Opera 9.24 posted on Major Geeks.com

Why was Opera 9.24 posted today as "HOT" on MajorGeeks.com when this version was originally released on: October 18, 2007

I find that sort of misleading and inaccurate.

 

it's because it has been tested and found safe by MG personnel also the number of downloads come into the equation.

 

It took them over a month to figure that out?

They normally post software when it is first released.

Again, I find it suspicious being tagged "HOT" when it has been out for over a month.

 

HOT and NEW are not the same thing. It could very well be that this has a security patch that was recently released.

Does it really matter?

 

I know the difference between hot and new. And I never said it was a "new" post.

I don't think an item should be labeled "HOT" when the version has been out for over a month.

I just don't think they should post software that has been out for over a month, when almost everything that is posted, is posted the day of the release.

 

And yes, it does matter.

Why waste users time downloading something that they probably already have ... if they are an Opera user.

Make the post when the release comes out. Simple, like what is normally done.

 

Majorgeeks updates their list as updates become available. Many applications have their packages and installers updated as security hotfixes become available. Otherwise, updates must be done after the application is installed.

I'm sorry you don't like how that is done, but thats how many developers do it. I imagine thats how Opera has it done, and I installed today's release, then checked for updates--there were none. So either Opera has this system deployed, or they dont do ANY updates between builds. At any rate, I don't know for sure, so please read on.


Email the owners if you have an issue with it, so that they can address your concerns. Taking it to a technical support message board is not the correct way of doing things.

tim@majorgeeks.com
jim@majorgeeks.com

There is probably a much less sinister explanation to your dilemna.

 

Hey Einstein, who do you think told me to post my question here? ... Let me give you a hint ... look at the above.

Jeesh, that's what these forums are here for. rolleyes

 

i see you are a new member here so a certain amount of leeway will be given until you are familiar with the way things are done.

the moderators do not take kindly to personal attacks on other members but having said that they are always ready to accept constructive criticism from other geeks.

all the programs here are tested before they are posted and that they are free from malware all that is done by unpaid members who give their time to help others in the spirit of friendship.

i hope you find the time to explore the site and see the way it runs and understand that with so many things on offer it is impossible to be 100% updated with every single one.:wave