Active Development

Hi all

I am currently trialling Look n Stop, it is running very smoothly and I am now looking into purchasing it.

I have some questions....

Is Look n Stop still being actively developed?
The last release was in October 2009, is that correct?

I understand that it may not need any bug fixes etc, I am just interested in the owners plans for the product before I fork out for a "lifetime" licence.

Are any coupon/discount codes available for LnS?

Thanks

Adam

 

I've been looking that answer since new year

The only trace is : https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=275878

I see many advanced user still use/buy it without worrying the company status
So maybe u can follow em. But I'll just wait and see ...

 

Ive had my license for about a year and to be honest $30 for this piece of software is a sweet deal, especially after you really get into it.

It doesnt need updates like the other firewalls out there because its a strictly packet filtering firewall. It doesnt have all the useless garbage and bloat that others have.

 

Look 'n' Stop version 2.08 ?

Interestingly, from Spiedbot's post, there is a snapshot of L 'n' S v.2.08 (dated feb. 21rst) viewable at http://hollymaned.blogspot.com/2011/03/tum-dunya-emekci-kadinlarinin-bayramini.html

 

Its unlike Frederic to skip p1, p2, p3 and jump directly to 2.08.

 

And not to let us know!

TH

 

Well, if he still owns LnS, the above post from "ruinebabine" requires a reply from Frederic.....

Thomas

 

Most likely a hoaxer like that guy that had 2.08 in his signature here awhile ago.

 

heh

 

I`d bet my lunch it`s a photoshop gag - people would be all over it otherwise, especially here.

Would be interesting to hear of a new build though - just out of curiosity to see what exactly had been added or altered

 

A hoax that keep my expectation high

 

Hi 0strodamus

Yes I agree.

Also if you look a the screen shot with Serial Number blanked out in red, the Activate button has not been Activated, because it is still visible where the button would be invisible [grey-out] if Activated.

Take Care
TheQuest

 

I'm also interested in the status of the development. It is true that L'n'S doesn't require updates so often, but two years is a bit too much, and atleast I fear it becoming abandonware.

Are there any plans for L'n'S?

Preferred new features would be in my opinion: this is suggested before, but ability to attach internet filtering rules to applications and enforcing the rules to those applications alone, and better compatibility with Windows 7 Action Center (shows that L'n'S is off when logging out).

 

What does 2 years matter? Its stable in every sense and extremely strong. It offers IPV6 support. What else do you need?

 

Basically it's because of Microsoft; at some point, there could be stability or compatibility problems after certain type of updates. Little updates here and there would prove that the application is still in development, and I think it could boost the sales too. Even if I use the firewall myself on one of my computers, I can't currently recommend it to others because of the uncertainty.

 

There is no uncertainty. Updates dont effect packet filtering what so ever.

 

I agree. However, development status is strong point when investing in a software, and now it seems that L'n'S is left to "experts" who know when to trust the software and when to not. I don't mean anything like Chrome which already runs version 11, but something anyway. And I certainly don't want to start a debate over this, I just express my concern as a customer.

 

Yes, it would be nice to hear from Frederic. He has not posted here since September 10, 2010. Although the firewall does not need frequent updates and Phant0m has developed new rulesets I would like to know what future plans for the software are. Unfortunately in the case of DiamondCS and Ghost Security the developers just stopped posting and faded into the night.

 

The ability to attach applications to Internet filtering rules exists already, and in regards to server rules, only one server application can listen on a specific port at a time.., so no problem there.

And Look ‘n’ Stop is already fully compatible with Windows 7 Action Center, working great here.

 

Well there was one occasion .. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951748

 

I have to agree.
One post from him in 12 months is not a good sign.


- Stem

 

Yes agreed

 

its sad, and I've repeatedly said this. since this is a great product.

I haven't see any better option for my needs (yet)
but if a competitor make a better one, that would make my day

so for now, all love goes to LnS

 

There are 2 developers of LnS, Frederic and JF, both active in the forum in the 'old' days. Unfortunately, they 'disappeared' now.

 

Never think that I'll finally buy this piece of software
But without phanth0m and stem I wouldn't even consider it

I'm glad to buy this top notch firewall
Still hoping future development