New CE Feature: Welcome To Widgets
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Darren you go back to the widget link and log in, from there you can update your smart card number to validate. Once validated you should be good to go.
I corrected the link in the update.
iamanedgecutter.com is simply a data collection site used for the CE program.
Ok i got the correct reciever id updated. Thanks for the post Scott i had my access card id in there
I have just verified this is correct.
ONLY ONE receiver can be applied for the widget trial program.
Do not submit multiple applications to cover additional receivers - just choose which one you want to test this feature out on.
Is this a "real" beta program? Is it officially sponsored by D*? The reason I ask is I just did a WHOIS check on iamanedgecutter.com and it comes back as one of those (IMHO) shady "DomainsByProxy" registrations.
Based on what I see on the sign-up verification form, there is nothing I could be asked for and provide that would give someone some sort of illegal access to my system or my account with D*. I know this may seem to sound paranoid, but in my time in the CE program, I never saw anything before about this website/domain. And if it were an official part of D*'s development, wouldn't they NOT hide behind DomainsByProxy?
Oh well...either way, count me as signed up and verified? :up
Based on what I see on the sign-up verification form, there is nothing I could be asked for and provide that would give someone some sort of illegal access to my system or my account with D*. I know this may seem to sound paranoid, but in my time in the CE program, I never saw anything before about this website/domain. And if it were an official part of D*'s development, wouldn't they NOT hide behind DomainsByProxy?
Oh well...either way, count me as signed up and verified?
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If you have Vista or a Mac, you can use widgets on a sidebar of the desktop. There are hundreds of types to choose from (RSS readers, Stock tickers, CPU meters, Moon Phase display, etc). They are just little background running programs that are easy to access from the desktop and show a current running supply of information.
I would imagine that a base D* widget would be some sort of semi-transparent "Space Available" or "Time Remaining" meter that would simply display over the current programming without having to go into MENU, LIST, GUIDE, etc. Something non-obtrusive like the blue button "quick guide".
Is this a "real" beta program? Is it officially sponsored by D*? The reason I ask is I just did a WHOIS check on iamanedgecutter.com and it comes back as one of those (IMHO) shady "DomainsByProxy" registrations.
Based on what I see on the sign-up verification form, there is nothing I could be asked for and provide that would give someone some sort of illegal access to my system or my account with D*. I know this may seem to sound paranoid, but in my time in the CE program, I never saw anything before about this website/domain. And if it were an official part of D*'s development, wouldn't they NOT hide behind DomainsByProxy?
Oh well...either way, count me as signed up and verified?
Don't worry about the iamanedgecutter.com site registration. It was started by Earl B a year ago or so to collect data on different parts of the CE program when needed. I think the first thing it was used for is collecting info on incorrect OTA stations info in the guide, or something like that.
It hasn't been used very often - but meets the need for something like this. The clear advantage is using a seperate data-collection site like this allows members of both forums to participate, something we have been working to acheive for a while now.
Widgets will be the first test outside of the traditional CE software downloads available to Satelliteguys members.
OK, just had an issue with my receiver that I'm reporting in the CE thread as well as the widget thread.
Watching a recording of the Braves vs. Cubs from 6/11 on channel 206 - ESPN (MPEG2 HD) Hit the right button to test the widget bar and the screen went black, then the widget bar opened. Close the widget bar, screen stayed black. Audio continued. I hit info and play, both showed the info or timebar as usual. I toggled to the previous channel and video came back. Toggled back to the recording and the video played as normal.
Watching a recording of the Braves vs. Cubs from 6/11 on channel 206 - ESPN (MPEG2 HD) Hit the right button to test the widget bar and the screen went black, then the widget bar opened. Close the widget bar, screen stayed black. Audio continued. I hit info and play, both showed the info or timebar as usual. I toggled to the previous channel and video came back. Toggled back to the recording and the video played as normal.
Do you have a network connection hooked to the HR20? Widget require a network connection.
Yes. It is a hardwire connection. VOD works.
firmware 0x245.
When I push the right arrow key the drv makes that sound it makes when something is not available. Not sure how to describe it lol.
I retested my network connection, all is ok.
firmware 0x245.
When I push the right arrow key the drv makes that sound it makes when something is not available. Not sure how to describe it lol.
I retested my network connection, all is ok.
Only other thing I can think of is trying a reboot. You are pressing the right arrow, correct?
Thanks for reporting the issue.
UPDATE: The first round of invitations for testing has been sent via private message. Please understand that the first round of testers is VERY small compared to the number of submissions. More testers will be added in the days & weeks ahead.
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