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PortAuthority Changelog

What's new in PortAuthority 7.9.0

May 16, 2018
  • Migrate to new source code server.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in PortAuthority 7.8.0 (Dec 5, 2017)

  • UI enhancements.

New in PortAuthority 7.7.0 (Oct 16, 2017)

  • Multiple updates to improve stability and UI performance on 10.13.

New in PortAuthority 7.6.0 (Apr 25, 2017)

  • Improved scrolling performance, security support on macOS.

New in PortAuthority 7.5.0 (Jan 30, 2017)

  • Improved security on software updates.
  • Minor UI enhancements.

New in PortAuthority 7.4.0 (Jul 2, 2016)

  • Performance improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in PortAuthority 7.3.0 (Aug 17, 2015)

  • Bug fixes in serial registration process.
  • Cleanup of startup and shutdown functions.

New in PortAuthority 7.2.0 (Jul 23, 2015)

  • Improvements in AppleScript support.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in PortAuthority 7.1.0 (May 22, 2015)

  • Refinements in UI.
  • Simpler, more user-friendly experience on first launch.

New in PortAuthority 7.0 (Mar 4, 2015)

  • Restore native API's for elevated privileges.
  • Supports Mac-native notifications if Growl not installed.
  • Numerous improvements in UI responsiveness.

New in PortAuthority 6.2 (May 5, 2014)

  • Fix bug with updating ports.
  • Minor documentation improvements.

New in PortAuthority 6.1 (Apr 14, 2014)

  • Improvements in Sparkle update engine.
  • Fix Mavericks bug with running command with elevated privileges.
  • UI improvements.

New in PortAuthority 6.0 (Dec 16, 2013)

  • Updated, modern UI with support for Retina displays.
  • Makes use of native API's for elevated privileges.
  • Fullscreen support.
  • Supports Lion-stye auto- and sudden-termination.
  • More responsive display of data.
  • Update to printing engine.

New in PortAuthority 5.0.0 (May 17, 2012)

  • Support for installing port variants.
  • Port dependency command now lists dependencies recursively--not just the direct dependencies of a port, but their dependencies as well--to give a better idea of how large an installation may be.
  • Alerts are now configured in preferences.
  • Expanded AppleScript support.
  • Restored Growl support.
  • More responsive display of data from long-running scan: less prone to lock up program.
  • Fix bug in auto-update.

New in PortAuthority 4.1 (Sep 21, 2011)

  • Minor improvements with Lion compatibility.

New in PortAuthority 4.0 (Jun 9, 2011)

  • NOW SUPPORTS INTEL-ONLY AND MAC OS X 10.6.
  • Fully native UI appearance with Cocoa toolbars.
  • Improvements in print engine.
  • Improved stability with internal use of AppleScript.

New in PortAuthority 3.0 (Oct 14, 2009)

  • Now a 64-bit application built on the Cocoa frameworks.
  • Updated user interface includes more modern button styles.
  • Context-sensitive popup menu in table display.
  • Now checks for MacPorts installation on startup and notifies user if MacPorts not found.
  • Better experience for first-time users; fewer popup dialogs, smoother startup.
  • Faster, more intuitive help viewer.

New in PortAuthority 2.8 (May 7, 2009)

  • Dock icon now changes when long-running process is active.
  • Now uses system sounds to indicate when long-running process starts and stops.
  • Can now copy text from the main data display.
  • Fixed bug in printing engine; now prints correct number of copies.
  • Fixed bug in serial number registration; now correctly calculates days in demo period.

New in PortAuthority 2.7 (Jan 13, 2009)

  • Bug fix: Demo version no longer crashes on initial startup.
  • Can now print log output to default printer.
  • Now uses integrated help viewer.
  • Saves window position on application close.
  • New graphics engine for improved UI appearance.

New in PortAuthority 2.6 (Aug 5, 2008)

  • Faster display of all MacPorts packages: only queries MacPorts database on startup and when package is installed or removed, not when "All" is selected from tree view.
  • Growl support: Now displays Growl notifications on systems with Growl installed.
  • Adds standard Mac "window" menu to better fit with system interface guidelines.
  • Preferences now update immediately on window close; no need to hit "save" button. Better compliance with system interface guidelines.
  • No longer connects to server on every startup to check for new version; user controls this process.
  • New "license" menu item displays user's serial number.
  • User help now online; eliminates use of OS X help viewer.