Software Update: Beyond Compare 4.0.0 build 18509 beta

Scooter Software has released a new beta release of version 4.0 of Beyond Compare. This very extensive program, which is available for Windows, Linux and now also for OS X, allows files to be compared. In addition, it is possible to compare complete folders, ftp locations and archives. Beyond Compare is available in a standard and a pro version, for Prices that start at $30. The mutual differences can be this page are being found. The overview of the changes in version 4.0 can be found on this page are found, the main changes made in the last three betas can be found below:

Notable changes since version 4.0.0.18291:

• Added option to align filenames with different extensions in folder compare.
• Folder compare now displays an hourglass on the file that’s being compared in the background as well as any parent folders.
• Renaming/moving remote profiles updates paths in saved sessions.
• OS X: Toolbar will now wrap to multiple rows if needed and any rows after the first will show buttons without captions to save space.
• Windows: Removed support for Paint Shop Pro .psp files due to poor compatibility.
• Linux: Many various bug fixes (see full log for details).

Notable changes since version 4.0.0.17905:

• Picture Compare now compares alpha channels, supports JPEG XR and third-party WIC decoders on Windows, supports JPEG 2000, Photoshop, and raw camera formats on OS X, and has significantly improved speed, memory usage, and file format compatibility.
• Added ability to pause file operations in the folder compare.
• Expanded and updated help.
• Scripting “FOLDER-REPORT” now accepts an “INCLUDE-FILE-LINKS” argument and “CRITERIA” accepts an “IGNORE-UNIMPORTANT” argument.
• Windows: Fixed crash on startup introduced in version 4.0.0.18262.
• Windows: Added “Copy creation dates” folder compare/sync setting for local->local copies.
• OS X: Added support for comparing text in PDF files.

Notable changes since version 4.0.0.17887

• OS X/Linux: Fixed “Check for Updates”
• Windows: Fixed slow browse dialog when expanding directories containing zip files.
• Improved error handling when trying to write SSL certificates or SSH key pairs to invalid directories.
• Linux: Improved error messages when mounting smb:// URLs fails.
• Linux: Removed optional Gtk/Glib/Gio dependencies in .rpm package.