Web Crossing V.4.1 Update Now Available and Twice as Fast; Now with Enhanced Email, Search and Server-side JavaScript; New Multiple Domain Web Serving; and Much More.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 19, 2002 Web Crossing, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of Web Crossing(TM) version 4.1, now at least twice as fast over version 4.0 due to caching improvements, and includes new email and search functionality, enhanced server-side JavaScript Server-side JavaScript (SSJS) refers to JavaScript that runs on server-side. This term was coined because the language was originally limited to just client-side, i.e. client-side JavaScript (CSJS).. , multi-domain web serving support and much more. A free update for Web Crossing 4.0 users, Web Crossing is available today at (http://webcrossing.com/41whatsnew), and can be hosted by Web Crossing, Inc. or now licensed on either a per-seat or traffic basis (see related release dated today). "Web Crossing 4.1 is 2 to 2-1/2 times faster than Web Crossing 4.0, with the new caching turned on," explained Tim Lundeen, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Web Crossing, Inc. "This update to the core Web Crossing engine follows a year of creating add-on modules which generate Web Crossing-based turnkey solutions for intranets and workgroups, education and training, and support organizations. The additions in v4.1 are also terrific next steps to the huge advances we made in our last major point upgrade." Speed Packed with New Features and Enhancements In addition to improved caching that provides a dramatic 2x performance boost in v4.1, a significant number of new features have been added. New email rules allow end-users to filter incoming messages, use a "permitted correspondents" list to block unwanted senders, and reject messages. A new Auto Responder in v4.1 allows a customized auto-response while on vacation. Email notification of discussion activity is now available in HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. or plain-text. For administrators, v4.1 includes new URL redirection (World-Wide Web) URL redirection - (Or "URL forwarding") When a web server tells the client browser to obtain a certain requested page from a different location. This is controlled by directives in the server's configuration files or a "Location: header output by a CGI support and new URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. filename file·name also file name n. A name given to a computer file to distinguish it from other files, often containing an extension that classifies it by type. shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. , allowing users to serve multi-domain Web Crossing installations without additional web servers. Sysops can now automatically check user subscription changes immediately after making them. Spell checking is now automatically used with the moderated word checking feature, significantly improving the accuracy of automatic moderation. Search is now significantly faster with a much smaller search index, and now supports Boolean expressions and exact phrases. User interface enhancements include a new Logout Signing out and exiting from a network server, Web server or other computer system. The process (the noun) is a "logout" or "logoff," while the act of doing it (the verb) is to "log out" or to "log off." See login. button which expires current cookies or certificates, plus the ability for hosts to move or delete multiple messages at once and to manage end-user subscription lists. Hundreds of new Web Crossing Server-side JavaScript (WCJS) methods and properties are added in v4.1, with documentation. New commands, and additional parameters and functionality for existing commands, are added to the Web Crossing Tag Language (WCTL WCTL Web Crossing Template Language ) with security improved by separating permissions for sysops and hosts. For a complete list of all the major and minor new features, enhancements and bug fixes, go to (http://webcrossing.com/41whatsnew). v4.1 Update Builds on Advances in v4.0 New features in Web Crossing v4.1 build on the major advances introduced in v4.0, including powerful email capabilities, integrated security, personal calendaring and more. Version 4.0 saw the introduction of fully integrated email list serving functionality and email notification allowing end-users more participation options. Web Crossing 4.0's integrated email serving functionality (SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. , Webmail, POP3, IMAP IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol ) gave Sysops the ability to offer individual email boxes with system-wide anti-spam features. The webmail function in version 4.0 came with support for attachments, storage, address book, signatures and auto-save preferences. New choices for participation added in version 4.0 gave end-users a choice of Web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
(2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. access. Built-in SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. v3 security support in Web Crossing v4.0 seamlessly incorporates secure connections for up to 128-bit key encryption on https and xml file calls with a single button-click. Personal User Calendaring, support for multiple domains, Radius authentication servers, JavaScript version 1.5, and more were all added in v4.0. The new Web Crossing version 4.1 update, available today builds on the many features added in v4.0, while providing bug fixes, usability enhancements and compatibility improvements. Pricing and Availability The new Web Crossing v4.1 update is free to registered v4.0 users directly from (http://webcrossing.com/41download). Web Crossing is now available as a per-seat or traffic-based license. For a limited time, special introductory versions are available starting at $295 (see related release dated today). Web Crossing is available as a server hosted (ASP) solution starting at $65/month. Current ASP customers are updated to v4.1 automatically. Customization, Hosting and Community Management Consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects is available for all Web Crossing licensed and server hosted (ASP) installations. Priority support is available on an annual subscription basis. About Web Crossing Software Built on a scalable Internet/intranet server, Web Crossing features threaded or linear discussions, integrated newsgroups This is a list of newsgroups that are significant for their popularity or their position in Usenet history. As of October 2002, there are about 100,000 Usenet newsgroups, of which approximately a fifth are active. and mailing lists, full email services, secure communications, personal calendar, real-time chat and live event functionality, all highly extensible with powerful web application programming capabilities. Web Crossing add-on modules are currently available for three key areas: Team Crossing for groupware and intranets; Support Crossing for support organizations; and Campus Crossing for online training and education. About Web Crossing, Inc. Web Crossing, Inc. is the Internet's virtual-communities powerhouse, committed to providing high-quality software and related services at a fair price. Web Crossing software is scalable, customizable and highly extensible to address the needs of virtual communities and collaborative groups. Privately held, Web Crossing, Inc. runs its own business using Web Crossing to work with its customers and employees across the world. Award-winning Web Crossing software serves millions of pages per day at thousands of sites, including well-known, high traffic sites as eBay.com, The NY Times, Apple and Autodesk. Further information on Web Crossing software and Web Crossing, Inc. may be obtained by calling toll-free (866) 725-0030, accessing Web Crossing's Web site at (http://www.webcrossing.com), or sending email to info@webcrossing.com. Note to Editors: Web Crossing, Site Crossing, Team Crossing, Campus Crossing, Support Crossing, and webcrossing.com are trademarks of Web Crossing, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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