Computer Software Manufaktur Releases Enhanced Version 4.0 of Proxy Plus Server; CSM Proxy -- The Ultimate Gateway to the Internet.LAYTON, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 1997--Computer Software Manufaktur (CSM CSM - ["CSM - A Distributed Programming Language", S. Zhongxiu et al, IEEE Trans Soft Eng SE-13(4):497-500 (Apr 1987)]. ) today announced the 4.0 version of their highly acclaimed CSM Proxy Plus security and access control server that doesn't require an in-house networking guru to administer or configure. The new and substantially enhanced CSM Proxy Plus server performs as a gateway proxy, caching, virtual private network server and firewall system. "CSM Proxy Plus is an `All-In-One' Internet access utility," explained Mark Smith, President, CSM-USA. "It serves as a gateway for the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. to access the Internet through a single IP address/connection, provides caching for bandwidth savings, and controls access and intrusion." "We have been very impressed with the ease-of-use and stability displayed by CSM Proxy Plus," stated Carl Schmidt, President of Applied Information Technologies. "We've used it in installations ranging from dial-up 28.8KBps to dedicated 10MBps, and it's worked flawlessly with no configuration hassles. We're amazed at the wealth of features offered by CSM Proxy Plus." CSM Proxy Plus 4.0 supports all major internet protocols: HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. , POP3, FTP (native and through HTTP browser), Telnet, RealAudio, SSL3-Proxy for Virtual Private Networking, SOCKS 5, VDO Live, Native News Proxy, IMAP IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol 4.1, and others. Other 4.0 capabilities include Group and User authorization, Extended Group and User filtering, Remote Administration over the Web, Extended Remote Watch Monitor for Firewall Administration, Automatic browser to proxy configuration, Automatic Site Replication, Cookie filtering, News Filtering of over 90,000 groups, HTTP Filtering and Cache Array Routing Protocol The Cache Array Routing Protocol (CARP) is used in load-balancing HTTP requests across multiple proxy cache servers. It works by generating a hash for each URL requested. A different hash is generated for each URL and by splitting the hash namespace into equal (or unequal parts, if . Through the included TCP Links, CSM Proxy Plus can be configured to proxy virtually any TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. application. CSM Proxy Plus can use a full-time Internet connection, or its built-in, on-demand Auto Dialing feature. Founded in 1990, Computer Software Manufaktur (CSM) develops Internet software for the global marketplace. CSM Proxy and CSM Proxy Plus are now available for all Windows platform at $299 and $599 respectively (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). CSM Proxy Plus is also available for the Digital Alpha platform and will soon be available for several UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). platforms. Distributor and volume discounts are available. For further information, and free evaluation software, please visit either of our web sites at USA: http://www.csm-usa.com; EUROPE: http://www.csm.co.at . CONTACT: CSM-USA, Inc. Mark Smith, 801/547-0914 msmith@csm-usa.com http://www.csm-usa.com |
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