Thread: RR 11-15-08 ... New Version & News

This is a release thread post since the last version I posted (12/06/07):

Since that version:

-Added MitchJS HD/Sirius/XM Improvements
-Added MitchJS "Touch" on-resume issue fix
-Added MitchJS Last Source Resume
-Added instant debug commands: DEBUGON/OFF
-Added SKIPTODESC command
-Added duplicate settings debug log warning
-Added ActiveSource/ActiveSourceID variables
-Added RTUNE command for radio direct tunning
-Added XMMute/SRMute direct toggle/set commands
-Added extra checks for Background image files
-Added presetspath setting (defaults to RoadRunner\Presets\)
-Added backgroundsspath setting (defaults to RoadRunner\Backgrounds\)
-Added pluginspath setting (defaults to RoadRunner\Plugins\)
-Added defaultbg setting to set default background image of skins
-Added support to dvd_player.skin as alternative for MPC in DVD mode
-Added Support to ONSLDxxxxx events for ALL slider codes
-Added option to disable iLists/DirectX usage
-Added support for Label from slider values
-Added modifier to LOADLIST so it doesn't clear current playlist
-Added Hard-Coded CTRL+ALT+Q Keyboard shortcut to quit RR
-Added PRESETLOAD/PRESETSAVED events (by MitchJS)
-Added Vista Master Volume Control Support (by MitchJS)
-Added ONBTNPRESS and ONBTNHOLD events, for every button
-Fixed Issue with Silabs not starting at last used Frequency
-Fixed Issue with SEARCHFILES when using iLists with no icons
-Fixed Issue with Heading and Status indicator paths/names
-Fixed issue with SEARCHFILES not updating song titles with lazytag=false
-Fixed issue with Indicator codes from extension plugins
-Fixed taskbar so it does not hide durning load, if not set in settings
-Improved background on transparent skins to default to black when no image set
-Improved IMG Definition so it can accept variables
-Improved Ipod Support for Newer models
-Improved SiLabs Radio Support
-Improved Extension Plugin Interface
-Improved BYVAR command to also work with true/false
-Improved GPS/Temp/Volt sensor reading to read even when RR is hidden
-Removed Built-In GPS Gas feature (no longer worked)

Please download it from my site:
http://guino.home.insightbb.com/

There's always more to come.. enjoy it for now,
Guino.

Notes:
-Many thanks to Mitch for heavily contributing to the code and making an installer
-Thanks to Blue for the new config
-Thanks to all the community for the continuing support
-RoadRunner now will check the date when running: it will not run if your date is set BEFORE its release date, or 4 months PAST it's release date -- I know this is a drag, but this is only to ensure nobody loads it on products for distribution without permission. I'm also here to commit on making a monthly update from now on, even if just to update the version.
-The Dimmer function may not work well with iLists on slower machines
-Documentation is updated with all new commands/settings

Some News:
First, I want to ensure everyone that RoadRunner will remain free for personal use, which includes our great Mp3Car community. Next, I want to disclose that I have associated myself with a company in order to build a full CarPC product (Hardware+Software solution) using the code I wrote as its base. I will also ensure everyone that any code contributed to RR along the years was either removed or used WITH permission for being included in the final product. Also, the software in the final product is not being sold, it's a PART of the product and really only works with that set of specific hardware, so there would be no point in selling it separately as-is. Having said that, the sources for the latest versions will be controlled to prevent certain activities from taking place. If you wish to work on the sources (even though the best still is to make extension plug-ins), you can download the previously released sources, make your changes and send them to me so I can merge them in (basically the same it's been along the years). Otherwise, if you're only interested in contributing to this project, you can send me a message and we can talk about accessing the SVN server for RR sources. I know this is a hassle, but it is the only way to protect the best interest of BOTH the community and those investing time and money to keep this project going.

I'll give more details on all of this when the time is right,
Thanks for understanding,
Guino.