September 02, 2005
First looks at BitWise Plus
I'm pleased to bring you the first screenshots of the new BitWise Plus capabilities. Click any screenshot for a larger view:
Encryption Preferences:
A BitWise Plus Direction Connection:
Displaying a BitWise Plus Public Key:
Alert for a Different Public Key:
Overview of BitWise Plus:
- Encryption bumped to 1024-bit RSA and 256-bit Blowfish from 512-bit RSA and 128-bit Blowfish.
- Ability to select your own RSA keys, allowing you to prove your identity.
- BitWise Plus users get all the benefits of Plus even when talking to non-Plus users. Personal users still can view and use your Plus keys!
- All Plus capabilities are included at no extra charge for Professional users.
Pricing isn't final yet, but it will be very affordable. Currently under consideration are a low annual fee, or a higher one-time fee.
I should make it clear that we are not going to turn Personal into crippleware. Absolutely nothing is being removed from Personal, and Personal users will still enjoy everything else that BitWise has to offer.
If you would like to join in the ongoing discussion of BitWise Plus features, or learn more about Plus, please join our discussion in the "New Features Being Added" forum. Even the name is still up in the air (BitWiser?)!
Look for news about Beta Testing soon...
Lastly, I wish everyone in the US a safe Labor Day weekend. Let us not forget those down South who do not have much to celebrate this weekend. May lives be rebuilt and hope restored as the resources begin to pour in to the affected regions.