new syncing software from palmgear.

[rhart00]

Anyone seen this new syncing software from called Streamlync? here is the link (http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=55887620020617080856&prodID=47512). it looks interesting. one touch downloading and syncing. I haven't tried it yet though but it appears that most if not all of the software on palmgear supports it. can't beat the price either.

[gvtexas]

Originally posted by rhart00
Anyone seen this new syncing software from called Streamlync?

It downloads your palmgear purchased/acquired software only, it appears. Based on my experience, that might mean a lot of stuff gets downloaded that you don't want.

Nice concept, but I like more control about what I stuff into my little Clie...

:D

Gary

[rhart00]

Originally posted by gvtexas

Based on my experience, that might mean a lot of stuff gets downloaded that you don't want.


what do you mean? i think it only downloads what you tell it to.

[*Jive Turkey*]

It only installs the contents of the file that you click on. You also have an option to browse the folder that contains the ReadMe file etc...

[gvtexas]

Originally posted by *Jive Turkey*
It only installs the contents of the file that you click on. You also have an option to browse the folder that contains the ReadMe file etc...

Sometimes programs have multiple .prc files, depending on the os/hires capabilities your handheld has...will this program be smart enough to only install the one you need?

What I was mostly referring to, tho, was some of the optional files some programs contain...either for extra features, different skins, icon packs, etc...and with these I like to have control of what gets downloaded.

Will this program give the user the ability to override install decisions? If it does, and it saves the download-then find-then -unzip-then install-then sync steps, then...cool!

Gary

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by gvtexas
What I was mostly referring to, tho, was some of the optional files some programs contain...either for extra features, different skins, icon packs, etc...and with these I like to have control of what gets downloaded.

Will this program give the user the ability to override install decisions? If it does, and it saves the download-then find-then -unzip-then install-then sync steps, then...cool!I was wondering the same thing. Otherwise, it looks cool. I may have to try it out.

[rhart00]

I just tried it out and it seems to try to hotsync every file it can in the zip file. Tested it out on SuperWaba and there were 2 versions of the SuperWaba program. It tried to install them both. I guess you guys are right. That does suck. This program does have a lot of potential though. They need to update it so you pick the files that you want installed.

[gvtexas]

Originally posted by rhart00
I just tried it out and it seems to try to hotsync every file it can in the zip file. Tested it out on SuperWaba and there were 2 versions of the SuperWaba program. It tried to install them both.

I'm sure on some apps this isn't an issue, but more often than not, I don't upload all the .prc/.pdb, etc., files in a package.

Hopefully our feedback on this will reach somebody, and they can adjust the program to have more user interaction. I'm sure they (developers) wanted to make it as easy as possible, and certainly saving the steps from download to install are helpful. But with all the variations out there that software developers have to provide for, I don't see how this would work without user intervention in the beginning to choose the files.

Gary

[rhart00]

Originally posted by gvtexas


I'm sure on some apps this isn't an issue, but more often than not, I don't upload all the .prc/.pdb, etc., files in a package.

Hopefully our feedback on this will reach somebody, and they can adjust the program to have more user interaction. I'm sure they (developers) wanted to make it as easy as possible, and certainly saving the steps from download to install are helpful. But with all the variations out there that software developers have to provide for, I don't see how this would work without user intervention in the beginning to choose the files.

Gary

I wouldn't mind making a few extra clicks to get it right. Definitely beats downloading the file to the hard drive, looking for the file, unzipping it, then hotsyncing it.

[*Jive Turkey*]

Originally posted by gvtexas


Sometimes programs have multiple .prc files, depending on the os/hires capabilities your handheld has...will this program be smart enough to only install the one you need?

What I was mostly referring to, tho, was some of the optional files some programs contain...either for extra features, different skins, icon packs, etc...and with these I like to have control of what gets downloaded.

Will this program give the user the ability to override install decisions? If it does, and it saves the download-then find-then -unzip-then install-then sync steps, then...cool!

Gary

Please read the below:

For each file in the archive ending with extension .prc, .pdb, .scp, .pqa, or .pnc, StreamLync attempts to install the file to Palm Desktop.


The only exceptions to this procedure are files which contain a specific directory name in their path. By default, this name is “DeviceSpecific”. If any of the files in the archive being processed reside in a subdirectory called DeviceSpecific, these files will not be installed to Palm Desktop. The DeviceSpecific exception is included to assist software developers’ including multiple versions of a Palm application, where each version is intended for a different type of Palm device. If device-specific files are found, StreamLync alerts you with the message box shown above.


• If a file of the same name exists in the Palm Install directory, StreamLync will not install the second file and will notify you with the warning shown here. Refer to the developer's documentation for more information on the correct file to install.
:rolleyes:

[gvtexas]

JT:

Will have to try this...sounding promising.

Am I correct that a software publisher will have to provide compliant download files for the DeviceSpecific feature to work? Will these be so noted on the site?

E.g., I just download MegaGammon to try...and when unpacked, there were 7 valid .prc files, of which I only need 1 for my device, all in the same root folder where I unpacked the archive. If I understand you correctly, when the developer repackages this to adapt to your system, then there would be 1 .prc available after unpacking, and the other 6 stored in a DeviceSpecific folder?

At that point the user would have to intervene and do a manual install? Most of what I've looked at has had multiple install files. For this automated install/sync system to work, would the developer of MegaGammon need to have 7 different download files available to match up with the device?

Not trying to be picky here, just trying to understand. The concept sounds terrific.

[*Jive Turkey*]

Originally posted by gvtexas
JT:

Will have to try this...sounding promising.

Am I correct that a software publisher will have to provide compliant download files for the DeviceSpecific feature to work? Will these be so noted on the site?

E.g., I just download MegaGammon to try...and when unpacked, there were 7 valid .prc files, of which I only need 1 for my device, all in the same root folder where I unpacked the archive. If I understand you correctly, when the developer repackages this to adapt to your system, then there would be 1 .prc available after unpacking, and the other 6 stored in a DeviceSpecific folder?

At that point the user would have to intervene and do a manual install? Most of what I've looked at has had multiple install files. For this automated install/sync system to work, would the developer of MegaGammon need to have 7 different download files available to match up with the device?

Not trying to be picky here, just trying to understand. The concept sounds terrific.

Yes, the developers will have to comply. Here is a link you may be interested. Keep in mind that this is still the first version and the upcoming versions will offer more flexibility. This is no way going to be a must where a person has to download in this format...

[*Jive Turkey*]

Oops Actually here is the link http://www.palmgear.com/developers/streamlyncdeveloperinfo.cfm :o