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  • Great start for the new week!

    May 9,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    Breaking news!

    Hurry to purchase Ray 2.3 plus an annual subscription during these two coming weeks and you will get Ray 3.0 and installation service of Ray 3.0 into Dolphin for FREE!
    Those who want to use Ray 2.3 or 3.0 with a third party script (not with Dolphin) will be able to order an integration service with a 20% DISCOUNT



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    Ray TRAC has been launched!

    May 4,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    Dear customers!

    BoonEx continues to expand its "Radical Transparency"" program. We have launched a TRAC system for Ray, and now it's easier to:

    Suggest new features for future Ray versions via a ticket system,
    View what has been suggested in order to avoid repetition,
    View a Timeline of the development progress,
    View a Roadmap of what will be done.

    The general discussion of Ray will be continued on the boonex.org blog, but it will be easier to track all the requests and suggestions via Ray TRAC. So if you have any ideas, please submit a ticket there.
    There is also a Wiki section which will be updated very soon. We rely on your help with this while creating the documentation for Wiki.
    Those who take an active part in the blog and Ray TRAC will receive credit towards their free license. We will track your activity in the blogs as well as at TRAC.



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    Shark 2.0b LIVE

    May 2,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    We are very excited to announce about long-awaited Shark Enterprise Community Platform Beta testing. The first steps are marked with a relaunch of our website 4ppl using Shark 2.0b. In a very raw form and with still very limited functionality, but LIVE, finally LIVE. We are so excited that we couldn't wait and decided to tell you. Those interested, come to 4ppl and join it with real profile to test the site in full. We accept feedback at www.boonex.org and those who provide good testing info will get a free license of the final product.


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    BoonEx Ray 3.0b. Free!

    April 25,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    New, major upgrade of Ray Community Widget Suite is available now. For free!

    • New features in every widget;

    • New integration system;

    • Global admin panel (Ray Base);

    • Developer API;

    • and so much more!


    Click here for more information



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    Ray 3. First Screencast + Opportunity to Get a Free Copy.

    April 20,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    Major milestone - Ray 3 release is on the way. A sneak peek is available at BoonEx Blog.

    You may participate in testing and find out more about the next big thing from BoonEx!



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    Shark Enterprise Community Platform is coming soon!

    March 26,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    The Shark 2.0 Enterprise Community Platform is under development and we just want to announce that those interested will be able to test Shark on one of BoonEx projects - 4PPL.com in the near future. We are developing Shark as the alternative next step for Dolphin powered community sites when the database grows and technical demands increase. The Shark main package will be offered after full online testing. You can track the development process at the www.boonex.org blog and take part in Shark development via comments and suggestions.


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    Ray 2.3 Discounted!

    February 16,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    Boonex released the new Ray 2.3 version ten days ago with a substantially higher price. The 2.3 version contains a good many major improvements, and we believe that it's well worth it.

    There was, however, an overwhelming response from customers and a significant number of requests for previous versions and discounts on the new pricing. Couple this with the fact that we are seeing increasing activity at Expertzzz.com, which partially covers our R&D and support costs, and we initiated some changes. Now, both pricing and the ability to choose a few widgets or the full package should bring things more in line with demand. Therefore, we are happy to announce that the price for Ray 2.3 software is slashed, and here are the details:

    Ray full package - $279 instead of $1140

    Separate widgets - $79 instead of $190

    1 year upgrade subscription - $179

    This pricing is likely to settle as things become more finalized, so now you have an outstanding opportunity to expand your site functionality for a fraction of the price.

    Additionally, we are offering a conditional FREE Ray license for non-profit and educational organizations. Please contact us at business@boonex.com to claim one.

    You spoke - we heard and responded! Now, the new Ray is really affordable!





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    New Dolphin + New Orca!

    February 13,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    Together we call 'em "Wolphin" and do our best to tie them closer to each other to provide the best community site platform the world has ever seen. Today we're happy to announce version upgrades of both Dolphin and Orca.

    Dolphin 5.6

    The world's most popular community software is fast getting better. This new version is another major step ahead. For you. For free.

    In Dolphin 5.6 we fixed all reported bugs, improved the code and structure, and added new features like:

    • WYSIWYG Editor in member profiles
    • Improved design templates structure
    • Integrated base configuration class
    • Improved upload system of media files
    • Integration with Ray 2.3 and Orca 1.1

    As always, Dolphin is ahead of the competition, and you are welcome to download it for free at Boonex.com

    Orca 1.1

    This unique forum script was born just a few months ago, but it is maturing very fast. With version 1.1 it becomes the best forum for Dolphin and it is still the world's only 100% AJAX-based forum with a search-engine-friendly and user-friendly structure, self-moderation tools and dummy-easy integration system. In this new version we are happy to feature:

    • Live post tracker - "Forum Spy"
    • "Sticky" topics
    • Advanced WYSIWYG post editor
    • "Reply with quote" option
    • Wider support of hosting setups

    Extras for Dolphin and Orca

    Expertzzz Community Software support is accelerating - now you can find A LOT of modifications, templates, languages and other extras for BoonEx products there. You are also welcome to share or sell yours.




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    Ray 2.3 - New Version! Major Improvement!

    February 6,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    Dance! The new Ray Community Widget Suite is here, and it's so much better now. Version 2.3 means improved structure, a better administration system, fixed bugs, new features, enhanced performance and even more.

    • Now, users (not only admin) can change languages and skins in all widgets
    • Users can track who's viewing their video streaming
    • Uploaded video files management for administrators
    • File transfers in Instant Messenger
    • Improved emoticons positioning
    • Full-featured Ray Chat integrated into Ray Desktop
    • Conversation log in Instant Messenger and Chat
    • Ray Media Server for Microsoft Windows Server OSs

    Ray instantly turns any community site into an advanced communication platform powered by audio/video applications. Now, Ray is absolutely unmatched by the competition - it grants complete control and an unprecedented list of features that just work.

    Go to Ray Community Widget Suite Homepage

    Higher Price for Higher Class

    Ray is now more stable than ever and we are sure that it has outgrown its price tag. From now on, Ray Community Widget Suite is split into separate widgets. The price of each widget is $190 for a lifetime single-domain license. Access to version upgrades can be purchased for $380/year (which is a great deal, since we release new versions at least 4 times a year).

    Current holders of a Ray 2.2 license get Ray 2.3 for free! You paid $198 for your license, and now you get a product with an $1140 price tag!

    Why Purchase?

    With Ray you can instantly add Audio/Video Chat, Messenger, MP3 Player, Recorder and a Desktop Application to your site and make your members fall in love with your community site.

    Moreover, Ray is the only full-featured suite of audio/video applications that conveys complete control. You host Ray, you control it and you don't pay monthly fees for connections made by your users. Ray gives boundless flexibility, full control and an extraordinary user experience.

    Find out more about Ray Community Widget Suite




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    How to take part in Dolphin development?

    January 9,2007
    posted by BoonEx

    Dear customers!
    The new version of Dolphin is coming soon! We have changed the upload system for media files in the new version of Dolphin (photo, video, audio). Now users can upload an unlimited number of files.

    Boonex developers team invite everybody to test it here.
    You can take part in developing Dolphin by sending your feedback, suggestions and even reporting about bugs by email to: beta@boonex.com
    Don't be an outsider! Stay tuned in by helping to develop your favorite product!



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    Get everything you need with new Ray 2.2 – #1 Community Widget Suite

    December 25,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    Hello, BoonEx! This release is another long waited present for you from BoonEx!
    The Ray 2.2 – #1 Community Widget Suite has everything you need:


    Hold conferences, music band repetition, or poetry club meetings – benefit from the unlimited number of video chat windows.

    Use chat for promotions - allow users to either send only text messages, read only conversations, or grant them full access depending on the user\'s membership type.
    Make your users happy by allowing them to choose their own smilies in chat that express their feelings.

    Your members will not miss any messages if you use Custom Sound Alerts,
    Use chat with ease and pleasure – experience the optimized A/V controls, and finally
    Feel the pleasure of working with the new and enhanced chat administration panel:
    read user dialogs, send messages, kick and ban users, search for user info and view it in a separate dialog window and more.

    There is a lot left to add, but we have reached a point where there is nothing to be taken away, since you will need all these widgets that the Ray 2.2 - #1 Community Widget Suite has.

    Buy Ray 2.2, and experience it all yourself!

    Happy New Year!



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    Suggest your Modification.

    December 20,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    Do you think that you have something missing? Do you think you know what Dolphin needs, or are you searching for more enhancements?

    Now you can take part in our Suggest a Modification contest! There are four simple steps:

    1.Think of a useful modification for Dolphin

    2. Write a detailed description for it.

    3. Send your description to www.expertzzz.com before Dec 27, 6:00 pm GMT+5

    4. Wait!

    We choose first five unique and useful modifications. In case more then one person sends the same suggestion, we pick the one that has been received first.

    5 people who are chosen will get their modifications done for them at no cost, within 5 weeks depending on the complexity of the modification.



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    Web 2.0 embraces Love Poems sharing

    December 20,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    LoveLandia is already very popular, but now it's getting even stickier. After update we witness dramatically improved users activity happening around the site. Users are more active in commenting and voting.

    We keep adding new features, such as better friends support, invitations and communication tools. This is a tough process, as we don't use any third party software and build everything from ground up.

    Anyway, LoveLandia was neglected and forgotten by our development for quite a while and now it’s being reborn as a beautiful community for love-related content sharing. The LoveLandia forum is being upgraded to Orca 1.0 (Interactive Forum Script) too, which will ensure better user experience and timely forum upgrades.

    Finally, we moved from MovableType to our own proprietary software and from phpBB to Orca.

    LoveLandia is all about love and now there's just a bit more to it – better software.



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    Dolphin 5.5 Christmas Edition – Find your surprise in every package!

    December 20,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    Hello, everyone! Today we have released the new, long awaited Dolphin 5.5 Christmas edition. Our cute and trusted Dolphin has now become less capricious and starting with version 5.5 is going to be easier to upgrade.

    You will not need to move your modifications after every upgrade, they will be left untouched. At the same time, when you modify any specific file the program will apply the required changes to other related files. All this is thanks to the new modular template structure.

    In other news, there is a small Christmas surprise in every package, which we hope will elevate you and your community Christmas spirits. Oh... it is NOT a WYSIWYG editor, which is also there! Merry Christmas!



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    Christmas Present from Google to BoonEx

    December 19,2006
    posted by BoonEx




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    Christmas Hustle&Bustle

    December 11,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    1 Surprise with every main package.

    12/18/06 - Surprise inside the Dolphin main package

    2 100% Disscounts for contributors on new modifications (free for contributors during one week/20 for members)

    12/18/06 - "Remember Me"
    12/19/06 - "Location Identifier"
    12/19/06 - "eCards"
    12/19/06 - "Profiles' Blog at Home Page"

    3 Contests

    12/08/06 - "Ray raffle"
    12/19/06 - "The most featured site"
    12/20/06 - "Picture our mission"
    12/22/06 - "How do you unite people with your site?"



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    AJAX is NOT A Search Engine Killer Anymore. "Friendly AJAX HOWTO" by BoonEx

    November 30,2006
    posted by BoonEx




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    Orca 1.0. Handy, Dandy, Trendy. 100% AJAX, free, GPL, integrable, self-moderated forum script

    November 27,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    Now we can say 'We made it!'. BoonEx is the first company that effectively connected the web's most popular type of community software – forums, and today’s most wanted technology – AJAX. …with a few extras to cherish your zeal.



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    More than ever. Better than ever.

    November 27,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    What a day! This is the first time that we've made four, and I mean FOUR major announcements in one day. Orca 1.0, Dolphin 5.4, Ray 2.1 and the all-new LoveLandia.


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    Simple template for Dolphin released

    November 14,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx is pleased to announce the release of the Simple template for Dolphin. Now you can add romance to your community and let your members enjoy its simplicity. To download the template, please go here


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    Barracuda SVN release

    November 13,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx has released Barracuda in an SVN version, which now enables BoonEx members or ExpertZZZ Contributors to access the Barracuda code and edit it. With the release of ExpertZZZ, webmasters get an opportunity to interact between each other in ExpertZZZ and modify the Barracuda files simultaneously, particularly with the original script developers. All the script modifications will be stored in the subversion repository and BoonEx members or ExpertZZZ Contributors will have access to it. Please click here to enter the Barracuda repository.


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    ORCA 1.0. b - Interactive Forum Script released

    November 10,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx released ORCA - Interactive Forum Scrip, the first and unique members moderated forum script, designed to deliver integrability with any community software or database, maximum usability and traffic saving for community members. It is 100% AJAXy, self-ruling and fully integratable with any web-site. Advance your community by adding ORCA to it! The Beta mode of ORCA is available for ExpertZZZ Contributors and Premium members and we invite you to see what we already did. To learn more about ORCA, please go here


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    Premium Members become ExpertZZZ Contributors

    November 9,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    With the release of the ExpertZZZ Community Software Support system Premium members get more and bigger benefits. As a Premium member you obtain a Contributor status in ExpertZZZ and thus can make your engagement with ExpertZZZ more in-depth and versatile. Moreover, as a Contributor you play an essential role in the "Unite People" mission and invest in the growth of the Internet communities, their integration by collaboration and working out solutions through ExpertZZZ. Please login to ExpertZZZ as a Contributor using your login/password of the Premium member.


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    ExpertZZZ Beta version launched

    November 8,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx is happy to announce the launch of the ExpertZZZ Community Software Support system! ExpertZZZ was created to provide a collaboration platform for webmasters specializing in community web-site development. It is aimed at building a community environment where people work together to accomplish the common "Unite People" mission. Now released under Beta version, ExpertZZZ is open to everyone for testing. Dear BoonEx members! We invite you to visit the ExpertZZZ web-site, test its facilities, primary tools and availability for your own objectives!


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    Barracuda - now GPL inside

    November 6,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    Barracuda is the most sophisticated and user-friendly Traffic Development Software developed for creating a powerful links directory, increasing links exchange productivity, tracking the position of your site in Google, Yahoo and MSN and always being ahead of competitors. Now that Barracuda is licensed under GNU GPL you are free to study its functionality, use it for any purpose, adapt it to your personal needs, redistribute copies and, what is especially cool, to refine the program and release your improvements to the public. To download Barracuda, click here


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    BoonEx Wiki Project

    November 1,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx has launched the BoonEx Wiki project to give its members an opportunity to not only obtain but exchange useful and up-to-date information about the constantly developing state of BoonEx products and services without the need to go through multistep registration. It is absolutely user-friendly due to its AJAX technology and doesn't require knowledge of HTML. Wiki is available for all BoonEx members, where everyone may contribute to the development of our community by posting useful recommendations or articles. BoonEx Wiki lives here


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    Original Dolphin SVN Launched

    October 30,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx released the SVN version of Dolphin enabling BoonEx members to access the Dolphin code and edit it. The most exciting thing about the Original Dolphin SVN is that now the webmasters can modify the files simultaneously, particularly with the original script developers. All the script modifications will be stored in the subversion repository and BoonEx members will have access to it. To go to the source code repository, please click here



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    Ray hosting with HOSTFORWEB

    October 26,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    Ray 2.0 is a proper and beneficial solution for any community. From now on, with the purchase of Ray, you are offered easy, safe and profitable hosting with Hostforweb - Ultrafast Hosting Solutions and Reliable Service. For 3 years BoonEx has established a solid and trustworthy partnership with Hostforweb. By taking paramount care of its members BoonEx recommends hosting services from Hostforweb to all Ray customers. You're offered to host your Ray on the VPS - 1 plan from Hostforweb and save $5 monthly and $50 yearly and have your Ray running fast and impeccably.


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    Premium Membership Campaign

    October 23,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx is starting a special campaign, for a week, for its Premium Members arranged for the new BoonEx site release. From now on, ALL BoonEx Premium Members can get any new templates for FREE. The campaign is on till October 30. Check on our latest releases and be the first to get them!


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    New BoonEx.com

    October 17,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    A big day for BoonEx! BoonEx is proud to present the new BoonEx web-site! We are passionate for innovations, that's why BoonEx.com provides the latest information on company position as Community Software Experts, exciting news on the latest product releases, upgrades and technical support, community forums and various BoonEx Club campaigns. Discover the new BoonEx and be a part of our Community!


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    Quote request service

    September 21,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    BoonEx is happy to announce that quotes for our software modifications are again accepted to make it easy, fast and fun for you to change your web-site preferences. Now you may send modifications quote order by filling in the modification form at http://www.boonex.com/club/tickets/mods/ and have your web-site modified the way you want. Quote request service is $20 for BoonEx Basic Members and FREE for Premium Members.


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    Language files

    August 3,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    On Dolphin demo site you are welcome to test several new language files that are not yet available for download. Please feel free to send all corrections and suggestions regarding these files to sales@boonex.com


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    Live Support

    May 1,2006
    posted by BoonEx

    Now you can have on-line chat with BoonEx technician to address your most urgent and important questions. tech support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


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