Well after 18 beta releases under various names 1.5 has hit the tubes. Head over to the new site or auto-update the previous version to get your hands on it.
Here are the release notes:

[NEW] File mimicking - this is a major new feature, see screencasts for further information.
[NEW] Encrypted files can now overwrite the original files as opposed to being saved to a constant location.
[NEW] Covert file names can now be set in the password stage.
[NEW] Strong password generator.
[NEW] Password log.
[NEW] BitClamp can be forced to encrypt a file by holding the command key as you drag it in to the window.
[Change] Better smooth resizing and animations.
[Change] Optimizations - better memory and CPU usage
[Change] Better Sparkle Implementation.
[Change] MUCH better password strength algorithm (this has been greatly improved).
[Change] New file type, much improving performance, especially on large files.
[Change] More descriptive error reporting.
[Change] Bugs are now reported through the Mantis bug tracker installation.
[Change] Preferences are now saved on the closing of the preferences window not the shutting down of the app itself.
[Change] Optimized some menubar memory usage.
[Change] Moved OK box in the change encryption window to the center.
[Fix] The password generator and password strength windows now detect how much room is left on the current screen and display themselves accoringly.

[Fix] Possible UE0 error on decryption.
[Fix/Workaround] Sheet windows now accept clicks in 10.5.2, as I have removed all floating windows.
[Fix] Rare UE0 error on cancel.
[Fix] Fixed a line of stray pixels on the main screen.
[Fix] BitClamp no longer claims its finished when it is still unarchiving.
[Fix] Better code to dynamically change the size of the window when obtaining a password.
[Fix] BitClamp now checks window size on launch - avoiding problems of it disappearing if you change screen size.
[Fix] Preferences now load the destination folder correctly.
[Fix] Cancelling a decrypt now returns to the first window state.
[Fix] Cancelling the process when it cannot be cancelled no longer resets the UI.
[Fix] Renaming BitClamp no longer causes Growl not to load and the app to crash.
[Fix] Scrolling the encryption list with the mouse weel now works.
[Fix] Password strength window only shows when encrypting.
[Fix] Changing the default encryption menthod now correctly changes the current encryption method.
[Fix] BitClamp no longer leaves temporary, unencrypted, files on the HD which are can be later “recovered” by the OS.
[Fix] Updated credits.

As you can see we have been working hard on this one! You can also find a more visual tour in the form of a “whats new” screencast here.
Enjoy!

Well its about that time, the beta team and I have been working tirelessly trying to make 1.5 as bullet-proof as possible.
It contains some major new updates, and if all goes well you will be finding it in your auto-updates tomorrow. But as blog readers I figure you deserve a special sneak peak, so here is the screen cast that will be on the Fast Forward website.
That brings me neatly to my next point. As I’m sure most of you would have guessed by now, FastForward software is the new publisher for BitClamp. I am still the developer and we have big plans for BitClamp, now I don’t have to manage all the company aspects I can focus of developing the application. First on the list is the Windows version which we still plan to have available by the end of Q1 2008 but to get there it means that 1.5 will be the last major update for a while, at least until the Windows version is released.
I look forward to tomorrow and I hope you all enjoy 1.5!

Hey guys,
A quick plug for Ben Aroia’s blog. He is the new security advisor for BitClamp and is clearly quite knowledgeable about these things.
There is some interesting content up there already but I’m sure it will improve and could be a great regular read.
Just as a quick update I shipped a release candidate for 1.5 today and the target date for release is March 4th, although that remains pencil at this stage. It will be a free update for all registered users.

Hey people,
I’m sure a lot of you will have recently updated your leopard systems to the new 10.5.2 update. Well, BitClamp has one minor issue with it:
When a sheet window is open at the same time as a floating one, the sheet window will not accept mouse clicks.
Now for those who don’t speak developer lingo this means essentially that if you are typing in your password with the password strength meter enabled you will not be able to hit the OK button…. which is a real pain!
At the moment the only work around is to simply close the password strength window, this will allow you to do what you wish with the password dialog.
Unfortunately this is something we simply cannot fix, its down to Apple to ship an update, however in 1.5 we will adjust functionality so this is no longer an issue. That is if Apple don’t ship a fix.
As far as I know it is only 10.5.2 affected and Tiger systems are fine, I have only been able to confirm this on intel so if someone could try this with a PPC mac and either email me or leave a comment that would be great.
Thanks guys, and hang in there 1.5 is on its way….

Well its been a long time in the making but the new release of BitClamp is about to enter another round of beta testing.
It was going to be billed as 1.2 but we have decided due to the sheer amount of new features that this will be a 1.5 release. So don’t worry…. its coming and its going to be worth the wait :-).

As I’m feeling generous, here is a taster of what is to come in 1.2:

As for an ETA I’m not 100% sure but builds of 1.2 are currently being put through their paces by the beta team, so we should be shipping soon after the new year

I have been really busy recently working on 1.2 and porting BitClamp over to “doze” so updates may slow for a time.
However, as its Christmas I thought I would leave you a bit of a teaser, and no this isn’t a mockup.

So, I’m sure by now that some of you would have noticed that when you sign up for MacHeist you get BitClamp for free.
I better clarify. You do indeed get BitClamp for free, but you don’t get the rights to future updates of the software, the app won’t even update itself.
For those “luxuries” you need to pay for the thing
Good luck with the heist!

Hey guys,
Things are changing on the blog, I’m bringing on a member of the beta team to help me keep the blog up to date. His name is Itai and he’s on the east coast of the USA. His job around here is to keep you lot informed of what is happening in the betas but not give too much away :-).
But thats enough from me, heres Itai!

Hey everyone! My name’s Itai, and I’m one of the beta testers on the BitClamp testing team. I’m here to keep you guys updated on the behind the scenes work that’s going on, well, behind the scenes.
Right now, we’re testing many stages of BitClamp, leading up to the release of BitClamp 1.1 (I know, we’re excited too!), which is going improve on all the little things you guys said would make BitClamp much better. And some not so little things are going to be updated too.
We’re going to upgrade all of our encryption systems! In BitClamp 1.1 you will be able to encrypt your files with 256 bit AES, 256 bit Serpent and a whopping 448 bit Blowfish. But that’s just a sneak peek of what’s to come. I hope to keep you guys as up to date as possible, and hope to post regularly.

First things first:
Sorry that the free decryptor is not up yet, I experienced a hard drive failure which means Im without some of my files, more specifically the icons for it! I back everything up but Im without leopard until wednesday (when my new HD arrives). Expect to see it up by then.
On another note: I am creating a beta team for BitClamp to test future features and help me out with the promotion side. If you are interested contact me via the form or danny [at] crimsonskysoftware [dot] com.
Thanks