The new year is coming, 9 hoursish for me. I’m still working, I just released a small update to MacDust (3.01) which you can go download. Gears are also beginning to turn again behind Back It, which when the update is released, it will have a new icon and new name: Data Bundler. Hopefully both will more clearly depict what the app is for, and reduce confusion.
Also still working on getting automatic payment verification and instant licensing up, but it’s still quite the task because I keep running into problems with Potion Store.
Ah, well. Happy New Years everyone!

It’s done! Finally!
It’s finally done!

Woooo!

So I’ve just noticed, every application in my dock is always open. There is nothing sitting there just waiting to be used. Now this is partially because I use Overflow, but also because I like a clean dock. So I figured I’d list my top five, always open, favorite apps.

1. iTunes
2. Mail
3. xCode
4. Safari
5. Adium

Yup, there you have it. My top five, always open, favorite apps.

Er, I rewrote the cleaning engine for MacDust 3 again today... That’s it’s fourth makeover since its original creation, and its second rewrite between versions two and three. Still, that gives me the right to say this:

MacDust 3 features a twice re-written cleaning engine that has been proven to be the fastest, most efficient, and now won't hang when cleaning due to a brand new threading system.

MacDust 3 will have many new tools. To add many great ones, I’ve worked with Opt-6 to power some of MacDust 3’s tools by xMod. But it only gets better, instead of being a direct inclusion, I’ve converted the selected xMod commands to Cocoa. This will make the overall size smaller, and quicker. Do not be mistaken though, not all of the tools are powered by xMod, some great ones are in there too made specially by me.

MacDust 3 is now ready for private beta testing. I’m sorry but this means that I cannot accept any more private testers. Hopefully things will continue to move at this pace and be ready for public testing before too long.

So MacDust 3 wasn’t able to make my plans for a Dec 1 release, but it’s still getting close.
I can only hope I am able to get it out by February, one year after the project was announced. It hasn’t taken so long to make because it’s so complex, or there’s so many new features. I have just been running low on time, and surprisingly rewriting from the ground up is a bit more difficult than imagined.

Gah so much work to do on MacDust 3. And so much to do in World of Warcraft...
=P I’ve been playing World of Warcraft too much lately. If you want to help speed up MacDust 3, feel free to send me gold.
Note: If you’re on Emerald Dream (US RPPVP) I will accept gold as payment for your license. eMail me for more information.
This offer only stands until I get an epic mount.

Today I updated the website a bit, if that counts for anything.

Working still on MacDust 3.
It’s so disappointing isn’t it?

I hate ignorant people. It’s wrong to judge anyone without knowing them.
Even if it doesn’t profit at all, everyone should stand up for what’s right.
Be nice now.

Get a disposable camera.

Pull it apart. Take care not to actually break anything. Remove the circuit card inside. Note the little button that is right where the "charge flash" button was. Press it, you'll hear the capacitor whine as it charges. Be sure you are not touching any of the circuitry, you'll know right away if you are.

Now, toss it to someone.

The licensing system for MacDust 3 will remain the same basic kind of thing. But if you have used MacDust 2, the new version will look for an old license. This is where the fun part starts. It will ask you if you would allow it to connect to the internet, should you grant it permission it will check your license to see if you are eligible for any discounts or a free upgrade. If you have the free upgrade, MacDust 3 will then automatically grab your new license from the server! Because of this I will not be emailing out MacDust 3 free upgrade keys. If you are eligible for a discount, MacDust 3 will open a new browser window (with your permission of course) to a special discount page.

Also, note MacDust 3 will not be using Sparkle.

As I may have stated before I have intricate plans for updating Back It, I just need to find time for them.
Keep checking back here, and emailing me to help push toward the completion of these revolutionary new features.

The great debate of 2008, should I use Sparkle for MacDust 3 or write my own update system...

eMail me and let me know your opinion!