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Allume Systems, Inc. (formerly Aladdin Systems, Inc.), an IMSI company (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSI), has introduced 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....