[GUI Plugin] calibre Updater

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by dunhill

That's why it was designed this way from the moment you suggested beta notifications: the plugin does its job of notifying users and providing the link, but automatic installation is reserved exclusively for stable versions. This is to avoid version conflicts.

However, users who want to install beta versions are notified and can proceed with the installation, depending on their intended use of the beta.

But asking if I want to install an older version when clearly that won't work is a bug. If I'm running the latest beta version, it should tell me I'm on the latest beta.

You could make it an option to allow beta versions to be downloaded and installed and treated like stable versions and if I'm running a beta, only show me a release version if it's newer because then it can be installed.

[jpiebrig]

First of all, I’d like to thank you for your plugin and all the work that goes into it. I find it very useful.
I’m just an ordinary user, and looking at this thread, I’m always surprised to see how complicated it is to do simple things.
Thank you also for wanting to keep this plugin simple to use, without adding extra features that have been rushed through just to satisfy a single user’s request.

“This plugin suits me. Perfect! It doesn’t suit me, so I’ll submit a feature request. It isn’t accepted, and as it stands it doesn’t suit me, so I won’t use it. End of story!”

If a significant number (a lot...) of users express a need for an additional feature, then yes, it’s worth looking into.

I’ve seen far too many developers who’ve created a good programme or plugin give in to simple requests—ones with no basis in general usage—only to very quickly end up with a convoluted mess on their hands, completely off-putting for a novice.

Keep it simple!

After that little digression, I’ll get to my own little request :


I’d like to translate Calibre Updater into French, if it is not already done. Even though there isn’t much to translate, it’s so much nicer and easier to read in your mother tongue.

Could you please tell me where I can find the localisation template or provide the relevant source file (.po or equivalent)?

Once translated, where should I send the French translation?


Thank you.

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by jpiebrig

First of all, I’d like to thank you for your plugin and all the work that goes into it. I find it very useful.
I’m just an ordinary user, and looking at this thread, I’m always surprised to see how complicated it is to do simple things.
Thank you also for wanting to keep this plugin simple to use, without adding extra features that have been rushed through just to satisfy a single user’s request.

“This plugin suits me. Perfect! It doesn’t suit me, so I’ll submit a feature request. It isn’t accepted, and as it stands it doesn’t suit me, so I won’t use it. End of story!”

If a significant number (a lot...) of users express a need for an additional feature, then yes, it’s worth looking into.

I’ve seen far too many developers who’ve created a good programme or plugin give in to simple requests—ones with no basis in general usage—only to very quickly end up with a convoluted mess on their hands, completely off-putting for a novice.

Keep it simple!

After that little digression, I’ll get to my own little request :


I’d like to translate Calibre Updater into French, if it is not already done. Even though there isn’t much to translate, it’s so much nicer and easier to read in your mother tongue.

Could you please tell me where I can find the localisation template or provide the relevant source file (.po or equivalent)?

Once translated, where should I send the French translation?


Thank you.

Thanks for your feedback. You can send me the file PO right here. I also invite requests for other languages; just place your order and I'll upload the translation updates soon.

[JSWolf]

Is the bug where it's offering me an earlier version because I'm running a beta going to be fixed? Is the bug where it won't download and install a beta going to be fixed?

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Is the bug where it's offering me an earlier version because I'm running a beta going to be fixed? Is the bug where it won't download and install a beta going to be fixed?

Hi JSWolf. There are no plans to modify that part, as the plugin is deliberately designed for the stable branch and the standard installation flow used by the vast majority of users.

Beta versions (Previews) are downloaded from a different directory structure, have a very volatile lifecycle, and handle filenames that vary depending on the architecture or whether they are special packages. Attempting to automate all of that would open the door to many unforeseen version control errors and broken paths.

For those who prefer to test betas, the best approach is to keep the current informational notice as a reference and perform the download and update manually, thus ensuring that the environment and database remain under your control.

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by jpiebrig

First of all, I’d like to thank you for your plugin and all the work that goes into it. I find it very useful.
I’m just an ordinary user, and looking at this thread, I’m always surprised to see how complicated it is to do simple things.
Thank you also for wanting to keep this plugin simple to use, without adding extra features that have been rushed through just to satisfy a single user’s request.

“This plugin suits me. Perfect! It doesn’t suit me, so I’ll submit a feature request. It isn’t accepted, and as it stands it doesn’t suit me, so I won’t use it. End of story!”

If a significant number (a lot...) of users express a need for an additional feature, then yes, it’s worth looking into.

I’ve seen far too many developers who’ve created a good programme or plugin give in to simple requests—ones with no basis in general usage—only to very quickly end up with a convoluted mess on their hands, completely off-putting for a novice.

Keep it simple!

After that little digression, I’ll get to my own little request :


I’d like to translate Calibre Updater into French, if it is not already done. Even though there isn’t much to translate, it’s so much nicer and easier to read in your mother tongue.

Could you please tell me where I can find the localisation template or provide the relevant source file (.po or equivalent)?

Once translated, where should I send the French translation?


Thank you.

jpiebrig
Version 1.19 French translation
The only thing not translated is the text describing the features of the latest version.