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Re: New product release today (Scripting News)

Don — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:21:20 -0000

Can you extend this so that you could link up the photos with a podcast, with either predefined pictures displaying at pre-set times, or maybe random selections from a preset group or feed, or just random pictures? That way you could have an AP news podcast that could sync to AP pictures of the event, or add pictures to an instructional podcast, or just give you something to look at while listening to a podcast on your tv.

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Paul — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:00:11 -0000

When will the Windows version be available?

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James — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:13:00 -0000

Wish there was a Windows or Linux version. Someday maybe when I own a Mac I can try this.

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jeckman — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:07:37 -0000

Same symptom for me. But what's also interesting is that if you open the folder of jpgs (/Users/username/Pictures/photoFan/screenSaverPics/feed) and open the jpgs, the right alignment is shown.

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teradome — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:52:29 -0000

Of course, if one-way is fine for you, there is the .Mac/RSS screensaver built-in with Leopard.

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Doesn't TIVO do this — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:53:56 -0000

My Tivo has been displaying my pictures from my computer on my TV for a couple of years. What's the big deal?

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J. Sperling Reich — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:00:46 -0000

I downloaded the software last night and installed it as directed. I entered my Flickr username in and it found my public feed. Here's the one catch:

No photos downloaded from Flickr into my folder. I have the OPML editor running as well as Safari. I can see the feed of my photos under feeds (as well as the feeds for all my Flickr contacts), I can even see that I have 20 photos in my public feed, but no photos get downloaded.

What am I doing wrong?

http://twitter.com/sperling

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kp — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:48:30 -0000

Isn't this just a screensaver for various types of screens - computer, HDTV, etc.?

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Stephanie Agresta — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:33:44 -0000

Hey Dave. This is great. This is like an uber version of those cool digital picture frames. :)

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Ralf — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:36:14 -0000

Thank you very much Dave. The pictures from AP look great on my black Intel MacBook that is connected to a Panasonic 42" Plasma. Immediate request: Is there a way that the Mac Photo ScreenSaver can display the contextual information (if I go to "Events" I can see that it is available) together with each photo?

Comment on system load: OPML is using 5% of the CPU, EyeTV 3%. Please keep an eye on the CPU impact, I hate the noise of the MB fans (and OPML is not the only thing running on the machine).

This application is adressing a concrete requirement. Thanks for figuring out this need and building a working solution.

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Caledonia — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:51:36 -0000

So I am presuming the Mac will need to be connected directly to the TV? Hows about also feeding the images automagically into a iPhoto/Aperture so that they can be pulled onto an un-hacked Apple TV? Which coincidentally I do have linked to my TV ;-)

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jehrlich — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:01:53 -0000

I would hope they do more with ATV!

Actually, I used the screwdriver to upgrade the hard drive.

Dave, indeed, I think the FlickrFan would be an excellent port to AppleTV - it may work more or less out of the box, depending on whether any parts of OS X it requires have been purged from the 1.1 release of AppleTV (1.0 had a lot more of OS X in it from reading the AwkwardTV website).

The AppleTV actually connects much better to home stereo and AV equipment then Mac Mini - it has a full complement of audio and video outs such as HDMI, component video, and digital optical audio out.

When I get back from vacation I'll try to see if FlickrFan can be made to run on it.

The alternate is to leave FlickrFan on the Mac and just sync the photo download folder into the remote mounted AppleTV (if you have it hacked appropriately this should be very easy).

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Ryan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:02:11 -0000

Bug report: Pix that I took as verticals, uploaded sideways, rotated in Flickr = sideways in FlickrFan. Does that make sense?

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Loic Le Meur — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:09:53 -0000

congrats Dave !!!

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dave — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:38:09 -0000

The public beta is open...

http://flickrfan.org/

Dave

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Florian SEROUSSI — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:35:22 -0000

Looking to try this new software. My mac mini is all ready for it!!

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Eric — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:14:49 -0000

Looking forward to it! I would like to volunteer as a beta tester too if you are interested in getting high quality feedback and bug reports.

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Larry — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:02:08 -0000

Pretty cool work, Dave. I like FeedUs suggestion to consider the Xbox.

It's interesting to see where innovation is coming from these days. Chris Minnick looked into the porn sites to research the rumors that they are on the cutting edge of Web technologies.
His results were largely (http://www.internetevolutio... disappointing. Seems that it's coming from people like you.

Weird "research" choice, right?

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dd — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:57:48 -0000

Jason, actually you don't need a screwdriver anymore. Do a search on "AppleTV" and "patchstick". I think the awkwardTV wiki had a link to a very nice set of instructions, including how to downgrade if needed. Requires a USB stick and no fear of an expected kernal panic during the hack.

Dave, I too would be interested in an AppleTV port - but my instincts say anything like that is best put off until hear the MWSF keynote. With the latest rumors of Fox rentals in iTS, it feels like something is coming in regards to Apple's intentions with the AppleTV.

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RacerRick — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:34:12 -0000

Another couple thoughts... my MacPro on my Panasonic 50" makes my eyes hurt. And I've used it maybe 10 times in 2 years. It's not fun.

Meanwhile, I've got 3 other devices connected in my TV cabinet: xbox, sonos & slingbox. Each of those get used way more often.

Dave you should also consider how to run your program on xbox - I have a feeling it was a nice christmas for xbox live.

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Randy Stewart — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:06:34 -0000

Looking forward to it Dave... I've had my Mac Mini up on my Panasonic front projector for about a year now. Works beautifully for my own photos, but not for others. I look forward to trying this out,

Cheers,
Randy

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somenice — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:58:05 -0000

Does it have a name yet? Looking forward to this, thanks.

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Trevor Manternach — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:07:07 -0000

Sounds interesting. The only system I have connected to a TV is an original xbox (modified), though. So I'll have to try it on my macbook for the time being.

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Jason Ehrlich — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:03:25 -0000

Hm. It may run on AppleTV already depending on what is needed. The AppleTV is just a slowed down Mac (it runs Mac OS X although some binaries are missing). There is a reasonably active community of people expanding it (www.awkwardtv.org) and you can do a lot with it, although not all Apple certified, and you need a screwdriver ;)

I have to say it is a pretty easy way to hook up your iTunes and iPhoto to the stereo system and TV. But Apple hasn't done as much with it as they could. Maybe they will do more with the HDTV aspect at Macworld.

Well, I certainly look forward to seeing what you've developed for all of us! I am sure it will be very interesting.

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dave — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:47:56 -0000

I bought an AppleTV and used it once, left it turned on and plugged in a for a few months, then realized I was never going to use it, so I unplugged it and put it on a shelf in the den. A few days ago a friend asked if he could have it and I said okay. So I don't even have one to test with. I'm sure you could make my pics flow through AppleTV without any trouble or extra expense since you need a Mac to synch up with it (ridiculous requirement).

To answer your question (yes I saw the smiley, so I know it's not a feature request) -- no I can't make it run on AppleTV. You need to ask Apple. I happen to respond to questions and they don't. If you can get them to explain why AppleTV doesn't run Mac software I'd be interested in hearing about that.