Included in this update
• Much improved performance across the internet with intelligent protocol switching in the Netop WebConnect solution along with faster HTTP performance
• Improved support for Microsoft ISA Server environments
• Command mode screen transfer fixed in Windows Server 2003
• Smartcard and Security Server improvements
• Screen corruption and black screen issues resolved

Download Netop Remote Control v9.5.1

Now available on an even more powerful and robust common console, CurrentWare Console, the Internet filtering and monitoring policies of both BrowseControl and BrowseReporter can efficiently be administered through this common interface.

The clients for BrowseControl and BrowseReporter have also been combined into one common client, offering improved deployment through Active Directory, 3rd party deployment tools or through remote installation from the CurrentWare Console.

Discover the new CurrentWare console at http://www.currentware.com

Solutions available on the new CurrentWare Console include:

• BrowseControl is the industry’s most comprehensive Internet blocking and filtering solution. Block inappropriate websites through the Blocked List. Enable access to authorized sites through the Allowed List. Improve productivity by blocking online games or chat programs through the Application Blocker.
• BrowseReporter is a reliable and accurate solution for monitoring users’ Internet browsing activity. Identify the sites visited and the time spent at each site on a per user or per computer basis. Generate detailed or executive level reports/charts to isolate users who are abusing the Internet usage.
• enPowerManager is a lightweight tool for effectively managing the energy usage of PCs across an enterprise. Create effective
  energy management policies for shutting down and booting PCs on a regular basis, thus eliminating unnecessary energy usage.

CurrentWare has two software that can help parents with controlling the web contents on their computers.

1. BrowseControl is an Internet filtering software that allow the parents to create a white list and a black list for Internet access.
2. BrowseReporter is a website monitoring software that tracks all of the websites that the user has been to on the comuter.

To jumpstart your 30 days free evaluation of BrowseControl and BrowseReporter, follow the instructions below.

Installation of BrowseControl and BrowseReporter

1. Download the software from our website:

BrowseControl: http://www.codework-systems.com/products/currentware/browsecontrol/browsecontrol-download-form/

BrowseReporter: http://www.codework-systems.com/products/currentware/browsereporter/browsereporter-download-form/

2. Install the BrowseControl and BrowseReporter Server and Console on the Parent’s computer.

3. Install the BrowseControl and BrowseReporter Clients on your kids’ computers.

4. For BrowseControl, set up your white list or black list to start web filtering. With the white list, you can block all the websites on the Internet except for the websites that you have defined on the white list. With the Black list, you are blocking access to specific websites.

5. For BrowseReporter, as soon as you upload the data to the BrowseReporter server, you will be able to generate reports on your kid’s Internet activities.

If you need help with your evaluation of BrowseControl or BrowseReporter, feel free to contact our technical support team.

A Video on how to install BrowseControl:

This video shows a complete installation and configuration for Wise Package Studio 8.

You can follow the discussion of this video on the Symantec community website: http://www.symantec.com/connect/videos/installation-and-configuration-wise-package-studio-8

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You can install Netop PrintLimit Pro at your school, university, library or business free of charge for evaluation purposes. The software is fully functional, and there is no limit on the number of users, servers, or printers. Your trial will run for 40 days from the installation date without a license key. When you decide to purchase PrintLimit Pro simply enter in the license key that you receive – there is no need to reinstall the software.

PrintLimit Pro 10.3 New features:

• Additional advanced print scripting features
  • New recipe for copyright sampling. This script demonstrates the use of advanced techniquessuch as sampling, using functions and multi-step user interaction
  • New recipe to confirm printing of color emails.
  • New recipe for redirecting a job with confirmation.
  • New advanced recipe to require that users enter an approval code before printing (e.g. printing must be approved by a teacher).
  • New snippets for checking printer group and user group membership.
  • Added an option to speed up the process of displaying a sequence of multiple prompts to a user.

• Added support for card+PIN authentication at release stations
• New hold/release paper saving reports
• New server-commands and web services APIs
• Quotas may now be implemented for shared accounts
• Visual improvements to the release station
• Improved conformance with PCI security compliance best practices
• and a host of additional features and enhancements

Licensing

This is a free update for customers with valid Netop Upgrade Insurance (NUI) policies. Customers already using version 10 will not require new license keys for version 10.3. For information on upgrades and license keys, contact us.

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A maintenance release of Vision6 is now available. Version 6.9.1 adds support for 64-bit operating systems and fixes a number of issues teachers encountered when using Vision6 with the Windows 7 or Vista operating systems. This release is available at no charge to customers with valid Netop upgrade insurance (NUI). Download version 6.9.1 here.

Updates in this maintenance release

1. Support for 64-bit operating systems
Vision6 now provides support for 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems.

2. Student computers visible in dashboard before login
Vision6 can now see student computers even if the students have not yet logged in. On Windows Vista and on Windows 7, the Vision Student software did not connect to the classroom when Windows’ logon screen was still active. This was a problem in Windows Vista and Windows 7 only and has now been fixed so that Vision Student software connects even before a student has logged in.

3. Improved integration with Firefox 3.6.3
Surf-Lock now integrates smoothly with version 3.6.3 of Firefox and displays site lists.

4. Drag and drop computers to a classroom
An issue preventing some computers from being added to a classroom via drag and drop has been fixed. In the classroom wizard it was not possible to add a computer to a classroom by using a drag-and-drop operation. This was a problem in Windows Vista and Windows 7 only and has now been fixed so that a computer can be included by drag-and-drop.

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Licensing information

This maintenance release is available at no charge to customers currently using version 6.9 of Vision and does not require new license keys.

If you are using an older version of Vision6 and have never upgraded to version 6.9, then you will need new license keys in order to use this release. To purchase an upgrade and obtain new license keys, contact Codework. Customers with valid Netop Upgrade Insurance (NUI) will not be charged for this upgrade.

Known Problems in 6.9.1

Mouse pointer not visible during a remote control session
When you use Remote Control to take over a student computer, you may lose the mouse pointer: the mouse pointer is actually responding on the Student computer but is not visible on the teacher’s computer.
Workaround: restart the Remote Control tool.

System Requirements

• A dedicated server with a 1 GHz or faster processor (this server should have a PIII-compatible 600 MHz or newer processor with 512 MB RAM)
• 1 GB or more of RAM
• Windows Server 2000, 2003 or 2008(32 or 64 bit)
• Static IP address

The Altiris Agent will need to be installed on each client that you support and maintain (AClient, DAgent or ADLAgent). Deployment Agents require network connectivity and approximately 5 MB disk space.

Prerequisites:

• Altiris setup file: You can download it from http://www.codework.com/express/download.html
• .Net Framework 1.1
• SQL server (2000, 2005 or 2005 express)
• Download the Pre-boot OS (for PXE automation)
  • DOS: www.codework.com/express/dosboot.zip
  • Linux: www.codework.com/express/linuxboot.zip

Installing the Altiris DS Console, Server and PXE Server

Installing the Altiris Agent

You need to install the Altiris Agent on the computers you want to manage. To install the Altiris agent remotely, follow the steps below:

1. Launch the DS Console
2. Go to Tools > Remote Agent Installer
3. Specify your credential
4. Specify the path to install the Altiris agent
   1. Optional: Use SIDgen or Sysprep.
5. Specify the computer you want to install the Altiris agent on

Check out this video for an overview of Altiris Deployment Solution

Check out these articles for further information:

• Installing Altiris Deployment Server and Altiris PXE Server in a VLAN Environment
• Installing & Configuring Deployment Solution 6.9 – Detailed Quick Install

Included in this update

• More robust authentication with new Security Server Public / Private Key exchange
• Guest scripting function resolved
• Registry changes can be successfully executed via Remote Management
• Improved handling of non-standard screen resolutions.

For a complete list of improvements, please view the release notes.

Licensing information

This upgrade is available at no charge to all Netop Remote Control customers with valid Netop Upgrade Insurance. No new license key is required for customers who have already upgraded to version 9.5. Customers upgrading from older versions will need a new license key.

Please contact Codework  if you did not receive a new license key for version 9.5, or if you need information on purchasing an upgrade.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and we hope you continue to enjoy using our solutions.

You can download the latest version of Netop Remote Control at: http://www.codework-systems.com/products/netop/remote-control/netop-remotecontrol-download/

Because Security Matters. Netop has been dedicated to helping companies just like yours meet tough security standards for over 25 years.

Concerned about PCI compliance or ISO standards? We can help.

Download Netop Remote Control Security Compliance Checklist

How does Netop do it?

• Strong 256-bit AES encryption
  
• Centralized 2 and 3 factor authentication
  
• Windows and Directory Services authentication
  
• Extensive audit trails

“At Netop, our commitment is to ensuring that all schools have access to powerful tools for teaching with technology,” said Kurt Bager, CEO, Netop. “We updated our core education software to be compatible with Windows 7 quickly so that schools can continue to use our classroom management software and make the most of their technology investment, no matter which Windows operating system they choose.”

Netop School6 is the premier classroom management solution. Designed for educators who teach in networked classrooms or computer labs, Netop School6 incorporates tools for preparation, instruction and evaluation in one complete solution. Teachers use Netop School6 to share their computer screen with the class, supervise student computer work, lend a hand when needed, control application and Internet use, distribute and collect documents, create tests and evaluate student progress.

Netop Vision6 is the most popular classroom management software, proven to improve student achievement. Vision6 gives teachers complete control over classroom computers from an easy-to-use console that shows each student computer screen. Educators use Vision6 to monitor student progress, provide on-screen demonstrations and guide student learning on computers.

The update to Vision6 now includes Surf-Lock, App-Control and Pointer. All schools currently using the classroom management software will  receive these additional products, formerly sold separately. This all-inclusive version of Vision6 gives teachers the ability to control Internet access with a single click, only allow access to approved Web sites, monitor and control application access and use Pointer to annotate presentations.

These upgrades are free to customers with valid Netop upgrade insurance policies or can be purchased. For more information, visit http://www.netop.com.

About Netop Solutions A/S Netop develops and sells software solutions that enable swift, secure and seamless transfer of video, screens, sounds and data between two or more computers over the Internet. The company has three business areas: Administration, Education and Communication.

Netop’s unique and cost-saving Administration solutions make life easier for IT professionals with Remote Control and IT Asset Management. With the market-leading solutions for Education classroom management and corporate e-learning, Netop helps students and teachers to achieve optimum results through virtual education. Netop Communication solutions, including unified communications, let customers, partners and colleagues meet easily and safely in the virtual space via video conferencing, instant messaging, voice and file sharing over the Internet.

Netop employs 152 people and has subsidiaries in the United States, Great Britain, China, Romania and Switzerland. The company sells its solutions to public and private clients in more than 80 countries. Netop Solutions A/S shares are listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange OMX. In 2008, Netop Solutions had a total revenue of DKK 92.1m. Read more at: www.netop.com.