PeerAware 1.07

PeerAware 1.07 allows you to easily create your own private, encrypted file sharing network. PeerAware supports group chat, file sharing, document indexing and distributed search. It lets users share documents securely with groups of people in private workspaces. Shared spreadsheets, presentations and documents are indexed by content.

Workspace collaboration is supported through one-on-one and group chat. A shared whiteboard lets members work together on a drawing. Share music, videos and documents with friends. Create your own information sharing network and share documents and knowledge with team members on work projects.

Major Features:

1. Chat
   
   • Group Chat: The group chat lets you chat with an unlimited number of peers at once. Anyone running PeerAware can start their own chat group and invite friends to connect.
   • Chat History: Chat history for the last month is available in the group chat window. It helps keep track of discussions for users who collaborate across different time-zones and locations.
   • One-on-One Chat: PeerAware supports one-on-one chats when privacy is required. In addition to sending messages to each other it is possible to collaborate in private on the shared whiteboard .
   • Emoticons: Graphical emoticons can be used to spice up the chat. 6 different emoticons are available.
2. File sharing
   
   • Share files directly from your hard drive: PeerAware allows you to share files without limitations to file type or size. Shared files are indexed by a search engine to help team members find your documents.
   • Monitors Shared Folders: Shared folders are continuously monitored for additions and updates. Updated files are re-indexed and the search engine is always kept up to date.
3. Search
   
   • Built-in search engine: PeerAware has a powerful internal search engine that indexes shared files. The contents of word, powerpoint, excel, pdf and media files are supported.
   • Advanced Parameters: PeerAware allows you to limit your search to files of a specified document type, or filter according to upper or lower size limit.
   • Distributed Search: PeerAware lets users search the documents shared by every team member at once. Everyone contributes with their top 10 results in one search result list.
   • iFilter Support: PeerAware supports iFilter technology. This allows installed programs to add support for indexing their data files.
4. Browse
   
   • Browse shared folders: You can browse any folder explicitly shared by team members in the group chat workspace. Initiate from the workspace user list or browse directly into a search result folder
   • Photo Slideshow: Shared images can be displayed in a slideshow.
   • Download files and folders: Files and folders can be selected for download from within the browse window. Folders will keep the directory structure after download.
   • View Files: Files supported by your browser can be displayed directly in the browse window.
5. Workgroup Management
   
   • Bookmark favorite workgroups: Favorite workgroups can be bookmarked and listed on the startpage.
   • Global Workgroup Directory: For workgroups which anyone should be able to connect to there is a global directoy which all PeerAware users can see.
   • Reopen Chat Windows from Last Session: PeerAware automatically reopens chat windows from the previous session.
   • Local Workgroup Service Discovery: Workgroups on the local network can be discovered automatically through UPnP Service Discovery.
6. Advanced P2P technology
   
   • Fast Transfers Speeds: PeerAware supports establishing direct connections between peers for maximum performance. Optimal settings are automatically detected and used when transfering files.
   • UPnP Port Opening: PeerAware uses UPnP to open ports in the local firewall automatically. This makes it possible to get the fastest communication speed possible.
   • Firewall to Firewall Connections: Two users can connect even when both are behind a closed firewall. File transfers can be proxied through the group chat workspace if a direct connection is not available.
   • Automatic Workspace Discovery: Workspaces running on nearby computers can be discovered automatically through UPnP service discovery functionality. The second a workspace is started it is announced throughout the office so that other users can connect.
7. International
   
   • Internation localization: PeerAware is available in six languages. An embedded translation editor is available for users who want to translate the program to other languages.
   • Unicode support: Because PeerAware supports Unicode, the international encoding standard, you can communicate with users of any nationality, including Asian, European and American.
   • Operating System Integration
   • Inline PDF, Word and Excel Viewing: PeerAware integrates with your operating system to display documents inside the browse window. Click a document name as you browse shared folder and it will load and display.
   • Mail support: Right-click a user name in the group chat member list and select the email menu option. The default mail program will launch and an  email can be composed and sent to the user.
8. Searching and Browsing: Security in focus: You can password protect access to ensure that only authorized users can connect. Communication in PeerAware uses 2048 bit RSA and 256 bit DES encryption to achieve a high level of security.
9. Draw on a virtual whiteboard: The virtual whiteboard lets you draw in real-time on a shared drawing surface with other users in the workspace. The whiteboard can be used both in the group chat and in one-on-one conversations. Any member can start a whiteboard session and invite others to collaborate. Once connected users are able to see what is drawn in real-time, or take part by drawing themselves. The chat is still visible while drawing on the whiteboard, ensuring that you can still follow workspace discussions.

Enhancements: Fixed crashers.

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