Objectpark Software releases "Picnic" - File Synchronization for Collaborative Work
Objectpark Software, the maker of the famous MenuCalendarClock application, announces the availability of Picnic, a revolutionary new collaborative file syncing application for Mac OS X.

Real world collaboration made easy

/24-7PressRelease/ - BONN, GERMANY, September 06, 2007 - In real world collaboration work, groups people often have to work together on a set of files. But not always in the same place. This is when Picnic comes into play. It offers an revolutionary easy way of sharing files - even if the "sharers" are not always in the same (W)LAN (or even connected to the Internet) and cannot use a traditional file server.

Picnic works by distributing a copy of a shared folder to each participant and keeping those copies in sync while they change. This reduces the chances of data loss as every other client computer can act as a backup.
By using the peer-to-peer paradigm, there is no need for a dedicated "server" computer, not even an internet connection. Picnic works over every local area network, even computer-to-computer networks or two Macs only wired with one ethernet cable. As a plus, this architecture lacks a single point of failure.

Participating users and shared folders are discovered automatically using Apple's "Bonjour" technology. Subscribing to a shared folder can be a one-click operation.

Use Cases

Every digital worker using document files can profit from using Picnic. Graphics designers can exchange their work in their own work flow without producing dozens of aging copies. Office users can communicate through their work documents.
Picnic can also be used as a Software distribution tool by adding and syncing a new "Shared Applications" folder (e.g. within their home folder). All the software tools needed for a workstation are automatically copied and updated.

Availability

Picnic 1.0.0 is available as a free download from Objectpark's web site at http://www.objectpark.net/picnic.html.

Evaluation and Pricing

Without registration, each synchronized folder can be used up to seven days for free. No other restrictions apply, so Picnic can be tested with real-world load and as many users/subscribers as needed.
Longer lived shared folders will require license codes available online at the Objectpark's web store. See http://www.objectpark.net/picnic-buy.html
Picnic is licensed per subscriber with volume discounts up to 30% available. Two client licenses e.g. will be US$27.50 each, while ten licenses cost only US$20.90 each.

Press Release Contact Information:

Axel Katerbau
Objectpark Software GbR
Founder
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