Backblaze Release 1.0.6

Backblaze has made a new release available and all users are scheduled to be automatically upgraded over the next two weeks. Below are the enhancements in this release:

Release Date: 3/1/10
Version: 1.0.6
Auto-Update: All Users

Performance Improvements

Reduces network traffic between client and Backblaze data center.

Improved Install & Error Checking Robustness (Mac)

Clearer messaging during installation if Backblaze data center cannot be reached.
Clear notification when two Backblaze computers are running with the same ID.
Many miscellaneous small fixes.

About Andy Klein

Andy Klein is the Principal Cloud Storage Storyteller at Backblaze. He has over 25 years of experience in technology marketing and during that time, he has shared his expertise in cloud storage and computer security at events, symposiums, and panels at RSA, SNIA SDC, MIT, the Federal Trade Commission, and hundreds more. He currently writes and rants about drive stats, Storage Pods, cloud storage, and more.