RhinoSoft Timeline

Serv-U 11.1.0.7 adds support of the season's hottest gift for business professionals: the Amazon Kindle Fire. Kindle Fire users are now able to preview images and read documents from anywhere through Serv-U. (iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android users may also preview images and read documents from anywhere through Serv-U because support for those devices was added in previous years.)

RhinoSoft hires managed file transfer industry veteran Jonathan Lampe as VP, Product Management, to head up sales, marketing and business development and to serve as the voice of corporate IT in RhinoSoft product strategy.

RhinoSoft joins Red Hat ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Partner program.

The 40-page Serv-U Database Integration Guide is released to help people integrate web portals and allow third-party applications to control Serv-U users, groups, attributes and permissions.

Serv-U is added to the Red Hat ISV Product Catalog.

Qast awarded exclusive Serv-U and FTP Voyager distributorship in South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Serv-U wins a “Best Web Tool” award from Web Hosting Search in its File and Knowledge Management Software category.

C&C Software Solutions awarded exclusive Serv-U and FTP Voyager distributorship in Canada.

Serv-U is added to the Info Security Products Guide published by Onwards.

Serv-U 11 Awarded 4.5 out of 5 Stars by Download3K - "The mobile interface is ideal for accessing files via a smart phone or tablet PC."

RhinoSoft released Serv-U v12 and entered the managed file transfer industry today. Our new Serv-U Gateway introduced a reverse proxy to new and existing Serv-U deployments, a key capability for PCI DSS and other high security deployments.

• iPad administration - run the Management Console from your iPad!
• New "Serv-U Platinum" edition - includes FTP Voyager JV and Serv-U Gateway.
• Disable RhinoSoft and Serv-U branding - also in Serv-U Platinum.
• High availability support through clustering.
• Strong integrity checks (e.g., XMD5, XSHA1 and XSHA256).
• Trace logging per user.
• ...and much more.

Rhino Software staff take a week-long cruise to Cozumel Mexico to celebrate their upcoming 15th anniversary.

Serv-U 11.0 beta release and highlights

RhinoSoft releases Serv-U 11.0 beta which features many new tools and the added ability to run on most Linux platforms.

Feature Highlights:

• Serv-U Linux. Serv-U is capable of running natively on both Microsoft Windows and most Linux platforms.
• "Web Client Pro" performs multiple transfers within the Web Client.
• Completely customizable HTTP login page.

September 6, 2011

RhinoSoft is pleased to announce that a new release of the Serv-U File Server has been made available to the general public today. The Serv-U 11.0 release features native Linux 32-bit and 64-bit support, custom HTML login page, simultaneous file transfers in the Web Client, and much more. Specific highlights of this release include:

Serv-U 11.0:

• Serv-U runs natively on Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms.
• Customization of the server or domain's login page.
• New "Web Client Pro" to perform simultaneous transfers.
• End-user email address management features.
• New user-management events and event templates.
• Support for AES128-CTR, AES192-CTR, AES256-CTR encryption algorithms in the SSH2 protocol.
• FTP "COMB" command used to combine two or more files together.
• Added the ability to maintain user and group statistics between Serv-U restarts.
• Added the ability for non-Apple mobile devices to download and upload files using the Mobile Web Client.
• Much more...

FTP Voyager JV 11.0:

• Added additional search filters to FTP Voyager JV.
• End-user email address management features.
• Much more...

Serv-U Enhancements:

Serv-U's enhancements are focused primarily on three areas: Serv-U Linux, HTTP customization, and a more powerful Web Client. Linux powers a very large number of Internet servers today. Serv-U 11.0 now runs natively on Linux 32-bit and 64-bit platforms allowing customers to standardize their file transfer servers on both Linux and Windows.

Serv-U's built-in Web Client allows customers to support their end-users without installing any client-side software by allowing end-users to connect using their web browser. For corporate customers that prefer using their hard-earned corporate identities, a Serv-U branded login page may not always be appropriate. Serv-U 11.0 introduces the ability to create customized browser login pages using today's HTML technologies. To assist customers in their customizations, several sample custom HTML templates are included with the Serv-U distribution.

Serv-U's Web Client running in end-users' browsers previously only allowed a single file transfer at a time. Serv-U 11.0 introduces Web Client Pro that allows end-users to transfer multiple files simultaneously, and perform lengthy operations, all while continuing to browse the server from within their web browser.

Rhino Software, Inc. celebrates its 15th anniversary!

 

RhinoSoft announces that both Serv-U and FTP Voyager have earned the US Army Certificate of Networthiness, making them a preferred solution for US Army, US federal and other high-security applications.

 

Rhino Software, Inc. retires AllegroSurf after twelve years on the market.

15-year Serv-U anniversary.

RhinoSoft celebrates the 15th anniversary of Serv-U FTP Server. Serv-U was was originally created and developed by Rob Beckers from 1995-2006. In 2006, Serv-U was purchased by RhinoSoft and subsequently began an extensive re-build project of Serv-U FTP Server. The new re-engineered Serv-U 7.0 was released to the public in 2008. Over the past few years many great additions have been added to this extremely powerful FTP Server.

Serv-U began its life as one of the first FTP servers designed for the Windows operating system. In the past 15 years it has grown to include an expansive feature set, including a wide range of supported protocols, integration with external authentication sources, a fully-featured API, password policy and security controls, and an easy-to-use UI that allows for seamless remote administration. Since its inception in 1995, Serv-U has led the industry in file transfer services, establishing new standards and raising the bar in the file transfer market. After 15 years, RhinoSoft remains steadfast in pushing the boundaries of technology to provide a stunning file transfer experience with the Serv-U File Server.

Serv-U 10.0 release and highlights

RhinoSoft releases Serv-U 10.0 and FTP Voyager JV 10.0! Serv-U 10.0 leads the way into the IPv6 transition with full IPv6 support, operating alongside IPv4 for easy transition. In addition, Serv-U becomes one of the first enterprise-level FTP servers to provide a 64-bit service. Further additions include Event Filters, support for Active Directory Organizational Units, and even more customization options for the Web Client. With version 10.0, Serv-U enables administrators to make a smooth transition to 64-bit servers and IPv6.

Highlights:

• Windows 64-bit support
• Group administrator support
• Active Directory Organizational Units
• IPv6 Support
• New HTTP Limits
• Event Rules

 

Rhino Software, Inc. retires DNS4Me after seven years on the market and Zaep after six.

The release of Serv-U 8.0 and new FTP Voyager JV 8.0! Serv-U 8.0 is released, building further on the new concepts introduced in Serv-U 7.0. Highlighted additions include support for SFTP versions 5 and 6, visual themes, user/group statistics, custom branding options and the Events system which allows Administrators to create custom triggers to send emails, display balloon tips and run external programs or batch files.

FTP Voyager JV 8.0 is released, building even further on installation-free client design. With a new dockable tab-based interface, users are free to create their own folder layouts based on their needs. Additional themes are added to provide more visual variety. Transfer resume support allows interrupted transfers to be resumed without the need to retransmit entire files.

RhinoSoft releases Serv-U 8.1.

RhinoSoft releases Serv-U 8.2.

Changes include reduction in RAM requirements, updated user interface options, security enhancements, speed increases.

Serv-U 9.0 furthers Serv-U's commitment to internationalization by adding UNICODE support, supporting file paths, user names, and passwords in any language supported by Windows. Security enhancements including SSH public key authentication, FIPS 140-2 certification, third party DLL integration support, enhanced user management.

Web client enhancements include file search, navigation history, and breadcrumb bar navigation.

FTP Voyager JV enhancements include Synchronize Folders and file search options as well as user interface enhancements.

The long awaited release of Serv-U 7.0! Serv-U 7.0 is released, marking a new era in the development of Serv-U. The new Serv-U is a complete redesign of Serv-U, making it more efficient, faster on multi-core systems, adding HTTP/HTTPS/SFTP as connection options and adding new levels of administrator configuration and control.

FTP Voyager JV is launched, offering a brand-new way to access files over the Internet. Building on the HTTP/HTTPS functionality in Serv-U 7.0, FTP Voyager JV is a fully featured Java-based file transfer client that allows users to transfer files in an FTP Voyager-style interface without needing to download or install any additional software.

Serv-U wins its first SIAF "Best Internet Utility" award at the annual SIC, again held in Boston, MA USA. This award is especially meaningful to RhinoSoft since Serv-U is now completely redesigned, implemented, and maintained by RhinoSoft.

Development of Serv-U 7.0. Anticipating the need for FTP servers to do more than simply serve files via FTP, Rhino Software, Inc begins developing a brand-new version of Serv-U based on emerging technologies and the many customer-requested features it has received.

Serv-U 6.2, now maintained and developed exclusively by Rhino Software, Inc., is released adding UPnP support, a modernized installer, and better multi-byte character support (focused an Asian languages).

FTP Voyager 13.0 is released adding Network Information to the About box, Automatic Update checking, a unified installer for multi-language translations of FTP Voyager (made possible largely by the re-organization that took place in Nov. 2005), additional translations (Italian and Simplified Chinese), new public key support for SSH, and an improved startup time.

AllegroSurf 8.0 is released adding support to grant users access automatically without defining accepted IP addresses, column sorting for FTP listings, and vastly improved FTP listings through usage of the FTP Voyager Software Development Kit.

FTP Voyager wins its fifth SIAF "Best Internet Utility" award at the annual SIC, again held in Denver, Colorado USA. This is FTP Voyager's 5th time in 7 years that it has won the prestigious award.

Rhino Software, Inc. celebrates its 10th anniversary!

Zaep 4.0 is released adding support to run as a native plug-in for the MDaemon mail server, new user account templating, and additional statistics.

FTP Voyager 12.0 is released adding thumbnail support for viewing previews of local and remote images, FTP Voyager add-ons, new command line options, and live updating of changes made to the local file/folder view.

Zaep 5.0 released adding Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) support, Windows Firewall support, and an integrated automatic update checker.

FTP Voyager wins its fourth SIAF "Best Internet Utility" award at the annual SIC, held in Denver, Colorado USA.

Mark and Rob meet to discuss co-development of the next version of Serv-U. They agree to share development responsibilities. Rhino Software, Inc. agrees to become Serv-U's primary development team, allowing Rob to focus on specific Serv-U tasks and to spend more time with his family and other professional endeavors.

FTP Voyager 12.3 and FTP Voyager Software Development Kit (FVSDK) 12.3 are released.

The FVSDK is designed to replace FtpTree ActiveX control as Rhino Software Inc.'s primary FTP client software development product. The FTP Voyager SDK development focused on ease of use and heavy documentation in an effort to help software developers utilize the power of FTP Voyager in their own programs.

In preparation for Serv-U software development, all Rhino Software, Inc. products are internally re-organized to make use of company wide shared libraries. This re-organization aids in developing more reliable software and bringing shared features across products to release at a much faster rate.

DNS4Me 5.0 is released. New features include real-time logging of all DNS4Me integrated server and DDNS activity, tip of the day, TXT record support through Custom DNS, and full URL redirects.

Rhino Software, Inc. agrees to purchase the rights to Serv-U and its source code from Rob Beckers. Rob changes his role to that of an advisor, allowing him to focus most of his time on non-Serv-U related goals.

Fed up with 200+ daily spam messages flooding his personal Inbox, Mark P. Peterson begins development on Zaep AntiSpam. Zaep is designed to ensure that Mark no longer has to look at another spam in his Inbox again.

Serv-U 5.0 is released adding database support through ODBC, XCRC file integrity checking, server level bandwidth limits, a new Serv-U Corporate edition, and domain level NLST options.

Zaep 2.0 (initial release) is released featuring a native web interface. Mark P. Peterson can count on his two hands the number of spam messages he's received from "enterprising" spammers since.

FTP Voyager 11.0 is released adding Power Transfers, XCRC file integrity checking support, use of a Rich Text Edit control in the log pane for a more function log view, and improvements to Synchronize Folders.

Zaep 3.0 is released adding email reply support, global white and black lists, and the ability to move items between lists from the web interface.

AllegroSurf 7.0 is released adding user and server limits, custom HTML administrator messages, and support for on-the-fly compression through AllegroSurf proxies.

Serv-U 6.0 is released adding NT-SAM support and improved administrator security.

DNS4Me 4.0 is released adding an integrated mail server and free basic DNS4Me service.

DNS4Me 2.0 (initial version) is released. DNS4Me allows Internet users to associate a dynamic IP address with a static domain name allowing them to provide Web services (e.g. HTTP, FTP) from their home or mobile computers using an easy to remember domain name.

FTP Voyager 10.0 is released adding SSH (SFTP) support, automatic time zone adjustments, an optional simplified interface (Simple Mode), support for 64-bit file sizes, and vastly improved transfer rates.

FTP Voyager wins its third SIAF "Best Internet Utility" award at the annual SIC, held in Rochester, New York USA.

AllegroSurf 6.0 is released adding new statistics, filter bypassing, new telnet proxy options, and improved performance.

DNS4Me 3.0 is also released offering an integrated web server, custom DNS functionality for the power DNS user, and online redirects for HTTP services.

FTP Voyager 9.0 is released adding FTP over SSL/TLS support, SSL certificate management, new graphics, XP style hot images, and SysOp chat.

Serv-U 4.0 is released adding FTP over SSL/TLS support.

Doug begins development on the DNS4Me dynamic DNS service.

AllegroSurf 5.0 is released adding graphical reports, filtering, and a separate HTTP proxy (previously achieved through a generic TCP proxy).

FTP Voyager 8.0 is released adding browser integration, the ability to move (transfer and delete) files, improved firewall support, and show row listings.

Serv-U 3.0 is released. Rob Beckers terminates his agreement with Deerfield Communications, agreeing to have Rhino Software, Inc. publish the newly branded Serv-U (previously known as FTP Serv-U).

FTP Voyager wins its second consecutive SIAF's "Best Internet Utility" award at the annual SIC, this year in St. Louis, Missouri USA.

Rhino Software, Inc. gives 60 days notice to Deerfield that it will terminate its exclusive agreement and publish its own software. FTP Voyager 7.1 is released. Rhino Software, Inc. officially begins publishing and supporting its own titles, ending its relationship with Deerfield Communications.

AllegroSurf 3.0 (previously known as InterQuick) is released. AllegroSurf takes the pre-fetching abilities of InterQuick and turns it in to a full blown proxy server capable of connecting an entire network of computers to the Internet through a single Internet connection.

FTP Voyager 7.2 is released, debuting the fully translated German version of FTP Voyager, right down to a translated installer.

FTP Voyager wins the Shareware Industry Awards Foundation's (SIAF) "Best Internet Utility" award at the annual SIC, again held in Tampa Bay, Florida USA.

AllegroSurf 4.0 is released adding group support, user login, auditing, and logging.

InterQuick development is well underway with select testers helping.

InterQuick 1.0 is released, represented exclusively by Deerfield Communications.

FFTP Voyager wins PC Magazine's "Best Internet Utility" award at the annual Shareware Industry Conference (SIC) held in Tampa Bay Florida, USA.

Rhino Software Inc.'s first employee of outside its founders is Douglas J. Papenthien. Doug's initial role was software development on specialized software for WinGate, distributed with Compaq computers. The software was designed to help configure customer's computers for Internet access and Internet connection sharing (ICS). Doug is currently employed with Rhino Software, Inc.

InterQuick 2.0 is released. A free version (InterQuick Lite) is introduced along with faster filtering, improved prefetching, and exception URLs that allow bypassing of site filtering.

FTP Voyager 7.0 is released. New features include FTP Voyager Scheduler, Queue support, FTP URL clipboard monitoring, and a sizeable FTP Site Profile Manager.

Mark is contacted by Mike Deerfield, of Deerfield Communications in Gaylord, Michigan USA. Mike proposes that Deerfield become the worldwide, exclusive publisher of FTP Voyager. Deerfield begins selling and supporting FTP Voyager, allowing Rhino Software to focus exclusively on software development.

FTP Voyager 6.0 is released. Mark, still working at his "day job", decides to leave and dedicate 100% of his time to Rhino Software, Inc. and its software products.

InterQuick (now called AllegroSurf) software development begins. InterQuick is designed to improve web browsing speed by using a shared cache of visited web pages and images. InterQuick also includes a DNS cache to help speed up DNS requests.

The Windows Explorer like FTP client is "released" to the public. However it was named the same as another Windows Explorer like FTP client, so the name needs to be changed. While driving home from his "day job," Mark notices a large number of a particular type of mini-van on the road. The product is renamed "FTP Voyager,", now a registered trademark of Rhino Software, Inc.

FTP Voyager 2.0 is released to the general public. FTP Voyager takes the look and feel of the Windows 95 Explorer interface and made an FTP client in that style. The focus is to remove all of the complexities of command line FTP and make FTP as easy as using the Windows Explorer interface.

Mark is introduced to Rob Beckers, creator of the FTP Serv-U Server, through a common customer and tester. Mark obtains a license for Serv-U to aid in FTP Voyager's development. Mark and Rob work closely together to establish new FTP commands (e.g. MDTM) and FTP functionality (e.g. server-to-server file transfer status). Mark and Rob are still friends to this day.

After an incredible amount of feedback from customers, FTP Voyager 3.0 (actually version 3.0.1.6) is released adding customer requested features, bug fixes, and new features for the industry.

Somewhat surprised and excited by the customer response to FTP Voyager, Mark releases FTP Voyager 4.0. FTP Voyager now has new and innovative features like Quick Connect, Folder Short Cuts, Filtering, description file support, and a configurable toolbar. All these features remain popular in the current release of FTP Voyager.

FTP Voyager 4.1 is released. New features include Synchronize Folders and on-line editing. FTP Voyager is becoming so popular, Mark has become tempted to leave his "day job" to work on FTP Voyager full-time.

Realizing he isn't contributing to the company as he should due to its change in direction, Jim Wayner turns the company over to Mark and Jane Peterson. Rhino Software officially changes its name to Rhino Software, Inc. after being incorporated in the state of Wisconsin (USA).

After attending another Microsoft Developer's Conference, Mark realizes that Microsoft isn't going to add the needed support to its WININET.DLL to aid in compatibility with all the different FTP servers. Rhino Software, Inc. releases FTP Voyager 5.0 using its own libraries for communicating with FTP servers, giving FTP Voyager complete flexibility in how it interacts with FTP servers.

Friends Jim Wayner and Mark Peterson discuss writing Internet software, in Java, to help system administrators monitor network traffic, and user activity. Jim Wayner worked for Sun and Mark Peterson worked for a major Automation company in Milwaukee. The initial name given to the product was "NetSnoop".

After Mark, a C++ expert, spends a couple weeks learning Java and developing components of "NetSnoop", he notices how FTP servers are interacted with in web browsers. Just recently learning about ActiveX at a Microsoft Developer's conference, Mark decides to explore writing an ActiveX control that could be used in a web browser. Mark begins work on FtpTree ActiveX Control.

Jim and Mark discuss the name of the company and name it Rhino Software, a name selected by Jim's son, Eric. Jim registers the domain "RhinoSoft".

FtpTree is working well in Internet Explorer, but the potential for FtpTree goes far beyond just use in Internet Explorer. So Mark begins developing a Windows Explorer like FTP client as a sample of how FtpTree ActiveX can be used. It doesn't take long to recognize the need for an FTP client more than an ActiveX control, so all of Mark's development effort is focused on his Windows Explorer like FTP client that uses FtpTree as the FTP engine.