AutoPatcher December Update Wishlist

[FlishFun Veteran]

Okay, the November Update has been released, so it's time to start thinking of what we can put in the December Update!

I'll start you off:

1. I'm adding MSN Plus! (I got approval)

2. I'm adding the Flash Player

So let's hear your suggestions. :)

Please note, this is for suggestions only, everything else should still be posted in the main thread. :D

[AgEnTsMiTh]

Great thread.

One suggestion, make sure the MSN PLUS crappy spyware is not installed.

[Premgenius]

New package icon

Macromedia Shockwave Player

Adobe Acrobat Reader*

Ability to autodetect currently install pactches

New updated autorun*

* Just an idea

[AgEnTsMiTh]

What would you like as far as an Updated Autorun?

[FlishFun Veteran]

Great thread.

One suggestion, make sure the MSN PLUS crappy spyware is not installed.

Don't worry... it won't be. :) Good suggestions so far. As time goes on I'll compile a list of what I've chosen. :D So don't be afraid to suggest, the worst that can happen is it's not included. ;)

[Tech_8356]

How bout the Macromedia Shockwave player?????

[Premgenius]

What would you like as far as an Updated Autorun?

When you autorun starts it flashes and then appears slowly how about it just opens with no special effect same thing when exiting, also the tezt looks abit blurred so a bit more clearer, and finally whne the users click View read me it opens the text file in notepad why dont you display that in the while square on the right hand side and th autorun icon can be changed to the one flishfun uses :D

sorry if i sound picky and tedious just giving it more pro look

FLISHFUN: About bout providing AutoPatcher XP on CD at a small fee to cover postage and the cost of a CD?

[FlishFun Veteran]

FLISHFUN: About bout providing AutoPatcher XP on CD at a small fee to cover postage and the cost of a CD?

Once I finish the site, it's something I will offer. I already have everything setup to do it. :)

[Premgenius]

Once I finish the site, it's something I will offer. I already have everything setup to do it. :)

cool

[Tech_8356]

Congrats on 2500 posts DJ Prem!! :beer:

(sorry...way off topic :blush:)

[-=SD=-]

Spybot: Search and Destroy 1.2 or 1.3 Beta 4 (beta is found here )

Macromedia Flash and Shockwave

Winamp 5 Beta 2 lol

and of course the latest MyIE2 browser :D

[Tech_8356]

I think Flish and Raptop are trying to keep this strictly pre-sp1 updates with a few extras to maximize the operating system's usability (directx 9.0b, java updates, flash player, etc.)

Since everyone's preferences are different when it comes to software like Spybot, and Winamp, they want to let everyone make their own decisions with those (otherwise I would've suggested Winamp5 b2 first :p) I prefer Ad-Aware over Spybot for my anti-spyware jobs, but that's just my personal preference.

If they included every variation like that to keep the public happy, you'd need DVD's to distribute this awesome package.

I dunno...just my 2 cents....maybe Flish has changed his mind...we'll see :)

[FlishFun Veteran]

I think Flish and Raptop are trying to keep this strictly pre-sp1 updates with a few extras to maximize the operating system's usability (directx 9.0b, java updates, flash player, etc.)

Since everyone's preferences are different when it comes to software like Spybot, and Winamp, they want to let everyone make their own decisions with those (otherwise I would've suggested Winamp5 b2 first :p) I prefer Ad-Aware over Spybot for my anti-spyware jobs, but that's just my personal preference.

If they included every variation like that to keep the public happy, you'd need DVD's to distribute this awesome package.

I dunno...just my 2 cents....maybe Flish has changed his mind...we'll see :)

I haven't really changed my mind... but I'd like to know your suggestions... I'll start a list on the first post with what has been suggested and whether I'll install it or not. I mean, for example, myie2_user suggested:

1. Spybot: Search and Destroy 1.2 or 1.3 Beta 4 (beta is found here )

2. Macromedia Flash and Shockwave

3. Winamp 5 Beta 2 lol

4. and of course the latest MyIE2 browser

To that I'd reply:

1. Must look into it

2. Yes

3. No

4. No

So of those, he gets 1 maybe, 2 no's, and 1 yes. That's how this will work. :) Don't get crazy and say stuff like "Office" or anything, but seriously... what things do you install on your PC's (freeware only, please)? I'll see what you say and make my decision. :)

[-=SD=-]

Yeah, 3 and 4 were just wishful thinking, but I do think spybot or even adaware (tho I think adaware is lacking) should be included. :)

[junkyinny]

startup control panel and startup control monitor..

mainly becuase after i install windows xp, service pak1 and now the autopatcherxp :) i am quick to install the startup control monitor and startup control panel from

http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml and http://www.mlin.net/StartupMonitor.shtml

especially on other peoples machines, where they have everyprogram in the world open and take 45 minutes to bootup. and 100's of icons next to the systray.. and then they wonder why their athlon 3200xp with 1 gig of ram , still slow as crap :)

please include these :)

[mipra]

Great thread.

One suggestion, make sure the MSN PLUS crappy spyware is not installed.

That's a false idea my friend. It's a very useful software. You just don't know :D

[mipra]

Okay, the November Update has been released, so it's time to start thinking of what we can put in the December Update!

I'll start you off:

1. I'm adding MSN Plus! (I got approval)

2. I'm adding the Flash Player

So let's hear your suggestions. :)

Please note, this is for suggestions only, everything else should still be posted in the main thread. :D

Are you saying Messenger Plus! from Patchou? (www.msgplus.net).

[junkyinny]

also :) why msn plus? or msn at all? then you'll have to add icq, yahoo, etc.. instead how bout trillian ? www.trillian.cc or miranda? the all 4 instant messengers in one programs.. that way you only add 1-2 megs i think .. instead of 4 seperate programs with bloatware..etc..

just thoughts.

trillain .74 is free.

[mipra]

I dont think Flishfun should include Trillian or those sort of programs into it. If you want Trillian, I would suggest you get it yourself in their homepage (www.trillian.cc). SOmebody would like to have the pro version, so...if you include it in the Autopatcher...do you want flish fun to pay for the pro? :)

[Bant Veteran]

it would be neat if it could detect already installed components, and uncheck them (or grey them out). but like an option to detect, so people who are starting from a clean install can skip it and just load it all up ;p.

[mipra]

it would be neat if it could detect already installed components, and uncheck them (or grey them out). but like an option to detect, so people who are starting from a clean install can skip it and just load it all up ;p.

200% agree on that. But, I dont think that will be easy to do though :huh:

[junkyinny]

no what i'm saying is dont include 5 seperate im programs. just 1 that works with all, and trillian has a free fully functional version. but anyhow, take out the msn plus, msn messenger 6.1beta, msn 4.7 ..msn 5.. they just tie themselves into msoutlook, internetexplore, and stuff and its tricky to shut em off or delete em. plus if you've ever tried to remote assist with them, they dont work unless both users have same version.. msn just plain sux. probably why people use aim.

Anyways, i'm just sayin either leave out the im's or just add the all in one prog.

<<<<I dont think Flishfun should include Trillian or those sort of programs into it. If you want Trillian, I would suggest you get it yourself in their homepage (www.trillian.cc). SOmebody would like to have the pro version, so...if you include it in the Autopatcher...do you want flish fun to pay for the pro?

[BananaMan]

I'll second Bant's suggestion. Also, the fading effect for the autorun exe is overkill, fading for the splash is fine but for the entire autorun window IMO shouldn't happen, especially if people are running from a clean install with the vgasafe driver running (a stricly hardware-acceleration free failsafe driver that runs if Windows can't find a driver for the video card) as it would probably end up making the effect veeeery sluggish.

Also, it would be nice if all the batch files got put into their own directory rather than being present in the root directory of AutopatcherXP. It would make it a bit cleaner IMO.

[Japlabot]

IrfanView

Media Player Classic

[mipra]

. Also, the fading effect for the autorun exe is overkill, fading for the splash is fine but for the entire autorun window IMO shouldn't happen, especially if people are running from a clean install with the vgasafe driver running (a stricly hardware-acceleration free failsafe driver Also, it would be nice if all the batch files got put into their own directory rather than being present in the root directory of AutopatcherXP. It would make it a bit cleaner IMO.

Yup...That's really true :D . I dont think the fading effect is such an important thing, even though it's nice to have one there.

Nice suggestions you got there :)