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Sometimes I post articles on newly released applications which I think are worth checking out, today on my travels ive seen two great applications released in their latest incarnation.

SmartFTP 1.0 Build 981.5 Beta

SmartFTP allows you to transfer files across the Internet. Features include SSL (Implicit/Explicit), FXP Support, Multiple connections, Proxy Firewall support, Drag and Drop from Explorer, and Remote Directory caching. It is a solid FTP client that is constantly being improved. Take it for a test ride today and see for yourself its many outstanding features.

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Remote Administrator (Radmin) 3.0 Beta

Remote Administrator (Radmin) is a remote control program which enables you to work on one or more remote computers from your own computer. It can be considered as complete remote control solution where all key features such as Remote Control, File Transfer, NT security, Telnet, and Multilanguage support are included.

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The Bat! 2.03 RC1

The Bat! is an e-mail application that features support for multiple POP accounts, true multithreading, MIME and UUencode standards, message notification, PGP support, APOP authorization, message sorting, message templates, minimization to the system tray, and multimedia support.

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DesktopX 2.1

DesktopX is a revolutionary new program that allows users to add true objects to their Windows desktops. Through the use of these objects, users can create completely unique looking desktop environments for every imaginable use. Power users can use DesktopX to create the ultimate desktop for productivity, parents can use DesktopX to create a simplified desktop for their children. Corporations can use DesktopX to create a secure and focused desktop for their users. Users can create their own objects or themes or download them from the Internet. DesktopX is fairly easy to use and most objects require no programming whatsoever. DesktopX can change the Windows desktop as much or as little as the user desires.

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FluffyChicken

Thanks for the nudge to the SmartFTP beta I'd forgotten to check for a while

here's it changlog for current beta release from the officail release

1.0.980.2
SFTPSetup.exe and update.exe now by-pass GetRight.
Fixed a problem where SmartFTP consumed 100% of the CPU resources with servers not closing the control connection after a transfer timeout.
e.g ProFTPd 1.2.8 with SSL
Fixed visual bug with "Protocol" drop down button in "Address Bar" with non-default DPI settings.

1.0.980.3
Connecting to IPv6 ips is now possible again. (e.g. [::1])
Fixed bug with VMS list decoder
Localbrowser window placement and vertical splitter position saved on exit.
Fixed permission problem with Set UID, Set GID and Sticky flags.

1.0.980.4
Added sites import from FileZilla
Workaround: Automatically disable MLSD for pureftpd. pureftpd doesn't follow the RFC and the developer refuses to fix the bug in its MLSD implementation.

Added statusbar information to the "Localbrowser"

1.0.980.5
Using new exception handler. Requires Windows XP or dbghlp.dll in SmartFTP directory. Note: Will be rewritten again.

1.0.980.7
Fixed Copy&Paste bug in Localbrowser introduced in 1.0.980.4
Changed "Enter License Key..." dialog.

1.0.980.8
New Crash Handler. Similiar to Dr Watson on Windows XP. Requires two new files: CrashRpt.dll and DbgHelp.dll

1.0.980.11

Added URL mapping (FTP <-> HTTP) in favorite settings: "General -> URL"
Extended "Copy URL" menu

1.0.980.13
Changed the algo to calculate the missing year in directory listings.

1.0.981.0
Fixed statusbar in the "Edit Favorites" window. (Canged ids of resource strings).
Note: Translators please see the ResEng changelog:
http://www.smartftp.com/Products/Sma.../changelog.txt

1.0.981.1
Add "Single Instance" setting in Menu: Tools->Settings->Display
Changed History (URL combo box) display text for "favorite" items.

1.0.981.4
"Fixed" possible crash caused by the CQueueLog manager
Added "Email" address to the bug report dialog.

1.0.981.5
Fixed regexp in ascii and exclusion filters.

craig588

I wanted some cold beta apps