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2.8.2 ‘Beta’ released

· 2 min read
  • Documentation: Mention new dependencies for Comet Server on Linux, add more distro-specific instructions

  • Documentation: Clarify auto-start status of Comet Backup on Linux for the distro-agnostic package

New Features

  • Allow setting a PKCS12 Authenticode certificate in Comet Server, for signing Comet Backup installers for Windows
  • Provide stub wrapper to provide SmartScreen reputation if Authenticode certificate is not present
  • Allow eliding https, trailing-slash in Comet Backup interface login dialog
  • Add Control Panel link to configure Comet Server on Windows

Enhancements

  • Cosmetic enhancements for the new Comet Backup interface theme
  • Provide signed binaries for Comet Server on Windows
  • Separate TopColor and TileBackgroundColor branding properties
  • Improve Comet Backup user defenses against malicious Comet Server operators
  • Link to job history from user profile page in Comet Server

Bug Fixes

  • Fix an issue with Comet Backup crashing when cancelling certain dialogs
  • Fix an issue with incorrect times for missed backup generation in Comet Server if timezones differ
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with small column widths when choosing snapshots to restore in Comet Backup
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with blank windows when saving certain dialogs in Comet Backup
  • Fix a cosmetic issue with the client news page overflowing in the Comet Server web interface