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NEW WEB CROSSING 5.0 INTRODUCES THEMES AND PLUG-IN ARCHITECTURE -- Integrated Online Collaboration Tools Now With Themes for Easy Customization, and Plugins for Extensibility Without Programming -- SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 24, 2003 -- Web Crossing, Inc. today shipped Web Crossing version 5.0, with a new customization and extensibility architecture replete with appearance themes, page component options, plugins and much more. Web Crossing v5.0 is designed for easy administrator control of the appearance and functionality of its collaboration tools, including a breakthrough new WebFiles system for mirroring files from a browser. Several free plugins, themes and customization modules have also been made available for the first time today. Available immediately as a software license or server hosted solution, Web Crossing is priced on a traffic-based sliding scale model from <http://www.webcrossing.com/>. "Web Crossing's tightly-integrated broad-spectrum core functionality can be easily customized and expanded in minutes," explained Tim Lundeen, president and CEO of Web Crossing, Inc. "Our new plug-in architecture adds new Web applications, themes, and page components with no programming required. Themes make customizing the whole site or particular sections easy. Our new WebFile system can mirror files, or even let users create home page directories, directly from their browser." "We are very pleased with the new features that Web Crossing 5.0 adds to an already very feature rich product," said Chris Zumbrunn of DeployZone.com. "It opens up exciting new possibilities for third party developers allowing, for example, our DeployZone Object Engine to leverage the new XML and plug-in capabilities for a simple and fast way to build powerful web applications. With version 5.0, Web Crossing has matured from a leading collaboration tool to an industry leading server platform for any kind of Internet application." Easily Add Functionality and Breakthrough WebFiles The new Plug-in architecture in Web Crossing v5.0 makes it easy for administrators to add and update software modules in just a few clicks. Plug-ins are now downloaded by simply clicking on the "shop for plug-ins" link from within the Control Panel. Plug-ins are available for a extensive array of functionality, such as Weblogs, RSS feeds, personal and shared calendars, WebMail, visitor comments, polling, brainstorming, rating auctions, wiki web and more. Other plugins are available that let administrators provide extra functionality to their end-users. Web Crossing v5.0 now includes a new WebFiles mirroring system -- a breakthrough paradigm for conveniently managing server files by mirroring the file system directly from a Web browser. When used with Web Crossing's new built-in Web publishing feature, users can create and edit entire home page directories via most modern browsers. All files that are added or modified via WebFiles or FTP are automatically synchronized in real-time with the host file system. WebFiles gives Web Crossing developers added flexiblity and adminstrators a simple method for maintaining large sets of files. Easy Customization in Whole or in Part Now for the first time, Web Crossing administrators can customize all or part of a site with new themes and layouts using the "one-click customization" manager. Previously requiring customized templates, aesthetic control can now be achieved with a simple point-and-click. A site's look can be easily customized across the entire site or within an individual section, such as a single discussion area or distinct HTML directory. Overall appearance themes now include a new default "tabs" theme with editable dynamic tabs, cartoon colors and pinstripes themes, and an empty theme, for an easily customized look in a single click. Standard page component options provide choices for folder views, message views and toolbars. Dozens of other more minor features, enhancements and bug fixes have also been included in Web Crossing v5.0 as outlined at: <http://wci.webcrossing.com/cgi-bin/webx.cgi/50buildnotes>. Pricing and Availability Web Crossing v5.0 upgrades are available today on a traffic-based sliding scale starting at $119. Purchases of Web Crossing since January 1, 2003 are entitled to Web Crossing v5.0 upgrades for free. Several plug-ins are available at no charge. Those plug-ins that aren't free are affordably priced or available as part of a turnkey solution package. Web Crossing v5.0 is available immediately as a sliding-scale traffic-based software license starting at $295, or server hosted (ASP) for maximum uptime starting at $65/month. Professional services, community hosting and community management consulting are available for all Web Crossing installations. About Web Crossing, Inc. Privately held, Web Crossing, Inc. is a leader in collaboration tools, committed to providing high-quality software and related services at a fair price. Award-winning Web Crossing is a scalable, tightly integrated collaboration tool serving a broad-spectrum of functionality and serves millions of pages per day at thousands of sites, including well-known, high traffic sites as eBay.com, The NY Times and Autodesk. Team Crossing, Campus Crossing and Support Crossing are turnkey solutions for the group collaboration, online education and technical support markets respectively. Web Crossing Express is a free package, offering superb server functionality for Web, email, and FTP services. Available licensed or ASP, all Web Crossing software is easily customizable and highly extensible without programming. Further information on can be found at <http://www.webcrossing.com/>. __________________________ Please visit our sponsors: RadGad(sm): The Place for Useful Gifts & Gadgets.(sm) http://www.radgad.com/, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 877-5-RADGAD MacTech(r) Magazine: The journal of Macintosh technology and development http://www.mactech.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 805-494-9797 DevDepot(sm): Your Source for RAM, Technical & Developer Products http://www.devdepot.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 877-DEPOT-NOW To submit a posting to NetProLive, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to NetProLive, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the SUBJECT line reading "SUBSCRIBE NetProLive". To unsubscribe, the SUBJECT line should read "UNSUBSCRIBE NetProLive". 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