Version 3 Serv-U Release Notes

Serv-U Version 3.1.0.3

Serv-U 3.1.0.3 was released January 4, 2002. A complete list of changes and upgrades follows:

• Fixed bug causing crashes with access verification DLLs.
• Fixed bug in Admin program about clearing all sysop messages not working.

Serv-U Version 3.1.0.1

Serv-U 3.1.0.1 was released December 26, 2001. A complete list of changes and upgrades follows:

• Fixed bug causing Daemon crashes on Win98 due to insufficient stack space.
• Fixed bug of tray icon not auto-starting in some instances.
• Fixed installer bug causing start-menu to be missing on Win9x.

Serv-U Version 3.1.0.0

Serv-U 3.1.0.0 was released December 20, 2001. A complete list of changes and upgrades follows:

• Removed left-click menu from tray-icon due to conflict with double-click
• Fixed bug in reporting cause of failed transfers ("killed by server" used erronously)
• Fixed bug causing Admin program crashes upon exit
• Added support for TZO.com dynamic DNS
• Fixed various problems related with Terminal Services and Fast User Switching (XP)
• Changed installer to install start menu items for all users
• Fixed bug not showing user info when very long file paths were involved
• Added option to enable/disable conversion of URL characters (like '%20')
• Fixed bug preventing user info details from auto-updating
• Changed QUIT reply code from 220 to 221 to be in compliance with RFC959
• Fixed bug preventing program from getting minimized
• Fixed bug in using a passive mode port range
• Fixed bug to list contents for NLST with a specific directory argument
• Changed admin program to be hidden when minimized while viewing local server
• Fixed bug preventing renaming of directories in some cases
• Added event notification for raw FTP commands and FTP replies
• Changed number of login attempts after a successful login to only 1

Serv-U Version 3.0.0.17

Serv-U 3.0.0.17 was released May 29, 2001. A complete list of changes and upgrades follows:

• Fixed bug in file times displayed in dir listings, sometimes off one hour.
• Fixed bug when using "\" as an access rule.
• Added menu item to find lost registration ID via Internet.
• Fixed bug with "Help | Getting Started" menu selection.
• Fixed bug with "Del" key not working when editing in some panels.
• Changed tray-icon to (also) enable/disable its auto-start when starting/stopping.
• Fixed bug in total user acount count shown in license just after install.
• Fixed bug in uninstaller when admin program is running.
• Added installer code to replace IMAGEHLP.DLL when old DLL has no version info.
• Added caching of domain settings to speed up server start and reloading of settings.
• Fixed installer bug causing errors with IMAGEHLP.DLL when a reboot was needed.
• Added registration button to license panel.
• Fixed bug erronously enabling current quota button for remote admin.
• Fixed bug when running server on systems without C:\ drive.

Serv-U Version 3.0.0.16

Serv-U 3.0.0.16 was released May 15, 2001. A complete list of changes and upgrades follows:

• Changed RNTO command so renaming to same file/dir name always succeeds.
• Added crash logging to server and admin program. Logs in ServUCrashReport.txt file on crashes.
• A successful login now resets anti-hammering for that user.
• Changed "delete" access to no longer auto-include "write" and "append" access.
• Added support for automatic account expiration date.
• Added support for limiting PASV port range for use over firewalls.
• Changed product name from "FTP Serv-U" To "Serv-U".
• Changed SIZE command to work with either read, write, append, modify or list access.
• Changed memory managers for daemon and admin to use SmartHeap instead of RTL.
• Added support for messages to/from the sysop between client and server.
• Changed defaults for keep-alive and inlining-OOB, now off by default.
• Added support for killing file transfers.
• Added auto-blocking for 1 minute of users where session time-out is exceeded.
• Added support for system tray icon.
• Added support for maximum session duration.
• Completely removed OWL class library from daemon code.
• Changed "current transfer speed" in user activity info to be more accurate.
• Changed daemon compiler from BC++ 5.02 to BCB 5.0.
• Added menu item to view local IPs (for people with dynamic IP).
• Various installer changes/enhancements.
• Added logging of blocked IPs as part of the "security" related log messages.
• Changed dir listing code to improve efficiency.
• Changed reported current speed for users to be a 6 second average.
• Added support to lock files while downloading.
• Extended blocking FTP_bounce attacks to also block FXP.
• Added support for disabling PASV.
• Added support to disable date/time changes through MDTM.
• Added support to block future date/time changes through MDTM.
• Added SITE CHMOD command to set/reset read-only and hidden attributes.
• Changed dir listings to properly reflect read-only and hidden attributes.
• Added option to filter domain and session log text.
• Added support for mapped directories (virtual paths).
• Added full support for UNC paths.
• Added various ways to kick a user off the server.
• Added remote viewing of current list of blocked IPs on server.
• Added support for F6 to toggle focus between left and right panels.
• Added NT performance monitor support.
• Added support for running as Win95/98 or native NT system service.
• Added support for registry based domains in addition to .ini file domains.
• Added extensive caching for user setup data.
• Added caching for message files (signon, login etc).
• Added caching for server response messages.
• Added support for various user defined server response messages.
• Added support for configurable log file name when using automatic rotation.
• Added domain-specific user activity.
• Changed WinSock logging to be more efficient.
• Added split speed limits for uploads/downloads to user setup.
• Added support for dynamic IP and multiple domains sharing same listening socket.
• Added support for remote server shutdown and placing server offline.
• Added support for domain-specific logging.
• Added support for domain-specific server ports.
• Changed passwords to use MD5 hash instead of UNIX 'crypt'.
• Changed speed calculations to use more precise (1ms) timer.
• Added control over low-level socket options.
• Created brand-new administrator program for server setup.