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Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 06-06-2009, 11:12 AM
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Posted By Dale
I have no problem with that, now that I know. ...

I have no problem with that, now that I know.

The question is how (if) we should report problems with the installer. Here? SereneScreen "tech support"? Somewhere else?
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 06-06-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
I guess I didn't realize that the installer code...

I guess I didn't realize that the installer code (itself) was considered to be Beta.

Presumably, a bug report in this thread (such as the one Ralph reported) gets it fixed.
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 06-05-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
I technically agree that it's safest. But: ...

I technically agree that it's safest. But:

It would be called a BUG in the installer, if it changes any pre-existing user settings.

And, beating a dead horse - there's no current user...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 06-04-2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
As far as I know, 10b has not been announced in...

As far as I know, 10b has not been announced in the INSTALLER thread, and isn't available in the installer version, so 10b still has the data/text at the upper left (by default).
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 05-11-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
...except that it says "MA3 BetaText9 has...

...except that it says "MA3 BetaText9 has expired" when it's really 10a that expired".
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 05-10-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
When I checked - yesterday - by downloading it...

When I checked - yesterday - by downloading it and comparing file sizes - it was still the same size as before. [Not that it helps, but the "file version" was 0.0.0.0]

Please pardon the blunt...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 05-08-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
How's that coming along?

How's that coming along?
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 03-07-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Yes. However, as Jim points out, the majority of...

Yes. However, as Jim points out, the majority of people will (incorrectly) believe this is a Screen Saver.

Where would you expect to find the Readme.txt file for "3D Text" or "Beziers"?
...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 03-07-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Lots of good, varied ideas. I believe that...

Lots of good, varied ideas.

I believe that Prolific needs to decide the following:

1. What are the purposes of the readme.txt file?

[2. Does the current installation (silently hiding the...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 03-06-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
I agree, the average person does not look through...

I agree, the average person does not look through the "readme". (nor does the average person read the license, etc.).

However, my point was that the only way to know that the readme file exists,...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 03-06-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Two additional installer issues: 1. The...

Two additional installer issues:

1. The installer helpfully places an updated readme.txt file in C:\Program Files\SereneScreen\Marine Aquarium 3\. That file contains useful information,...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 03-03-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Yes, of course you can. In fact, you can run...

Yes, of course you can. In fact, you can run many different (unexpired) versions by naming them differently, and/or placing them in various locations.

And, as long as you never see a bug or a...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 03-03-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
What he said - but the file name is not ma3.scr

What he said - but the file name is not ma3.scr
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-28-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Perhaps file system redirection? ...

Perhaps file system redirection?

https://www.feldoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=111002
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-18-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Then perhaps all purchasers of MA3Beta should be...

Then perhaps all purchasers of MA3Beta should be automatically subscribed to that thread.
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-17-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Tested new installer version (Beta 9b aquarium),...

Tested new installer version (Beta 9b aquarium), on two systems: A Vista 32 system that had MA2.6 previously installed, and a virgin Windows 7-32 system (multi-boot on same hardware).

The problem...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-16-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Yep. Isn't it about $0.20 per GB downloaded?

Yep. Isn't it about $0.20 per GB downloaded?
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-16-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
I just noticed that the Prolific/SereneScreen...

I just noticed that the Prolific/SereneScreen downloads are actually coming from the Amazon Web Services server farm.
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-10-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
A. It's there for a fresh install on Windows 7,...

A. It's there for a fresh install on Windows 7, and selecting PS.... in the screen saver list works the same as selecting S......

B. For Mark Knight - to get rid of the PSereneScreen entry in...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-10-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
For the record: under Windows 7, dxdiag says...

For the record: under Windows 7, dxdiag says it's running DirectX 11.

MA3 (Installer version) runs fine.
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-09-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Windows 7 - Installer 8k

INSTALLER TEST, Windows 7

I just used the installer version to put MA3 on an absolutely-virgin Windows 7 Ultimate System. The hardware is an Intel D945GNT mainboard, built-in graphics (no add-on...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-05-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
That would work, of course. But it relies on the...

That would work, of course. But it relies on the "web person" to check frequently.

If the server has enough disk space, and of course if the server and net connection can handle the infrequent...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-05-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Certainly - I'm just trying to get stuff written...

Certainly - I'm just trying to get stuff written down, so it can be handled when the time is right.



OK, thanks for the info. Obviously, I wasn't aware of that sensitivity. I'm more used to...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-05-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Not arguing - it's your choice. However, I...

Not arguing - it's your choice.

However, I really am curious why adding 33.5 MB to the download would render this "not an option".

Particularly if it would make things easier for your mother...
Forum: Marine Aquarium 3 for Windows 02-05-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 233,583
Posted By Dale
Sorry to bother you - I guess I thought you...

Sorry to bother you - I guess I thought you weren't doing the Installer work, and that this would only bother markknight.

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