FlishFun Veteran Posted February 16, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 16, 2004 It's not a massive mention, but it's there nevertheless. In this article: Successful Updates Despite Very Slow Connections There's mention of the AutoPatcher on the third page: Exceptions To The RuleThere's a "gotcha" lurking in some downloads: What appears to be an Update file may in fact be only a small loader file or the front end of a much larger download. If you run into these, note that many of these larger downloads--such as Internet Explorer 6--offer a "custom" install which includes a "save to disk" option. This lets you download and save the update files without actually installing them. Once the files are saved, you can then move them to a different PC for installation there, exactly as described earlier. Microsoft also offers some large updates by CD for just a few dollars. For example, you can order Internet Explorer and its Service Pack 1 patch on CD for $5. Poke around the Microsoft site to see what else is available. Some third-party sites also sell or distribute aggregated patches that can be downloaded on one PC, burned to CD, and carried to other locations. Although these are unofficial services not sanctioned by Microsoft--and which may carry their own security risks--they may be worth looking at, especially in extreme cases where huge numbers of files are needed. See, for example, the AutoPatcher service. Don't let a slow connection tempt you into running an unpatched or unprotected PC: With just a little effort and ingenuity, you can work around even the worst bottlenecks and still keep your PC fully up to date! So, well... I was just happy at the mention and thought I'd share. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Cool. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Congrats Flish and Raptor for your hard work. Just dont let it get to your heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTrepid Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I just wanted to post to something to show off my cool new avatar. Thanks a lot Flish!!!!!!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlishFun Veteran Posted February 16, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted February 16, 2004 I just wanted to post to something to show off my cool new avatar. Thanks a lot Flish!!!!!!! :laugh: No prob, man. (Y) @eds - lol Don't worry... we won't! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaladis Veteran Posted February 16, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 16, 2004 nice to hear :) way to go! /Raptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCT Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 always thought autopatcher would show up on somesite soon or later :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakingbiscuit Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 congrats. I know it's helped me when I've had to fix people's computers... It's great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlishFun Veteran Posted February 16, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted February 16, 2004 always thought autopatcher would show up on somesite soon or later :p lol It's been on a few, this one is just more recognized than a lot of the others. I mean, I was actually interviewed via telephone for one site once and I'm sure no one here has listened to it. lol By the way, lovin' your sig! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxBoy Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaladis Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 lol flishy! they actually interviewed you!??? /Raptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlishFun Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 lol flishy! they actually interviewed you!???/Raptor Not Information Weekly, but another site did, yeah. It was just when the first release of the AutoPatcher came out. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaladis Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 lol - how come you never told me!! lol... so you actually got a phonecall by a guy who wanted to interview you!! wow... /Raptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlishFun Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 lol - how come you never told me!! lol... so you actually got a phonecall by a guy who wanted to interview you!! wow.../Raptor Yeah was pretty cool! Unfortunately I was nervous and probably sounded like a goof, otherwise I'd find it and post a link. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaladis Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 lol! i can imagine you were shocked as well!! I wish i could see your face when the guy called and told you what he wanted :p /Raptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlishFun Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 lol! i can imagine you were shocked as well!! I wish i could see your face when the guy called and told you what he wanted :p/Raptor You're right... I was... I had no time to prepare, had no idea what he'd ask, etc. I was told by Maple I did well, but she's biased. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaladis Veteran Posted February 17, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 17, 2004 hahahahaa... maybe neowin will interview us as well!! lol!!! /Raptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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