Software Update Checker

[SANGER_A2]

I would love it if the GB-PVR service could set set to check for updates to the software at a configurable timeframe (daily, weekly etc) and pop-up a message box or a notification in the system tray when there is a new version out. I know something a bit like this has already been posted - but that was two years ago and seemed to be focused on plugin updates. I don't use any plugins but like to keep GB-PVR updated to take advantage of the latest bug-fixes and features.

Thanks


Andy

[martint123]

Something like the NMT forum for new firmware announcements would be handy.

A single forum thread, posting restricted to sub (and maybe a few selected others), that users could "subscribe" to for emails notification of new entries in the thread.

New releases, survival guide patches etc could reach a wide audience if folk rarely visit the forum.

[McBainUK]

Something like the NMT forum for new firmware announcements would be handy.

A single forum thread, posting restricted to sub (and maybe a few selected others), that users could "subscribe" to for emails notification of new entries in the thread.

New releases, survival guide patches etc could reach a wide audience if folk rarely visit the forum.

You can already subscribe (via RSS) to the GB-PVR Announcements forum (which is where sub posts to inform people of a new release)

[martint123]

You can already subscribe (via RSS) to the GB-PVR Announcements forum (which is where sub posts to inform people of a new release)

I am already subscribed to the RSS feed, but don't have any way to be informed that it is updated other than going and looking. I'm not too worried as I check the forums regularly - hmmm, now if you could subscribe to an individual forum as well as a thread......

[McBainUK]

hmmm, now if you could subscribe to an individual forum as well as a thread......

You can, click the forum tools drop down on this page.

[SANGER_A2]

You can, click the forum tools drop down on this page.

Only problem is that whenever someone puts another reply to the pages and pages of posts already there you'll get an email. Is there a way to subscribe so you get an email on new THREADS only - not POSTS.

[McBainUK]

I don't know, couldn't see an obvious option for new threads only but that doesn't mean its not there .

[martint123]

I don't know, couldn't see an obvious option for new threads only but that doesn't mean its not there .

As you showed me with the forum emailer I'd been in, put and roundabout and not spotted that one!.

[pBS]

i'm thinking just open the forum, then click on forum tools and subscribe to forum...
but it may give emails on all new posts rather than my assumption of only new threads..

let us know how it goes..[i haven't tried that option yet]

[pBS]

i suscribed to a 'forum' [not a thread] and posted, and no emails yet..

so hopefully it'll only email when new threads are started in that forum...

if it works, that should be a major tip for a sticky
[i know i've missed a few releases already!]