, Visco Entertainment and The Douglas
Stewart Company in the USA, EMJ Data Systems LTD in Canada, and is
also sold by Softline UK LTD in the United Kingdom, PICA Software
in Australia, and other Macintosh distributors worldwide. .
Previous registered users of StuffIt Deluxe can upgrade for the
discounted price of $29.99. The software requires Mac OS X 10.3 or
higher. StuffIt, on the Net: http://www.stuffit.com/. Allume
Systems, Inc: Everyday Solutions(TM) Founded in 1988, Allume
Systems, Inc., an IMSI company, develops and publishes
award-winning software solutions for Windows and Macintosh.
Allume's leading brands are StuffIt(R), Internet Cleanup(TM) and
Spring Cleaning(R). Formerly known as Aladdin Systems, Allume
Systems enables people and businesses to communicate and manage
their ideas and information. Allume's software offers a range of
solutions, empowering users in the areas of information access,
removal, recovery, security, and Internet distribution. Allume
Systems is located at 245 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076,
USA; telephone: 831-761-6200; fax: 831-761-6206. Internet:
http://www.allume.com/ . About IMSI Founded in 1982, IMSI's
flagship product TurboCAD(R) and DesignCAD(TM) make it a leader in
the precision design market. The company's online properties focus
on the sale of content and services to the architectural,
engineering and construction market through its stock house plans
site at Houseplans.com, its CAD add-on store, Cadalog.com and the
online CAD symbol site, CADsymbols.com. IMSI on the Net:
http://www.imsisoft.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement This announcement
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors including the ability of
the IMSI or its subsidiaries to successfully commercialize its new
technologies as well as risk factors set forth under "Factors
Affecting Future Operating Results" in the IMSI annual report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2003, and such other risks
detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no
obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these
forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events. NOTE: StuffIt, StuffIt Deluxe, StuffIt
Express, DropStuff, Archive Assistant, StuffIt Expander, Expander,
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