Support for a new source control model used when opening a file. A lock-modify-unlock model has been supported in the past. Using this model, the user checks out a file locally and all changes are added to the latest file version. The checkout prevents other users from accessing the file until it is checked back in.

A new copy-modify-merge model has been added as an option (File>Open>Project) to ensure that local modifications do not lock server files. When the user opens a file using this option, changes are made to a local copy of the database file. When the user is finished using the file, __________. Merge can take place automatically if database created with this option.

Optimizes access from Visual Studio 2005 (or other third party). The booster runs in the VSS server, with access to the database. Visual Studio plugin and the standalone VSS client access a database at the same time. The calling mechanism is RPC for the plugin. Available through administrator, Usage Configuration. See _____________.

An optional Web service is available in the VSS plugin running in Visual Studio 2005. This service allows the VSS plugin to connect to the internet. The service runs in the VSS server, with access to the VSS databases.

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Remote access is now enabled for both database and computer. This functionality is only enabled for VSS used through Visual Studio.

Optimized first-time download of files, with loading in the background. This feature allows the user to start working before loading completes.

The following enhancements for working on a distributed team have been made to both Visual SourceSafe Explorer and Visual SourceSafe Administrator:

• Improvements to database access across time zones, with access automatic for new databases. Minimal configuration is required for existing databases. Database operations are normalized to server’s date and time.
• Multiple language support . Dynamic updates are available for any installed language compatible with Windows code page.
• Unicode support. Unicode files are now recognized as text. Diff, merge, and view editors work on Unicode content.

VSS supports extensibility through improvements to IVSS. You can now write extensions based on VSS as needed for your environment.