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Knox specifications
The app sliced and diced.
If Knox came in a box, this is what we would’ve put on its spine. If we’ve omitted a detail important to you when compiling these specifications, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the support page. Thank you.
| System requirements | A PowerPC- or Intel-based Macintosh computer with Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later. Five megabytes of disk space for the Knox application, more for the Knox vaults. |
| Encryption algorithm | Advanced Encryption Standard as implemented by Apple’s FileVault technology. 128-bit key length (AES-128) on Mac OS X 10.4, 128-bit or 256-bit key length on Mac OS X 10.5. |
| Vault file format | A HFS+ file system on a Mac OS X sparse disk image. AES-128 images are compatible with all Mac OS X systems from 10.3; AES-256 images are compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 systems only. |
| Vault disk usage | Minimum four megabytes per vault (with a 100MB stretch limit). Maximum up to hard disk capacity. |
| Operating modes | Status item mode (on the menu bar), docklet mode (in the Dock) |
| Key features | Vault creation and management, full disk encryption of non-boot volumes, vault compaction, local and network drive backups, iPod and iDisk backups, per-vault Spotlight control (licensed copies only) |
| Backup method | Full secure copy of the encrypted vault. Manual, daily or weekly scheduled backups. Integrated restore functionality. |
| Fast User Switching | Supports unlimited users on a single machine, maintains personal preferences and operating modes. |
| Site installations | Management overrides for licensing information, update check toggle, new version release notes display toggle |
| Localizations | U.S. English and French. |
| Pricing | US$34.95 in the United States, €28.95 incl. VAT 22% within the European Union, €23.95 tax free outside the EU. “Four plus one” volume discounts available. |
| Purchasing | The Knox integrated store accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Paypal.com. Offline methods are available.  |
| Release notes | Current release notes on the Download page
Release notes for earlier versions |
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