16/02/2024
Topic:
Cleaning up the program categories
sl23
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Spell checkers, Office Suite, PDF editing should just be under category OFFICE. Productivity means nothing to me personally and could include a very broad amount of apps that doesn't really describe the content very well. Computers are productive and everything you do on them is more productive than doing similar jobs without a computer. So I personally don't like that word as a category.
Audio and Video should be two separate categories too instead of lumping all together.
Graphics & Photos could simply be called Imaging, or just call it Graphics.
Internet Tools... just call it INTERNET. Cause really, you could add Tools to many other categories to fill them out a bit.
Hope you don't mind the gentle criticism, just trying to help.  |
19/02/2024
Topic:
Cleaning up the program categories
sl23
|
Aw, thanks Gian, 
208? How many are there?
Um, never used google sheets, but sure I can figure it out, being "a really smart person!"  |
19/02/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
Sorry, yes, the Akai thing was I believe, about bug-fix and further updates.
12 Euros is fair, and would give you a nice incentive to keep going! 
I stay logged in anyway, I tried to create some more SPS but I find it a struggle to keep up with it, sorry!I don't know how you do it?!
I really hope you don't give up, but I get it. I for one would definitely miss it! It is one of a handful of programs that are used daily and not just for updates, but actually use it to open apps and folders. It has become a major part of my workflow! |
22/02/2024
Topic:
Cleaning up the program categories
sl23
|
Gianluca wrote:
Today we are 730 
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02/03/2024
Topic:
Cleaning up the program categories
sl23
|
That's my setup too. I use one word categories, around ten of them. I used to use subcategories but found it a hassle entering them, so now I have only a main category. Once set up, no need to touch it. Has worked this way for around 5 years or so now. |
02/03/2024
Topic:
Easier adding removing of apps
sl23
|
As much as I hate to say it, one of the best things about portableapps.com menu is that you can simply add an apps folder to the menus application folder and it just picks up the exe and adds it to the menu.
I know SyMenu is much more complex, but it would make life easier if you could do this. Perhaps each app could contain a config file in its own folder that SyMenu could read and any configuration options like start elevated, or arguments, would be read straight from there.
If an app was new and had no such config file created, as its effectively a new install, then SyMenu would ask on startup to create one and open the config for to fill in what's required.
This would help alleviate the hassle when removing or adding apps not downloaded through the app browser. Rather than symenu just deleting them as it doesn't recognise them.
Maybe it's too much work or not the direction you want to go? Just an idea... |
04/03/2024
Topic:
Cleaning up the program categories
sl23
|
Well, off the top of my head...
Audio - editing, daw, converters,
Files - file managers, sync/backup,
Games - emulators
Graphics - photo editing, general graphics apps, converters,
Internet - anything internet related
Maintenance - system cleaning, repair, recovery,
Media - players, viewers (I put office viewer apps like PDF viewer, Sumatra, Calibre in here),
Office - editing,
System - utilities, useful apps like rainmeter, nirsoft, etc
Video - editing software, screen recorder.
May have missed one?
How's that? Do you think they are useful?
edited by sl23 on 05/03/2024 |
09/03/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
Wow! Looks like you were right Grindley!
Some people really are idiots, selfish, freeloaders!
Gian, don't take that to heart, many of us here are indebted to you for your work! I never realised it was so difficult for you. I completely understand should you decide to give up, though I will be saddened by the loss, at least it will last for many years. Even if updates aren't automatically achieved, we'll, for us they are automatic! You have given so much time and effort and if I could, I would donate so much more. Unfortunately, working in a factory doesn't pay well!
I always look forward to new versions and I am hoping symenu continues. But you need to look after your interests too. It was always going to ruin someone's life when you turn a free app into a paid one. But it needs to be done if it gives you incentive to carry on. 20 years is a massive amount of time to devote to something for free. I congratulate you, I appreciate you and your work and think you deserve something back for all you have given for free.
Thank you Gian and well done for creating something unique and very useful in many peoples lives. Something I bet floss hasn't achieved. |
09/03/2024
Topic:
SyMenu 8.01
sl23
|
You know my views. All the best Gian. |
10/03/2024
Topic:
SyMenu 8.01
sl23
|
I like the new updater layout, but am not currently in need of installing apps so can't test it. Thanks for your hard work Gian, very much appreciated. |
11/03/2024
Topic:
SyMenu 8.01
sl23
|
I have to admit, seeing it in action is strange. But once used to it it'll be good. The only thing that jars me a bit is the update pane appearing and moving the columns when you tick a box, but, I don't see a way around that. What do you think about it?
BTW, you're welcome. You've given us something more than a program, you've given us a service. You deserve the credit! |
11/03/2024
Topic:
SyMenu 8.01
sl23
|
Or keep it visible, but that's not great either! |
11/03/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
See, the thing I'm stuck on, is the term 'redistribution'. To me that means downloading it, repacking it and then passing it on. But symenu does not do that. Pick any ten apps in symenu portfolio and check their sps files. Every single app is downloaded from the official site. There are a very few old, now unobtainable apps that I and some others have managed to get and put those on another site for use in symenu. But all of mine were so old they are now obsolete and have been removed.
So disregarding those apps, how is this redistributing anything? Symenu does nothing more than share the original download link.
Wrt John haller, I myself have witnessed personally what an arrogant twat he is and quite agree with Gian about John's behaviour, mindset and jealous approach to PA system.
I wish Gian and John could work together because those two systems merged would be amazing! But if I pick a side, it's Gian's. |
11/03/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
OK I was unaware of this. Though I knew of some software not allowing direct downloads, I thought those weren't added.
Still, I agree with you. Objections need to be stated, if there are any.
Just like to add, FLOSS, I myself suggested to Gian about paying for the service he offers. The guy has put 20 years into this project! That's is quite stunning really! Not sure how old the sps system is, but I've been using symenu around 5-8 years I think, all those updated sps files created by one man, every week, for 20 years! You're not paying for the software that symenu provides, you'll be paying for the update service for symenu to auto update them for you. Symenu will be free to use, but I believe the plan is to have a paid for service that updates all those apps for a small fee. I personally don't think that's a bad deal. Don't you think?
And BTW, don't worry FLOSS, everyone's a moron at some point!
edited by sl23 on 11/03/2024 |
11/03/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
Syngensmyth wrote:
Good Grief what the heck is doing now?
OK, I did it. No big deal. I just survived two 737 flights so I can live through this too.
Well done! |
11/03/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
Gianluca wrote:
I'm always surprised when people attribute magical powers to the open source world.
Do you have kids Gian?! I bet you're great at bedtime stories! Try to make them a little more positive at the end though, cos that one sucked!  |
14/03/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
Though I understand that kind of opinion, it is completely unfounded and unwarranted.
Take no notice. Someone you never heard of, who has paid no attention to the project suddenly comes out of the woodwork to abuse you without understanding the full story. Who's the ass hat? |
14/03/2024
Topic:
Who (the hell) are the SyMenu users?
sl23
|
Haha I like it! One thing I will say, you are a decent person for not rising to these morons! I couldn't do it, don't know how you do. |
24/03/2024
Topic:
SyMenu PAF program suite
sl23
|
I have transferred many programs from PA.c to SyMenu. Though every app is different. Some are easier than others.
One thing that annoyed me with PAF is that even apps that are portable by default are released in a non-portable way. Things like Audacity, CudaText, Paint.Net can all be installed as fully portable apps, but PAF makes them non-portable by using the Data folder for settings instead of using the apps default folder. This means it moves the apps settings to the PC system folder for use on starting the app, then moving them back on closing the app. Also, I found out years ago that using PAF apps means an extra long app startup time. Because AV software scans it so has to do extra work. |
01/04/2024
Topic:
SyMenu 8.01
sl23
|
Tbh, I'm at a loss in understanding what the login achieves. So, the idea is to gather information on how many people are using SyMenu, yes? But if false credentials are given, then how does it relate to how many users there are? If, for example, I used SyMenu on four pc's, there's nothing stopping me using four different emails, one for each, which then gives false usage info.
Obviously, I'm right with you Gian, but I'm curious how this works exactly?
edited by sl23 on 01/04/2024 |