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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: April 27, 2010, 06:57 AM »

Yes I have.  I changed it to 1.  now everything opens up in the existing tab.  i don't like that very much because even when I click on links in a forum, it opens up in the same tab, which is not my preference.  but I use Linkman so much now, that I can live with that.

-superboyac (April 24, 2010, 09:11 PM)

This is really not a good solution and I wonder why it works on all our systems without changing browser.link.open_newwindow, as long as browser.link.open_external is set to 1.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: April 25, 2010, 07:26 AM »

It's not a Linkman feature, but Linkman 7.90 is always able to open a new tab if the user desires so, also if browser.link.open_external is set to 1 (Linkman 7.80 would open always in the current tab with open_external set to 1).

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: April 24, 2010, 08:55 PM »

That user would be me!  Yes, I still haven't fixed this on my home computer.  It was working fine until I had to do a clean reinstall of Firefox.  Now I can't get it to work.  Maybe I'll try rebooting also, since I haven't rebooted in a month or so.

-superboyac (April 23, 2010, 01:08 PM)

You might want to look at browser.link.open_newwindow in about:config

-TucknDar (April 23, 2010, 01:37 PM)

Bingo!  TucknDar for the win! 

Outertech, this solved the problem for me.  If this helps you guys with your settings, please keep it in mind.

-superboyac (April 23, 2010, 07:30 PM)

How have you changed this value?

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: April 24, 2010, 08:39 PM »

Hmmm... not sure I'm understanding this correctly. I was under the impression that Linkman could launch URLs in existing tab even if other external links launches in new tabs, which is what I would like. I remember Opere worked like this with Linkman. I already had this working when all external links would open in existing tab, but I'd rather not keep doing that, only for Linkman.

Did I misunderstand something?

-TucknDar (April 23, 2010, 01:19 PM)

Actually, that's a good question.  Outertech will need to answer that.  Can FF be setup so other applications open in a new tab, but Linkman opens in an existing one?

-superboyac (April 23, 2010, 01:24 PM)

There is an old windows tech called DDE. It was used a lot with Windows 95. Applications can communicate with DDE. Unfortunately DDE is slow and has also some limitations, e.g. the data length (e.g. a URL path) is limited to 255 chars. The Netscape browser has supported DDE. When Mozilla and Firefox 1.0 came to life from the Netscape codebase the DDE support was still there. You could send a URL to the active firefox window using DDE. With the convertion from version 2.0 to 3.0 the DDE implementation in Firefox became very buggy and unreliable. This is the reason why many URL managers had trouble implementing Firefox 3 support. Since DDE is an outdated technology that remains with Windows only for compatibility reasons, nobody at Mozilla has the motivation to fix the DDE problems.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: April 23, 2010, 07:54 AM »

One other user reported this problem, but after a quick look it could be proved to be a firefox issue.

At first check if firefox is configured to launch external links into new tabs.

about:config
search for open_external
browser.link.open_external should be set to 1

if it's set to 1, then go to start menu and type:

http://www.google.com

Firefox should launch Google in the existing tab. If it opens a new tab then there is some problem with Firefox on your system (maybe an addon?).

A clean install of Windows 7 and Firefox 3.6.3 or 3.6.4 does not open a new tab with browser.link.open_external set to 1.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: (another) Linkman Review

« on: April 22, 2010, 04:25 PM »

After the release of Build 30 we have received (linkman[at]outertech.com) more than 10 mails from users suggesting that a "Page changed" column should be also added to the query and search window. So we have a new build (7.9.0.32) with this feature added.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: April 22, 2010, 04:24 PM »

After the release of Build 30 we have received (linkman[at]outertech.com) more than 10 mails from users suggesting that a "Page changed" column should be also added to the query and search window. So we have a new build (7.9.0.32) with this feature added.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: April 12, 2010, 09:04 AM »

Linkman 7.9.0.30 is available for download.

<b><i>Changes since 7.9.0.0</i></b>
<ul><li>Firefox 3 Import converts tags to Linkman keywords (this was not trivial to implement, as Firefox stores tags in a weird and inefficient way)</li>
<li>Firefox integration will now load Linkman on demand (if not already loaded)</li>
<li>Added Modified (Date) column to Query areas in main window, search window and Desktop Toolbar</li>
<li>Closing the search window with the Escape key will restore focus to browser</li>
<li>Improved support for less known browsers such as Avant</li>
<li>Keyword list window trims leading and trailing spaces from keywords</li>
<li>You can add tabulators to comment text by pressing shift + tab</li>
<li>All reported bugs have been fixed</li></ul>Shareware Version (Linkman Pro, $25, 30 day trial):

Homepage: http://linkmanpro.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute...h.com/linkmanpro.exe

Freeware version (Linkman Lite):

Homepage: http://linkmanlite.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute....com/linkmanlite.exe

--

Tutorial video (Linkman 7.60): http://linkmanvideo.outertech.com

PDF Manual: http://www.outertech...om/files/linkman.pdf

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: (another) Linkman Review

« on: April 12, 2010, 09:04 AM »

Linkman 7.9.0.30 is available for download.

<b><i>Changes since 7.9.0.0</i></b>
<ul><li>Firefox 3 Import converts tags to Linkman keywords (this was not trivial to implement, as Firefox stores tags in a weird and inefficient way)</li>
<li>Firefox integration will now load Linkman on demand (if not already loaded)</li>
<li>Added Modified (Date) column to Query areas in main window, search window and Desktop Toolbar</li>
<li>Closing the search window with the Escape key will restore focus to browser</li>
<li>Improved support for less known browsers such as Avant</li>
<li>Keyword list window trims leading and trailing spaces from keywords</li>
<li>You can add tabulators to comment text by pressing shift + tab</li>
<li>All reported bugs have been fixed</li></ul>Shareware Version (Linkman Pro, $25, 30 day trial):

Homepage: http://linkmanpro.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute...h.com/linkmanpro.exe

Freeware version (Linkman Lite):

Homepage: http://linkmanlite.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute....com/linkmanlite.exe

--

Tutorial video (Linkman 7.60): http://linkmanvideo.outertech.com

PDF Manual: http://www.outertech...om/files/linkman.pdf

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: April 12, 2010, 09:03 AM »

Linkman 7.9.0.30 is available for download.

<b><i>Changes since 7.9.0.0</i></b>
<ul><li>Firefox 3 Import converts tags to Linkman keywords (this was not trivial to implement, as Firefox stores tags in a weird and inefficient way)</li>
<li>Firefox integration will now load Linkman on demand (if not already loaded)</li>
<li>Added Modified (Date) column to Query areas in main window, search window and Desktop Toolbar</li>
<li>Closing the search window with the Escape key will restore focus to browser</li>
<li>Improved support for less known browsers such as Avant</li>
<li>Keyword list window trims leading and trailing spaces from keywords</li>
<li>You can add tabulators to comment text by pressing shift + tab</li>
<li>All reported bugs have been fixed</li></ul>Shareware Version (Linkman Pro, $25, 30 day trial):

Homepage: http://linkmanpro.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute...h.com/linkmanpro.exe

Freeware version (Linkman Lite):

Homepage: http://linkmanlite.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute....com/linkmanlite.exe

--

Tutorial video (Linkman 7.60): http://linkmanvideo.outertech.com

PDF Manual: http://www.outertech...om/files/linkman.pdf

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: (another) Linkman Review

« on: April 10, 2010, 06:20 PM »

We will have a new Linkman build shortly that further improves the Firefox import and has better compatibility with some of the less known browsers (e.g. Avant).

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 25, 2010, 07:10 AM »

I've put it on the todo list, but as I said, it has potential to wreck havoc.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 25, 2010, 06:46 AM »

You can set only global hotkeys with Ctrl + Alt or Ctrl + Shift combinations. Ctrl only global hotkeys have potential for havoc. To set a hotkey open the search window in Firefox, click settings and go to the Global Hotkeys section.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: March 18, 2010, 11:56 AM »

If any user with a fade-in/fade-out problem contacts support, we will try to fix it. If that's not possible we could add an option where the splash does not fade-in.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: March 18, 2010, 08:46 AM »

The fade in/out should be quick, unless there is something going wrong. You see it in this video at 0:30: http://www.outertech...s/linkman_video.html

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: March 18, 2010, 06:22 AM »

You should have contacted support. Any freeze problem indicates something gone awry during installations (Microsoft VC++ redistributable, LinkmanFox.xpi etc). We can see what's wrong when you send the errorlog file which Linkman creates. As to the splash screen, it displays at most for 1.7 seconds, I don't think it's too long (unless it did not go away because it was related to the freeze problem you had). It can also be disabled in the Pro version.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: March 11, 2010, 05:28 AM »

I wanted to thank all DonationCoder users which have participated in the Linkman 7.90 beta test.

-Outertech Support (March 08, 2010, 11:35 PM)

While we're thanking people....Thank you, OuterTech Guys, for making this a free upgrade to existing v7.x users & not seeing these improvements as an excuse to bump the version to 8.0 to generate some cash.

While I'm not one of your oldest users I may be becoming one of your users who is most impressed by the way you conduct business. 

-Innuendo (March 10, 2010, 08:46 AM)

8.0 will be someday a free update too.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 09, 2010, 04:03 AM »

Which non working extension? Both the 7.80 and 7.90 extensions (LinkmanFox.xpi) do work. Linkman code is identical for both, only Firefox configuration is different (meaning firefox toolbar buttons have been added). Additionally the installation of the extension is always optional (Firefox intergration checkbox during installation).

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 09, 2010, 02:05 AM »

You can have 7.80 and 7.90 installed in parallel for testing purposes.

Keep 7.80 in your default Linkman folder. Start the 7.90 installer, select USB Mode in the options, but don't install to a USB stick, instead install to a folder on your hard drive, e.g. c:\Linkman. This way the new version Linkman will not touch the registry etc and keep all data in c:\Linkman. Now if you want to test why 7.90 is not running correnctly, just quit 7.80 in Tray Icon and launch 7.90 from c:\Linkman. After the test just quit 7.90 and restart 7.80.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 09, 2010, 01:45 AM »

Please use [email protected], I don't think this thread should be used for individual support.

Include your system configuration and you will get a debug executable that will shed some light what's going on, on your system.

You can install 7.80 (or any older 7.x) version over 7.90 and you will keep all settings etc. You can also use the new Firefox extension in 7.80.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 09, 2010, 01:26 AM »

Yes, but it still needs to be in the default package, so users don't encounter the problem.

We have updated all download files to fix the problem.

If you don't want to reinstall, you can install the extension from here:

http://www.outertech...files/LinkmanFox.xpi

As to the source of the bug. At this moment we believe it's a Firefox bug. Between RC3 and final there was only one change in the Firefox extension. Icons have been added to the Linkman menu entries in the Tools menu. Not new icons, just the same icons as used elsewhere in the extension. That caused the distortion in the customize window. Removing the icons from tools menu fixed the problem.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 09, 2010, 12:46 AM »

It's a bug and it was not there in RC3. Probably an installer issue. Looking into it right now.

edit:

Don't not the exact cause, but we are taking the Firefox extension from RC3 and putting it into the final installer. It will take about 15 minutes.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: MiniReview of Linkman URL Organizer and Search Tool

« on: March 08, 2010, 11:35 PM »

I wanted to thank all DonationCoder users which have participated in the Linkman 7.90 beta test.

After several months, the beta test is finally over!

<b><i>What's new in the latest version</i></b>
<ul><li><b>Firefox has now optional Linkman buttons in the main toolbar.</b> Rightclick the Firefox toolbar and select customize</li>
<li><b>Firefox can now be configured to launch links into existing tabs.</b> (Tools | Settings | Launch URLs)</li>
<li><b>Chrome 4.x-5.x support.</b> (including import)</li>
<li><b>Main window toolbar buttons available in two different sizes.</b></li>
<li><b>Improved support for sharing Linkman links between two computers.</b><br>
Linkman Pro will detect if Dropbox or Syncplicity (or any other such sync service) changes the URL Database (*.lmd) while Linkman is running. If the user has not any pending changes to save, Linkman will reload its database.

See the Synchronize tutorial for a screenshot based guide.

Example:

You are at your work computer and add some links to Linkman. You go home and turn on your computer. Linkman will load, but the database will not have the links you have added at work at this moment. Dropbox will download (without any need of user interaction) the database changed at work. After Dropbox is done, Linkman will automatically reload the database and the new added links will become instantly available in your browser. This works of course also if you add links to your home computer. They will become available on your work computer. The feature can be turned off in Tools | Settings | Data.</li>
<li><b>Keyword List window.</b> (Linkman Pro only)<br>
The Keywords labels in the main window and the URL add window have been replaced by Keywords buttons. Clicking on one of these button will display a list of all keywords in your current database. When you start typing a keyword Linkman will search for it in the list. Clicking Add or pressing the Enter key will add this keyword to the current URL.</li>
<li><b>Add Keywords to selected items.</b> (Edit, Shortcut and Query menu, Linkman Pro only)<br>
This function can add a specific keyword(s) to all selected URLs and folders.</li>
<li><b>Add all URLs on this webpage.</b> (URL, Shortcut and Query menu, Linkman Pro only)<br>
Linkman will load the html page from the URL, parse it for links and add all links to a new folder.</li>
<li><b>Several bug fixes, speed and user interface improvements.</b> (Linkman Lite and Linkman Pro)</li></ul>
Shareware Version (Linkman Pro, $25, 30 day trial):

Homepage: http://linkmanpro.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute...h.com/linkmanpro.exe

Freeware version (Linkman Lite):

Homepage: http://linkmanlite.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute....com/linkmanlite.exe

--

Tutorial video (Linkman 7.60): http://linkmanvideo.outertech.com

PDF Manual: http://www.outertech...om/files/linkman.pdf

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: March 08, 2010, 11:35 PM »

I wanted to thank all DonationCoder users which have participated in the Linkman 7.90 beta test.

After several months, the beta test is finally over!

<b><i>What's new in the latest version</i></b>
<ul><li><b>Firefox has now optional Linkman buttons in the main toolbar.</b> Rightclick the Firefox toolbar and select customize</li>
<li><b>Firefox can now be configured to launch links into existing tabs.</b> (Tools | Settings | Launch URLs)</li>
<li><b>Chrome 4.x-5.x support.</b> (including import)</li>
<li><b>Main window toolbar buttons available in two different sizes.</b></li>
<li><b>Improved support for sharing Linkman links between two computers.</b><br>
Linkman Pro will detect if Dropbox or Syncplicity (or any other such sync service) changes the URL Database (*.lmd) while Linkman is running. If the user has not any pending changes to save, Linkman will reload its database.

See the Synchronize tutorial for a screenshot based guide.

Example:

You are at your work computer and add some links to Linkman. You go home and turn on your computer. Linkman will load, but the database will not have the links you have added at work at this moment. Dropbox will download (without any need of user interaction) the database changed at work. After Dropbox is done, Linkman will automatically reload the database and the new added links will become instantly available in your browser. This works of course also if you add links to your home computer. They will become available on your work computer. The feature can be turned off in Tools | Settings | Data.</li>
<li><b>Keyword List window.</b> (Linkman Pro only)<br>
The Keywords labels in the main window and the URL add window have been replaced by Keywords buttons. Clicking on one of these button will display a list of all keywords in your current database. When you start typing a keyword Linkman will search for it in the list. Clicking Add or pressing the Enter key will add this keyword to the current URL.</li>
<li><b>Add Keywords to selected items.</b> (Edit, Shortcut and Query menu, Linkman Pro only)<br>
This function can add a specific keyword(s) to all selected URLs and folders.</li>
<li><b>Add all URLs on this webpage.</b> (URL, Shortcut and Query menu, Linkman Pro only)<br>
Linkman will load the html page from the URL, parse it for links and add all links to a new folder.</li>
<li><b>Several bug fixes, speed and user interface improvements.</b> (Linkman Lite and Linkman Pro)</li></ul>
Shareware Version (Linkman Pro, $25, 30 day trial):

Homepage: http://linkmanpro.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute...h.com/linkmanpro.exe

Freeware version (Linkman Lite):

Homepage: http://linkmanlite.outertech.com
Download: http://download.oute....com/linkmanlite.exe

--

Tutorial video (Linkman 7.60): http://linkmanvideo.outertech.com

PDF Manual: http://www.outertech...om/files/linkman.pdf

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: January 16, 2010, 06:07 AM »

Thanks Outertech, I appreciate the continued development of Linkman.  Regarding the opening in tabs issues, why is it that Roboform can do it, but Linkman cannot?  I'm not trying to be an ass about it, I'm just wondering why other programs can do it. Yes, you are correct, even PM stopped being able to do it in later versions of Firefox, but then again, development stopped on PM long before that.

-superboyac (January 16, 2010, 12:23 AM)

Roboform reconfigures Firefox, you can do it yourself, see J-Mac post.