Jeta Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hello, Being a user of CCleaner I like the fact that it checks for a newer version when it's launched. Being a programmer, I want to know more about this "checking for a newer version" technology. Does anyone know what this technology is? Code snippet would be really awesome :-) Thanks in Advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I can't help with the code snippet but I like FileHippo.com Update Checker: http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 8, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2008 A simple search turns up allot of stuff: http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=update+checker+code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Hello, Being a user of CCleaner I like the fact that it checks for a newer version when it's launched. Being a programmer, I want to know more about this "checking for a newer version" technology. Does anyone know what this technology is? Code snippet would be really awesome :-) Thanks in Advance! Hi Jeta, I never use the option on any software to check for newer versions. Normally this presumes that you will either automatically update or go back later after you have done some investigating or at a more advantageous time. Since I also use multiple application update checkers, I find this option not needed. I do allow automatic updates to my security programs as regards file updates not program updates. YoKenny has provided a link to a popular software version "Update Checker". FileHippo.com Update Checker http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker I also refer you to another "Update Checker" that concentrates on "software patches"or "software updates" made to the most popular software for PC usage especially as regards "security" type fixes. Secunia: Online Software Inspector http://secunia.com/software_inspector/ I use the Personal free version. Just my preference over the Online version. This product not only tells you what is outdated, but also allows for rapid update and suggests many other things as regards your major software applications. Makes it fast and simple. Good luck, davey Edited August 30, 2008 by davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeta Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 All responses were excellent - Thanks! p.s. Andavari, I had a severe mental block last night when I posted. I couldn't think of what search criteria to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 8, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2008 All responses were excellent - Thanks! p.s. Andavari, I had a severe mental block last night when I posted. I couldn't think of what search criteria to use. You may also want to look on open source communities like SourceForge.net, etc., as they'll typically have something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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