2.0.3 trial software / shareware for linux

Loophole Client runs at work, on Windows or Linux. Download it at work and install it, or download our ISO image at home, burn a CD, and run from CD at work.
Loophole Server runs at home, on Windows or Linux.
Main features:
- gets you directly out to the Internet, through your companys firewall or web filter
- encrypts where-youre-going and what-youre-doing-there
- is discreet (can run from CD-ROM and use Camouflage Mode to avoid leaving tracks on your work computer)
- uses your cable or DSL modem (uses your home computers bandwidth while youre at work).
Enhancements:
Camouflage Mode bug fixed
- Previously, exiting Camouflage Mode from the file chooser or pass phrase input dialog would close the window, but leave the Loophole Client process hung. (20021108)
Validity Indicators are updated continuously
- In response to many customer questions and requests, validity indicators (the little red/green boxes in the UI) are now updated on every keystroke. A widgets validity is always current; theres no need to tab out of a field or press Enter. (20021108)
IP address/host name fields are validated properly
- These fields are now validated strictly. Previously, dotted quads with integers > 255 were considered valid. (20021108)
Camouflage Mode file chooser improved
- In Camouflage Mode, the settings file chooser now has filters for common file types. (20021108)
Camouflage Mode save-settings dialog improved
- When saving settings in Camouflage Mode, the user is now prompted with a two-field pass phrase definition dialog. It was dangerous to use a single-field input dialog, because a user changing its pass phrase was not required to type it again to confirm it. (20021108)
HTTP proxy compatibility improved
- Some proxy servers dont use correct HTTP carriage control (CR/LF). Loophole now works with all flavors of carriage control. (20021108)
- Some proxy servers return incorrect HTTP authentication headers. Loophole detects these proxy servers, and adapts to them. (20021108)
Text field and combo box context menu added
- Text fields and combo boxes now support a context (right-click) menu for Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, Select All, and Clear All actions. (20021108)
Monitor screen bugs fixed
- Previously, both Loophole Client and Loophole Server monitor screens neglected to reflect changes to host and port settings. (20021108)
License validation logic enhanced
- Removed one circumstance under which a license could be spuriously considered invalid. (20021108)
Updated Java Runtime Environment
- Loopholes private Java Runtime Environment is now based on version 1.4.1_01. (20021108)
Work around Java/Linux time zone problem
- On some versions of Linux, Java cant determine its time zone properly. Until Java is corrected, we work around this problem. (20021109)

Libranet 3.0 has been a long time coming, and highly anticipated by its devoted customers.
Due to the extended period of time since their last release in 2003, I was beginning to wonder if they were falling into the catch up mode of development... the endless loop you can enter when youre low on development staff who are working hard to try to keep up with the rest of the distributions out there... only moving fast enough to be one step behind.
Since there was such a large gap in time between the 2.8.1 release and the current 3.0 release, will Libranet stack up? Does it have what it takes to win the hearts of not only the Debian crowd, but the Open Source community in general? Well, my friends, were here to find out.
Main features:
- Linux kernel 2.6.11.4
- KDE 3.3.2, GNOME 2.8.3, and Xfce4
- Gcc 3.3
- X.org 6.8.2
- Evolution 2.0.3
- OpenOffice.org 1.1.3
- Gaim 1.1.4
- Mozilla Firefox 1.0.2/Thunderbird 1.0.2
- K3b 0.11.20
Libranet 3.0 comes in the form of 5 CDs or a single DVD which are available in the form of downloadable ISO images or as physical media shipped via snail mail. At the time of this review, ISO images are the only option. CD media will be shipping on May 31st, 2005 according to the Libranet site and are currently available for pre-order.
Although the major desktop environments included with this release are, shall we say, a bit outdated, theyre well suited for the task at hand: providing a productive desktop experience. There are more up-to-date Debian offerings out there, but theres nothing wrong with working on the desktops provided by Libranet.
In the grand scheme of things, they really arent that old and if you need to bring them up to speed with the current versions, a little creativity with the apt sources list will get you there in a hurry.
Unlike other more heavily modified Debian-based distros such as Xandros and Linspire, adding additional Debian mirrors will not cause irreversible damage to your system.