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.
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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:
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/
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.
For future reference
Will SDC be out before X-mas?
Robocolor, give us a shout at [email protected] and we'll get everything straightened out.
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.
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.
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
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.
Sweet. That will rock, sir!
Give it an IRC client so I can finally retire this olde SDC ....it's getting long in the tooth....
You still have SDC? Oh my...
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.
"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.
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.
Most excellent. Looking forward to moving onto this alternative; will definitely be getting Rebellion through Stardock now.
So HeavenFall gets a canister of infinite green gas (cursed) for (insert holiday).
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.
I tried the above and I'm not seeing it either. Is the downloader out yet?
Thanks.
You can bet it will be announced when it is.
I wouldn't look for a release untill sometime early next year. Holiday vacation time right now.
Yeah, I "like" my relatives.
Okay, it's "early next year." Where is the new downloader?
Can you tell I really, really am trying to be patient?
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