Linux Node Missing

Started by WAS, December 16, 2019, 12:59:09 PM

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WAS

Linux node is missing from the latest release landing. I was going to slap the actual release instead of pre-release onto my server but it's not listed as a download, and of course I already removed the previous node :P

Tried to go to the upgrade landing page from history, but the archive is downloading corrupt. Was able to get it via wget on server itself (only on upgrade page). Firefox is acting weird,

Matt

The Linux build is listed if you append "?type=pro" to the URL:

Latest Release, Free & Creative: https://planetside.co.uk/downloads/permanent/latest/tg/latest-release.php
Latest Release, Pro (includes Linux): https://planetside.co.uk/downloads/permanent/latest/tg/latest-release.php?type=pro

Latest Frontier, Free & Creative: https://planetside.co.uk/downloads/permanent/latest/tg/latest-frontier.php
Latest Frontier, Pro (includes Linux): https://planetside.co.uk/downloads/permanent/latest/tg/latest-frontier.php?type=pro

However, we recommend that people only use the links generated by the in-app update checker so that they don't download versions that won't work with their license.
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WAS

Quote from: Matt on December 17, 2019, 01:38:42 PMHowever, we recommend that people only use the links generated by the in-app update checker so that they don't download versions that won't work with their license.

But there is no in-app way to generate said links. Especially if you are just looking for say, the Linux node.

The in-app links are generated one-time on an update check, and then access is hidden. Like I mentioned before a landing page link from within TG based on their license in the Help menu would be exceptional.

Additionally, sometimes people reformat their computers, etc; you could solve this with addon to the landing system which requires a licensee email to generate links on the fly from the main website, referring to license type, etc. When I installed on the Ryzen, I had to install freeware, install license, restart (twice) to get update prompt, and download latest frontier. That's just weird.

Also, just having the access and ability to do clean installs or repair installs or upgrades due to user error, outdated firewalled software, etc, is a must.

I also realize I do not have a official planetside account for account management/sales though as well which may be part of the issue.

Matt

I agree with all that. We're planning to add more ways for licensed users to access downloads, including previous versions.
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