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PC-Mac-Net FileShare New For Mac OS X

Lava Software is now shipping PC-Mac-Net FileShare v1.0, a product which allows users to transfer files easily and securely between any type of Windows PC and Macintosh over a Local Area Network (LAN) or the Internet. File transfers can be paused and resumed at any time, ensuring that even very large files can be reliabily transferred.

PC-Mac-Net FileShare is perfect for simple cross-platform file sharing on home or small office networks. It provides a bridge between different computer types without requiring complex installation and set up procedures, since it uses standard Internet protocols for all operations (ie. TCP/IP) . Just drop the files you want to transfer into the 'Shared' folder on one computer and they can be requested by and transferred to another computer on the network.

Friends can now easily, safely and conveniently transfer files of any size via the Internet, irrespective of what type of connection is used (eg. dialup modem, ADSL, cable, etc). File access is protected by highly secure 448-bit encryption, ensuring your files are never exposed to anonymous users. In addition, connection information (ie. your external IP address and password) must be sent via email to your friend operating the remote computer, so their identity is validated via their email address every time you share files with them.

PC-Mac-Net FileShare was designed from the ground up with security in mind. All operations are protected by highly secure 448-bit encryption and no passwords are ever sent across the network or the Internet in clear text (unlike FTP). If the user trying to get access to your shared files doesn't know the password you have set, they cannot access anything, including the list of files you are sharing.

PC-Mac-Net FileShare is fully Macintosh aware, correctly transferring flat files from Windows PCs and files with resource forks and custom types/creators from other Macintoshes. Files transferred from Windows PCs have their type/creator set automatically, based on the Windows PC file extension. In addition, the software supports native Mac-to-Mac and Windows-to-Windows transfers, which can be useful in some circumstances.

The free demo software is fully functional and allows users to evaluate PC-Mac-Net FileShare for an unlimited time, though only files less than 1mb in size can be transferred. The full version, priced at USD24.95, can transfer files of any size.

Versions are available for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP, MacOS Classic (from System 7.6.1 upwards, with PPC processor), and Mac OS X.