GSW UTS - RELEASE NOTES - For past year
Current Release: Version
7.01.0003 February 28, 2007- Feature Release
1. GSW Universal Terminal Server (SSH2/Telnet)
Windows
VISTA support added.
2. GSW Universal Terminal Server (SSH2/Telnet)
Standard
versions validated on Windows x64 (XP, VISTA and 2003 Server) platforms
3. GSW Universal Terminal Server 64-bit edition for
Windows x64 edition platforms
GSW UTS x64 is native for Windows x64
Editions (XP, VISTA, 2003 Servers).
Note: When using the Floating License
with the GSW UTS x64, the new HASPHL drivers associated with this release
must be used.
4. GSW Universal Terminal Server
128-Bit Encryption is now the default
encryption for product distribution.
5. GSW Universal Terminal Server
Distribution CD includes both the GSW UTS
x64 and the standard 32-bit version
Defect Resolutions:
1.Compatibility problem with gs_auto.txt and GSW Encryption
Status: FIXED
2.Under certain scenarios, GSW_Link did not store SSH2
server host key digests resulting in redundant attempts to save the digests.
Status: FIXED
Version
6.51.0001 July 25, 2006 - Feature Release
1.
Domain override capability for 3rd party
clients.
The domain can be specified in the Telnet client username
field.
2. GSW Universal Terminal Server (SSH2/Telnet)
Support
for GSW RF FormMaker
3. GSW Mobile Clients - Raster Fonts
GSW Windows CE .NET 4.2/5.0 Mobile Clients
allows for the selection of
additional raster fonts.
9x16, 10x12, 10x13, 12x16
4. GSW Mobile Clients - Macro Support
GSW mobile clients for Windows Pocket PC
2003, Windows Mobile 2003/2005 support Macros.
5. GSW Mobile Clients - Free Function Keys
All GSW Mobile Clients (except for Windows
PPC 2002) free function keys F1-F12 for use with applications running
under Telnet/SSH2
6. GSW UTS Documentation
Installation instructions for Floating License updated to install drivers
prior to inserting the key.
Defect Resolutions:
1.Macros
The syntax double equal ‘==’ did not parse and assign properly. For example
F1== did not assign the ‘=’ character to F1.
Status: FIXED
Release: Version
6.50.0044 Nov 02, 2005 - Feature Release
1. GSW
Universal Mobile
SSH2/Telnet Client for
Windows CE .NET 4.2 - Released
Compatible with ARMv4, ARMv4i and x86 devices.
2. GSW Mobile Clients modified to save all
configuration settings in CAB files.
This is to aid system administrators in creating
persistent configurations and
configuration cloning. Applies to GSW
Mobile Clients for Windows CE .NET 4.2
and GSW PPC2003 Mobile Clients.
3. PSC Falcon 4410
verified to correct operation with ARMv4i edition of the GSW
Universal Mobile Client.
4. GSW Mobile Clients modified to test for network connectivity without use
of server's port 80 as Microsoft
suggests at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnnetcomp/html/NetworkComponent.asp
Defect Resolutions:
1.Certaom SID's occasionally cause the user's hive not to be loaded properly
as HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
Status: FIXED
Current Release: Version
6.50.0042 July 28, 2005 - Feature Release
1. GSW Mobile Client for
INTERMEC CV60 - Released
A GSW mobile client for the Intermec CV30 device running Microsoft Windows CE
.NET V4.2 is available.
2. GSW Mobile Client Keyboard Macros
Use for remapping function keys to keystroke sequences.
3. Implemented Aladdin new Hasp HL GUI driver
installation program.
Note: Use with Version UTS
6.50.0038 or later
4. GSW Mobile Client Break-Out Sequence
Break out of a session with ctrl-shift-d
5. Configurable Negotiate About Window Size (NAWS) telnet option for 3rd
party clients.
The default is disabled.
Note: This is a change in behavior since
V6.50.0034 released in Feb 2005.
6. True Client Side Printing printer queue polling interval.
Configure the interval that the gs_agnt process polls the
GwtnprinterX
print queues. The default is 5 seconds.
Environment Variable used:
gwtn_local_print_poll_interval It is settable in the user's
logon script.
7. Enable or Disable Telnet Encryption based on IP Address.
Current Release: Version
6.50.0038 June 06, 2005 - Feature Release
1. WINDOWS
CE .NET 4.2 Clients
The Following special keys
UP, Down, Left,
Right, PgUp, PgDown, Home, End, Ins, Del
are sent to the host with PC
compatible scan codes. This is to ensure application relying on standard
scan
Defect Resolutions:
1.Implemented Aladdin new Hasp API's to address Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
exceptions on systems with hardware and software support for Execution Disable
Bit functionality. Note: Existing Floating License users will need to
install new Hasp drivers with this upgrade. See
errata.
Status: FIXED
Release: Version
6.50.0037 April 12, 2005 - Feature Release
Features:
1. No Scroll Bars Option added for GSW
Mobile Clients for Windows CE .NET 4.2 and Pocket PC 2003
2.
A number of changes were
made to enhance compatibility of the GSW Telnet/SSH2 Server and systems with
Layered Service
Providers loaded. This version or later is required by Rocket Terminal
Engine 1.39.0012
3. User Manual
Description of Automatic Logon modified.
Defect Resolutions:
1.On Intermec CK30 and
possibly other CE .NET 4.2 devices,function keys send non-standard scan codes.
This may cause applications that depend on standard scan codes to misbehave, for
example: Norton Commander.
Status: FIXED
Version
6.50.0035 Feb 10, 2005 - Feature Release
Features:
RELEASE NOTES
Version 6.50.0035 Feb 10, 2005 - Feature
Release
Another GSW Mobile Client released, others
improved!
Features:
1. GSW Mobile Client for
INTERMEC CK30
A GSW mobile client for the Intermec CK30 device running Microsoft Windows CE
.NET V4.2 is available with extended features including LED, Color and Blink
control and Beep Control using SAP's ABAP notify_bell_signal.
Features for GSW Mobile Clients for
CE .NET 4.2
2.
Stay Connected Feature -
Automatically Attempts to reconnect when session is disconnected.
3.
Session Configuration Selection
- Easily select one of many saved session configuration
4.
Allow Suspend option - Power
management for CE .NET 4.2 devices
5.
Clone/Replicate Session Configuration - Ease deployment when
using multiple devices
6. Return to
Last Active Session Feature
7. Beep Sound
Complete Operation
Features for GSW UTS Server
8.
NAWS Telnet Option Implemented
Defect Resolutions:
1. Internal modification to handle a theoretical memory bounds ussue that could
occur in a scenario where multiple rapid screen size changes occur in a very
short time frame (less than a second).
Status: FIXED
2. Corrected 'Application C753X.exe has performed illegal operation...' error
for CE .NET 4.2 devices.
Status: FIXED
Release: Version
6.50.0026 Oct 27, 2004 - Feature Release
Features:
RELEASE NOTES
Version 6.50.0026 Oct 26, 2004 - Feature
Release
Three more GSW Mobile Clients are released!
Features:
1. GSW Mobile Client for Psion-Teklogix 8525
A GSW mobile client for the Psion-Teklogix 8525 truck mount device running
Microsoft Windows CE .NET V4.2 is available.
2. GSW Mobile Client for LXE
MX3X
A GSW mobile client for the LXE MX3X vehicle mount device running Microsoft
Windows CE .NET V4.2 is available.
3. GSW Mobile Client for
Symbol MC 9060G
A GSW mobile client for the Symbol MC 9060G device running Microsoft Windows CE
.NET V4.2 is available.
4. Color Remapping on a per user basis
The file: gs_color.txt may be configured on a "per user" basis by placing it in
the user's directory under the scripts folder.
5. During Mobile Client Installation Persistent Storage is the
default.
The default installation directories for the GSW Mobile Clients for Microsoft
Windows CE .NET V4.2 are set to persistent storage. During setup the user should
select 'Install to the default directory'.
Defect Resolutions:
N/A
Version
6.50.0022 September 22, 2004 - Feature Release
Features:
RELEASE NOTES
Version 6.50.0022 September 22, 2004 - Feature
Release
ALL features in this release are for working with the
Psion-Teklogix 7535.
Features:
1. Persistence of GSW Software over a 'Cold Reset' on the Psion-Teklogix
7535
The GSW Software client software on the Psion-Teklogix 7535 can be setup to be
persistent across ‘Cold Resets’. See User Guide for details.
2. Persistence of User Fonts over a 'Cold Reset' on
the Psion-Teklogix 7535
User fonts on the Psion-Teklogix 7535 can be
setup to be persistent across 'Cold Resets' See User Guide for details.
3. 'F6' is a shortcut to Session|Connect on the
Psion-Teklogix 7535.
4. Default connection settings at startup for the Psion-Teklogix
7535
The file: "\Flash Disk\Georgia SoftWorks\C753X\Default.gswtc" is loaded at
startup.
5. Default connection settings at startup for the
Psion-Teklogix 7535
If the security level is 'user' then the GSW SSH2/Telnet Client will attempt to
connect..
Defect Resolutions:
1. Broadcast Feature on the Psion-Teklogix 7535.
The broadcast message would not dismiss on the GSW SSH2/Telnet Client when using
the Psion-Teklogix 7535
Status: FIXED
Release: Version
6.50.0021 August 06, 2004 - Major Feature Release
Features:
RELEASE NOTES
Version 6.50.0021 August 06, 2004 - Major Feature
Release
Feature:
1. IP Based Logon Scripting.
Define logon scripts based on the IP Address of the client
logging on.
2. Answerback client command line parameter for GSW Desktop and Mobile Clients.
Pass a text string from the client to the server and store in a environment
variable.
3. Client MAC Address provided in environment variable.
4. Remapping of ESC [ 1 6 ~ for the F5 key for VT220 emulation
Defect Resolutions:
1. Installation Issue Resolved.
If files (or the folder) from the folder where the setup
program was invoked are removed, installation problems occurred.
Status: FIXED
Release: Version
6.50.0020 July 12, 2004 - MAJOR Feature Release
Features:
RELEASE NOTES
Version 6.50.0020 July 12, 2004 - Major Feature
Release
Feature:
1. SAPConsole Mobile Printing method replaced existing one.
An excellent printing technique named the "SAP print method"
introduced.
2. UTS Architecture made public. Always existed, however the naming of folders,
executables, titles, etc. and User Manual
have been updated to reflect design.
The Telnet Protocol is the default Protocol Interface and application provided
with the GSW UTS. The SSH2 Protocol Interface can replace the Telnet Interface
by applying the SSH2 Shield which must be purchased
separately.
3. GSW Windows CE .NET Version 4.2 client introduced for select devices.
eg: Teklogix 753x devices.
4. Added GSW Software Installation Status to Program Group
5. Added SSH2 User Manual to Program Group
Defect Resolutions:
Release: Version
6.40.0016 Feb 24, 2004 - Feature Release
Features:
1. GSW Telnet Client Software for Pocket PC 2003 class devices is now included.
Of course it has the full features offered in the GSW Telnet Client software for
Pocket PC 2002 devices including International Character support and Automatic
Upgrade of client software.
2. Capability to specify that all child processes started in the session will be
terminated when the session ends. The Graceful
Termination will be attempted first. Use the environment variable
gwtn_job_control.
To Enable:
set gwtn_job_control=y
To disable
set gwtn_job_control=n
The default setting is enabled.
3. Server side banner changed to show support for Windows 2003.
Defect Resolution:
1. Pocket PC 2002 Client setup software sometimes failed to launch the device
side setup, which resulted in failure to install the
software.
Status: FIXED
Release: Version
6.31.0014 Nov 11, 2003 - Feature Release
Features:
1. GS_ADMIN
Sort and reverse sort capabilities on columns via clicking on column titles or
by selecting menu items.
2. GS_ADMIN Command Line Options
Launch GS_ADMIN from the command line or your application. Provides the ability
to launch Monitoring/Shadowing for specific sessions via filters. Also can
terminate one or more sessions.
3. GS_ADMIN
Produce a snapshot of the telnet server status that is sent to a text file.
4. GS_ADMIN
New session status added to gs_admin to assist in identification of situations
when customer's application stops responding.
5. Diagnostic Capabilities
Increased diagnostic capabilities for internal use.
Release: Version 6.31.0010
Sept 26, 2003 - Maintenance Release
1. Special build for Resellers with personalization package.
STATUS: COMPLETE
Previous Releases - Release Notes
Version 6.17.0001 - November 15, 2000
New Features:
All of the features in this release are excellent in a variety of
applications.
However they are of special interest to RF Barcode/Data
collection applications.
- Automatic Logon for 3rd Party Clients
With 3rd party clients you can pre-configure the User Id, Password and
Domain to expedite connection time to the
telnet server. Especially useful with RF Barcode/Data Collection Terminals
when coupled with the Session Saver.
- Color - Re-mapping - All Clients
This feature allows you to re-map (change) the colors the user will see
when using the Georgia SoftWorks Telnet Server.
Modify your application colors so they are easy to read on a grayscale
device without any source code changes. Also re-map your colors to fit a
customer's look and feel with source code changes.
Get the colors just the way you like on the Hand Held device.
- New Java Applet Parameters that allow flexible display
options.
useTopLeftLocation - Places the work area in the top left corner of the
rectangle specified for the applet.
useMSDOSFrame - Specifies if the Classic MSDOS frame will be drawn around
the work area of the applet.
userBorders - Specifies if the Borders will be drawn around the applet.
useBoldFont - Tells the applet to use the Bold Font.
Great for the RF Terminals with a Browser when connecting via telnet.
- New Java Applet Parameter specifies the Host to connect.
address - Indicates the address of the host to connect.
Version 6.16.0005 - November 3, 2000
NOTE: For Version 6.16:
When using the Georgia SoftWorks Telnet Clients you must have at least Version 6.16
or higher of both client and server to be compatible.
Protocol changes occurred with the implementation of the new File Transfer Feature
requires synchronization of client and server versions for compatibility.
Backward compatibility exists in most cases for all future versions.
New Features:
However they are of special interest to RF Barcode/Data
collection applications.
- File transfer capability from server to client.
- Connection Banner
Banner text must reside in the file banner.txt
- Capability to disable the Mouse in the Telnet Session
- (Keyboard Only Option)
GS_Clnt.exe was modified to allow for a new command
line
option:
/k
which, when set will disable the mouse in the telnet session.
- Logon Time Performance Improvements
Defect Resolutions:
1. Occasionally, the GwtnPrinterSharexxx would fill up with print jobs and printing would stop.
Status: Fixed
Version 6.15.0001 - September 21, 2000
New Features:
1. Event Logging
The System Administrator can generate reports based on Telnet Log Information.
- Session Events and Activities are logged in an ASCII comma delimited file.
2. True Client Side Printing
Client Side Printing can now accommodate up to 9 printers per User!
Defect Resolutions:
1. Eliminated Printing FIFO queuing delays.
Version 6.14.0003 - August 25, 2000
New Feature:
1. Documentation
Automatic Reconnect was renamed Session Saver
Defect Resolutions
1. When NUMLOCK is enabled, the arrow keys (NOT the arrows on the the numeric keypad) were sent as if the shift was depressed.
The defect existed only on Windows 95/98 systems.
Status: FIXED
Version 6.14.0001 - July 25, 2000
New Features:
1. Remote Registration utility that allows the serial number to be applied from a remote location via telnet.
During the 30 day trial period the serial number can be applied using the new
command line utility GS_RR.exe.
Syntax is:
GS_RR serial_number
2. User Manual Accessible via Icon on Desktop
The User Manual (in MS Word format) is now accessible via an icon if MS Word or the MS Word view is installed on the server.
The User Manual is copied to the '<telnet_root>\Doc' folder.
