Jungle Disk Roadmap Update
So far testing of the 1.21 release of Jungle Disk has been going great. Only a few minor issues have been reported and those will be fixed in the next release. The automatic crash reporting has been a success as well - we’ve only had about 5 crashes reported total (which is great), and we’ve been able to find and fix almost all of them.
We’ve seen a huge influx of new users recently thanks to some great articles about storing your iTunes library on S3 and backing up your Aperture library to S3 using Jungle Disk. Both of these are great example of how Jungle Disk can be used as more than just a simple backup utility.
We’re busy working on features for the next release, but some of them are so exciting I couldn’t resist sharing a preview. Here’s what you can look forward to in the next few versions:
Features for the next minor release (1.25)
- Fast file copying / renaming / moving without the need to re-upload (YES!)
- AES encryption with up to 256 bit keys
- Keep modification timestamp for backed up files
- Optional SSL for connections to S3 (for a second layer of encryption in transit)
- Auto mount/un-mount volume on OSX
Features for the next major release (1.30)
- Backup history / logs
- Backup of in-use files
- Incremental backup of only the changed portion of large files (YES! YES!)
Features for beyond
- Upload resume for partial uploads
- Optional web-based access to files
Hopefully some of these features are exciting to you too! Something else you want? Be sure to tell us in our feature request forum. We try to focus on the features that benefit the largest number of users first, but we’re always looking for great ideas.
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tegel said,
February 1, 2007 @ 11:39 am
Yes Yes Yes!!!
This i a great road map I love the work you are doing, just great.
Len said,
February 1, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Future plans look great!
There is a subtle but significant difference between archiving and backing up. Need to provide for this in menu for novice users. I have seen valuable documents overwritten in error in the past.
Backup auto maintains an accurate (almost) realtime offsite image of my live data. But I may want to archive other folders and files off site, but not change their content under any circumstances, unless by manual intervention or version management.
Backup, and drag & drop does for now.
Keep up the good work! and keep it simple to use!
Colin Henderson said,
February 1, 2007 @ 9:58 pm
Fantastic software. Simple and quietly runs in the background backing up 6 gigs of music and files for me. I am sufficiently impressed, that I look forward to the day you charge me, so that I know you will continue to be around and improving.
Jungle Disk » Blog Archive » Future Pricing Plans said,
February 2, 2007 @ 6:49 am
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Jeff Richard said,
February 12, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
Love the software so far, day one and I am IMPRESSED!
One request for your roadmap, make the upload speed configurable by time, not just a static KB. For example, during the day I want to throttle the bandwidth used as I am activly using the Internet for work. However, at night when I am not working I would rather saturate the pipe and increase the amount of data moved.
Doug said,
February 13, 2007 @ 9:15 am
With the proposed “Optional web-based access to files” I would like to see a “U3″ version (extra cost?) so as to make that as simple/transparent as possible and leave no traces at all on the used computer.
Jungle Dave said,
February 13, 2007 @ 9:18 am
A U3 version has been requested a few times before, and is definitely on the “future” list.
Jeff Richard said,
February 18, 2007 @ 10:03 pm
I just found out the application uses port 8001 to connect to your server to obtain the license key. Could you change this to connect to a web service running on port 80 instead? I would prefer block the port for outbound traffic through a firewall for security reasons.
Jungle Dave said,
February 19, 2007 @ 8:02 am
The version check request is done on port 80 by default, but will use a secondary server and port 8001 if the first request fails. You shouldn’t have any issues blocking port 8001.
Jungle Disk » Blog Archive » Fast file rename and copy said,
February 22, 2007 @ 2:00 pm
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Michael G said,
June 11, 2007 @ 10:33 pm
First off, this is a truly KILLER app. I’ve read your pricing plans of $20 per user… I would gladly pay more!
One thing I would LOVE to see in a future version is multiple bucket mappings with unique encryption keys for each all in one instance of JD. I’m thinking of the virtual office scenario with several remote employees needing various levels of access (staff drive, management drive, etc.).
I have installed this on numerous client systems to automatically backup their systems… It’s a no brainer. I’ve been keeping a list of them all so they can purchase the licensed version when it’s available. They’re all VERY happy as am I.
Keep up the fantastic work guys!!!