December 4th, 2008

[avneron]

new version of boxee coming out on Dec 4th, 2008

a bit more details here (http://blog.boxee.tv/2008/11/26/december-4th-2008/)

[jdarnold]

Any word yet on what platforms this new version will be for? Please let it be Ubuntu 8.04 :)

[marcel]

you will be happy..

[xain09]

And a lot of other people too :)

[agentlame]

Any word yet on what platforms this new version will be for? Please let it be Ubuntu 8.04 :)

8.10? or are you referring to the last refresh not being offered for linux?

i'm sure the team won't skip us on a big update.

same thing happened last dev-cycle:
they did a feature-release release for mac and linux,
then a mac-only refresh (bugs only)
then another feature alpha for both platforms. (this was the oct 20th release)

[pax85]

How do I update the MacOS Client?
Download and replace in the App Folder?

[charlesv]

And a lot of other people too :)

Win32 here we come!

[whoisfrost]

Can't wait.. It's been working great on linux but I'm really excited about trying it on windows. At the rate boxee is going it will revolutionize the way we watch TV. I need to save this post so i can tell all of my doubtful friends, I told you so, once the boxee revolution is in full swing..;)

[charlesv]

It's 12:04! :)

[bmoura]

It's 12:04! :)

Isn't the new version coming at 8:00 AM EST ?

[charlesv]

I think the twitter said 11AM. I'm just teasing/anxious!

[grey]

it`s December 4th, 10:22AM at my place... waitin` )))

[cl5ltd]

What version number will this update be?? Last update I can load is 9.4277

Nearly 2100 hrs 4 December in South Australia and doesn't look like any new update yet! ( We're an impatient mob!)

[grey]

9.4277 ?!

i can access only 9.4166 (mac version).

[woodsier]

@Basler yes, Windows pre-alpha is going into testing in 4hrs.. 29 minutes ago from web in reply to Basler
- Boxee@Twitter (http://twitter.com/boxee)

3.5 hours away!

[jransomed]

It's as good as getting to open a Christmas gift early! The anticipation kills ya! ;-)

[bunger]

I don't get it... the "December 4" blog entry posts the following:

our next release will come out on Decmber 4th at 8am EST.

Did they change it?

[grey]

afaik, it`s at 11am ET

[jgw1977]

Well it was 8 am (EST) - lets take a guess with what they will be adding today!

Here's my 2 - ABC and Joost!

[charlesv]

I'd certainly hope for ABC (and if they add ABC, presumably CW as well), but there's a bit of an issue with supporting across all platforms.

From the neuros forums:
Unfortunately, there's a little more to it than that. CW and ABC and a handful of others use a service called move networks (http://www.movenetworks.com/) the solution is using windows firefox on wine and installing the move networks plug-in, however it's not working exactly right yet. We're working on it, this is obviously a top priority. We'll hopefully have a patch for this shortly. Hopefully move will support Linux natively as well, we're in contact with them on solving this issue, I'm sure it can only help if you contact them as well and ask: http://www.movenetworks.com/company/contactus

Mac and Windows would be doable, but I'd presume that appletv and linuix might be a good bit harder... Maybe not though! :)

[agentlame]

i doubt any new services will be added, today.

the team just did that poll, and this release was planned well in advance of the poll.

i don't think we'll see the new services before the year's end... but, historically, i'm wrong about mostly everything. :)

[jgw1977]

I'd certainly hope for ABC (and if they add ABC, presumably CW as well), but there's a bit of an issue with supporting across all platforms.

From the neuros forums:
Unfortunately, there's a little more to it than that. CW and ABC and a handful of others use a service called move networks (http://www.movenetworks.com/) the solution is using windows firefox on wine and installing the move networks plug-in, however it's not working exactly right yet. We're working on it, this is obviously a top priority. We'll hopefully have a patch for this shortly. Hopefully move will support Linux natively as well, we're in contact with them on solving this issue, I'm sure it can only help if you contact them as well and ask: http://www.movenetworks.com/company/contactus

Mac and Windows would be doable, but I'd presume that appletv and linuix might be a good bit harder... Maybe not though! :)



Looks like if they cracked this one this would add a ton of new content - minus Oprah though - don't want the misses stealing my appletv! :D

[jgw1977]

From the boxee blog

initially we planned for a bug fixing/polish release, but as usual we got a bit over excited and squeezed in a bunch of new stuff…

[marcel]

not long too go.....:)

[whoisfrost]

the anticipation is killing me...

[Fizzypop]

How will this work? A Pmsg for download link, or something via our boxee account?

[agentlame]

How will this work? A Pmsg for download link, or something via our boxee account?

apt-get upgrade on linux...

for mac: boxee.tv/download

[Fizzypop]

apt-get upgrade on linux...

for mac: boxee.tv/download

Sorry, was referring to the windows pre-release. Isn't that coming today too?

[jgw1977]

The first person who tells this link whats new wins!

I'm at work - :mad:

But I am starting to feel sick and may have to go home! :D

[jgw1977]

Netflix :eek:

[jgw1977]

* a new Hulu – looks more like hulu.com, enables you to login (so you can get your Hulu Queue), works faster, and playback should be greatly improved on Apple TV
* a new YouTube – new look, as well as higher quality video playback. some of these YouTube clips look pretty good on your 46” LCD
* a new CNN, Flickr, Picasa and Apple Movie Trailers – we’ve re-written all of these plug-ins to work faster and look better
* Boston Globe’s The Big Picture – it’s a great photo-blog, which we really like, and thought could be pretty cool in a 10-foot experience. if you’ll like it we could bring much more of these type of services (let us know!)
* integration with MTV Music – when you click on an album you’ll see a new option to let you watch music videos of the artist. check it out. MTV said they can give us higher quality videos, and we have a few more ideas for providing a great music video experience on boxee
* theWB – on our quest to bring more TV content to boxee theWB is the latest addition. it means shows like Buffy, Babylon5, Firefly, One Tree Hill and The O.C. are now available on boxee

[bunger]

check the blog post:

http://blog.boxee.tv/2008/12/04/boxee/

[nomar383]

Is 0.9.5.4497 the new one for today?

[jett]

No update to apt for a few days :(

[marcel]

that's the new version...:)

[nomar383]

Did they fix the 150MB limit? I'm not home to test it, VNC can only take me so far lol

EDIT: It's like my only complaint about an otherwise near-perfect program :)

[shortyjaay]

Hey i was one of the 200 who signed up to test the first windows version, does anyone know how we can download it now? Cant seem to find it anywhere:confused:

[mavgink]

where can I find the windows version link?

[49erfan]

I cant wait for the windows call to arms download.

[DGMurdockIII]

Is the windows version out yet

[marcel]

not yet for the 200 or so alpha testers..

[mavgink]

is it supposed to come out today?

P.S. thnx for answering, i know you've been busy ;)

[marcel]

yes..it should:)

[DGMurdockIII]

Well i could have been one of the 200 but i did not want to post in the windows call to arm thread becse i thougt it was only to get a Invite when the windows verson come out and since I had allready been givein a invite i thout i would get the download right away so if i would have known i need to post in the windows call to arm thread i would have so if you can i would like to be get a windows version I would be ok with the linux version but the pc that linux is on is underpowerd to use boxee

[Bulldog]

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* integration with MTV Music – when you click on an album you’ll see a new option to let you watch music videos of the artist. check it out. MTV said they can give us higher quality videos, and we have a few more ideas for providing a great music video experience on boxee
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and again only in the US, god that sucks :mad::mad::mad::mad:

[Legato]

Well i could have been one of the 200 but i did not want to post in the windows call to arm thread becse i thougt it was only to get a Invite when the windows verson come out and since I had allready been givein a invite i thout i would get the download right away so if i would have known i need to post in the windows call to arm thread i would have so if you can i would like to be get a windows version I would be ok with the linux version but the pc that linux is on is underpowerd to use boxee
use punctuation!

to clear up, if we wern't able to post in the windows alpha signup that means we won't be eligable to get it when it's released today? my though was that the sign up a few weeks ago got a pre alpha and the full alpha would come out today... if thats not the case than i'll just have to wait for it on torrent.

funny thing is this is the only program i can think of where i want it on pc and not for mac just due to how my living room is set up... i've been ripping media to my pc like mad for today!

[49erfan]

use punctuation!

to clear up, if we wern't able to post in the windows alpha signup that means we won't be eligable to get it when it's released today?
The windows pre-alpha starts today; alpha is in early 2009 I believe.

[tristansmith]

Totally looking forward to boxee for windows. I've been using it in linux, but not being able to access my instant cue on netflix was killing me! So far it's an awesome piece of software and i can only see it getting better.

[Legato]

The windows pre-alpha starts today; alpha is in early 2009 I believe.

well that isn't cool...

SOMEBODY will seed it D:

[mavgink]

lol, could been worse... I took a day off... but it's 19:06 over here now.

ow wel.. I had all day to reorganize my media collection and watch episodes of 24 :P

can't wait for the windows version :)

[nomar383]

lmao, I love that people took the day off for this release :)

[mavgink]

hehe i know i should tattoo "geek" on my forehead... :P

downloading the windows as we speak... :D

[brydeemer]

I applaud the team for all of their hard work. Adding Netflix is fantastic.

I hope one day they can get Netflix working on Apple TV as that is the holy grail for me. I understand the difficulties and appreciate their effort at this difficult task.

Bravo guys, thanks for everything!

Bry

[nomar383]

I just added NetFlix to my monthly budget. Stop costing me money boxee! :D

[zutronics]

I'd certainly hope for ABC (and if they add ABC, presumably CW as well), but there's a bit of an issue with supporting across all platforms.

From the neuros forums:
Unfortunately, there's a little more to it than that. CW and ABC and a handful of others use a service called move networks (http://www.movenetworks.com/) the solution is using windows firefox on wine and installing the move networks plug-in, however it's not working exactly right yet. We're working on it, this is obviously a top priority. We'll hopefully have a patch for this shortly. Hopefully move will support Linux natively as well, we're in contact with them on solving this issue, I'm sure it can only help if you contact them as well and ask: http://www.movenetworks.com/company/contactus

Mac and Windows would be doable, but I'd presume that appletv and linuix might be a good bit harder... Maybe not though! :)

Any movement with Move Networks? I just canceled cable and the thought of being able to watch ABC.com/ESPN/etc via Boxee is very appealing. :)