Auto-SkweezeIt (RSS, etc Freeware add on)

[Malatesta]

This is just a brilliant little freeware program.

Works on PPC & Smartphone editions.

Whenever you click on a URL link, like in the "read more online" links in RSS feeds, this will launch a little dialog screen asking if you want to to "Skweeze It?" (e.g http://www.skweezer.net/ ).



I'll attach the download here for simplicity, but I strongly encourage those to go read about it's full usage and setup from the source, so you can follow any updates to the app or tips:

http://www.omnisoft.com/forums/forum...p?TID=669&PN=1

[Pibe38]

I was just reading the forum on the link above and it seems there are also some reg edits needed besides just running the EXE from the device. Make sure to read that link...

Also, the skweezer.net link brings me to OpenDNS instead of an actual site.

Can't wait to get home to try this though... it captures my feelings about those Read More Online links on my RSS reader exactly.

[Malatesta]

Woo...glad at least 2 of you are enjoying it!

I agree if, you use RSS (and everyone should, as it's way better than using a web browser) then this is a simple must-have app.

Now I don't fear "click to read the full story..." like I did before

[jamesus]

If I have time, I might try and whip up a cab tomorrow to incorporate the reg edits...should benefit everyone...

[JohnCody]

Originally Posted by jamesus

If I have time, I might try and whip up a cab tomorrow to incorporate the reg edits...should benefit everyone...

Hi,

I could create a CAB file to do those reg changes very easily. And then create another one to set those values back to an *assumed* value of "iexplore.exe".

But, "iexplore.exe" may not be the original value in those keys for all windows mobile devices. So, if a user installs a cab that hard-wires those values into those keys, it may mess up their device and they will never be able to click on a link again without hard-resetting their device

The proper way to do this is to create a CAB file or a desktop installer that will backup whatever the current values are at those two locations, then change it to "skweezeit.exe". And then restore the backup values if the user uninstalls it (because they don't want to use it anymore or it didn't work because those keys were not the proper ones to modify.

Your willingness to help people that don't know how to do reg mods is greatly appreciated. But, if the CAB file doesn't properly backup the original values (instead of assuming it is always iexplore.exe), then there is a risk that the user's device will get messed up, and I'd hate for that to happen. This is not to mention that I kinda have a good reputation of quality apps, and would really like to keep it - because if someone else's CAB happens to do something undesired, the user may think that it was my app that messed his device up because all he saw was "John Cody - OMNISOFT", not knowing that someone else created the hard-wired CAB file.

That is why I released it now, because anyone who knows how to do the required reg mods will also know how to restore the original values for their particular device correctly. So there's virtually no risk for these users.

So, if you can create a CAB file that will properly backup the original value (whatever they may be instead of assuming iexplore.), then GREAT that would be a big help to everyone! But, if you can't, then all I can do is ask politely for you to reconsider creating it.

Please understand, if interest in this app keeps up, I do plan on creating a proper installer so even newbies can install it safely I already even have some cool ideas for a new version!

[jamesus]

I won't have time this weekend (as I am going to Lollapoolza), but I will test it out and see if I can make the cab revert the reg edits back to normal. And thanks for the software...I am not longer hesitant to hit "Read More" now in my RSS feeds!

[JohnCody]

Originally Posted by jamesus

And thanks for the software...I am not longer hesitant to hit "Read More" now in my RSS feeds!

I'm happy to hear people like my idea

[Ya Boi D]

Any update on the .cab as yet?

[ScandaLex]

Originally Posted by JohnCody

Hi,

I could create a CAB file to do those reg changes very easily. And then create another one to set those values back to an *assumed* value of "iexplore.exe".

But, "iexplore.exe" may not be the original value in those keys for all windows mobile devices. So, if a user installs a cab that hard-wires those values into those keys, it may mess up their device and they will never be able to click on a link again without hard-resetting their device

The proper way to do this is to create a CAB file or a desktop installer that will backup whatever the current values are at those two locations, then change it to "skweezeit.exe". And then restore the backup values if the user uninstalls it (because they don't want to use it anymore or it didn't work because those keys were not the proper ones to modify.

Your willingness to help people that don't know how to do reg mods is greatly appreciated. But, if the CAB file doesn't properly backup the original values (instead of assuming it is always iexplore.exe), then there is a risk that the user's device will get messed up, and I'd hate for that to happen. This is not to mention that I kinda have a good reputation of quality apps, and would really like to keep it - because if someone else's CAB happens to do something undesired, the user may think that it was my app that messed his device up because all he saw was "John Cody - OMNISOFT", not knowing that someone else created the hard-wired CAB file.

That is why I released it now, because anyone who knows how to do the required reg mods will also know how to restore the original values for their particular device correctly. So there's virtually no risk for these users.

So, if you can create a CAB file that will properly backup the original value (whatever they may be instead of assuming iexplore.), then GREAT that would be a big help to everyone! But, if you can't, then all I can do is ask politely for you to reconsider creating it.

Please understand, if interest in this app keeps up, I do plan on creating a proper installer so even newbies can install it safely I already even have some cool ideas for a new version!

When? Soon?

Seriously though, that would be much appreciated. Sometimes I'm just sick of doing reg edits!

[ScandaLex]

Originally Posted by Ya Boi D

Any update on the .cab as yet?

/off topic

Love your avatar. I actually have the T-Shirt.