Shutdown Monster "Rebirth" - 4.0.5.2 GPL 2.0 open source by ebiSoft 05/23/2006 =============================================================================== ---------- What's new ---------- Legend: - = Deleted ! = Bug fixed * = Updated + = New Version Rebirth - 4.1.0 Not yet started 'Process' and 'Scheduling' Released [xx/xx/2006] -*-Localization: If there are no language files installed, the captions will be in English, not in Hungarian **NOT YET FINISHED** -+-Process: New mode -- 'Shutdown if a process has stopped' **NOT YET IMPLEMENTED** -+-Scheduling: Scheduling service added **NOT EVEN STARTED** Version Rebirth - 4.0.5.2 Official Bugfixes Released [05/23/2006] ! Parameters: Using '-', '--' or '/' prefix really works now ! Accessibility: A normal menu is shown when you click in the upper left corner ! Accessibility: The default window position is not the upper left corner of the screen anymore ! Interface: The Monster logo won't get hidden if the 'Always on top' function is enabled ! Accessibility: The systray icon is not showed if Shutdown Monster should be completely hidden... (thanks to an unknown man for finding this bug) * Localization: Languages.ini uses UTF-8 coding * Interface: Some labels are repositioned to make the French texts fit in * Saving: Everything is saved upon exit **WILL ADD A CHECKBOX IN THE NEXT VERSION** * Interface: The icon looks better + Localization: French language file added; translated by Nico220 -- thank you! **NOT COMPLETE** Version Rebirth - 4.0.5 Official Bugfixes Released [05/09/2006] - Bundling: .beats is not included anymore ! Localization: 'Clear temporary files' -> 'Clear temporary stuff' ! Logging: logs those things only that really happened (more or less) ! Accessibility: The window is visible when it should be and is minimized when it should be (hopefully; fourth try) ! Atomic clock: Deleting atom.txt doesn't generate exception ! Countdown: The SysTray icon shows remaining time normally ! Shutdown: The program won't get into an infinite loop if the default command doesn't require any power-saving functions (i.e., if default command is Alarm, Screensaver, Eject CD, CTIF, etc.) ! Automatic shutdown: 'Shutdown Every Day' should work now (thanks go to Stephen Richards for finding this bug) ! Shutdown: Hibernation works normally (thanks go to Arne (pi82) for finding the bug) * Interface: Uses Segoe UI (Vista's default font); some items are repositioned to make it look more 'symmetrical' * Source: Ported to Delphi 2006 -> uses Indy 10, JVCL, doesn't use RXLib anymore. 'Sky' is no longer available * Shutdown: Shutdown for Sure enhanced * Parameters: Parameters can have a '-', '/' or '--' prefix + Logging: Verbose logging added. Launch Shutdown Monster with the parameter 'v' to use it + CPU usage: 'Shutdown only if there is no data input' should work now (but it is off by default, for stability and security purposes) Version Ocean - 4.0.4 Official Bugfixes Released [10/02/2005] - 'Parental control' removed - 'Shutdown only if there is no data input' currently not working ! 'Shutdown only if there is no data input' bugfixing started (currently not working - but it will in next version!) ! Application really gets minimized when checkbox is checked ! A space (' ') was missing from the SysTray icon's hint (when using CPU-usage-based shutdown) ! Changing the language won't screw up the default command ! Master volume is faded down, not only the Wave ! Saving bugfixes (for 'Countdown') ! Icon on the taskbar isn't showed when the program minimizes itself.... (third try) ! Loading bugfixes (default command and some other stuffs are now loaded for sure, finally) ! Volume was always turned down - no matter if the checkbox was checked or not * More things show up at the splash screen * 'Clear temporary files' clears more stuff (i.e.: Recycle Bin, IE's Temporary Internet Files, Common Dialog's MRUs, Run Dialog's MRUs) + Application can be fully hidden on launch + You can select between different configurations Version Ocean - 4.0.3 Official Splash screen Released [09/09/2005] ! Missing translations fixed ! The 'About' and the countdown forms are created only when they're needed - hopefully the program uses less memory ! 'Launch before shutdown' works normally ! Icon on the tray isn't showed when the program minimizes itself; ergh! I can't believe I'm so lame that I have to fix everything twice to make it work properly! Dammit. * .beats updated + Splash screen Version Ocean - 4.0.2 Official Some parts of the program were in Hungarian only Released [08/30/2005] ! Missing translations fixed ! Everything uses Settings.ini; Shutdown.ini isn't created anymore ! Installer overwrites language files - I don't know whether it's good or not; e.g. if you have your own translations, they won't work perfectly, since Languages.ini is overwritten + Check for updates automagically + Includes .beats, which is a clock that can show the: Internet Time, Dime (Decimal Time) and of course the 'normal' Time. You can choose which time zone to use: your own (Local), UT (GMT) or CET Version Ocean - 4.0.1 Official SysTray-specific bugfixes Released [08/27/2005] ! Icon on the tray isn't showed when you minimize the program ! Clicking on the SysTray icon brings the application window to the front; when minimized, double-click is needed ! Time remaining shown in the SysTray (when using Countdown) works properly (hopefully) * Settings.ini is used instead of Shutdown.ini * The SysTray icon's hints work always, not only when using Countdown Version Ocean - 4.0 Official More precise timing Released [08/01/2005] ! Volume is set back after next launch (if 'Start on system launch' and 'Fade out volume before shutdown' are checked) ! The SysTray icon's hint displays the remaining time correctly (hours, minutes or seconds), this time not only for the first second :P ! 'Check for Updates' (C4U) and 'Synchronize time' functions work in low priority --> won't make the program freeze down * "Shutdown for Sure" changed (checking 36 times in 180 seconds (5 seconds intervals) became checking once, after 2 minutes :]). The 'second try' is forced in any case, ensuring that your PC will really shut down * Timing (Countdown, CPU usage) works in high priority --> they're more precise Version Ocean - 4.0 Beta (RC1) Shutdown if CPU usage is low! Released [07/20/2005] !* About box bugfixed and updated (sorry, Monsty is removed from the about box :P) * The tray icon is always visible * New Monster! The New Generation! + Fade out volume before shutdown + Shutdown if CPU usage is low Version Ocean - 3.2.32.32 Official Languages working again :) Released [05/30/2005] ! Language-loading bugfix * Translation finished Version X - 3.2.0.14 Never released SysTray icon shows the remaining time properly ! Atomic Clock bugfix. Maybe it will really time out after 7 seconds * The SysTray icon's hint displays the remaining time correctly (hours, minutes or seconds) * Command-line parameters shortened * German language available again (but the languages are still not completely finished) Version X - 3.2.0.13 fix.tv release Had to re-release, because I deleted the previous file :-/ Released [01/21/2005] * Just a re-release Version X - 3.2.0.12 fix.tv release Uses "Shutdown for Sure" technology. Now it "Shuts Down for Sure"! Released [01/20/2005] ! Atomic Clock times out after 7 seconds ! The tab key works well again ! Added a "Shutdown for Sure" timer. If the PC should be already off, but it isn't, it'll shutdown it again. Checks every 5 seconds, for 180 seconds (36 times). ! Lot of major and minor bugfixes * Ported to Delphi 2005 Version Halloween - 3.2.0.11 Official Face-up: Halloween Monsta, new images on the buttons Released [10/31/2004] ! Announcer-checkbox loading/saving bugfix * Changed some glyphs on the buttons :P * Halloween Monster * Version number is shown in the about box Version X - 3.2.0.10 Official Windows-hints :) Released [10/23/2004] ! Saving bugfix, again * Hints are the ones used by Windows Version X - 3.2.0.9 Never released Talkback to Client ! Saving bugfix ! Logging updated, logs commands given on 'Fast Access' tab + Feedback when Server gets a command (experimental) Version X - 3.2.0.8 Official Size drop (.BPLs not included) Released [10/15/2004] ! Uses port 38100 -> port not used by any other applications ! You can download necessary files in a separate package -> huge size drop (486 KB -> 132 KB) You have to download the package only once (1.76 MB)! http://shutdown.sf.net/shutdown/bpl.exe Version 3.2.0.7 Official C/S fixes Released [10/12/2004] ! Client/Server fixes Version 3.2.0.6 Never released Now it works everywhere in the World :) ! 'Countdown' didn't work in countries using AM/PM (in England, in the USA, etc.) Version 3.2.0.5 Official Standby Released [10/08/2004] - Plug-in part removed ! 'Standby' finished ! Some improvements in the German language file Version 3.2.0.4 Never released Standby - Some things are deleted from the SysTray icon's menu + 'Standby' added Version 3.2.0.3 Never released C4U works :) ! 'Check for Updates' bugfix Version 3.2.0.2 Never released C4U works better * 'Check for updates' enhanced Version 3.2.0.1 Hotfix Client/Server Works with spaces Released [10/05/2004] ! Minor Client/Server bugfix Version 3.2.0.0 Official German language updates Released [10/04/2004] ! Some GUI improvements for the German language file !* Official release, German language file updated Version 3.1.0.53 Beta Face-up to the Client Released [10/02/2004] ! Eject CD/Close Tray improved * The client looks like the server now !* A lot of bug fixes and enhancements in the client/server part Version 3.1.0.45 Beta Remote control Released [10/01/2004] + Shutdown Monster is Client/Server now Version 3.1.0.5 Official Clearer options, much easier to use Released [09/10/2004] ! Some improvements in the German language file * Redesigned the 'Other' tab, it's named 'Advanced' now. It's much easier to use! Version 3.1.0.3 Official Enhanced countdown, selectable sound packs Released [09/03/2004] - Doesn't use Internet Time anymore ! Some major bugs fixed ! 'Clear Temporary Internet Files' now really clears them ! Doesn't check automatically for update anymore (could freeze computers without active internet connection) * Countdown enhanced (you can type in hours and seconds as well, not only minutes) * You can set the program to synchronize system time automatically + 'Stay always on top' function + Countdown timer (starts 9 seconds before shutdown) with selectable sound packs