PC LiveTV Release Notes
Version 2.1
Released 2:00PM (EST) - May 16th, 2008
Additions & Updates
- New Channel Loading Animation
- Favorite Channels Carryover - This is the last update that will wipe out your favorite channels
- Channel Loading Optimization - Channels now load slightly faster
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an assortment of minor issues caused by multithreading
Version 2.0
Released 2:30PM (EST) - May 14th, 2008
Additions & Updates
- Channel Categories! Each channel is now tagged with a category in the channel search dialog.
- Optimized Search - results now filter instantaneously
- Added column headers and channel icons to the search results
Version 1.9
Released 2:30PM (EST) - May 13th, 2008
Additions & Updates
- Faded the channel name background image to make the channel names easier to read
- Channel list optimization - channel list items now display faster and scrolling the list should work great on slower computers.
- Updatable channel logos - matching channel logos are now automatically downloaded when new channels are added
Complimentary Channel Update (10th Channel Update)
- Removed two duplicate stations
- Created the missing channel logo for KNBC Raw
- Edited 30 of the channel names to more accurately reflect each station
- Added category information - expect this to be available in the software in version 2.0 or 2.1
Version 1.8
Released 1:45PM (EST) - May 12th, 2008
Additions & Updates
- Channel Logos! Added low resolution images to aid in the identification of channels
- Larger channel names - The font size was increased for the channel names to make them easier to read
- EULA Updated to reflect use of new channel logos
Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue where welcome screen would pop up before the splash screen went away
Version 1.7
Released 2:45PM (EST) - May 10th, 2008
Additions & Updates
- Added a splash screen to display while the channel data is loading
- Restructured configuration system to work with multiple users (Fixes Known Issue #29)
Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue where the feedback form would be prefilled with previous data
- Altered the update system to work properly with Vista permissions (Fixes Known Issue #28)
- Altered the dialog text on the updater to be less confusing during repairs
Version 1.6
Released 3:00PM (EST) - May 7th, 2008
Additions & Updates
Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue where video would disappear entirely when switching to new station
- Fixed problem where channel changes would hang for several seconds after the switch took place
Version 1.5
Released 3:00PM (EST) - May 5th, 2008
Additions & Updates
- Redesigned the welcome screen to accommodate "Recent Streams" and more tutorials
- Altered the stream menu to adapt to playing tutorials
- Changed the "Check for Updates" dialog to exit more gracefully
- Added status animations for loading and switching channels
- Added detailed Tool Tip help for the status bar
- Slightly altered the main window default height/width
Bug Fixes
- Fixed binary update system issue on vista
Version 1.4
Released 2:30PM (EST) - May 4th, 2008
Additions & Updates
- Added a new about box
- New idle background artwork
- Moved "Check for Updates" to the help menu
- New design for the "Channel Not Available" dialog
- Updated a few of the menu icons to be less confusing
- Created a dedicated window for new program (binary) updates
- Updated the status text during the update process to be more helpful
Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue preventing automatic updates from checking for new versions
- Fixed problem with automatic installation repair not properly initializing
- Made a few of the help messages more concise
- Fixed a rare RaceOnRCWCleanup issue with switching streams
- Resolved an issue with the welcome screen not showing up correctly when a new update was detected
- Fixed an issue preventing the update system from releasing all of its resources
Beta Program
- Increased the trial period to run until May 12th