JPPAGLIARO  Although it may be true that the same functionality is provided by the method you noted (which I have not verified, and often user feedback like yours is a bit misleading) please note that ImgCvrt is part of a bundle of software. Please visit my utilities page for all the details:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

Ciao

Joe  
(Version 1.0.8)

JPPAGLIARO  Thank you MacUpdate Admin!  
(Version 1.1.7)

JPPAGLIARO  You seem to be full of hot air since you vent a lot of it over my product lately.

Seatubes is part of a large collection of programs that comprise my "Utilities Bundle" which you can visit here:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

I only know how many people register the utilities, and not Seatubes specifically. Judging by indirect means, such as email correspondence, it's doing just fine.

Suffice it to say I have enough happy customers that I am pleased to be able to continue developing for the Mac community, which I wish you would join one day.

This is the last reply to anything you write here. It's like replying to a bag of air.  
(Version 1.1.7)

JPPAGLIARO  Thanks for your opinion, but I'll decide if the product is worth developing based on the user's who do use and support the product.

I can assure you I am not trying to rip anyone off, and a significant amount of time has been invested in Seatubes, which offers a novel approach to the basic task of collecting videos.

This last update, version 1.1.6, was in fact due to user requests, i.e. people who have registered and do in fact make use of the product on a regular basis. (I always try to implement user suggestions for all my products, not just Seatubes.)

I hope that you take a closer look at all the alternative forms that you refer to. You'll find they all have their own unique characteristics, advantages, faults and limitations. It is really a matter of preference and requirements.

Also, Seatubes is part of a large collection of programs that comprise my "Utilities Bundle." When you register Seatubes you are in effect registering to use all the utility programs at

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

I promote each utility independently because that helps to advertise and clarify the features of each. And many of them work well in tandem.  
(Version 1.1.6)

JPPAGLIARO  Thanks for the feedback. Both issues will be addressed in a soon to be released update, maybe version 1.0.8.

The suggestion made concerning username-password is actually already implemented in the application version of the program. The contextual menu presently uses the URL method simply for simplicity - although this user didn't seem to find it simple :-) As noted elsewhere the general format is:

ftp://:@/

The issue with the blocking of the Finder during an upload is of a technical nature which is being resolved. In the meantime please note that the present version has better support for console logging which can at least alleviate the uncertainty of progress during large uploads.

Although I appreciate the feedback, I don't of course appreciate the star rating of 2 out of 5, which I personally think is undeserved. But I guess I am biased being the developer :-)

Ciao.

Joe  
(Version 1.0.7)

JPPAGLIARO  Hello,

A products support for Windows should not be considered an asset for Mac users.

The Mac offers unique technology I choose to adapt and support because I love the Mac for its unmatched technology.

I only develop for the Mac, and have done so for the past ten plus years. And, I wouldn't dream of supporting dual platforms because that necessarily implies compromises which hurt the Mac user.

Joe  
(Version 1.9.30)

JPPAGLIARO  I think your ideas, from a programmatic viewpoint, are great, I really do. You seem to be a developer yourself. But, not everyone is, nor do they want to be or have time to be.

Automator is a wonder tool. But it, like AppleScript, is out of reach of some people who use a Mac because they don't have the time to construct Automator actions or workflows out of custom AppleScripts. It's not practical for them to do so.

Just like it isn't practical for me to starting farming and raising cattle because I want a "free" hamburger and salad with fries every now and then. :)  
(Version 1.0)

JPPAGLIARO  The AppleScript method is an alternative approach, I'll grant you that, and I am already familiar with that approach because I was using AppleScript myself.

However: it is much much much slower. In my tests the AppleScript approach takes from 2 to 4 times as long as my C program. This is significant when you are working with large collections of files. Why would you want to suffer people with the suggestion? (Not to mention the mechanics of getting it up and running!)

Second, I don't want the script menu enabled, and even if I did I don't necessarily want to move my mouse across my screen (which can be large) to get to it. I like contextual menus for the behavioral, as well as functional properties.

Also, this program is part of a large collection of programs I call the "Utilities Bundle" which are all activated when you make a variable amount payment. You can view these programs at the following location:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

And finally, you'll notice I didn't give it an obvious name like HideShowExtensionCM. That's because I have other plans for it. It's only version 1, but it's still a good utility as is.  
(Version 1.0)

JPPAGLIARO  It does similar things, but these programs are are not identical.

For example, MoveCM has a "Put In Its Place" feature, which is unique.

Also, although this product is not free it is part of a large collection of programs called my "Utility Bundle." When you register you will receive a password that activates all programs here:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

Upgrades to all is always free, and new products are always included.  
(Version 1.0.4)

JPPAGLIARO  LSDate has the option of displaying the value that will be copied to the clipboard, but your selected alternative does not (and also does not use the clipboard.) But I like the idea of adding such functionality to the services menu, as an alternative to using the clipboard as LSDate does. So I will consider adding that feature to LSDate.

Now, LSDate. although not freeware, is part of the Limit Point Software utilities bundle. That means when you make a donation you receive a key that activates all the utility software:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

So you get much more than just LSDate. Upgrades to all is always free, and new products added to the bundle are always included!

I invite you to take a look.  
(Version 1.0.1)

JPPAGLIARO  I just saw your apology for accusing me of giving myself stars. Thanks; I never do that. (But actually I wasn't sure that you were accusing me of that, so I didn't even go there in my other comments.)

What I would prefer to do is solve your problem, or at least looking into it, and then you retracting your star rating, or at least being a bit more reasonable with a star rating.   
(Version 1.0.5)

JPPAGLIARO  One last thought: hanging is not the same as crashing, not necessarily. I've seen many users who lack patience for a computer doing heavy computing, and they just need to wait a bit longer, and find it works. In this case it may be more of a problem with optimizing the code. But once again, in this case I really can't say because we didn't have the opportunity to discuss the problem in more detail.  
(Version 1.0.5)

JPPAGLIARO  I certainly don't expect you to be my QA department, but having worked in software development (on my own, and at other companies) for as long as I have, I am well aware that for most products a decent number of bugs, usually commensurate with the size of the program of course, are always found by the end user and not QA. There are even bugs in Mac OS X that are not found until it goes public. Why do you think 10.5.1 was probably released so soon after 10.5?

However, it isn't feasible for me to test all possible data sources for a program like nView, so its always possible some data will throw it off balance. Maybe you found a genuine bug that I need to fix. But I don't know, you didn't send me a crash log, which is something I usually request in a technical support email session. So I have no idea what caused a crash, and I don't think you do either. You didn't give me a chance. Other people do use the program with success. I'm quite confident that had you shared your data with me I could have identified the problem and solved it.

All I am saying is that just slapping a 1 star review on it and sarcastically saying you'll donate $1 in sympathy is in fact rude. It would make more sense if you asked me to look at the situation, if you had any real interest in the program working for you.  
(Version 1.0.5)

JPPAGLIARO  If you would contact me by email I could probably offer some suggestions to help you. One thing that comes to mind is trying UTF-16. I don't see why you have to be so rude and give the program 1 star, that's pretty silly considering you didn't even contact me for technical support. I can't spend each day monitoring the feedback provided on MacUpdate for all my products. I generally only do that when I do updates, but even then it isn't the preferred way to conduct technical support for a product. The preferred way is via email, which I usually respond to promptly.

My email address is joe@limit-point.com, if you want to give it a try. Thanks.  
(Version 1.0.5)

JPPAGLIARO  Send me your email address and I will send you a password which extends the demo.

Joe  
(Version 1.0.7)

JPPAGLIARO  The iPhoto issue is being looked into. You might want to try this update which offers two different approaches to rotation, and one may work better than the other for iPhoto.  
(Version 1.0.7)

JPPAGLIARO  Thank you! Your suggestions will be added to the production notes for possible inclusion in an update.

Joe  
(Version 1.3)

JPPAGLIARO  Why are you giving me a definition of the word "buy" ? Because you want me to replace the word "donation" with it? I've covered this ground earlier on another response to you, i.e. my use of the term. It's fine that you don't agree with me on the usage. This world is full of people who don't agree with one another, right? However, I reiterate that I did actually agree with you on my usage of the term. Anyway, does it really matter? I think you are annoyed for some other reason. End of discussion.  
(Version 1.1.8)

JPPAGLIARO  Hello ZangieF,

You said: I'm sure there are quite a few people (such as myself) that can't pay for anything online because they're not 17 years of age or older.

My answer: Quite a few of my customers fall into this category. So upon request I accept payments by check or money order, or any other method they may offer. I try to be as flexible as possible.

You said: I don't want to engage in a flamewar, but consider: there are still more people in this world who are 17 years of age or older, but don't have $10 to spend on a piece of software. They barely have enough money for food, let alone something like this.

My answer: In the past I have made special arrangements to people who can provide a good reason I should consider a discount for them, or even donate a piece of software for free (such as to not for profit or teachers) due to financial hardship.

However, I ask you to consider this: I have a family and I have to support them as well as myself. This is my full time job. If I don't charge for the software I don't make money. Sorry, but I need money like everyone else.

Unfortunately we live in such a world where money is required to live and sustain a business. And that means to do so the products of that business must yield a net income. Most people are very pleased with my work, and in fact have told me that my porducts help them to be much more productive.

My utility suite of software has been designed to offer a collection of software with specific functionality and lacking "fearture bloat" at a very reasonable price. The remainder of my products are offered as part of numerous other types of bundles, usually bundling two items at a reduced cost. Overall I think my software is priced well, with a sufficient number of incentives ->

One major incentive: I don't charge for upgrades,ever. How many developers do that?

Another incentive: I am always very willing to provide implementations of feature requests, I do it all the time.

Final incentive: I provide technical support, within reasonable bounds, to anyone who has a problem with my software. My success rate of solving customer problems is almost 100% !

That's about all I have to say in this matter, and my policies are staying in place for the forseeable future.

Joe  
(Version 1.1.8)

JPPAGLIARO  Hi Sergius,

Sorry, I guess you were not the one who gave the 2 start rating. But hoepfully that person sees the request.

By the way, the primary purpose of a reference movie is to save space because a copy of the movie data is not stored in the combined movie. This can be quite relevent when the components are very large.

The secodary purpose is that a reference movie is created much more quickly and can be used to test the resultant movie.

I realize the problem this creates, however, and I have on occasion created such movies only to find them broken at some future time because I deleted the originals :-)

The best things I suppose would be to write a short "Getting Started" guide. But, it has also been my experience, based on other software I have authored, that that doesn't always work either. But I'll try it when I get a chance to update the product again.

Hope this helps.

Joe  
(Version 1.3.8)

JPPAGLIARO  Hi Sergius.

I appreciate you sharing your opinion on reference movies. The interesting thing is that the feature was added, in the form it is, in response to user feedback.

It's truly hard to decide on such issues without adequate user testing and then basing the decision on statistical evidence. This type of testing, unfortuantely, is presently beyond the scope of my abilities and I have to rely on user feedback such as yours.

In this case I agree with you that a self contained movie (or "flattened" movie) may be more appropriate in most curcumstances and I will consider changing the default in the next version.

I hope you consider removing your uniform 2 star rating of the product. Thanks.

Joe  
(Version 1.3.8)

JPPAGLIARO  The primary purpose would be to have a "copy" of a folder on another volume, which is either remote or removable. The idea is that this "copy" has virtually no memory footprint, yet retains much of the file information of the original, in particular its structure and Finder file information, including Spotlight comments, file types, names, modification dates, etc.

However, use it for whetever purpose you like :-)  
(Version 1.1.8)

JPPAGLIARO  One more thing, I'd like to clarify the term "donation" as I use it. When I began the utilities they were unlocked via a password I provided when a user made a "donation" in the usual sense of the word. However, I was obtaining donations in ridiculous amounts such as 1 cent, or even 1 dollar.

I can't affford to maintain all the utilities without receiving adequate compensation. Therefore what I decided was I would continue to offer the utilities as a bundle, but provide a key to unlock them as long as a payment was made in a choice in the following amounts (as of this date): $10, $15, $20 and $25.

Since the amount is variable I continued to call it a donation, despite it being enforced. I realize that the usage of the word is not conventional, but in my opinion that's a moot issue. If you like the software and find it useful I think it is only fair that you pay something. If you don't then don't :-)

And finally there are plenty of people who seem to agree with me bacause they ARE in fact making donations in the amounts available. And I am very grateful for that, and because of that the utilities bundle is growing in size, and constantly maintained with updates and new features.

Joe  
(Version 1.1.8)

JPPAGLIARO  Sorry for the confusion you have, but here's the situation:

A) I don't maintain Softpedia's database, they do (unlock MacUpdate or VersionTracker where I actively maintain my listings.) They reviewed the product a long time ago when it was free. So you should file your complaint with them about that matter.

B) My products consist of standalone applications, and others which are part of a Utilities bundle. The Utilities bundle is clearly defined here:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

The utilities only include products on this page, and does not include Touvaly. All utilities are unlocked and registered via a single donation in the amount described above.

C) Since Touvaly is NOT a utility it has a separate price of its own, and is not registered via a donation.

D) ALL Limit Point Software products, whether standalone or utility come with a fully functional trial period that lasts at least 10 days.

I hope this clarifies the situation, and hopefully you see that I am clearly well defining how Touvaly is categorized.

Thanks.  
(Version 1.1.8)

JPPAGLIARO  So the feature difference = Free ? Is that what your saying?

First, Seatubes is part of a bundle of software I offer:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

So you get more than just Seatubes when you pay for registering it. A lot more!

Second, although the other product is free, they ask for donations, and you should make one if you like it so much. So you really shouldn't consider it free. They worked as hard on that as I did on this, and I don't see what's wrong with expecting some compensation.

Finally, these products have the same goals, but their architecture is different, and their features set is not identical.  
(Version 1.1.4)

JPPAGLIARO  DropImageURL is a "Staff Pick" at Apple.

See:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/index_sp.html  
(Version 1.0.5)

JPPAGLIARO  Thanks for the nice review!  
(Version 1.0.2)

JPPAGLIARO  Hello,

I am very sorry for your problems with the program, but mail servers are trying to combat spamming, and I believe that this is frequenty the problem with getting a mailing to work sometimes.

In this case I made numerous attempts via email to help you. I suppose you became disgruntled when my responses were not spontaneous enough :-) But more often than not users are quite satisifed with my reponse time.

Finally I'd like to point out that the program is certainly ready for prime time, having many satisfied users, and has been in existence for 3 years.

Your attempt to drive people away from using it by writing this review is unfortunate, because a lot of work went into Mailings in that 3 year period, and more is yet to come.

Joe  
(Version 1.9.26)

JPPAGLIARO  Hi,

Thanks so much for the feedback. I am working on this problem. I use Blue Crab myself, so I know how annoying it can be to need to start a download from scratch under certain circumstances.

However, that said, please note that Blue Crab can save its settings in configuration files, and that one setting in particular can help here. It is called "check file modification dates" on the "Grabber" pane of a configuration. If you sleect that option Blue Crab will only download resources like PDFs, images, movies, etc. if they have changed since the prior downoload. This does not affect the downloading of HTML or relinking, so there is still an overhead to re-starting a download.

I hope this helps.  
(Version 4.9.3)

JPPAGLIARO  Why don't you share one?  
(Version 1.0.6)

JPPAGLIARO  Please email me with specific options you'd like to see.

Mt email address is: joe@limit-point.com

Thanks!  
(Version 1.0.6)

JPPAGLIARO  Hi Tice,

As version 1.01 exhibits I have plans for MoveCM that aren't included in that other program. I hope that these programs can compliment one another, and I don't want to reproduce its feature set. If you have any suggestions for features please let me know at:

joe@limit-point.com

Thanks!  
(Version 1.0.1)

JPPAGLIARO  Hell JAMACAL,

Thank you! I have several ideas for future updates. If you want to share any of your own, please contact me at:

joe@limit-point.com

And this offer, of course, is being made to all others as well. Thanks.  
(Version 1.0.1)

JPPAGLIARO  As I explained previously the way the "move" operation works is via an AppleScript that says "tell Finder move file xxx to file yyy"

Therefore if this is really a copy on your system there seems to be a bug in AppleScript :-)

If you would contact me via email perhaps we can get this resolved. It's hard to resolve the issue via this feedback channel on MacUpdate.

Finally, no one else has reported this problem to me, and it certainly isn't occurring on any of my machines, running various OSes. But I do believe you. So please contact me at:

joe@limit-point.com

if you want to help solve the problem. Maybe I can implement another mechanism for the move. Thanks!  
(Version 1.0.1)

JPPAGLIARO  Yes, you should certainly report your problems to me, the developer. That's because in this case there is a simple solution to your problem, and the two star rating is undeserved. Moreover, I am highly responsive to emails from users. Let me explain:

QuickTime movies can be created as "reference" movies or "self contained" movies. A reference movie does not store the data of all the joined movies in the resultant movie. You typically create reference movies because they save space.

A self contained movie, on the other hand does store all the movie data of each movie inside the generated movie. This will of course result in a larger movie file, but it will be independent of the files that were used to create it, i.e. if you delete them the joined movie still plays.

By default AddMovie creates reference movies to save space. But you can change that easily. Just open the Preferences window, by selecting "Preferences..." in the AddMovie menu and select the option to create a self contained movie. That should solve your problem.

I hope you consider retracting your rating should you find that this is the solution to your problem, as you most likely will.  
(Version 1.3.3)

JPPAGLIARO  Hi,

Yes, QuickAccess does perform the same move operation. The current differences, from the MoveCM side is, so far as I can see is:

a) A system preference pane is used to specify options, as opposed to an application (which is accessible from the MoveCM menu)

b) There is an option to display the path to the folder, and not use its name in the menu. (Menu item names will be editable eventually)

c) One less menu level to navigate to perform the move. The whole menu is simpler, with just a "move" operation.

I often write software because I want it, and I like using what I write as opposed to someone else's. I figured it would make a nice addition to my Utilities suite at:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

So that's why I posted it. MoveCM is only at version 1.0, and there is more to come. Thanks for the feedback.  
(Version 1.0)

JPPAGLIARO  Wonderful idea! I'll put that in the next update. Thank you for sharing your idea!

Joe  
(Version 1.0.2)

JPPAGLIARO  I agree, but the functionality is provided as a contextual menu, and therefore lacks a user interface. Thus, no alerts are possible.

I am considering replacing that with a "move to trash" operation instead, maybe as an option. Problem is that specifying options for a CM again requires a UI, and hence the need to create a preference pane for it.

Joe  
(Version 1.0.2)

JPPAGLIARO  Okay, so I just updated DropImageURL so that it can output into various graphic file formats: TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG, PICT, Photoshop, QuickTime, MacPaint and JPEG2000.

I also added a preferences window for configuring various other options:

1) You can specify a scale factor as a percentage.

2) You can specify an output directory

3) You can opt to have the comment set to the URL being imaged

4) You can have the program automatically open the generated file, or select it in the Finder.

I also added some items to the Dock menu for

1) accessing preferences

2) imaging the frontmost window of your web browser.

I have numerous other features on the queue, but I am open to suggestions!

:->  
(Version 1.0)

JPPAGLIARO  ore features coming, especially other image formats.

Upgrades always free.

Registration unlocks ALL Limit Point Software utilities.  
(Version 1.0)

JPPAGLIARO  It's not free. But IPSentinelStatus is part of the Limit Point Software Utilties bundle. One registration key unlocks all the utilities, including IPSentinelStatus. Visit:

http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html

for more details, and to see the other utilities presently available.

Also, all upgrades are always free!  
(Version 1.0.7)

JPPAGLIARO  This ability to see the external IP has been added to version 1.0.7. In that version the external IP address appears in the menu itself (as an option.)  
(Version 1.0.7)

JPPAGLIARO  Picture Switcher is not free, the developer is asking $30 for it.  
(Version 1.1)

JPPAGLIARO  Lets' see, according to wikipedia:

"Apples and oranges" refers to the idiom "comparing apples and oranges" or "apples to oranges", which is used to indicate that two items or groups of items have not been validly compared. The idiom evokes the apparent differences between items which are popularly thought to be incomparable or incommensurable, such as apples and oranges. The idiom may also be used to indicate that a false analogy has been made between two items, such as where an "apple" is faulted for not being a good "orange." Conversely, where the comparison or analogy is valid, the idiom will usually take the form "comparing apples with apples".

I used it because in my opinion a comparision is being made between this program and "rolling your own" or using some time consuming method like searching for URLs in a browser activity log.

One could also solve partial differential equations by hand, but why not use a numerical package or a sophisticated program like Mathematica instead. What's the point you are trying to make?

What also amuses me is how people like you find the time to write caustic "reviews" or comments like this. Don't you have anything better to do?  
(Version 1.0.9)

JPPAGLIARO  Foo!  
(Version 1.0.6)

JPPAGLIARO  Seatubes can also automatically convert downloaded files to iTunes format, as well as any other format available by Quicktime. Use the "Options" button to turn this feature on and off.

Seatubes is a document oriented program, meaning that you can create "bundles" of videos which can be saved and reloaded. I plan on extending this document model so that these files become archives which reference the downloaded files for viewing with Quicktime and searching with Spotlight.

I wish for more constructive criticism of the program which could be of use to its future development.  
(Version 1.0.6)

JPPAGLIARO  Seatubes is just one program in the Limit Point Software Utilities Bundle.

See: http://www.limit-point.com/Utilities.html for a complete listing of the included software.

When you donate you receive a password which unlocks ALL the software indefinitely (not just Seatubes,) including free upgrades to all.  
(Version 1.0.6)