WinMX Lives

[g-smooth2k]

Source: Slyck (http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=506)

Get ready everyone, WinMX Beta testing begins today.

After nearly two years of 3.31, Frontcode Technologies shows renewed signs of life as beta testing begins. We will bring you more news as it comes in. For now, please check thier news page.

From the WinMX beta page:

WinMX Beta Testing

Last updated June 13, 2004 1600GMT

Overview

Welcome to our 2004 beta testing program. Over the coming months many new and/or upgraded WinMX components will be introduced for initial testing in this area of www.WinMX.com. The eventual outcome of this testing will be a fully upgraded general release of WinMX to replace v3.31.

All users are welcome to participate in the beta testing program. However, as with any software testing, you should be prepared for potential problems that may arise. If you don't consider yourself to be an experienced user, you may want to wait for the next full WinMX release.

Timetable

Current Beta Test:

WinMX v3.52 BETA
This version features a new WPNP Channel hosting component, as well as several key upgrades to the channel client window and controls. The channel list now features a filter bar making finding a known channel very easy. Other various minor upgrades.
Testing started: June 13, 2004 1730 GMT
Estimated Duration: under 1 week, maybe under 1 day
Release Status: To be fully released upon test completion

Upcoming Beta Tests:

WinMX v3.55 BETA
This version includes a very important upgrade to the core WPNP primary connection protocol, and an important change to the Search Window. With the protocol upgrade it is hoped search coverage will be near-100%, which will translate into vastly-improved search results, especially for rare files. The protocol upgrade is also a preliminary step toward a persistent hotlist (which will be in an upcoming test.)
Test Not Started Yet
Estimated Duration: 1-2 weeks
Release Status: Unknown, dependant on test duration and results.

WinMX v3.60 BETA
File downloads are sourced and managed by a completely new system in this version. AFS/AEQ are gone, also file mismatches should no longer be a problem. Minor WPNP file transfer protocol upgrades. Fragmented file support added.
Test Not Started Yet
Estimated Duration: 2 weeks
Release Status: Immediate release unlikely, network turn-over req'd.

[Yoda]

anyone tried this?

I cant even get it past the installer. It says I have some problems connecting to my TCP or something. Im not to worried about it though. I wouldnt of even used it.

[lordpake]

I am surprised they are actually still developing it. WinMX is a relic of the past - good one in its days I've been told - but still a relic. I wish them luck as any development in p2p arena is always welcome. :clap:

[g-smooth2k]

Last updated June 16, 2004 0530 GMT

What's new in v3.52 beta 1

Completely new channel hosting engine, with a new full set of channel admin commands and capabilities. A full list is included with the WinMX v3.52 beta download, or can be viewed online here.
Channel window features new multi-color edit control to replace RichEdit. Improved backscroll and selection properties. Right-clicking user name in text provides context menu. Double-click types name in input window.
Channel text entry window features backscroll using up and down arrows.
Improved channel redirect characteristics. Will not part from originating channel until new channel has been successfully joined. Redirected clients pass referring channel name to destination channel before entry (in case the destination chooses to not allow all referrers.)
Channel list has local filter bar. Channels will only display if they contain the text you enter in this space (cAsE insensitive.)
Multi-sel ignore list.
Whois and browse icons indicate operation status.
What's new in v3.52 beta 2

Corrected a browse window problem found in beta 1
Commands /level_dispop and /level_dispvoice limits increased to 255 so the host may remain unknown
What's new in v3.52 beta 3

fixed bug allowing host kick/ban
fixed bug around the handling of bans and channel connections from loopback interface
several new commands for setting auth levels, watching other admin's commands, messaging channel ops
/kickall command enhanced
added kick/ban access level margin
users with + or @ as first char in name will display with leading underscore in channel.
channel search algorithm changed slightly
fixed MBCS channel name problems
minor channel text selection bug fixed
minor channel text display bugs fixed
new feature in channel command menu allows you to keep window open after channel connection lost and re-join later
What's new in v3.52 beta 4

fixed channel window display bug that altered certain MBCS combinations
fixed /setchannelname parameter validation
exit button in channel when hosting has confirmation
channel list improved sorting
channel name can be typed directly into list search bar and pressing enter will attempt join, both for WPNP and OpenNap
usernames that don't have <brackets> can also be r-clicked and d-clicked for same behavior
added many new commands (see wpnpchannelcmds.txt for details): level_override_watchcmdsfilter level_view_ownlevelchange level_view_alllevelchange level_view_maxlevelchange level_view_ownlevelchangeanon level_view_alllevelchangeanon level_view_maxlevelchangeanon level_view_kick level_view_kickanon level_view_kickmaxlevel level_view_ban level_view_banduration level_view_bananon level_view_banmaxlevel level_auth_setchannelvisible setchannelvisible channelname

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PLEASE remember this is BETA edition software. We have tested it to a limited degree already, but there still may be significant problems. Like ALL versions of WinMX, you run it at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable with this, or are unsure of your expertise with WinMX, please reconsider participating in the test and wait for the next fully tested release.

WinMX v3.52 beta 4 - winmx352beta4.zip ( 595 KB )