Web Update

Pyr3x · 25th October 2011, 15:26

I have been trying to develop a web updater that can check some kind of remote file for changes and if needed pull new files and update.

I have only been able to download files and install them using inetc but it's getting redundant and it downloads files even if they don't need updates. It's sloppy and hard on my servers.

If anyone could please help me I would appreciate it.

-Pyr3x

Afrow UK · 25th October 2011, 15:38

Simplest way is to download an additional file which contains information about the file (such as timestamp or hash). You can download that first and then download the main file if necessary.

Stu

Pyr3x · 25th October 2011, 15:40

I am still very new to NSIS scripting, would it be possible to request examples?

QOAL · 25th October 2011, 15:58

I wrote this script a couple of years ago (How was it so long ago!?): http://forums.winamp.com/showpost.ph...85&postcount=7

It might be of some use to you.

Pyr3x · 25th October 2011, 16:15

Neat little set of scrips you have sir.

I am however, still in the process of figuring out how the generator works... lol

Thanks for the examples.

25th October 2011, 15:26	#1
Pyr3x Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	Web Update I have been trying to develop a web updater that can check some kind of remote file for changes and if needed pull new files and update. I have only been able to download files and install them using inetc but it's getting redundant and it downloads files even if they don't need updates. It's sloppy and hard on my servers. If anyone could please help me I would appreciate it. -Pyr3x

25th October 2011, 15:58	#4
QOAL [STILL a retard!] Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 1,167	I wrote this script a couple of years ago (How was it so long ago!?): http://forums.winamp.com/showpost.ph...85&postcount=7 It might be of some use to you. count! • last.fm • planner

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

25th October 2011, 15:38	#2
Afrow UK Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 8,434	Simplest way is to download an additional file which contains information about the file (such as timestamp or hash). You can download that first and then download the main file if necessary. Stu

25th October 2011, 15:40	#3
Pyr3x Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	I am still very new to NSIS scripting, would it be possible to request examples?

25th October 2011, 16:15	#5
Pyr3x Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	Neat little set of scrips you have sir. I am however, still in the process of figuring out how the generator works... lol Thanks for the examples.