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Preview of new Stardock download store / updater

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Preview of new Stardock download store / updater

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So with Impulse over to Gamestop and the digital distribution competition no longer something we’re participating in we’ve developed a new digital updating client – Stardock Central (what’s old is new again).

But unlike the old “big” client, the new one is very…very simple.

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(sorry for the lame screenshot, I’m caught up on my games on this new machine and haven’t installed any apps yet).

Your Stardock purchases will show up here once you login. Just pick what you want to install (or update) and press a button and it’ll use our massively fast CDN to install it (we have a long-term agreement with our CDN except now the only thing using its bandwidth is our stuff so the download speeds are kind of ridiculous – it’s like being the only guy on a 1 gigabyte line).

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The new settings includes an option to have it simply update your software automatically.  So you can either choose to stick with older versions or always have it up to date.

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OK, let’s say you don’t like to have to install a client at all.  That’s fine too.  You can update your software and games via the web as well:

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Pick whether it’s software or games and it’ll look at your account, when you last updated, and off you go.  The installer will figure out what you need to install (i.e. if you have multiple machines with different versions) and off you go.

It’s designed to be as streamlined as possible.

 

UPDATE: TRY THE LATEST VERSION HERE:

https://www.stardock.com/products/stardockcentral/

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Reply #176 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Neophil, if there are apps you cannot restore and cannot live without (because WebBlinds or whatever is still *so* useful) let support know and we'll *try* to help you out.

Reply #177 from WinCustomize Forums Top

For future reference

WindowBlinds - Free yourself of the default settings, customize your desktop.
Reply #178 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 175
Quoting Roloccolor, reply 170So i wonder how things will be when GS-impulse is no longer supported...will we be able to ( restore the saved archives in SDC with the current impulse files ? )Or how will that be handled? The way i see it is if GS-impulse is no longer supporting or offering stardock products- iam unable to store my programs "forever" in a "legal way"Sounds strange i know and please dont missunderstand me im just trying to know how these things will be handled when it will be out and iam also unpationatly awaiting the new SDC.I just hope i wont have to make a HDD backup to restore my applications... since impulse is already having a hard time restoring with an updated file.

Roloccolor, all you will have to do is go to the store and download and save your apps to any internal/external drive. You can do that right now.

Neophil, just when the hell are you going to get with it, and just go to the store and download the latest versions you are entitled to?

The purely painful, endlessly repetitive airing of your obsession with Impulse is getting a bit much for many people here.

 


no Doc... that wasnt possible i thought about the same but as soon as my ObjectDesktop was expired i was unable unable to get them via stardock store...
My thought was maybee i would be able to use my impulse backups to restore my apllications but i didnt find any option for that in SD store to use the impulse backup files.
So i expanded my OD subscription since i would like to make some more skins without beeing able to restore my Skinstudio in impulse i had to and also i wanted iconpackager back cant live with default icons anymore.
I admit i dont use all of the great apps Objectdesktop comes with i only use deskscapes and even that rarely only Iconpackager windowblinds and skinstudio are important for me - dont need fences or anything else since i tend to keep my desktop clean i dont have to mention that all app´s are great but i simply dont have use for them all.
Anyway i expanded only thing left to do is to write stardock support  to merge my windowblinds subscription with OD.
I already thought about opening a topic just to remember the fellow folks here on WC to backup their apps in stardock store and not via Impulse.
But i will keep off from that maybee it was just me that was false informed about the situation that caused these problems but i would like to see a info thread about this since its confusing ( for me it was ).

Reply #180 from Stardock Forums Top

Robocolor, give us a shout at [email protected] and we'll get everything straightened out.

Reply #181 from WinCustomize Forums Top

So with Impulse over to Gamestop and the digital distribution competition no longer something we’re participating in we’ve developed a new digital updating client – Stardock Central (what’s old is new again).

But unlike the old “big” client, the new one is very…very simple.



(sorry for the lame screenshot, I’m caught up on my games on this new machine and haven’t installed any apps yet).

Your Stardock purchases will show up here once you login. Just pick what you want to install (or update) and press a button and it’ll use our massively fast CDN to install it (we have a long-term agreement with our CDN except now the only thing using its bandwidth is our stuff so the download speeds are kind of ridiculous – it’s like being the only guy on a 1 gigabyte line).



The new settings includes an option to have it simply update your software automatically.  So you can either choose to stick with older versions or always have it up to date.

..

OK, let’s say you don’t like to have to install a client at all.  That’s fine too.  You can update your software and games via the web as well:



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Pick whether it’s software or games and it’ll look at your account, when you last updated, and off you go.  The installer will figure out what you need to install (i.e. if you have multiple machines with different versions) and off you go.

It’s designed to be as streamlined as possible.

Okay, but when I log in, I don't see "Stardock Central."  Where do I log in to see this?  It seems like the precise answer is missed.

Reply #182 from WinCustomize Forums Top

QBallRail the replacement for Impluse has not been released yet, when it is it will be call Stardock Central.  For now use the link that was provided in your other thread.  :sun:

Reply #183 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting QBallRail, reply 181
Okay, but when I log in, I don't see "Stardock Central." Where do I log in to see this? It seems like the precise answer is missed.

 

HERE <-- Click it

Don't threat it will open in a new tab

then log on

 Then Click on MY DOWNLOADS   no not mine YOURS ha ha :grin:

 then Click on the YELLOW FULL INSTALL

then SAVE it to you Hard Drive  I would say make a Folder and put all in it then make a back up of that folder with all of them in it PLUS make a text document (Note pad)

 and save all code Numbers 

Reply #184 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The biggest differentce between the apps listed on the store and teh Stardock Central application will be that the app will detect what is installed and what version and prompt for updates.

Reply #185 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sweet. That will rock, sir!   5*

Reply #186 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 184
The biggest differentce between the apps listed on the store and teh Stardock Central application will be that the app will detect what is installed and what version and prompt for updates.

Give it an IRC client so I can finally retire this olde SDC ....it's getting long in the tooth....;)

Reply #187 from Sins Forums Top

You still have SDC? Oh my...

Reply #188 from Elemental Forums Top

If it's getting an IRC client, I want a mail server functionality in it, too. And it should be able to talk to my printer - not necessarily to print, just to check in, see what's up.

I can see it already. Adobe Stardock central. The download service is the bait. Then there's 200MB of other "functions".

Reply #189 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Heavenfall, reply 188
If it's getting an IRC client, I want a mail server functionality in it, too. And it should be able to talk to my printer - not necessarily to print, just to check in, see what's up.

I can see it already. Adobe Stardock central. The download service is the bait. Then there's 200MB of other "functions".

No, smartiepants....the Original Stardock Central had an IRC client.  It was [still is] entirely practical to combine support/communication with product access.

Fatuous comments about 'mail server/talking to a printer' serve nothing other than to define a troll.

Reply #190 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 189
No, smartiepants....the Original Stardock Central had an IRC client.  It was [still is] entirely practical to combine support/communication with product access.

Fatuous comments about 'mail server/talking to a printer' serve nothing other than to define a troll.
Heaven Is not a troll . .he's one of those gamer people and we like him.   :troll:

Reply #191 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 190
Heaven Is not a troll . .he's one of those gamer people and we like him.

"like" is relative, Zu ....;)

Reply #192 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 191
Quoting Zubaz, reply 190Heaven Is not a troll . .he's one of those gamer people and we like him.

"like" is relative, Zu ....

And so in the end, Heavenfall disappeared from the Elemental Forums.  Those of us who remain remember his gritty comments with fondness, but with the harsh realization that once you're marked as a Troll by the Jafinator your days are numbered.

Reply #193 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting scifi1950, reply 192
but with the harsh realization that once you're marked as a Troll by the Jafinator your days are numbered.

No...but with the hysteria that surrounded the advent of Impulse....and quaintly the equal amount of hysteria surrounding its sale and subsequent ending as a software updater/downloader it's clearly counter-productive to have 'clever' comments relating to its replacement....when it's not even public yet.

It's like an 'ill wind' it blows no-one any good.

Reply #194 from Sins Forums Top

Quoting Island, reply 13
As long as it's tied to your account, it should already be there.

Most excellent. Looking forward to moving onto this alternative; will definitely be getting Rebellion through Stardock now.

Reply #195 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

So HeavenFall gets a canister of infinite green gas (cursed) for (insert holiday). }:)

Reply #196 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 186

Quoting Zubaz, reply 184The biggest differentce between the apps listed on the store and teh Stardock Central application will be that the app will detect what is installed and what version and prompt for updates.

Give it an IRC client so I can finally retire this olde SDC ....it's getting long in the tooth....

 

Impulse had an IRC client. 

 

At least we know now given Brad's Elemental announcement that the new client should be ready by Jan.19th no matter what, given that's how FE will be distributed.

 

 

Reply #197 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DisturbedComputer, reply 183

Quoting QBallRail, reply 181Okay, but when I log in, I don't see "Stardock Central." Where do I log in to see this? It seems like the precise answer is missed.

 

HERE <-- Click it

Don't threat it will open in a new tab

then log on

 Then Click on MY DOWNLOADS   no not mine YOURS ha ha

 then Click on the YELLOW FULL INSTALL

then SAVE it to you Hard Drive  I would say make a Folder and put all in it then make a back up of that folder with all of them in it PLUS make a text document (Note pad)

 and save all code Numbers 

 

I tried the above and I'm not seeing it either.  Is the downloader out yet?

 

Thanks.

Reply #198 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You can bet it will be announced when it is.  :sun:

I wouldn't look for a release untill sometime early next year.  Holiday vacation time right now.

Reply #199 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 191
Quoting Zubaz, reply 190Heaven Is not a troll . .he's one of those gamer people and we like him.

"like" is relative, Zu ....

Yeah, I "like" my relatives. 

Reply #200 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Okay, it's "early next year." Where is the new downloader?  O:)

 

Can you tell I really, really am trying to be patient?