KillaNet Wallpaper Changer - Released

FlyingDoggyJake · Post by **FlyingDoggyJake** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:55 pm

I'm happy to announce the release of The KillaNet Wallpaper Changer

The KillaNet Wallpaper Changer is designed to put the work of the best KillaNet designers in the hands of users of this program. It is a FREE download for anyone. To find out how it works and to download it
[url="http://changer.killanet.net/"]Visit Here[/url]

The reason I say it's for displaying the work of the "best" designers, is because you will have to win a [url="http://forums.killagraphix.com/index.php?showtopic=3886&hl="]wallpaper competition[/url] to get your wallpaper design added to the Wallpaper changer's library. All wallpapers will have the designer's name included with their wallpaper when displayed in the program... This means that any enquiries for design work may result in specific requests for particular designers based on their work.

Anyway... GOOD LUCK to everyone in the competitions ... I think we are all looking forward to seeing the entries!

Post by **Tami** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:48 pm

Thank you for the programme, Jake /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

With all of the great artists we have here, users of the programme can look forward to some high quality wallpapers /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Sp3culuM · Post by **Sp3culuM** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:07 am

Nice work Jake. Good to see it getting a release so soon /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

FlyingDoggyJake · Post by **FlyingDoggyJake** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:02 am

Thanks guys Adaera and Sp3culuM /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Post by **Jim** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 12:12 pm

Looks cool Jake /good.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='(Y)' />

*downloads*

Adrasteia · Post by **Adrasteia** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:02 pm

*sighs* i guess this marks an end for the banner competitions - there aint room enough for both of them on the forum!
Nem

Vercz · Post by **Vercz** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:14 pm

sure there is nem /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Post by **Tami** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 6:12 pm

/blink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' />

Why would the banner competitions end? All we did was add another contest, so now there are two...and there are more to come as well /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 6:31 pm

this calls for a toga party......I think anyway

Adrasteia · Post by **Adrasteia** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:12 am

In all seriousness this does look like an excellent addition for killanet. i had a quick peek at the download for it and the screenshots shows a professional looking program i'm certainly interested in downloading. I havent heard of a wallpaper changer before, let alone one that promotes members of the forum the artwork is from.
As soon as i figure out where to download it to i'll have it up and running.
Well done Jake /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
Nem

FlyingDoggyJake · Post by **FlyingDoggyJake** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:53 am

[quote]Looks cool Jake[/quote]Thanks Redrum /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
[quote]this calls for a toga party[/quote]
* Digs through dresser drawers looking for toga
[quote]As soon as i figure out where to download it to i'll have it up and running[/quote]You can download it on [url="http://changer.killanet.net/"]the page posted above[/url]
[quote]Well done Jake[/quote]
Thank you /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Adrasteia · Post by **Adrasteia** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:31 am

lol, no jake, i mean that i have to ask permission before downloading things /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> things get messy if i download anything myself lol
Nem

Vercz · Post by **Vercz** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:18 pm

hey FDJ, great work on the proggy and all..but with how it downloads files..could there be an option to check for updates? like, instead of only checking on startup. because my computer rarely gets turned off/restarted /blum.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />

just a button with "check for updates now" or something? ..worth asking i guess /bigwink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

FlyingDoggyJake · Post by **FlyingDoggyJake** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:06 pm

You bring up a very good point Vercz, it's actually something I've been addressing these last couple of days....

However, I won't put a button to "Check for updates" because that opens the door to people making rapid server requests. However, there is an internal timer that checks every 3 hours. But it occurred to me a couple days ago that the internal timer is useless, because it doesn't download a "new copy" from the server instead it takes from the cache. Furthermore, I'm not happy with the method of downloading anyway... you see, the program actually freezes for the duration of the download, which for high-speed is no big deal (a couple of seconds). But for dialup, this will become an issue.

So, to make a long story short, I've been putting together my own .ocx for the file transfers, which will eliminate all of the above mentioned issues. If all goes well I should have version 1.1 out by the end of the week.

Just to save face here a bit.... it's very common to have issues in the very first released versions of software. My main concern with first versions are:
1) Will it cause damage or problems on the users computer
2) Does it work no matter what stunt a user may pull .... (ie. avoid crashing)
3) Can it be easily uninstalled so that there are no registry trails or other issues remaining on the user's computer

I felt certain that the answer to #1 was NO and reasonably confident that the answer to #2 was YES and certain that the answer to #3 was YES.... so I released version 1.0

However, there is always room for improvement and I really appreciate you pointing this out... I like to hear feedback (even if they are bugs) so that I can make improvements /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Post by **Tami** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:25 pm

[quote]2) Does it work no matter what stunt a user may pull ....[/quote]

And what's that supposed to mean hmmmm?

/blum.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />

/witch.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='(witch)' />

Post by **Shydragonchic** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:35 pm

[quote]2) Does it work no matter what stunt a user may pull .... (ie. avoid crashing)[/quote]

Errrmmm, ok, now its time to let Ada and I *test* for that particular problem...if there's a way we'll find it /brows.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='(brows)' />

FlyingDoggyJake · Post by **FlyingDoggyJake** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:16 am

LOL

[quote]2) Does it work no matter what stunt a user may pull ....[quote]And what's that supposed to mean hmmmm?[/quote][/quote]
Perhaps this will explain it for you... sticking with the terminology, when I released NitroX you would have been my number one stunt woman! /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

[quote]Errrmmm, ok, now its time to let Ada and I *test* for that particular problem...if there's a way we'll find it[/quote]
* Is praising the lord that he isn't a *test* subject /blum.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />

Post by **Tami** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:48 am

[quote]Perhaps this will explain it for you... sticking with the terminology, when I released NitroX you would have been my number one stunt woman! /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />[/quote]

smart answer...and no, you don't wanna be a "test" subject lmao ....