Look here guinea pigs! I got beta food for you!
Saturday, February 18, 2006 by Thomas Thomassen | Discussion: New Releases
Thank you very much people. I have taken the beta down from my site. I'll release the final version later this week as soon as I get time to do final tweaks. Keep posting suggestions until then if you got any.
If anyone with Windows 2000, ME or 98 want to test it let me know and I'll send it to you as I have not got any chance to try it on those systems.
Well, it's more of a release candidate really. Just want to see how it runs on other systems.
I've made an update to my Running Matrix screensaver and I'd like to see how well it works on other systems other than mine.
If you could spare a couple of minutes and give it a try. Mess about with the settings and stuff.
Then post back here with your report of any bugs and general performance.
Please include:
# Windows Version + Service Pack
# CPU (Type and speed. It'd be useful to know if you have multicore or Hyperthreaded CPU)
# Memory
# Monitor(s) Resolution
# Graphicscard (not sure if I really need to know this, but...)
What I am particularly interested in is anyone with multiple monitor setup. I have added code to handle this, but I have not been able to test it. So I am very interested in this.
Also, I have not tested it in Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98. I have not added any code to handle passwords in Windows 98. In Windows XP password is handled by the system. So should Windows 2000. Not sure about Windows ME.
Requires .NET Framework 2
If anyone with Windows 2000, ME or 98 want to test it let me know and I'll send it to you as I have not got any chance to try it on those systems.
Well, it's more of a release candidate really. Just want to see how it runs on other systems.
I've made an update to my Running Matrix screensaver and I'd like to see how well it works on other systems other than mine.
If you could spare a couple of minutes and give it a try. Mess about with the settings and stuff.
Then post back here with your report of any bugs and general performance.
Please include:
# Windows Version + Service Pack
# CPU (Type and speed. It'd be useful to know if you have multicore or Hyperthreaded CPU)
# Memory
# Monitor(s) Resolution
# Graphicscard (not sure if I really need to know this, but...)
What I am particularly interested in is anyone with multiple monitor setup. I have added code to handle this, but I have not been able to test it. So I am very interested in this.
Also, I have not tested it in Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98. I have not added any code to handle passwords in Windows 98. In Windows XP password is handled by the system. So should Windows 2000. Not sure about Windows ME.
Requires .NET Framework 2
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Double Zero
Reply #2 Saturday, February 18, 2006 1:29 PM
Reply #2 Saturday, February 18, 2006 1:29 PM
Pretty cool Thomas, although I could not run it until I installed .NET framework (The Matrix?? LoL) after doing so it worked great..
"Home Brewed PC"
P4 3gig
1gig DDR unbuffered
Asus 9600XT = Drivers all up to date
Windows XP Pro
"Home Brewed PC"
P4 3gig
1gig DDR unbuffered
Asus 9600XT = Drivers all up to date
Windows XP Pro
thomassen
Reply #3 Saturday, February 18, 2006 1:57 PM
Reply #3 Saturday, February 18, 2006 1:57 PM
Oh yea. It requires .NET Framework 2. Forgot to mention that. I'll edit the post to reflect that.
Double Zero
Reply #4 Saturday, February 18, 2006 2:06 PM
I guess I was a bit vague
P4 3gig w\HT
XP Pro w\SP2 all current critical updates installed
Resolution is 1024x768 - 32bit
I think thats more complete as far as what you asked...
Did I ever tell you how much I dont like Beta's??..LoL This ones worth it though, pretty cool...
I like the included ability to change the color as well as a few of the other adjustments..
Thanks Thomas!
Reply #4 Saturday, February 18, 2006 2:06 PM
| P4 3gig 1gig DDR unbuffered Asus 9600XT = Drivers all up to date Windows XP Pro |
I guess I was a bit vague
P4 3gig w\HT
XP Pro w\SP2 all current critical updates installed
Resolution is 1024x768 - 32bit
I think thats more complete as far as what you asked...
Did I ever tell you how much I dont like Beta's??..LoL This ones worth it though, pretty cool...
I like the included ability to change the color as well as a few of the other adjustments..
Thanks Thomas!
Koasati
Reply #5 Saturday, February 18, 2006 2:56 PM
Reply #5 Saturday, February 18, 2006 2:56 PM
I have .NET framework 2, but I guess I need the latest version. I've tried to download the latest 3 times, but it fails to install everytime.
I was hoping to help test it, because I run dual monitors, but it won't go......
I was hoping to help test it, because I run dual monitors, but it won't go......
Double Zero
Reply #6 Saturday, February 18, 2006 3:06 PM
Just a thought Koasati..Have you tried readjusting your firewall..or disabling it during install?
Reply #6 Saturday, February 18, 2006 3:06 PM
| I have .NET framework 2, but I guess I need the latest version. I've tried to download the latest 3 times, but it fails to install everytime. |
Just a thought Koasati..Have you tried readjusting your firewall..or disabling it during install?
Koasati
Reply #7 Saturday, February 18, 2006 3:22 PM
Reply #7 Saturday, February 18, 2006 3:22 PM
Not really...... I would never disable my firewall while on line. But it's the only thing on the Windows Update site that fails, so I don't think the firewall is the problem.
Double Zero
Reply #8 Saturday, February 18, 2006 3:46 PM
Reply #8 Saturday, February 18, 2006 3:46 PM
Ok, Just thought I would throw that out there, I have had similar issues with Zone Alarm and Windows update.. Re-adjusted a few settings in ZA and it took care of it...
But your probably right..
But your probably right..
Brokensquare
Reply #9 Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:34 PM
Reply #9 Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:34 PM
Screensaver seems to work just fine with multiple monitors..
2 monitors ea. 1280x1024 32 bit color
P4 1.6 Ghz
ATI radeon 9700 128 MB (I think?)
640 MB RAM
XP home SP2
2 monitors ea. 1280x1024 32 bit color
P4 1.6 Ghz
ATI radeon 9700 128 MB (I think?)
640 MB RAM
XP home SP2
Double Zero
Reply #10 Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:45 PM
Reply #10 Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:45 PM
Hmmmm, Watch your Vid-card and CPU Temps...
While using the "Saver" I averaged 6-9 C's warmer than normal..(my normal is still below factory specs) Some people may find this a concern..
I am running 4 80mm case fans
The stock Pentium fan & heatsink
2 80mm fans within my PSU..
While using the "Saver" I averaged 6-9 C's warmer than normal..(my normal is still below factory specs) Some people may find this a concern..
I am running 4 80mm case fans
The stock Pentium fan & heatsink
2 80mm fans within my PSU..
Koasati
Reply #11 Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:57 PM
Reply #11 Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:57 PM
| I averaged 6-9 C's warmer than normal.. |
Did you mean Celsius? That would be 42 to 48 degress Fahrenheit! I would think that should concern everyone. 
Double Zero
Reply #12 Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:05 PM
Yup... Celsius,
I may not have noticed if it wasnt for the alarm going off on my fan speed controller.."Whuts that beepin noise"
I have temp sensors running to the CPU, Hard Drive, Vid Card and one just for the general case temp, My CPU alarm went off...
Reply #12 Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:05 PM
| Did you mean Celsius? That would be 42 to 48 degress Fahrenheit! I would think that should concern everyone. |
Yup... Celsius,
I may not have noticed if it wasnt for the alarm going off on my fan speed controller.."Whuts that beepin noise"
I have temp sensors running to the CPU, Hard Drive, Vid Card and one just for the general case temp, My CPU alarm went off...
ExodusCrow
Reply #14 Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:23 PM
Reply #14 Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:23 PM
Windows XP Pro SP2
AMD Athlon XP 2800+ (2.07 GHz)
2x512MB Kingston KVR400X64C25
2 Monitors at 1280x1024
ATI Radeon 9550 (256MB AGP)
Seems to be working well here. I tried it with different resolutions on the monitors and it worked fine.
AMD Athlon XP 2800+ (2.07 GHz)
2x512MB Kingston KVR400X64C25
2 Monitors at 1280x1024
ATI Radeon 9550 (256MB AGP)
Seems to be working well here. I tried it with different resolutions on the monitors and it worked fine.
aimzzz
Reply #15 Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:51 PM
I have been having the same problem-- I even used their alternate method in which you DL the whole enchilada and install it without needing to access the web during install. After downloading, I disabled all anti-malware programs & firewall & tried the install. It stopped at exactly the same point as before... I was going to try going through MS support, but haven't gotten up the necessary energy yet (may take another year or 2 )
Reply #15 Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:51 PM
| I have .NET framework 2, but I guess I need the latest version. I've tried to download the latest 3 times, but it fails to install everytime. |
I have been having the same problem-- I even used their alternate method in which you DL the whole enchilada and install it without needing to access the web during install. After downloading, I disabled all anti-malware programs & firewall & tried the install. It stopped at exactly the same point as before... I was going to try going through MS support, but haven't gotten up the necessary energy yet (may take another year or 2 )
Double Zero
Reply #16 Saturday, February 18, 2006 7:41 PM
Reply #16 Saturday, February 18, 2006 7:41 PM
Temp Update..
False Alarm..
Rechecked with MoBo Software and it appears temp difference amounts to 1-2 C's warmer for the CPU...Totally acceptible.
This is without a load on the CPU then running the Screen Saver for about 30mins
Thermal Sensors from the Fan Speed Controller are a little "Screwed -Up" to say the least.. I suppose I will have to open the thing up and recheck connections.
They were at one time consistant with the MoBo software... Not anymore!
False Alarm..
Rechecked with MoBo Software and it appears temp difference amounts to 1-2 C's warmer for the CPU...Totally acceptible.
This is without a load on the CPU then running the Screen Saver for about 30mins
Thermal Sensors from the Fan Speed Controller are a little "Screwed -Up" to say the least.. I suppose I will have to open the thing up and recheck connections.
They were at one time consistant with the MoBo software... Not anymore!
Koasati
Reply #17 Saturday, February 18, 2006 9:51 PM
Reply #17 Saturday, February 18, 2006 9:51 PM
| That would be 42 to 48 degress Fahrenheit! |
I just realize my faulty math there..... oops!
Double Zero
Reply #18 Saturday, February 18, 2006 10:27 PM
Yeah, LoL..more like 10-16 Deg...
Either way it was my mistake, I should have investigated further *before posting it...
Live & Learn..
Reply #18 Saturday, February 18, 2006 10:27 PM
| I just realize my faulty math there..... oops! |
Yeah, LoL..more like 10-16 Deg...
Either way it was my mistake, I should have investigated further *before posting it...
Live & Learn..
thomassen
Reply #19 Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:34 AM
Reply #19 Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:34 AM
I don't think that screensaver is too CPU friendly. Quite alot of drawing.
For those who experiendes the screensaver to "fail to install", what do you mean by that? Can you explain a bit more what you are doing when it fails?
It's good to hear it works with multiple monitors. The final version should be out in a few dayss unless somethings really nasty unexpected happends.
For those who experiendes the screensaver to "fail to install", what do you mean by that? Can you explain a bit more what you are doing when it fails?
It's good to hear it works with multiple monitors. The final version should be out in a few dayss unless somethings really nasty unexpected happends.
thomassen
Reply #20 Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:41 AM
Reply #20 Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:41 AM
Oh, is it the .NET Framework that fails to install? You say to try to install the latest version? Did you have the beta? If you did you have to uninstall it in a very spesific way. .. I think ... or that could have been Visual Studio 2005 beta... I'm not quite sure...
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Reply #1 Saturday, February 18, 2006 12:45 PM
Specs:
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384meg RAM
80 gig HD
500MHz P3
Windows XP Home
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