Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 2.1 Build 463 - Changelog

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 2.1 Build 463:

April 23rd, 2010

New Features:
Virtualization Support:
· Full support for virtualized environments (Hyper-V, VMWare...)
Remote Install Support:
· Vedivi can now be upgraded within a Remote Desktop session.
Improvements:
Open Networks:
· Improve connection time and performance over open networks (wifi).
Win7 Home support:
· Improved remote screen support for Windows 7 Home editions.

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 2.1 Build 370:

January 11th, 2010

New Features:
· Windows 7 Support: Full support for Windows 7 (Home, Business, Ultimate).
· 64 bits Support: Support for x64 computers.

Network Detection:
· Automatic detection of DNS, WINS and Gateway configuration, allowing a transparent network experience.

Improvements:
· Performances: File Sharing, Remote Desktop and other TCP applications now run much faster thanks to new optimizations.
· DNS support: Vedivi now fully support DNS resolution (both short and long names).
· DHCP: Wider support for DHCP across different routers and servers.

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 2.1.295:

January 11th, 2010

Support for Remote Screen on Vista & XP Home:
· WallCooler transparently allows Remote screen on computers without Remote Desktop (XP or Vista Home editions). VNC is used instead when RDP is not available

WebCooler Support:
· Any WallCooler computer (and network) can now be accessed through a Web Browser using WebCooler.

Bug Fixes:
Support for Windows 7 RC1:
· Fully compatible with Windows 7 Release Candidate 1.

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 2.1.275:

December 11th, 2008

· New Features
Netbios Support:
· Full support for Netbios name and network discovery. A computer connected via WallCooler can now access remote computers by name (ping, file sharing, servers, etc..). Windows network discovery (network neighbourhood, printer detection) are also supported.
DNS & WINS Support:
· (Pro & Enterprise)
· WallCooler with Professional or Enterprise services can now authorize connecting users to have their DNS and WINS servers set automatically.
G & Wifi full support:
· Users with 3G, Wifi, modem or any other PPP card do not need to do any further configuration anymore.
· WallCooler will automatically work over PPP connections.
Broacast & Gaming support:
· All versions now support UDP/ICMP broadcasts. This is used by many Games and network applications and thus enables gamers to play LAN games over WallCooler.
Support for connected users to see each other:
· (Pro & Enterprise)
· When multiple connections are made to a remote computer (using the same account on WallCooler pro or different users on WallCooler Enterprise), each connected computer can access other computers connected via WallCooler.
· Bug Fixes
DHCP improvements:
· Infinite lease support, multiple DHCP server support, single IP per MAC support.
Password protection:
· Additional password protection supported on all types of account (not just Enterprise).
Auto-connect:
· Auto-connect supported on all types of account (not just Standard).
· WallCooler can now be asked to automatically connect to a remote network when it becomes available.

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 2.0.242:

August 16th, 2008

· If the name of the remote computer cannot be resolved, the IP address is automatically used instead to launch RDP or file sharing.
· In some cases, a memory leak occured after several connections, preventing WallCooler from working properly after several days.
· Two computers on the same network with WallCooler using 169.254.22.4 disconnect each other.

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 2.0.217:

December 10th, 2007

· Multiple connections support: WallCooler can now accept multiple connections from different users and/or locations. Available on professional & Enterprise accounts
· Data Compression: Compression of all data transferred when possible. Improves throughput drastically (up to 10x) on uncompressed data.
· User permissions: Configure each authorized user permissions on your local network.
· Console security: When WallCooler is running, only the signed in user can access the console to update WallCooler. Authentication is now required to open the console.
· Identical Network connection support: WallCooler now works on identical networks (networks sharing the same IP addressing, but not connected together). Also works on two computers on the same network (same physical networks)
· Improved geographic coverage: We have greatly improved our geographic coverage, especially in Asia & Oceania. The US and Europe have also been largely improved.
· Automatic Reconnection: WallCooler automatically recovers from temporary connectivity loss. This ensures a smooth use even on unstable internet connections.
· Improved PPP card management: WallCooler properly detects the installed Loopback adapter when working with a PPP Adapter (3G). Note: MS Loopback Adapter still required.
· Improved performances & responsiveness: Several changes have been made to improve performances.
· DHCP Management: Fixed issues related to DHCP address leases and renewals.

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 1.2.176:

August 23rd, 2007

· Support for Windows Vista
· Support for PPP (3G, modems) & USB adapters
· Improved servers & connection time
· Multiple bug fixes

What's new in Vedivi (formerly WallCooler) 1.1.153:

June 8th, 2007

· Remote Connection Tools: Once WallCooler is connected, tools are displayed on the account panel. Each tool give you quick access to the remote computer or network. Currently, 2 different tools are available (Remote Screen Control & Remote File Sharing).
· Connection from public networks: We have improved the connectivity from public places (Hotels, wifi hotspots, airports...)
· Support for Windows 2003: Windows 2003 Server & Enterprise are fully supported.
· Remote Computer IP Address can now be used to connect: Until now, only the address assigned on the local network could be used
· Computer addresses on the remote network are detected automatically: Accessing a computer on the remote network by IP is now instantaneous
· Faster remote computer detection: DNS requests and IP Address belonging to a different network are detected in half the previous time.
· Reduce memory (RAM) usage: Roughly reduced by 20% vs 1.0.
· Improved local Network Address assignment: A local IP address is assigned locally only when necessary (eg: no need to try on a public network).
· Network card detection: Bugs when WC was not able to detect a network card although a card was there (rare).
· Detect the local adapter before connecting: Only attempt a connection to the remote WallCooler if a supported Network Adapter is found locally.
· Update account info upon Bridge connection attempt: User account panel information (account type, bandwidth) is updated every time a Bridge connection is attempted.