For users of the PREVIOUS betas (v4.09.28 or v4.09.29), you finally got to see what the automatic one-click updater can do when it works like it should. Pretty nice, eh ;). I'll get those no-click options on in, and we're good to go. There is some question as to whether I should re-display the EULA or not. Perhaps only if it has changed? Hmm... Well, even if I have to re-show it to be legally safe, it is a simple click.
Saturday, 12 March 2011
v4.09.30 BETA released
Posted on 10:26 by Unknown
Welcome to v4.09.30 BETA, moving as fast as I can to v4.1. While other builds have focused on adding features, here I work on correcting problems. First I tackle known issues in v4, as they are the most important. Then continued reported issues I'll be tackling as they appear. This release really changed more than I had desired, but I want to do things as best I can do them - not half-ass them. If its 'ok', that doesn't mean I won't go make it 'better' ;). Yea, at times that has bitten me in the butt, if you are wondering, lol. However, in the long run, it is worth it. Also, I don't always do that, I do know when to leave well enough alone.
This release has work done in various locations, with the most prominent fix being to detection of the current Task Scheduler based automated startup configuration. It now properly enumerates and finds any task scheduler entry, so won't even be confused if you go and manually change it (just like the registry entries).
Work elsewhere has been throughout. The automated update system should do better and better, and I'm about to enable the toggle to allow to be used without your intervention. A few more little things need to be added first, most noteably the frequency option and a log of the update.
Enjoy, another likely coming soon afterwards here.
This release has work done in various locations, with the most prominent fix being to detection of the current Task Scheduler based automated startup configuration. It now properly enumerates and finds any task scheduler entry, so won't even be confused if you go and manually change it (just like the registry entries).
Work elsewhere has been throughout. The automated update system should do better and better, and I'm about to enable the toggle to allow to be used without your intervention. A few more little things need to be added first, most noteably the frequency option and a log of the update.
Enjoy, another likely coming soon afterwards here.
BETA: Vista startup configuration
Posted on 09:14 by Unknown
Ok, I've got this fully correct now I think. In some cases in previous builds you could end up with both registry and Task Scheduler startup entries, which is obviously neither intended nor desired. This was rare, and only if you changed configurations. However, it could happen.
I fixed the Task Scheduler (elevated rights) detection so it properly detects if the GUI and Core Engines are set to start with elevated rights they now correctly identify whether they are set to start with the current user or all users.
I've described this before, but wanted to elaborate. I *may* backport this simple fix. We'll see.
It MAY take one run to 'clean things up', so the first run may look funny, or be inaccurate, but from then on everything will be ok. For new installs, everything will be fine of course.
This change coming in v4.09.30 beta.
I fixed the Task Scheduler (elevated rights) detection so it properly detects if the GUI and Core Engines are set to start with elevated rights they now correctly identify whether they are set to start with the current user or all users.
I've described this before, but wanted to elaborate. I *may* backport this simple fix. We'll see.
It MAY take one run to 'clean things up', so the first run may look funny, or be inaccurate, but from then on everything will be ok. For new installs, everything will be fine of course.
This change coming in v4.09.30 beta.
News from Japan: Our Japanese reseller and his family are ok ;)
Posted on 06:12 by Unknown
We are happy to report our Japanese reseller and his family are ok. They are a long trusted part of the global operations of Bitsum Technologies.
BETA: Ok, trying to finish it again today
Posted on 05:34 by Unknown
I worked all day yesterday on this, trying to finish it up, but kept having new issue and issue to resolve. I tried to stay up all night, took a caffeine pill, but then fell asleep ;o. I guess I am immune to caffeine now, lol.
Well, at least I'm rested and although my eyes are a bit dried out from sleeping with my contacts in, I can still see, still type, still think, and therefore... let's get this done. I want to see v4.1 final ASAP!!
At present I'm back in W2K, where I see compatibility is still broken ;o. Argh.
Well, at least I'm rested and although my eyes are a bit dried out from sleeping with my contacts in, I can still see, still type, still think, and therefore... let's get this done. I want to see v4.1 final ASAP!!
At present I'm back in W2K, where I see compatibility is still broken ;o. Argh.
Friday, 11 March 2011
BETA: Fixed W2K and WXP pre-SP2 (lack of) minidump support
Posted on 16:50 by Unknown
A minor typo would let these 'just crash' under certain cases. I'm still evaluating for further new incompatibilities. You old Windows 2000 and XP pre-SP2 users be sure to buy a copy, lol ;). Seriously, I do work hard to ensure that every final build is compatible all the way back to Windows 2000. While you guys don't get Minidump support because the OS doesn't support it, you do get friendly crashes, if they do occur. I'm also tracking another W2K issue, so hang in there while I sort out this new beta. Every build it seems I have to go back and regression test under W2K, lol.
Engaged at full speed
Posted on 10:55 by Unknown
I'm getting it done as quickly as possible folks ;). I'm feeling good, no huge problems to deal with (other than the persistent ones), etc.. and am making quick work of things today. I definitely anticipate a new beta very soon. I am not going to say a specific time, but its coming.
I do apologize for a stall. As you know, I'd much rather be programming myself, lol ;). It takes A LOT to run a small business, even though there are no employees. That's no excuse though, and as *ALWAYS* my product development is my top priority. Yes, above marketing or advertising. I want to have the next version out, not be working on selling the last ;). Of course, purchasers of the current version will have access to the new version, so have no worries about that.
I do apologize for a stall. As you know, I'd much rather be programming myself, lol ;). It takes A LOT to run a small business, even though there are no employees. That's no excuse though, and as *ALWAYS* my product development is my top priority. Yes, above marketing or advertising. I want to have the next version out, not be working on selling the last ;). Of course, purchasers of the current version will have access to the new version, so have no worries about that.
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