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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Bvckup

« on: October 29, 2010, 03:13 PM »

Nice speed improvements...Bvckup just keeps getting better.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Which is the real KMPlayer?

« on: October 28, 2010, 03:58 PM »

When removed, Revo found 35 registry items and 4 files, after Daum!

-Curt (October 28, 2010, 09:58 AM)

That's disappointing to hear. Since KMPlayer works just fine, I'm in no major hurry to update to PotPlayer.

Let's see if I have this straight (I kinda doubt it ). Daum PotPlayer 1.5.25231 Beta is the last released version while Daum PotPlayer 1.5.24134 Beta is the last announced version on the official site. Not to mention the x64 1.5.24134 version. Good grief, I sure wish this version page included dates; it would really help to clarify this PotPlayer mess. 

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: [Freeware] Text Filter - search and filter text files with ease

« on: October 28, 2010, 03:22 PM »

musetips, have you considered supporting multiple text files?

If Text Filter could load more than a single file, then it could be utilized more like a search/grep tool.

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General Software Discussion / Re: remove objects from photos

« on: October 26, 2010, 03:42 PM »

Couple more removal type apps which might be of use to someone...

InstantMask is a freeware designed for removing backgrounds.
http://clipping-path...udio.com/instantmask

Wire Pilot/Wire Pilot Lite are designed to remove linear objects.
http://www.colorpilot.com/wire.htm

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General Software Discussion / Re: SRWare Iron 5.0.380 beta browser

« on: October 26, 2010, 03:24 PM »

Yep, thanks for the update.

btw the Iron site is in need of a makeover IMO; it's now been two years with the same boring layout.

In stark contrast to Firefox, Opera, etc., you have to read the small print (ie. Datum: 25.10.2010 Version: 7.0.520.0) to know about the new Iron version. And it's not even on the home page. Man, that's a subdued approach. Firefox and Opera will club you over the head with the latest news/version.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: Rename Next

« on: October 25, 2010, 02:47 PM »

I'd love to see a program that on hitting the return key would then jump to the next file in the folder already in the rename function automatically.  If you hit enter without making a change the cycle would be ended.

-mateek (October 24, 2010, 08:29 PM)

Ken Rename has a manual rename mode which operates in the manner indicated. Certainly not the fastest way to rename files, but I've used it on rare occasion when I cannot figure out how to accomplish a renaming task with Renamer.

Another possibility could be Oscar's File Renamer, but I've not used that particular tool in many years.

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General Software Discussion / Re: AJC Active Backup ---- at Bits du Jour

« on: October 23, 2010, 03:53 PM »

Play it again, Sam. AJC Active Backup is scheduled at BDJ on 10-25-10.

http://www.bitsdujou...e/ajc-active-backup/

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General Software Discussion / Re: types of effects

« on: October 23, 2010, 02:12 PM »

Posterize is an interesting artistic effect.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: [Freeware] Text Filter - search and filter text files with ease

« on: October 23, 2010, 01:29 PM »

A simple, useful, and portable app.

Thanks a lot musetips.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Bulk Image Downloader 33% off until April 30

« on: October 23, 2010, 01:06 PM »

J-Mac, sorry to hear of your troubles with BID--a 50% success rate seems inordinately low!

Unfortunately, some URLs can be difficult to decipher. I've contacted the author at least three times with request for help with a specific URL. On each occasion the "fix" was added to the next version's "include list". Not at all like dealing with Microsoft.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Synchronizing a few folders between two machines?

« on: October 18, 2010, 06:25 PM »

Thanks for the link.
Not portable... And doesn't seem like it can do partial file updating, copy open files or detect renamed/moved files/folders though.

-Armando (October 18, 2010, 04:37 PM)

True, Bvckup is the more advanced tool in the respects you mention. Also, CopyTo has no realtime sync. No doubt, I remain very impressed with Bvckup's capabilities.

On the other hand, CopyTo Synchronizer can perform differential backup, incremental backup, and bidirectional synchronization.

I suppose it's a case of the right tool for the right job.

[edit: excepting renamed/moved files from the first sentence btw. I realize Bvckup doesn't do that yet.]

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General Software Discussion / Re: Synchronizing a few folders between two machines?

« on: October 18, 2010, 03:17 PM »

CopyTo Synchronizer has apparently been around for years as shareware, but it was recently released as freeware (10-1-2010).

I've only used it for a short time, but it seems a very capable backup and sync tool. I particularly like the compact GUI and customizable preview window.

Definitely not a portable tool, but lots of features.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What do you use to warn you of disk limits being reached?

« on: October 18, 2010, 02:50 PM »

DriveGLEAM is another of these system info. utilities which reside in the system tray. It's been mentioned lately on several blogs such as freewaregenius.

Sorry I've not yet tried it myself (at work atm).

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General Software Discussion / Re: UltraSearch: a competitor to Everything?

« on: October 17, 2010, 06:23 PM »

Ah...text box you say?   Good grief, I'm heading to the optometrist first thing tomorrow.

Thanks Curt.

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General Software Discussion / Re: UltraSearch: a competitor to Everything?

« on: October 17, 2010, 01:57 PM »

UltraSearch doesn't seem to update as fast as Everything when files get deleted, moved, renamed, etc. With Everything any changes show up instantaneously.

Nonetheless, as far as file finders go UltraSearch is a solid #2 IMO.

Now if I can just figure out how to add exclusions to the Exclude Filter tab (ie. the darn Add Pattern button won't activate?! ).

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Capture .NET Free v2 10.9.3935

« on: October 17, 2010, 01:17 PM »

Wow, you said "multi-functional" and you sure weren't kidding about that! Impressive number of tools packed into this Swiss Army knife utility. Just when I thought I'd seen all it had to offer, I would notice yet another interesting feature.

Very nice--congrats to you on this useful software.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Bvckup

« on: October 16, 2010, 02:31 PM »

I only have one questions: how do you pronounce the name?  "bvackup"? "bee-vee-cup"?

-Nod5 (October 15, 2010, 01:04 PM)

I thought it would simply be pronounced as 'Backup' - that the 'v' is just like an upside-down 'A'

-tomos (October 16, 2010, 07:44 AM)

I think the upside down v is the Greek letter delta. So "bee-delta-cup"...uh maybe not.

@apankrat: thanks for the details on the config files. You might consider making the "Configuration and Logging folder" movable via the GUI itself. Right now there's only the Open button but perhaps Browse, Move etc. would be much more convenient for the average computer user.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Backup/Syncing performance -- a few software compared

« on: October 16, 2010, 02:03 PM »

So far I don't have a compelling need for versioning, but fine by me if Bvckup adds that functionality.

FWIW I've found the following Time Machine related apps in addition to what you've mentioned (ie. Oops! and AutoVer).

CascadePoint (free)
http://www.jpsoft.co.../cascadepointdes.htm

TimeTraveler ($19.95)
http://www.bearsontheloose.com/

Wondershare Time Shuttle ($49.95) claims system restore and file recovery.
http://www.wondersha...ro/time-shuttle.html

Note I'm making no endorsements/recommendations, just passing along the info in case you wanted to explore further.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Bvckup

« on: October 16, 2010, 01:53 AM »

Hi, just a couple of questions...

(1) Are Bvckup's cache/database files (ie. in the configuration and logging folder) essential to the operation of the program? AFAICT they must be used for Bvckup to function properly; I can't see how to opt-out of their usage.

(2) Has there been any consideration of an option for direct comparison of files (ie. no reliance on database)? I realize this would likely be a slower method, but I'm just curious.

Regards

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General Software Discussion / Re: Backup/Syncing performance -- a few software compared

« on: October 16, 2010, 01:15 AM »

Dude, you've got too much free time.

Just kidding, Armando--very nice work indeed! Thanks for taking the time to report your findings.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Bvckup

« on: October 14, 2010, 09:11 PM »

apankrat, congrats on your software. I've been using Bvckup for a short time and am quite content with it.

I think many more folks will be using Bvckup as it becomes more well-known. It surely deserves recognition as the excellent program it is.

Good luck to you.

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Living Room / Re: Search for images by sample image, rather than keyword

« on: October 14, 2010, 08:52 PM »

Hi kyrathaba, thanks for the link. I'm interested in similar image related apps.

I knew about Gazopa and TinEye but haven't used them in some time.

When I last checked, TinEye performed the best for me (ie. most accurate) but I suppose individual results will vary. In the past these online image tools haven't been very reliable, but they continue to improve each year.

I will check some of the other tools mentioned in the comments. Thanks again.

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General Software Discussion / Re: YATAD (Yet Another Thread About Defragmentation)

« on: October 14, 2010, 06:40 PM »

I think the question is becoming quite academic, this optimizer lacks some major features...

-MerleOne (October 14, 2010, 04:01 PM)

Ah, that's surprising System Mechanic would have such feature limitations. All iolo's proprietary, new and improved, patent-pending tech talk (aka marketing mumbo-jumbo ) cannot substitute for the problems you have mentioned.

I also cannot understand why subsequent optimizations should take as long as the initial optimization. I would think a defragger's optimization scheme would be implemented on the first run, and then only maintenance (ie. much less file movement) would be required. Yet I keep seeing these defraggers which act like they've never been to the party before.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Keriver 1-Click Restore Pro-50% off

« on: October 14, 2010, 06:05 PM »

ha14, thanks for telling.

Seems Keriver 1-Click Restore is a new and interesting software. And the $10 price is certainly enticing.

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General Software Discussion / Re: "Search Everything" with saved searches would be cool.

« on: October 14, 2010, 03:23 PM »

I stick to LOCATE.

serach everything doesn't have any interface to allow you to select a folder .... you have to type it in as far as I know. This greatly decreases it's uslefulness to me

-hpearce (October 14, 2010, 03:07 PM)

Yep, same here. In Locate32 I have presets for Music Collection, Picture Collection, Video Collection, etc.

Works well when you want to narrow the search and not see everything.