Rumpus FTP, the premier Internet file transfer server for Mac OS X, has been significantly improved in the latest update from Maxum Development. Rumpus 6.0, released today, includes dozens of updates, and several major new capabilities:

Rumpus FileWatch

A new application, Rumpus FileWatch, is now included as part of the Rumpus package at no additional cost. FileWatch can be run on an administrator's desktop Mac and provides a detailed view of current server activity and recently transferred files. FileWatch can be used to access files uploaded to the server, and drop ship files for effortless large file distribution to anyone on the Internet.

Web User Administration

Server administrators can now share the work of managing user accounts with other people in their organization. "Sub-administrators" can be allowed to create and manage user accounts in a tightly controlled manner that can be customized by the primary server administrator.

Web File Transfer Enhancements

The Web interface has been updated to be easier to customize, simpler for end users, and include new features like controlling allowed file type uploads, user-specific welcome messages, and more. Multiple interface appearances can now be defined to allow for more flexible virtual hosting, user-specific interface customization, or multiple language support.

Additional Improvements

Numerous other performance and usability enhancements have also been added to the new Rumpus 6 package, including:

• Mail and Web server preferences simplify routine setup tasks.
• Better user feedback for long operations like folder downloads.
• Multiple upload triggers can now be set for each user account.
• An IP address "White List" improves control of client access.
• New homogeneous logs simplify extended activity tracking.

Rumpus 6.0 Standard Edition is priced at $269, or $99 to upgrade from any previous Rumpus version. A Professional Edition for larger organizations and ISPs is priced at $449, or $149 for the upgrade. Version 6.0 is a free upgrade for any Rumpus customer who has purchased a license since January 1, 2007. Rumpus 6 will run on any Macintosh running Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

For complete details, including a free, fully-functional, time-limited evaluation package, visit the Rumpus home page, at:

Rumpus FTP, first launched in 1997, is the premier file transfer server for Mac OS. Maxum Development Corp. was the first commercial Internet software company to release products for Mac OS, and continues to innovate with it's industry leading Internet file transfer solution, Rumpus.