WebSTAR 2.x users,
StarNine is pleased to announce the release of WebSTAR 2.1.1, a free
upgrade for WebSTAR 2.x users. This update offers a number of fixes and
improvements to the WebSTAR 2.1 release, including various server
improvemnets, work-arounds on PowerPC machines for Open Transport memory
leaks, WebSTAR SSI enhancements including support for SSI extensions and
various WebSTAR Data Cache improvements.
We encourage all WebSTAR 2.x customers to upgrade to WebSTAR 2.1.1 from the
WebSTAR Updates page at
(http://www.starnine.com/webstar/webstarupdates.html). Please take special
note of the "About WebSTAR 2.1.1" file as numerous changes have been made
between the release of WebSTAR 2.1 and 2.1.1 that may require slight
modifications to your sites setup.
And while your at it, take a chance to download an evaluation copy of
WebSTAR 3.0.1 from (http://www.starnine.com/evals/). While WebSTAR 2.1.1 is
great, WebSTAR 3.0.1 is much better. Here's why:
Improvements to Existing Features:
* HTTP 1.1 support speeds all page downloads
* Elegant new Admin interface works over TCP/IP
* SSI Plug-in now caches SSI-processed items for faster serving
* Enhanced Data Cache, including caching efficiency guage for server
tuning
* All-new Log Archiver Plug-in
* Improved Directory Indexer and File Upload Plug-ins
New Features:
* Virtual Hosts support for multiple domains on one server
* Search Plug-in for your site, including text search of PDF documents
* Support for Java Servlets
* WebObjects Adaptor
* All-new printed user manual (PDF version also included)
New Servers:
* FTP Server for easy content management
* Proxy Server for faster downloads and filtering
Reliability:
WebSTAR 3.0 was released in March of 1998. We released version 3.0.1 in
September. You can upgrade with confidence, knowing that reliability in
version 3.0.1 is as good or better than in any previous version.
Special Offers:
Through October 31st, 1998 (or while supplies last), customers upgrading to
WebSTAR 3 will receive a FREE copy of GoLive Cyberstudio Personal Edition.
This acclaimed authoring software is a $99 value!
Rebound! WebSTAR 3 users can order Rebound! for only $50 (regularly $99).
This nifty device automatically restarts WebSTAR or the server Mac in the
event of an application or System crash. This special offer is only for
WebSTAR 3 users, only through StarNine and only while supplies last at this
price.
What They're Saying:
"Well Done WEBSTAR. Version 3.0 is BRILLIANT. I just upgraded from 2.0.1
and you now have a really good product. Some of the features I find really
helpful are the new ftp server ( it's so easy to configure ) and virtual
hosts. This truly is a great web server."
- Kristian Ayre, Chippendale Printing
"3.0.1 Rocks!!!!"
- Gary Richter, Panavise Corp.
"SCREAMIN' AND STABLE!!! Thanks StarNine ;-)"
- Dave Vaught-Alexander, Biojazz
"FWIW-I *love* W*3! We've been using W* before it was W* and this is by far
your best work."
- Steve, Exnihilo
"Thank you Starnine! I can not find any superlative description for this
upgrade. It's just ..... great!"
- Stefan Kolgen, Kolgen bvba
"...the WebSTAR manual is one of the best manuals I've seen in a long time.
I was extremely happy to have a manual that didn't talk down to me,
provided detailed technical information, had a good index, offered real
installation instructions, and actually provided advice. Nice work."
- Adam C. Engst, TidBITS
In addition, StarNine offers special "Bundle Up" pricing for WebSTAR when
bundled with other best-of-breed third-party products, such as QuickDNS
Pro, Funnel Web, Lasso, WebFM, FireSite, LogDoor, WebCatalog, PageSentry,
and more. Bundle Up discount pricing is available via StarNine's online
store at (http://store.starnine.com/), by calling 800/525-2580, or sending
mailto:sales@starnine.com.
