BT 1.54

[Pepo]

Added: Computer tab MAC address column, this allows dynamic IP addresses to be used.  Use: use_mac for the IP Address and fill in the MAC address int the next column

too geeky and who would remember the magic word?
What about dropping this "use_mac" completely and use the MAC value, if the IP is empty?

[fred]

Added: Computer tab MAC address column, this allows dynamic IP addresses to be used.  Use: use_mac for the IP Address and fill in the MAC address int the next column

too geeky and who would remember the magic word?
What about dropping this "use_mac" completely and use the MAC value, if the IP is empty?

Maybe the empty is now reserved for the computer name = domain name.
So a blank IP should work.

It's experimental for now, if it works I will make it easier for the average user.

[Pepo]

Seems to work nicely with "use_mac" but not at all without it.

After a few minutes of use, I've realized that notebooks often get a connection over either a cable, or WiFi. What about a comma-separated list of MAC addresses?

[tlsi2000]

New version 1.54...

on Windows XP 64 bit  v5.2 build 3790

Immediate error on start of program:

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boinctasks64.exe - Entry Point Not Found
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The procedure entry point ShutdownBlockReasonCreate could not be located in the dynamic link library USER32.dll.
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[fred]

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boinctasks64.exe - Entry Point Not Found
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The procedure entry point ShutdownBlockReasonCreate could not be located in the dynamic link library USER32.dll.
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OK I see, don't have XP anymore, but I will find a way around this for 1.55.
BoincTasks uses a function introduced in Vista. It is needed to shutdown more elegantly.

[Pepo]

on Windows XP 64 bit  v5.2 build 3790
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boinctasks64.exe - Entry Point Not Found
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ShutdownBlockReasonCreate could not be located in USER32.dll.
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I assume this can be expected on 32 bit WinXP as well?

[fred]

I assume this can be expected on 32 bit WinXP as well?

I expect so, but the XP 64 is an odd beast. I linked in a library, that should be loaded dynamically, but not on XP.

[Pepo]

I linked in a library, that should be loaded dynamically, but not on XP.

You should probably check first, whether you can load it?

[fred]

You should probably check first, whether you can load it?

Yep, I did add an XP check but, the docs where a bit confusing.
First check > XP  load the library.

This helps closing down more elegantly and not unexpectedly.

[idahofisherman]

I received the same error on XP32.  How do we link the library and where do we find  it to link and where do we link it?

[idahofisherman]

Saw there was a version 1.55.  downloaded it had same problem as  it downloaded 1.54.

So went back to version 1.53.

[fred]

Saw there was a version 1.55.  downloaded it had same problem as  it downloaded 1.54.

So went back to version 1.53.

Interesting 1.55 where did you find that one.
1.53 is the XP version for now, until 1.55 arrives with a fix.

[Pepo]

Saw there was a version 1.55.  downloaded it ...

Interesting 1.55 where did you find that one.

Maybe the usual download path pattern? 

[fred]

Maybe the usual download path pattern? 
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I made a typing error
The XP problem is fixed.  The function now loads only when needed.

[fred]

Now I need some XP testers, to see if the fix works: download 1.55