I hear tell that the wrapper that GAOTD sometimes uses doesn't run under Windows 98. So this might be one of the problems.

Thanks for letting me know MASA!

Also, it won't work with today's game giveaway

Awesome! Love the new update yet the scrollbars don't seem to work for me.

Thanks "tjchan". Now I just have to wait for something to download ... :-) LOL

Update complete. It's not as "smart" yet, but it does work...tested with both Giveaway and Game Giveaway for today.

Please let me know if you run into any problems or have any ideas / suggestions.

http://www.cyberdale.net/files/GAotD/Setup.exe

Changelog

7-05-07:
- Restored functionality utilizing mirror source for GAotD.
- Used new transparant background icon. Thanks stamba!
- Moved buttons around a bit to better allow the viewing of the day's offering.
- Added scrollbars to offering viewer.

Your installer managed to grab today's game giveaway when multiple attempts with other methods had failed. Thank you for the time and effort you have devoted to this project, TJchan. Well done!

The alternative is just to grab the link from Wikifortio. An additional step, but can't be that difficult to find if you already had to do so with the original page.

BillW50,

Good idea! What I find really funny was that idea just came across just now...and I just checked the forums and see your response. I'm thinking WOW. That would work just fine. =D

I'll get that fixed up tomorrow.

-Timothy

Hi tjchan... Why not use the mirror site? Since it doesn't use WikiFortio.

Yes, you should as if it's not functional, then it's just a waste of space. =)

I will be looking forward for your next version. Your "old one" made the whole process so much simplier and consistent. Should I remove your "old" version, "tjchan" ???
Many thanks !

I think this program may be dead now as they changed the method of downloading by using WikiFortio. There may still be a way to re-code this and I will be looking into this...

-tjchan

Why can't everyone just use this?

I mean seriously, it does solve alot of problems.

Hi tjchan, so where can i download the latest GAotD Launcher with the icon with transparent background? Thanks...

If you are having problems activating / downloading / installing the "GOTD" try using this neat little tool. Good Luck !

Hmm..I'll take a look at that. Thanks MASA - that was just the copied and pasted code of the GAotD ticker...so I didn't care to check any more on the code of the HTML.

tjchan: gaotd2.html var gaotd_SiteName = "Giveaway of the Day"; should read var gaotd_SiteName = "Game Giveaway of the Day";

Thanks stamba! I'll try and get this done soon (right now I'm busy with schoolwork so may have to wait a few more days).

Current feature requests recieved (and are to be implemented) are:

- Verify registry writability.
- Change to a better icon.
- Include FAQ on activation, etc. and common fixes.

tjchan: SENT!

Stamba: Could you please email that to me? tjchanATgmail.com

Thanks!

Hi.
I have made that icon with no white background that TheWizard asked for.
Where to send it, and to whome?
Has a "source" .bmp and a .gif file and a "gift.ico" file. Ico file is without background and has 16x16, 24x24, 32x32 and 48x48 (all in one ico file).

"tjchan" - Just a follow-up about the "Launcher" - I continue to use it successfully with no problems. I have yet to have any problems with activation or install. I believe anyone having those problems give it a try. - Thanks again...

I just wanted to let you all know that GAotD Launcher has now been released as opensource with the code freely available. You can find all pertinent details at:

http://www.neosoftware.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14774

Requirements to compile:
NeoBook 4 or higher.
rtFSM Plugin

If you need, you can download and evaluation version of NeoBook 5.5 as well as a trial of the plugin to compile it yourself.

NeoBook 5.5
http://www.neosoftware.com/software/nbw.exe

rtFSM Plugin
http://www.neosoftware.com/neobook/modules/plugins/visit.php?cid=16&lid=43

Just a follow-up using the program. - I'm continuing to use this program for all D/L. It works every time & really makes the process "painless" ! I'm glad you took the time & initiative to develope this useful tool. You've done a great service for us "lazy downloaders" and the GOTD site. I recommend anyone having "trouble" activating and/or downloading give this easy alternative a try. Thank you "tjchan" ...

Thanks for the kind words MASA!

TheWizard: Your suggestion has been noted.

Great software, it works and is very lightweight. I love it and recommend it to everyone.

Nice program, good job

Great program, one suggestion though. The icon has a white background, which doesn't look too good on non-white desktops, a clear one would be nice! There are a lot of icons in this thread that people have designed with clear backgrounds: http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/104?replies=9.
Great program though, keep up the great work!

Hallelujah, thank you JESUS! WOOHOOO! Finally squashed that nasty nasty bug. No more known bugs at this time. Fixed version uploaded.