The Readerware Newsletter

Readerware 1.84

Readerware 1.84 is now available. It includes a number of new features and bug fixes:

• 128 bit encryption is now included in the standard download. No longer necessary to request domestic encryption upgrade.
• Latest Sun security library included.
• Added authentication support for accessing password protected sites and proxy servers
• Improvements in :CueCat support.
• Uninstall now working correctly
• Table column headings now display correctly with Windows and Motif look and feel
• ESC keyboard shortcut now supported on dialogs, ESC = Cancel
• Results table is now refreshed correctly when books are updated.
• Palm Pilot shopping cart selection now works correctly.
• Auto-Catalog log now includes index of not found ISBNs so that it is easier to determine which books were not cataloged

128 bit Encryption Support

Up until now Readerware has supported 40 bit encryption for all users and 128 bit encryption for users in the US and Canada. Now due to changes in U.S. Government export regulations, we can offer 128 bit encryption support as part of the standard download. So make sure you upgrade to Readerware 1.84 for improved 128 bit encryption support.

As a result of these changes the 128 bit encryption request form has been removed from the web site, everyone gets 128 bit support and there is no longer any need to request the domestic version.

Even if you are already running 128 bit encryption, please be sure to download Readerware 1.84 as it includes a new version of the encryption support libraries from Sun Microsystems Inc. This new library incorporates some bug fixes.

Remember that with the built in encryption support in the Readerware browser you can order from your favorite online book seller, safely and securely.

It is important to understand whether you are sending data over an open connection or a secure connection. Normally you would not want to send sensitive information such as credit card numbers over an open connection.

The Readerware Browser displays a padlock in the top right hand corner of the window, next to the surfing book icon. If the padlock is open, you have an open connection. This is the normal mode that you will see when browsing for books etc. The unlocked padlock is always blue. If the padlock is locked it indicates you have a secure connection. It used to be that if the locked padlock was blue, you had a global level secure connection, if it was orange you had a domestic level secure connection. Now you will always see an orange locked padlock. Look for it, you will normally want to ensure you have a locked padlock when placing orders etc.

Be sure to also read the security and privacy policies at the various sites.

If you have any problems or questions please contact us at support@readerware.com

Authentication Support

New in Readerware 1.84 is authentication support. This expands the proxy server support in Readerware, and provides access to password protected proxy servers and web pages. Whenever authentication is required, Readerware will prompt you for a user ID and password.

:CueCat Improvements

Many of you have picked up a :CueCat barcode scanner at Radio Shack for use with Readerware. If you haven't heard about the :CueCat, checkout our web site or the last issue of the Readerware newsletter;

• http://www.readerware.com/rwbarcode.html
• http://www.readerware.com/readerware/rwNewsL_182.html

If you are experiencing problems with :CueCat scanning, here are some tips:

• Place the scanner on the book cover just before the start of the bar code.
• If possible, try to place it before the start of the barcode but within the border of the barcode. If the cover is a different color sometimes scanning across a dark book cover onto the white background of the bar code can confuse the scanner.
• Use a swift consistent stroke, don't vary the speed as you drag the scanner across the bar code
• If the scan fails to register, try again. Slow down a little, but again keep a consistent speed.
• Always scan the complete bar code, some books have what looks like two different bar codes, but they really are part of the same barcode so scan across the entire bar code.

Miscellaneous Changes

Some bugs were fixed in this release. The problem with missing table column headers has been resolved.

The uninstall should now be working correctly, not that anyone every wanted to uninstall of course:-)

The results table should now always be refreshed after you have updated your database. Sometimes if you update a book and then return to the results table, the old data was still displayed. This has now been fixed, assuming you have the database refresh option on of course.

A minor new feature but a very useful one has been added to auto-catalog. A user suggested that the log include the index on the not found ISBNs so that you can easily determine which books were not cataloged.

PayPal Support

You can now register Readerware using PayPal. If you have a PayPal account or want to pay online by credit card you can now use PayPal directly from the Readerware registration page.

RegSoft is still supported. Using RegSoft you can register Readerware with a credit card online, by phone or by fax. You can also pay by check or money order and regular mail.

• http://www.readerware.com/rwPur.html

Readerware Message Boards

Don't forget the Readerware message boards are now available on the web. You can post questions and comments on the Readerware message boards. Get help from other Readerware users. There are topics for most issues. Readerware support will scan the message boards and jump in with help when needed.

For example you can let people know how you find the :CueCat bar code scanner.

The new message forums do NOT replace Readerware support, you can always e-mail us at support@readerware.com.

Check out the new message forums at:

• http://www.readerware.com/board

Support Readerware

You can support Readerware and ensure that the new features keep on coming. Use Readerware when making your online purchases. If you order using the Readerware browser or shopping cart, Readerware normally receives a commission from the vendor. The Readerware browser uses the same encryption technology as the major browsers so you can order online, safely and securely using Readerware. Plus it ensures continued development of Readerware.

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