http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Giveaway of the Day Forums Tag: updates en Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:43:46 +0000 http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2620#post-17808 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:37:07 +0000 Theleecher 17808@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Updates can deliver security, performance and bug fixes, or just a whole new set of bugs!<br /> Doesn't matter if it's desktop or laptop, other than that laptop drivers are often customized and "common" updates may not be usable.</p> <p>In Order of importance:<br /> 1. Antivirus - MUST update, if you no longer get updates and don't want to pay, then get a free one!<br /> 2. MS/Windowsupdate - generally a MUST, though a few updates have been problematic. Also worth checking the "optional updates" for anything relevant.<br /> 3. Internet facing software of any type - eg. Quicktime, Adobe Reader, Real player - you can also choose to do without (eg. use Foxit reader to read PDF, instead of Adobe).</p> <p>I'd generally apply any video/sound/LAN/WLAN updates as they become available.</p> <p>NB. Since BIOS and DVD/RW "updates" are actually device flash loads which cannot be fixed by a re-install if they go wrong, excercise caution with those, unless you have an issue. One common BIOS update is for "security freeze lock", which prevents malicious use of drive security features (while also preventing any intentional use of those features). </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2620#post-17804 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:12:34 +0000 sukibabe 17804@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Just after my Laptop turned 1, I had to update the graphics drivers, as I do alot of Beta testing and gaming on all my PCs. Dell had a new support center up by then and it was easy to have them check my Laptop and install the updates I needed. HP might have something similar. Still amazing how they get so much in a little 17" case!</p> <p>As for M$, I do custom install!!!!!!! </p> <p>Suki </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2620#post-17803 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:06:14 +0000 ender 17803@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>thanks a lot for the replies, expecially to Bubby for your thorough answer! </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2620#post-17799 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:33:01 +0000 BuBBy 17799@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Drivers, like any software can have bugs. Also over time, sometimes incompatibilities with new applications or other drivers can surface. New features may be added, and additional performance or memory savings obtained by removing unnecessary code, or even rewriting altogether (sometimes just using an updated compiler to recompile the old code without any changes can result in performance and stability improvements).</p> <p>Most laptop vendors are generally very conservative in releasing changes often testing the updates for weeks or months, before they appear on the website for download, and generally are quite stable.</p> <p>I generally only update if I am having problems, or the new drivers include improvements that are likely to impact my experience using the laptop.</p> <p>Usually, I am much more concerned with the Microsoft updates that get squeezed out on a rigid timeframe on "Patch Tuesday" each month. As a rule, you will miss out if you simply refuse to update - but always approach updates with care and common sense. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2620#post-17798 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:12:40 +0000 goodgotd 17798@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>mostly keep an eye on the oem website, but I think it'll be more bios updates, but one never knows. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2620#post-17795 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:53 +0000 ender 17795@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Ok, i have seen recently this software: <a href="http://www.drivershq.com/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.drivershq.com/Home.aspx</a> on another freeware blog(it was a mistake, the author thought, it was freewware, but corrected his mistake now). </p> <p>and i was thinking, are updates for drivers only for desktop PCs or also necessary for laptops?<br /> I am not a gamer, dont play a single game on my laptop, though its a completely new one (HP, with Vista home premium, and 2 GB Ram, and well, a chip from Intel, and 2 x 160 GB harddrives.)<br /> i mainly use it for of course, browsing, and making slideshows, and sometimes cutting vids. and watching lots of tv shows on it. </p> <p>are updates on the graphic chips and the rest of drivers as necessary as e.g. on desktop computers? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9083 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:14:20 +0000 BigThunder1 9083@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>It doesn't pay to play " keep up with the Jones' " when dealing with this stuff. I have apps that are versions of years past I <em>still</em> use. Some are better than the latest version that's available. It's not necessarily a matter of having the latest as it is having something that does what your expecting or trying to do for the job. If it works, don't fix it.</p> <p>Regards... :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9081 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:48:00 +0000 FABScott 9081@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Yeah, I know all this that you are saying - no confusion here.<br /> The thing I disagree with mainly [and it's more of an irritation than a big deal] is that the producers of the software call it a full version when a full version of anything includes keeping up to date.</p> <p>And I also do know that it's within their rights to allow or disallow updates and stuff,[I'm not disputing that] and that most of them are "technically" full versions at the time they are provided here. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9080 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:30:49 +0000 BigThunder1 9080@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I agree on one point; a full version <em>should</em> be a FULL term licensed version or until it just isn't safe or compatible/outdated to use anymore, whichever comes first I suppose. Not some crippled or older app for greeds sake. That said, as much as I dislike somethings that happen hear, as BuBBy explained there has to be an incentive on both sides of the fence for this to work. With the exception of AV and Spyware apps that require a constant definition update to stay on top of things security wise IMO. On the other hand, if one is foolish enough to use an app such as <a href="http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/hide-my-folders/#more-1586">todays give-away</a> and not intend on purchasing it once the license expires or they lose the app to a PC crash and burn and are too cheap to purchase it, then they deserve to lose their info/data as in todays case offering.</p> <p>I think there's 'some' pretty lowdown developers that take advantage of this site by not admitting up front they've limited their app to less than a FULL license period when that's exactly what's advertised, as witnessed a few times by member apps reverting to trials or just plain quite working. I'd say the majority of the complaints are operator error simply not paying attention to the rules. I.E... no updates. Yet someone posted just today or yesterday that they clicked 'program update' and the app reverted to a 30 day trial. DUH!!! Others have had similar problems or incompatibility issues (things not playing fair on Windows), of which I'm sure a few are <em>likely</em> legitimate complaints. But these things happen with well known payed-for name brand apps on some machines because of the different configurations that each of a zillion PC's have. Not every machine is going to play/function properly because of the variable combinations that exist. It's a simple reality we must all live with.</p> <p>A full version without limits or lesser quality than is offered on the developers site along with a full term license should be the minimum acceptable to GOTD when posting IMO. I also think AV and spyware apps should include threat updates for the term of the license, which to me is only fair considering the app is all but pointless without them.</p> <blockquote><p>Maybe mine is a Grade 2 FULL version.</p> </blockquote> <p>Maybe! I haven't a clue. But if it works and does what it's designed to do, I suppose there isn't much one can say other than the developer/vendor was greedy enough to offer such. Who knows?! If the features your pal has are required for the function of the app or service to perform and/or produce and yours is nothing more than a crippled version, THEN I'd say you have a legitimate complaint to register. Me!... If that were the case, then I'd be raising holly hell about it. Worst case scenario would be to tell the world just what kind of raw deal the developer offered. ;)</p> <p>Edit:<br /> BuBBy made a good point. Check the version/build number to see if yours is the same as your pals. If it is, then I'd say you have a legitimate complaint. If not, then you got what was offered and must purchase the latest and greatest to be on par with your pals version. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9079 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:26:36 +0000 BuBBy 9079@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>On the day when the full version of the software is offered on GOTD, both the version from here, and the version purchased from the developer - should be the same. Both have the same features (&#38; limitations where appropriate) - neither should "expire in 14 days time". For all intents - both users have a full version of the program.</p> <p>Now, the difference between the one purchased and the one from GOTD (normally) is that one may be entitled to future full versions (releases) also. The software on GOTD for that version on that day - is a complete and full version of the program.</p> <p>Just because the developer has chosen to offer only a single release of his (full) program - doesn't make it an "incomplete" or "trial" program.</p> <p>The "full version" of <em>Program X v3.0</em> is still a "full version" of <em>Program X v3.0</em> once <em>Program X v3.1</em> is released. You can continue to use <em>v3.0</em> for as long as you like (it will not become a trial or restricted version once <em>v3.1</em> is released.</p> <p>Other developers offer a subscription or maintenance style license where you can purchase the entitlement to free upgrades for a period of time. If you choose to opt out of this, your software remains the full version.</p> <p>There is probably a distinction between having <em>the LATEST</em> version and having <em>the FULL</em> version.</p> <p>FABScott, I think this is where you are getting confused. GOTD does offer <em>the FULL version</em>, but the developers are not required to provide future updates (they can if they choose to, however) - so over a period of time following the giveaway, your software may not always remain <em>the LATEST</em> version.</p> <p>Normally it is only through users paying for software registration, that the developers can afford to actually develop these updates that become <em>the LATEST</em> version. This is why you friend is entitled to updates, and you are not. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9076 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:56:48 +0000 FABScott 9076@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Just to clarify for BigThunder1;<br /> I am not complaining about getting free stuff from GAOD or the developers.<br /> Merely that they shouldn't call them FULL versions when the FULL VERSION,if you bought it,would give you updates and bug fixes blah blah blah.<br /> I mean, how comes my FULL version from here is not as good as my pals FULL version - the reason is obviously that he paid for his.<br /> Maybe mine is a Grade 2 FULL version. ;) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9044 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:13:43 +0000 Archangel 9044@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I agree with the main portion of this thread with a few exceptions.</p> <p>1. Not all software is fully registered. Just last week it was brought to the masses attention that the encryption program to encrypt your files only worked so long so that would be "Trial Software". If a member downloaded it and encrypted there files, after that date they'd be screwed or forced to purchase the software. In my opinion that is not giving away a "Full Version". Now as far as the updates go, I agree 100% that actually the "Freewarer" isn't intitled to them. After all the entire world is about money.</p> <p>2. Now come on guys. There has been several programs offered here as "Full Functioning, Registered Versions" that were posted on other sites and even on the developers site as shareware and they themselves stated that it had limited functions.</p> <p>I know most read the comment section. There are alot of folks that go out looking for something to gripe about and find this info and post about it with links sometimes. After problems came up with the software, they searched and found the "Shareware Version" and it performed identical to what was offered here!</p> <p>Remember the Speak Aloud program and the teacher from Brazil? (or somewhere down there). He download GOTD's software which was "Speak Aloud". After installing it, he thought it would help his class learn English. Since he saw that GOTD only offers "Full Funtioning Registered versions", he went and purchased some addon's for it. Then the fun started and he came to this forum for help. We didn't know why. (actually some did because it was disassembled). By the end of the day all was great because the developer made it right with the guy/gal.</p> <p>I'm not blaming GOTD for what it states because that is what the software people are suppose to produce to the masses that come here. But the facts are................not all software that gets posted here lives up to GOTD's statement.</p> <p>Stick to your guns FABscott. We all have opinions and alot of times there different. It keeps the world interesting and sometimes corrects minor things too. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9028 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:23:03 +0000 BigThunder1 9028@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>FABScott said:</p> <blockquote><p>If the program is a free full version and not a trial it should be the same as if you had bought it.</p> </blockquote> <p>Answer...</p> <p>BuBBy said:</p> <blockquote><p>Expecting the developer to also provide future updates (for free) leads me to wonder - at which stage would this become a "good deal" for the developer who most likely offered the initial giveaway with the main goal of increasing their registered customer base. Why would someone consider registering when you get everything (eg all future upgrades) for free? What other incentive to register is there?</p> <p>The result of this very one sided deal - is the developer would probably just "give it a miss" - and the user is back to traditional shareware or demos.</p> <p>Remember - the giveaway has to be a win-win for both developers and users to want to be involved. An obviously one-sided deal is sure to fail.</p> </blockquote> <p>I think security apps that have need for constant data definition updates such as AV and spyware apps should allow those DB updates for the length of the license period, but not program updates with exception of major bug issues revealed here on the day of the give-away. It's only fair to fix major issues and allow those that suffered at the hand of an ill functioning app offered here to update. Otherwise no.</p> <p>FABscott also said:</p> <blockquote><p>As they are not [in most cases] they shouldn't be allowed to call them FULL versions.</p> </blockquote> <p>With few exceptions/dishonorable-attempts by developers ALL the software offered here <em>has</em> been the full version. Nothings perfect and a few developers have attempted to pull the wool over consumers eyes here but those get quickly weeded out and have done nothing more than portray their untrustworthy nature and have shot <em>themselves and reputation</em> in the foot.</p> <p>I just fail to see or understand your comments or reason for starting this thread in the first place. I've said it before many times and I'll say it again! GOTD and GGOTD are the best trial marketing concepts to ever come along in this regard. I along with many others will and have objected to questionable/undesirable tactics or offerings here as well as praise and will continue to do so, which is the point of the feedback and your/our voices here. That said, be thankful GOTD/GGOTD exist and offers you something you CAN'T get <em>anywhere</em> else that I know of; on-line or otherwise.</p> <p>If your point is other than what your words here indicate, then maybe think about that and try a different approach. Seems to me all the bases have been covered here and I can't imagine, outside what you've already said, what you're trying to say here or the point to this conversation. Doesn't make you or anyone else a bad or undesirable person with an opinion because not everyone grasps the concept of what this site is doing and why. You aren't the first or the last to want more than is offered. Be thankful for what you do get, and complain like the rest when it's junk or garbage that you wouldn't <em>give</em> your worst enemy, let alone sell. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-9023 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:28:59 +0000 FABScott 9023@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>1st of all, I have no complaints with GAOD.<br /> 2nd The complaint I have with the software companies is their NAMING of the programs not the FACT that they are limited.<br /> If the program is a free full version and not a trial it should be the same as if you had bought it. As they are not [in most cases] they shouldn't be allowed to call them FULL versions.<br /> I also think the fact that they wash their hands of us once we have the program makes it less likely that anyone will purchase the REAL full versions.</p> <p>Like I say this is not a criticism of GAOD or even the software that is given away, it is just misnamed.</p> <p>That's my opinion. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-8937 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:02:27 +0000 Michelle 8937@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I don't think it is misleading. </p> <p>Terms and conditions</p> <p>Please note that the software you download and install during the Giveaway period comes with the following important limitations:</p> <p>No free technical support<br /> No free upgrades to future versions<br /> Strictly non-commercial usage<br /> THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW, END USER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE PRODUCT</p> <p>Really the only thing you would need upgrades for on products like gotd offers is bug fixes. If it is not an antivirus program,an antispyware program, you don't really need updates. Why people upgrade system optimization tools and stuff it's just really for the added features. I don't even know if an antivirus vendor or security vendor allows you to do this. I know Kaspersky will allow you to upgrade to the next version if you have a valid license (depending on how many years you by the lisence for, you can buy for more than one). I'm not sure about the rest.</p> <p>But basically it is a full version with some limitations, but GOTD has it posted. In the end you are getting something for nothing.</p> <p>The reason why the company/companies offer their software on GOTD is to get their name out not really to be nice, sad but true. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-8921 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:25:31 +0000 kevinyunlai 8921@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>defination of trial to me is limited features, time limitetations<br /> defination of full to me is all features, no time limitetations<br /> why should updates be part of full program? (unless it is an anti virus program)<br /> why should companies give YOU free stuff while they stave to death?<br /> if you really like it that much and want updates, buy the program </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-8906 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:40:07 +0000 BuBBy 8906@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Yes, someone who probably won't be pleased is the actual software developer.</p> <p>Expecting the developer to <em>also</em> provide future updates (for free) leads me to wonder - at which stage would this become a "good deal" for the developer who most likely offered the initial giveaway with the main goal of increasing their registered customer base. Why would someone consider registering when you get everything (eg all future upgrades) for free? What other incentive to register is there?</p> <p>The result of this very one sided deal - is the developer would probably just "give it a miss" - and the user is back to traditional shareware or demos.</p> <p>Remember - the giveaway has to be a win-win for both developers and users to want to be involved. An obviously one-sided deal is sure to fail. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-8902 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:05:19 +0000 Lee 8902@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Well FABScott I think you should write a few paragraphs on how humble you are to GAOTD to allow you free software and once activated within the 24 hour period can work for nearly a year untill an upgrade payment is needed.</p> <p>You can please some of the people some of the time, but you cannot please some people all of the time. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-8901 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:14:41 +0000 BuBBy 8901@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Well that is their call, and not yours. Some do allow updates - some allow updates until the next major version.</p> <p>But if it comes down to no updates, or nothing at all....</p> <p>(of course if someone wants the updates badly enough - there is always the option of registering the software with the developer).</p> <p>And the naming is correct. GOTD gives away full versions.</p> <p>What you want is "all future full versions" also for free. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1470#post-8900 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:47:46 +0000 FABScott 8900@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I think updates should be allowed by the software providers, or else they shouldn't be calling them FULL versions. Maybe call them intermediate versions or something less misleading; they definitely are NOT full versions without the updates. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1190#post-7945 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:40:05 +0000 Archangel 7945@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I've read and read and read many conspircy theory's about Mr. Bill. Most are BS. Of course they need data from your pc to assist in the future. When a program closes because of an error, do you know where the report goes? It goes to MS. Then when you update, most likely there is a fix.</p> <p>I never had a problem with them knowing. Everyone would be scared if they actually knew what the government has been doing and since the Patriot Act, well lets say there isn't much that isn't at someones finger tips.</p> <p>Don't worry about it alexiussg. You won't be giving anyone anything that you haven't already. Just be safe and thanks for the note. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1190#post-7930 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:10:29 +0000 Keilaron 7930@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>What's even better is that most of the information Softpedia's crying about... gets given by every browser. Don't believe me? Every browser sends out information similar to this:<br /> Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.4) Gecko/20070515 Firefox/2.0.0.4<br /> This is on EVERY page request. Sure, some add-ons/extensions and some proxies will remove this data, but it is more useful than detrimental, and it definitely does not uniquely identify you, so why the paranoia about it? In fact, leaving the language detail in there is highly beneficial to anyone who doesn't speak English, as websites can (and will, e.g. Google) switch their pages to the appropriate language (or redirect you to the appropriate page) without you having to figure out where the language toggle is - or register and log-in to do so, which many people would likely not even bother to do.</p> <p>alexiussg, if you're really worried about people getting your IP, you're better off to just unplug. Tor will also go faster, by the way, as you can adjust it. JAP seems to be just a big show plus an on/off switch. Not something I'd trust...<br /> Also, using public proxies not only can get you preemptively banned from somewhere, but are completely useless for logging in anywhere as they can (Yes, even with SSL) easily intercept your data: You're giving it to them. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1190#post-7913 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:45:05 +0000 alexiussg 7913@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>preventing people from getting your IP address- use JAP from Snapfiles.com, its super slow for me but it does what it promise. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1190#post-7912 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:40:02 +0000 BuBBy 7912@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>re: Scary 20+ applications from vista... blah blah meh.</p> <p>Stop the press. Same type of info gets sent or obtained when running any Microsoft OS since Win95. Most of it isn't an issue - like when you obtain drivers for new hardware from Microsoft, they know what hardware you are installing. Well yeah...</p> <p>When you connect to Microsoft, they can get your IP address - and the type of browser you are using... OMG</p> <p>These are examples of user data that the evil Microsoft is harvesting, right under our noses.</p> <p>And the claim that user data is "harvested and sent to Microsoft" when you use "Device Manager", "Plug and Play" or even "Driver Protection" is just... well... where do they get people to write these articles?</p> <p>I'll make sure next time I "send an error report" to Microsoft, or run "Windows Update" I don't accidentally type my middle name or mention where my kids attend school or how much money I donate to charity. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1190#post-7911 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:46:54 +0000 alexiussg 7911@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>well, 20+ applications from vista reports user data to Microsoft. The link:<br /> <a href="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Forget-about-the-WGA-20-Windows-Vista-Features-and-Services-Harvest-User-Data-for-Microsoft-58752.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://news.softpedia.com/news/Forget-about-the-WGA-20-Windows-Vista-Features-and-Services-Harvest-User-Data-for-Microsoft-58752.shtml</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1190#post-6782 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:10:11 +0000 Lee 6782@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>For all you that did not know already, today is patch Tuesday.</p> <p>They have been uploaded a few minutes ago, patches that is, so go get em.</p> <p>Be warned pirates, wga is a newer version.</p> <p><a href="http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us" rel="nofollow">http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/882#post-5175 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:01:54 +0000 pauloparra 5175@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>As I understand, we are entitled to free upgrades for a year, so you may be able to contact AVS and ask them? GAOTD says no support or upgrades, but we are getting the upgrades, maybe we can get the support too!</p> <p>-Mario </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/882#post-5171 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:14:33 +0000 jelpy 5171@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I succeeded to finally get AVS DVD to Go 2 (Beta) registered.</p> <p>However it still does NOT close properly and does other strange things.</p> <p>In the discussions within the AVS DVD to Go 2 (Beta) page, people stated that it had been corrected.</p> <p>However the 3 files I downloaded from GOTD at different times are the exact same length and I installed the most recent of the 3. I waited throughout the day until I knew there would be the latest version.</p> <p>it's not possible anymore to download AVS DVD to Go 2 (Beta) from GOTD and from AVS 4you.com it still says version 1.5.</p> <p>Where can I get the latest updated version? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/738#post-4192 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:16:55 +0000 BuBBy 4192@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I have been running this filehippo updater. It's pretty cool (technical term).</p> <p>This program is brilliant for lazy people because it does almost all the work. You run it - you get a webpage back with links to updated versions and changelogs.</p> <p>You can then choose to download whichever updates you like (naturally from filehippo.com) </p> <p>One caveat - it only detects programs installed in their default locations - unless you change the settings - by clicking on 'settings' as soon as it starts.</p> <p>I have suggested a feature that the output shows all detected applications (including those already running the latest version). Otherwise the absence on the list could also indicate that the updater never saw the application (and skipped it). </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/738#post-4174 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 01:44:10 +0000 Wolven 4174@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Is this giveawayoftheday.com??? Oh no! I thought it was getawayfortheday.com !!</p> <p>Well, that would explain the lack of flight information and travel brochures...Aaahhhhhhhh</p> <p>Hmmm, might as well grab a giveaway while I'm here then... </p>