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JohnWho · 06-04-2010, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by feldon34:

The check for updates you are talking about would have to ping the server and read a text file to determine the latest version number. This is verboten according to Jim's post.

No -

all it would need to do is take one to a website where instructions would explain how to check your version (Hotkey "S" or on the "About" screen, whichever is correct). The user could then compare that to info on the site which would show what the current version is, describing the improvements in that version.

The appropriate download link(s) for either the free update or to purchase would also be on the site.

There would be absolutely no intrusion on the user's PC.

Also, this would involve the least amount of programming change to MA - it simply requires the addition of a "button" with a weblink.

I can understand if Jim doesn't want to do this, as I've said I'm just offering up the suggestion.

It is part of the "K.I.S.S." concept.

06-04-2010, 06:11 AM	#43
JohnWho Registered Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida Posts: 486	Originally posted by feldon34: The check for updates you are talking about would have to ping the server and read a text file to determine the latest version number. This is verboten according to Jim's post. No - all it would need to do is take one to a website where instructions would explain how to check your version (Hotkey "S" or on the "About" screen, whichever is correct). The user could then compare that to info on the site which would show what the current version is, describing the improvements in that version. The appropriate download link(s) for either the free update or to purchase would also be on the site. There would be absolutely no intrusion on the user's PC. Also, this would involve the least amount of programming change to MA - it simply requires the addition of a "button" with a weblink. I can understand if Jim doesn't want to do this, as I've said I'm just offering up the suggestion. It is part of the "K.I.S.S." concept. I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!