Update frequency

FinancialWar · 07-20-2014, 05:14 PM

I think Calibre update frequency is too short, multiple updates a months is kinda annoying for a stable software out of beta. I really don't know any software that update as frequent as calibre.

Can you just make one major update every three months or something instead of small update every week or so? Is there a way for user to define frequency check?

If not, can I turn off "update found" label at the bottom?

JSWolf · 07-20-2014, 06:28 PM

As it stands, it means any bugs/new features get pushed out weekly. You don't have to update if you don't find anything in the change list that you want to have.

eschwartz · 07-20-2014, 06:29 PM

Preferences ==> Interface ==> Behavior

Uncheck "Show notification when new version is available".

There should also be a checkbox in the actual alert popup.

Many people -- perhaps most of calibre users -- only update when there is an update they need. There is no need to update every week.

For those who like to update anyway, and pay attention to the presence of updates, the weekly release cycle allows us to take advantage of new features as they are released. It also means new users start with the latest stable code. Kind of like Firefox Nightly except more stable.

theducks · 07-20-2014, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinancialWar

I think Calibre update frequency is too short, multiple updates a months is kinda annoying for a stable software out of beta. I really don't know any software that update as frequent as calibre.

Can you just make one major update every three months or something instead of small update every week or so? Is there a way for user to define frequency check?

If not, can I turn off "update found" label at the bottom?

Preferences:Look and feel:Main interface:disable notifications.
will only hide some

Just ignore the notices
No one will send Guido visiting if you don't update or choose to uninstal.

Stable is relative.
Calibre feature set continues to grow
Manufacturers continue to release new models or do firmware updates
News sources improve

their site

eschwartz · 07-20-2014, 06:56 PM

@theducks, why disable system Jobs notifications, when that is a completely different functionality altogether?

theducks · 07-20-2014, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

@theducks, why disable system Jobs notifications, when that is a completely different functionality altogether?

IIRC those ALSO include notifications about version (they have OFF on my system for years) .

But it is so easy to dismiss the update notices, since they only happen once a start.

eschwartz · 07-20-2014, 07:13 PM

Nope, it's under Preferences ==> Behavior, as I said in post #3.

I guess you have had them off for so long you forgot which was which?

FinancialWar · 07-20-2014, 10:21 PM

Okay, thank you.

FencepostErr1r · 07-29-2014, 01:32 PM

Maybe it's time for automatic updates? All the cool kids do it...

-fenceposterr1r

gbm · 07-29-2014, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FencepostErr1r

Maybe it's time for automatic updates? All the cool kids do it...

-fenceposterr1r

See:
http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....tomatic-update

bernie

eschwartz · 07-29-2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FencepostErr1r

Maybe it's time for automatic updates? All the cool kids do it...

-fenceposterr1r

as @gbm said; also:

Sticky: Fully automatic Calibre autoupate solution (Windows)

Sticky: Fully automatic calibre installer/updater for linux

Sticky: Sticky Calibre Update/Install App for OS X

Sabardeyn · 07-29-2014, 03:46 PM

To those recommending automatic updates...
The OP said he wanted less updates, not more. So your suggestions, although meant well, are not helpful.

I completely understand FinancialWar's perspective. Calibre has tons of features, and adds more regularly, but I seldom have need of them right now. So I only update my working copy of calibre about once a month.

Besides the reasons stated in the manual (good linking gbm!), there is also this: Users may prefer to manually update so they have complete control of how, when and what is downloaded - rather than worrying something unwanted might be pushed on them.

eschwartz · 07-29-2014, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabardeyn

To those recommending automatic updates...
The OP said he wanted less updates, not more. So your suggestions, although meant well, are not helpful.

I completely understand FinancialWar's perspective. Calibre has tons of features, and adds more regularly, but I seldom have need of them right now. So I only update my working copy of calibre about once a month.

Besides the reasons stated in the manual (good linking gbm!), there is also this: Users may prefer to manually update so they have complete control of how, when and what is downloaded - rather than worrying something unwanted might be pushed on them.

I, at least, didn't recommend them -- I merely told @FencepostErr1r that there is a way to do it, which requires setting up and gives very good control over how and when it gets done.

Even my solution which uses cron jobs, can do without and instead get run manually.

Also, I run from source anyway, so it's kind of a moot point for me.

HarryT · 07-30-2014, 02:13 AM

Given that new Calibre versions not infrequently have bugs, I find it advisible to wait at least a couple of days after release before installing a new version.

theducks · 07-30-2014, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Given that new Calibre versions not infrequently have bugs, I find it advisible to wait at least a couple of days after release before installing a new version.

I just keep the last (working) install file around, just in case

everything goes south at the same time

What is keeping an extra 55Meg of file space for a week, in these days of Terabyte drives.

07-20-2014, 05:14 PM	#1
FinancialWar Banned Posts: 397 Karma: 85500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Device: Sony PRS350, Onyx M92, Onyx T68 (defective!)	Update frequency I think Calibre update frequency is too short, multiple updates a months is kinda annoying for a stable software out of beta. I really don't know any software that update as frequent as calibre. Can you just make one major update every three months or something instead of small update every week or so? Is there a way for user to define frequency check? If not, can I turn off "update found" label at the bottom? Last edited by FinancialWar; 07-20-2014 at 05:19 PM.

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07-20-2014, 06:28 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,745 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	As it stands, it means any bugs/new features get pushed out weekly. You don't have to update if you don't find anything in the change list that you want to have.

07-20-2014, 06:29 PM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Preferences ==> Interface ==> Behavior Uncheck "Show notification when new version is available". There should also be a checkbox in the actual alert popup. Many people -- perhaps most of calibre users -- only update when there is an update they need. There is no need to update every week. For those who like to update anyway, and pay attention to the presence of updates, the weekly release cycle allows us to take advantage of new features as they are released. It also means new users start with the latest stable code. Kind of like Firefox Nightly except more stable. Last edited by eschwartz; 07-20-2014 at 06:32 PM.

07-20-2014, 06:56 PM	#5
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	@theducks, why disable system Jobs notifications, when that is a completely different functionality altogether?

07-20-2014, 07:13 PM	#7
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Nope, it's under Preferences ==> Behavior, as I said in post #3. I guess you have had them off for so long you forgot which was which?

07-20-2014, 10:21 PM	#8
FinancialWar Banned Posts: 397 Karma: 85500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Device: Sony PRS350, Onyx M92, Onyx T68 (defective!)	Okay, thank you.

07-29-2014, 01:32 PM	#9
FencepostErr1r Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: Kobo Glo	Maybe it's time for automatic updates? All the cool kids do it... -fenceposterr1r

07-29-2014, 03:46 PM	#12
Sabardeyn Guru Posts: 644 Karma: 1242364 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Right Coast Device: PC (Calibre), Nexus 7 2013 (Moon+ Pro), HTC HD2/Leo (Freda)	To those recommending automatic updates... The OP said he wanted less updates, not more. So your suggestions, although meant well, are not helpful. I completely understand FinancialWar's perspective. Calibre has tons of features, and adds more regularly, but I seldom have need of them right now. So I only update my working copy of calibre about once a month. Besides the reasons stated in the manual (good linking gbm!), there is also this: Users may prefer to manually update so they have complete control of how, when and what is downloaded - rather than worrying something unwanted might be pushed on them.

07-30-2014, 02:13 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Given that new Calibre versions not infrequently have bugs, I find it advisible to wait at least a couple of days after release before installing a new version.

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