Revolution RUMOURS!

[kee nethery]

 From my rev key email:

    If you haven't already downloaded the latest version of Revolution,
    then please do so from here:
        http://downloads.runrev.com/revolution

I needed to download a new copy to troubleshoot the bugs I was  
running into and so ... I went to the URL  
_that_revolution_sent_to_me_in_my_reg_key_email _ and I figured I  
might as well upgrade to 2.7 instead since it was available. So I  
clicked on the download link and got the never ending username/ 
password dialog and I too had to keep pressing cancel because my  
browser gave me no other option. Since the link was broken, I tried  
the FTP URL on that page and could see that 2.7 was not on the web site.

So I downloaded 2.6 and 2.6.1 and went on with my day.

To use the house analogy, the homeowner gave me instructions on how  
to get into his house and get stuff I was supposed to be able to get.  
I followed the homeowner's instructions and saw things that perhaps  
the homeowner might not want me to see, but since I was following the  
homeowner's instructions, I figured the news was public knowledge.  
All this fuss could have been avoided if the homeowner had locked the  
door that I had been told to use.

I do not see Richmond as a villain in this situation. I see the  
revolution webmaster as being under-trained in how to keep private  
information private on a public server.

Kee Nethery

On Feb 13, 2006, at 8:24 AM, Mathewson wrote:

> I quote:
>
> "Version 2.7 is available for download here:
>
> http://downloads.runrev.com
>
> This update release brings new features and improvements to
> the best programming environment around.
>
>     * New object blending capabilities. All objects,
> including standard system controls such as buttons and
> fields, as well as media elements such as QuickTime movies,
> can now be rendered using a rich variety of blend modes and
> opacity settings.
>
>     * Over 20 brand new blend modes. Includes the industry
> standard porter-duff and SVG compositing operators.
>
>     * Window level transitions. Now you can perform
> transitions with alpha channels on an entire window,
> allowing effects such as rippling applications on the
> desktop.
>
>     * New image rendering options. Render an image from any
> object on-screen, preserving the alpha channel, then
> transform and save.
>
>     * Anti-aliasing Graphics Engine. Revolution?s vector
> graphics presentation layer is now anti-aliased.
>
>     * Multi-monitor Support. Revolution solutions can now
> be built to support multiple monitors, including different
> backdrops on each monitor.
>
>     * Enhanced QuickTime performance. Allows smoother
> playback and the ability to move movies live during
> playback.
>
>     * Enhanced dynamic scripting. Preserves state across
> recompilation, allowing for faster debugging.
>
>     * New Installer with Roll-Back capability. Roll-Back
> allows you to install newer versions of Revolution as they
> become available, and go back to any previously installed
> version. Auto-updater downloads only what has changed,
> making it quick and easy to try out the latest version.
>
>     * Improved printing. Quality has been improved when
> printing complex documents containing text and certain
> types of image.
>
>     * All new documentation including brand new PDF User?s
> Guide, rewritten to describe the entire product - complete
> with many new examples.
>
>     * A number of bug fixes and stability improvements have
> been included.
>
> New features in Revolution Media:
>
> All the Templates in Revolution Media feature a simple
> point-and-click interface, making it easy for you to create
> stunning multimedia quickly and easily.
>
>     * Slide Show Template. Create digital slide show
> projects with custom transition effects. Then open your
> slide show and add custom features.
>
>     * Portfolio Builder Template. Create portfolio projects
> to showcase your work, add in your contact details, and
> deliver to friends or clients.
>
>     * Kiosk Builder Template. Build interactive kiosks for
> use in touchscreen information systems - for in museums,
> shopping centers and more.
>
>     * Adventure Game Builder Template. Build a walk-through
> adventure game from your rendered 3D scenes. Then add
> puzzles, logic and special features.
>
> More complete information about Revolution 2.7 can be found
> in the Revolution change log file which also accompanies
> the release.
> The Revolution Advantage
>
>     * Create standalone applications - easily!
>     * Easy, English like programming language
>     * Drag and drop interface objects
>     * 90% less programming time compared with a language
> such as Java
>     * Single code and test environment
>     * No more waiting while an application compiles
>     * Write once, run anywhere
>     * Correct, native appearance and behavior for all
> platforms - including Mac Windows XP Themes, Mac OS X and
> Linux GTK themes
>     * Royalty-free distribution
>
> If your Revolution license is current, this upgrade is
> free! Just download it, and unlock with your existing
> license.
>
> If you don't yet have a Revolution license, we can't
> imagine why not, but this release is yet another great
> reason to rush out and buy it now"
>
> sincerely, Richmond Mathewson
>
> __________________________________________________
> See Mathewson's software at:
>
> http://members.maclaunch.com/richmond/default.html
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