Updates

FastPak for Java, Version 1.2.10.55, Update 3 is now available. This release contains the following:

• Bug Fixes: We've fixed all the bugs associated with path name problems on Windows machines.

• Signed Jar Loader: The signed jar loader (which can be used outside the FastPak environment) will verify the authenticity of a jar file signed with a private key against a public key. It will reject and terminate the loading of any applications where the signatures aren't correct, and procede loading those where the keys properly match.

• Native Launcher: The native launcher allows a user to launch a native, non-Java based applications on both local and remote machines running FastPak.

• Daemon Mode Launcher: This module allows a user to launch several applications automatically under FastPak at start up, and then, at a user defined time, put FastPak into an exit state. This closes the controller thread, preventing unauthorized personnel from accessing the FastPak kernel, but allows the applications to continue running. When all the applications are complete, FastPak terminates completely. This eliminates the need for a user to terminate FastPak by an external controller and helps increase security.

• Config Tool: FastPak now comes with an off-line configuration tool that allows a user to switch configuration modes of the FastPak kernel (console, gui, and daemon modes) without needing to manually edit the properties files. Applications may now also be configured off line with this tool.

NOTE: The Signed Jar Loader, the Native Launcher, and the Daemon Mode Launcher are not included in any of the demo releases of this product. Click on the Demos link at left to find out more about our free downloads.