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FontAgent Pro 4 for Windows Widens Lead in Features and Performance
Wednesday 31. December 2008 - New Release Adds Server Connectivity, Vista Support, Keyword Search, and UI Improvements
Insider Software today announced the availability of FontAgent Pro 4 for Windows Vista and XP. Version 4 is a major update to the most powerful font manager for creative and business Windows professionals, delivering a number of new capabilities that include:
SmartSearch, which finds fontsboth locally and on the Internetthat match keywords, and displays matching fonts in their native typefaces
Integrated search, purchase and download of fonts from the Internet
The ability to download and activate fonts from FontAgent Pro Server, the leading font server for workgroups, agencies, small businesses and enterprises
An improved font integrity engine that runs faster and diagnoses font problems before fonts can be used, ensuring smooth workflow and correct document imaging
Auto-activation plug-ins for Adobe CS2, CS3 and CS4 that find, match and activate fonts as users open InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop documents
A new waterfall view that displays fonts in cascading point sizes
Improved printing of hardcopy and PDF sample books for any group of fonts
An updated, simpler user interface for easier navigation and use
Connectivity to FontAgent Pro Server
The new version of FontAgent Pro for Windows connects to FontAgent Pro Server 3, the worlds fastest, most capable font server. With this release, organizations can now standardize and control fonts on Macintosh and Windows computers across the enterprise.
FontAgent Pro Widens Lead on Suitcase for Windows
The new V4 release of FontAgent Pro for Windows further widens its substantial technical lead over Extensis Suitcase for Windows. Important advantages include:
Font integrity checking that quarantines corrupt and incomplete fonts
Control Panel optimization that moves non-required fonts out of the Windows Fonts folder
Font archiving that automatically backs up font files
A font player that lets users select fonts from a slideshow
Color support in font previews and printed books
Support for storing fonts in multiple libraries
Font bitmap optimization for efficient memory and performance
Font and set locking for protecting important fonts and sets from accidental deletion
Startup fonts and sets that activate fonts when the font manager starts up
Nested sets and subsets for easy organization and project management
Ability to leave fonts active after exiting the font manager
and a number of other features that are crucial for efficient document workflow and user productivity.
Pricing, Availability and Upgrades
FontAgent Pro for Windows version 4 is available immediately. Users can download 30-day trial software from the Insider website at http://www.insidersoftware.com/downloads/win/FontAgentPro4Windows.zip. The retail price for FontAgent Pro 4 Standard Edition is $99.95 with volume discounts available. The software is available from Insider Software and resellers worldwide, including SHI, Dell, PC Connection, PC Mall and Zones. The Connected Edition of FontAgent Pro that connects to FontAgent Pro Server is $129.95 per user. Users who purchased FontAgent Pro 3 for Windows on or after June 15, 2008 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 4.
System Requirements
FontAgent Pro 4 for Windows requires Windows Vista or XP running on a PC with 20MB of available disk space. Additional disk space is required for installing fonts.