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#51 2017-04-22 17:52:16, last edited by LukeM (2017-04-22 17:52:51)

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

The main thing that Processor was trying to point out was that you seem to specifically make it so that the auto updater has to be used, and automatically downloads / installs programs just by running it, which is a terrible thing for
I dont think he was trying to say that you were bad at programming, just that the way your bot works seems a bit suspicious, as the updater doesnt seem like it was made to make the users experience better

A much better solution would be to (from most to least important):

  • When an update is found, show a popup saying 'new update found, do you want to download it?' or something

  • Still run the bot if the update file couldnt be downloaded, just assume there are no new updates

  • Have an option to completely disable the auto updater

  • Host the file on a free file hosting site that is generally trusted, and uses https, e.g. dropbox (its completely free)

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#52 2017-04-22 18:17:51

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

Mysterion wrote:

1448, your bot got a problem //forums.everybodyedits.com/img/smilies/tongue

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#53 2017-04-22 18:27:47

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

I have already looked through the code, it use connections to http://1448.co.nf/ee/bot.bin (Bot EXE) http://1448.co.nf/ee/PlayerIOClient.dll (PlayerIO Dll)
The bot have I looked through too, it's safe since this post. If not the owner change something later.

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#54 2017-04-23 11:21:45, last edited by Processor (2017-04-23 11:23:11)

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

@1448:

You claim that your web host is very limited. I registered an account to test that. While the interface is limited, your host still allowed me to view the IP logs (http://imgur.com/d383NIf). So even if you aren't aware of it, you are actively logging my IP every time I open your bot. This is a privacy issue, I do not want you or eventually hackers to know when I use your bot. (Take a look at how mad people are that Windows 10 is collecting data on people and you'll understand that it is not something you can dismiss so easily)

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not convinced that you are actually trying to do something bad with this bot. It is more likely that you have no idea what you are doing. That doesn't make it less of a problem though, you shouldn't make your own updaters if you do not have the expertise to protect your users' security.

Removing the mandatory update check is a step in the right direction. Letting me disable the automatic updates is another simple feature you could add.

Offering secure downloads requires spending a fair amount of money on hosting and also for your TLS certificates. I do not expect you to do that, you can just use a secure free file hosting site instead. They already take care of the hard parts. For your next project, you should also use an existing installer, which would have the required security measures in place and would save you a lot of time as well. ClickOnce and Squirrel.Windows come to mind, both are free to use.


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#55 2017-04-30 23:08:36

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

when is the update im waiting also the bot keeps asking me to update to the same verion all the time i hope it will be updated also cool bot but needs update

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#56 2017-05-26 11:48:53

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

v2.1.0

This update is aimed specifically at making the auto-updater user-friendly! This update also marks the beginning of the bot being open-source.

v2.1.0 Download Direct link
- A different fill algorithm (you'll see this change in almost every update now until I perfect it)
- A new admin command: `.kicklol <player> <reason>`. This kicks a player and immediately forgives them.
- Admins can no longer ban the owner (I should've done this sooner)
- The bot asks you if you want to enable the auto-updater
- Update-checking is less buggy

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#57 2017-05-26 11:49:50

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

it's here! //forums.everybodyedits.com/img/smilies/big_smile

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#58 2017-05-26 15:16:31, last edited by drunkbnu (2017-05-26 15:17:10)

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

A tip:

You can use the default path directory separator: / instead of \\.
It doesn't matter, since File methods automatically replace the paths with the OS path separator, but it'll make your code more readable.

You can also use verbatim strings (@"..."), so you can type \ without having to escape it. It'll require you to type double " in case you use it.

I prefer the / option, but it's all about readability. Nothing that would affect the bot performance.

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#59 2017-05-27 11:21:38

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Re: [Release] Bot1448 v2.1.0 - UPDATE FIX

HG wrote:

A tip:

You can use the default path directory separator: / instead of \\.
It doesn't matter, since File methods automatically replace the paths with the OS path separator, but it'll make your code more readable.

You can also use verbatim strings (@"..."), so you can type \ without having to escape it. It'll require you to type double " in case you use it.

I prefer the / option, but it's all about readability. Nothing that would affect the bot performance.

Gimme a break. You actually read through my code? That's some patience you have there.


Btw, @Processor, I think it's time to remove your post because I've added an optional auto-updater just for people like you.

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