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az2008
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mp3Gamer00 wrote:
My source is open to you and everyone.


I missed your original post that you released a pop-up blocker, auto-answer tool. It looks really good. What is "caller-id hide?"

BTW: Is this post the most recent version of your tool? http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/post37240.html#37240

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laserjobs
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

vdot, why not produce a free version of your application. You could hijack the ad window in magicJack and serve you own ads to make a little extra spending money.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

laserjobs wrote:
vdot, why not produce a free version of your application. You could hijack the ad window in magicJack and serve you own ads to make a little extra spending money.


My concern is: if people start doing things like that which are against Dan's business interests he'll lock down the softphone .

Right now it's trivial to interact with the softphone from another process. The softphone's UI controls are largely exposed. That means messages can be sent to them from another process and the softphone will treat it like actual user input (mouse hover, click, etc.).

That's why it's hard to believe someone would charge money for a softphone front end. This is trivial stuff. It doesn't even need advanced programming knowledge. Just a high-level *scripting* tool like AutoIT.

Dan could change the softphone to resist interaction like that. It could still be interacted with by simulating user input (moving the mouse, sending the click). But, that would eliminate 99% of the benefit these front ends provide today. For example, such restricted access would cause focus to be lost from whatever you're doing on the desktop just so the front-end could answer the phone.

I hope nobody does what you suggested. The softphone allows for a lot of flexibility (to ignore, block calls, etc.). We could lose that if people abuse it.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

laserjobs wrote:
vdot, why not produce a free version of your application. You could hijack the ad window in magicJack and serve you own ads to make a little extra spending money.


I'd like to be able to do that (ie: free version), for say, some in this forum, and I may,
but I will have to think of a secure scheme to be able to do that first,
then code it into the software. I don't want "free" versions floating
around the internet for all. Then none, including the regular consumer,
would buy a paid copy. The ad window idea is good, but I am thinking
of even removing the "No Ads" feature from this software, as much as I
and others like it, because of the sole reason that MJ won't like it. MJ,
like me, despite what some may say, has a legitimate and good/working
business plan. Part of that is to generate revenue now and/or in the
future (to remain in business) through their ads. Though it is easy to
defeat the ugly things, or usurp them with my own, I *want* MJ to Laughing
#1 - stay in business, selling them cheap, to millions of customers
#2 - not be upset with my software being on the market
#3 - actually help MJ sales by giving the user features they want, but MJ
isn't able to / doesn't want to bother with. Their business isn't so
much in the user interface, just like HP isn't into operating systems.
Hopefully Dan will see that I want his success, for my success...
And my success, in turn, helps his success, as it draws customers
that he may not otherwise have.

This scheme benefits *everyone* including you, me and this forum.
So I don't want to bite the hand... It would be the same thing as
taxing the wealthy out of existence. We would *all* soon be in a bad
way, even the politicians. Maybe I shouldn't have gone there Laughing
But you get the idea. So I'll probably delete or modify the noAds
setting, and I *will* (have been) try to think of a way I can release
a free version without it being available through me alone (ie: not
propagate wildly on its own). I *do* have some ideas. Very Happy


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spencer
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:32 pm    Post subject: Enough of it Reply with quote

I have returned my MJ which was still in trial period. Enough time wasted on it.

I use GV now. for true free calls both in and out.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Enough of it Reply with quote

spencer wrote:
I have returned my MJ which was still in trial period. Enough time wasted on it.

I use GV now. for true free calls both in and out.



What is GV? Is it google voice?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Enough of it Reply with quote

richardtaur wrote:
spencer wrote:
I have returned my MJ which was still in trial period. Enough time wasted on it.

I use GV now. for true free calls both in and out.



What is GV? Is it google voice?


Yes
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mel2000
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Enough of it Reply with quote

spencer wrote:
I use GV now. for true free calls both in and out.

According to the website, Goodle Voice does not yet exist for the general population. Why do so many here refer to it as a general VOIP solution?
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srvctek
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

because alot do have it now, its due to be released to everyone very soon
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:52 am    Post subject: Re: Enough of it Reply with quote

spencer wrote:
I have returned my MJ which was still in trial period. Enough time wasted on it.

I use GV now. for true free calls both in and out.


GV is fine. I use a combination of 2 MJs and GV. GV doesn't replace
the usefulness of a magicJack� on many fronts, and I'm trying to fill in
the gaps for magicJack� on some of the advantages GV does have
over it. That's what MagicBeans� is all about. For example, the
Incoming Call-Blocking ability that was one of GV's strong advantages
can now be accomplished, in some ways *better* with an MJ and
MagicBeans�. MagicBeans� also can help with some of the
difficulties the MJ has in operation, but in this vein, I plan on adding
many more features in a future (soon) release.

I'm aiming to release MagicBeans� for sale by early July...with luck,
by the 4th of July...
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:26 pm    Post subject: OOPS. Reply with quote

OOPs...see next post.
(I'm not trying to inflate my post count, honest!...
though it *did* just happen to get me over the hump
from "Apprentice" to being a "MagicJack User"....woooooohooo!!!!!!!) Cool


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:27 pm    Post subject: TO Beta Testers: Reply with quote

I am planning to hold back on any more feature additions for a
week or three, while I enhance the installer & program with some
more mundane additions (auto-updates, ability to allow for free
copies while maintaining copy-protection [I said I had an idea Smile ],
and enhancements for 3rd party sales).

If, during this time, your copy expires, or you have issues, or you have
ideas for features/enhancements, or you find bugs: Please feel free
to contact me by Phone (preferred), Email (next preferred) or PM.
If you find a bug, I'll try to fix it during this time, unless it's too big,
in which case, I'll *have* to fix it during this time Smile

Thanks for your interest and ongoing support!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:15 am    Post subject: Release Update Reply with quote

Update on the V1.0 Release date:

I've pushed the "release by" date of the first commercial version
back to July 31st, not due to any program issues, but just because
other things seem to be intruding on my time, and I'm currently not
getting the programming time in to get it done sooner.

My desire is to get it out ASAP, but I want it to have certain core
features before it's release. The intent is that it will be ready before
the 31st, but officially that's the target for now...

Beta testers: thanks, and keep your good suggestions coming.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

richardtaur wrote:
Oh!


Hey, Richard, would you like to test?
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yechi7
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

vdot,

I'm looking for a way to deactivate MJ's voicemail, so I can give my home phone answering machine a chance to pick up. MJ picks up at 4 rings & my phone answering machine can only be set to 2, 4, 6, or 8 rings. I can't set my home phone answering machine to 3 rings to pick up before MJ. The only solution would be to deactivate MJ's voicemail or to have a feature that would set MJ's pickup at higher than 4 rings. Any ideas or features of your program that would help?

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:23 pm    Post subject: MagicBeans� increasing the ring duration Reply with quote

yechi7 wrote:
vdot,

I'm looking for a way to deactivate MJ's voicemail, so I can give my home phone answering machine a chance to pick up. MJ picks up at 4 rings & my phone answering machine can only be set to 2, 4, 6, or 8 rings. I can't set my home phone answering machine to 3 rings to pick up before MJ. The only solution would be to deactivate MJ's voicemail or to have a feature that would set MJ's pickup at higher than 4 rings. Any ideas or features of your program that would help?

David


Hi David,
Unfortunately, the voicemail system is in MJ's NOC...at their site, and
the vm pickup seems to be at their equipment. I have not found an easy
way in which I could increase their timing, but then again, I haven't
spent a lot of effort on it. It *may* be possible, in fact, it probably is;
but I don't currently have time to look into it. MagicBeans� can currently
lower the ring duration, but not increase it. It *is* a feature I hope
to add in the future (if I can). My initial approaches, which I had
previously considered experimenting on, by their nature, would have a
definite attainable ring-duration limit imposed upon them; perhaps adding
a ring or two, three probably on the outside.

BTW, "the future" is not that defined in the "twilight zone," as may be
expected in this venue... Wink

-vdot

PS- Thanks for the suggestion!


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:06 pm    Post subject: Re: MagicBeans� increasing the ring duration Reply with quote

Quote:
MagicBeans� can currently lower the ring duration, but not increase
it. It *is* a feature I plan to add in the future (if I can).

-vdot

PS- Thanks for the suggestion!



To me, that's my most needed feature. Either increase the ring duration or add an option to disable / deactivate MJ's voicemail & you will have me & many, many more customers!


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:50 pm    Post subject: Re: MagicBeans� increasing the ring duration Reply with quote

yechi7 wrote:

To me, that's my most needed feature. Either increase the ring duration or add an option to disable / deactivate MJ's voicemail & you will have me & many, many more customers!


David


Well, it would be nice, and I *will* work on it. You would be surprised the
many, many "most needed" features that people request. It seems, for
each possible feature, there are those who want just that one. Smile Really!
For example, DND (Do Not Disturb), to me personally, is low, low, low
on the list of things I want, but when MJ dropped it, *everyone* seems
to have "only ever used" that one feature. Anyway, I'm definitely not
belittling your request, as I would like that feature a lot, too (ie: to
increase ring duration beyond 4 rings). I'm only laughing about that
I get that a lot, for each and almost every feature. Very Happy

The de-activating voicemail is probably not possible, at least, I don't
have a clue at this point how it could be attempted. It's entirely in MJ's
hands. The extending ring duration is possible...I have a few ideas...
But, again, it will probably have to wait until the next release (after this),
or the one after that, perhaps. However, I *have* decided that I will
release the software, and offer all future updates for free. So there
will be no need to wait until "your" most needed feature arrives, as it
will get here soon enough, and it will be free when it does.

I understand that ring duration is a biggee, so it is "up there" on
the to-do list. Wink

Thanks again for your input,

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like a great application if it does everything you say I would gladly buy this for use with MJ. Good luck
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sabresfan wrote:
It looks like a great application if it does everything you say I would gladly buy this for use with MJ. Good luck


@Sabresfan:
You're welcome to beta test it. Just email or PM me your
hardware info (CPU/Memory/Model), OS Version & Service Pack,
the email address you'll use for registration, and your name.

I'll then send you the info for downloading and beta testing.
Thanks!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:40 am    Post subject: Re: MagicBeans� increasing the ring duration Reply with quote

yechi7 wrote:
To me, that's my most needed feature. Either increase the ring duration or add an option to disable / deactivate MJ's voicemail & you will have me & many, many more customers!


David


I've been thinking of this some more, and I think you're right about its
importance to a lot of people. I've about decided to elevate this to the
#2 feature addition (behind one other surprise) that I plan to add to the
next release (and the first release is not even out yet, Geez! Rolling Eyes )

Of course, this pre-supposes my experiments will work, too Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:55 am    Post subject: Magicbeans project Reply with quote

Personally i think what your doing seems to be some pretty nice additions and badly needed ones for MJ. i saw several jack asses mocking your work, and for what it is worth, after visiting with you that your sincere, and for those with your gripes and BS-grow up. Also if you need any versions of OS, I have them all, and will gladly share with you. Talk to you soon. Aaron
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Magicbeans project Reply with quote

Simon wrote:
Personally i think what your doing seems to be some pretty nice additions and badly needed ones for MJ. i saw several jack asses mocking your work, and for what it is worth, after visiting with you that your sincere, and for those with your gripes and BS-grow up. Also if you need any versions of OS, I have them all, and will gladly share with you. Talk to you soon. Aaron


Thanks, Aaron, I have all the OS's...just no hardware capacity to handle
them right now. Sad
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had an email from a very helpful beta tester, which might be of help to
other testers. Here it is:

> I just installed the new version - nice new interface Smile
>
> Beta Feedback: The new install deleted my existing caller id blocked
> #'s. No big deal on my end, but I know most upgrades / new-version
> installs are able to keep existing settings...
>
>
> Thanks!
> Mark

Ooops...forgot to warn you and others about that. Since MB doesn't yet have auto-update
capabilities, it doesn't save or transfer all settings/files (yet). But you can save the CallBlock filters
in the future by going to the install directory and copying the file "CID_FILTER.txt" to,
say, your desktop. After the MB re-install, copy it from your desktop back over the one in your
[new] install directory. Do this *before* starting MB, Or *if not before*, then move the desktop
file to replace the install directory's [new] file as above, then make a small
change (eg: duplicate a line) to the file via the MB Control Panel, and save the file.
Then go back in and immediately undo the small change, (eg: delete the duplicate) and save,
for the *correct* file to take effect.

Thanks
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

would i be able to test?

Thanks in advance.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mike Shinoda wrote:
would i be able to test?

Thanks in advance.

Sorry for the delay, Mike.

Sure, you are welcome to beta test!

PM me with the following info -

Computer that you'll test with's:
OS Version and Service Pack
CPU Speed & Memory Size
Make & Model

Also the email address you'll use for registration.

I'll forward you the info you need for testing...

Thanks.


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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

David check out this thread


http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/disabling-voice-mail-t7044.html
yechi7 wrote:
vdot,

I'm looking for a way to deactivate MJ's voicemail, so I can give my home phone answering machine a chance to pick up. MJ picks up at 4 rings & my phone answering machine can only be set to 2, 4, 6, or 8 rings. I can't set my home phone answering machine to 3 rings to pick up before MJ. The only solution would be to deactivate MJ's voicemail or to have a feature that would set MJ's pickup at higher than 4 rings. Any ideas or features of your program that would help?

David
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Idea

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

joevv wrote:
you can foward calls directly and autorespond using the MJ softphone. No need for magicjacks portal or any special program.


Exactly! I saw the thread, and had responded to you (within it) with interest.
You've got it (much of it anyway). But some is still not understood [hint].
However, you're thread enlightened me on one important thing that I
wasn't aware of before, so I thank you *mucho*!!! I'm not going to let
you know what it was, but I appreciate your work, and acknowledge your
help on a piece of understanding of MJ that I had passed over when I had
'passed that way before.' Had you not made your discovery, I would not
have understood MJ's workings as well as I now do.

In any case, operations are a lot easier with MagicBean's interface.
Plus MagicBeans can limit the rings to 1-4 ("normal"), or
3, 6, 9, 12, 15 & infinite (extended) ring duration control.
If "normal" there are no extra call log entries. If "extended," then
MagicBeans also handles the removal of all the extra call log entries.
In addition, MagicBeans does a lot more than call forwarding and
ring duration control; and in the future, it will do even more things that MJ
does not have in it's design capacities.

Thanks for your work in this discovery. I was going to re-visit in this
area, but I figured I was going to have to end up modifying ring duration
through network comms manipulation. This is much easier. Wink

Good job, man!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

vdot:

Thanks for the time you have put into this software, and for continually updating it with features.

I have been beta testing, and the only frustration is the need to register again when the software expires to continue using it.

Hopefully you will enable the faithful on this forum to receive a free licensed copy that never needs to be re-registered. Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VoipDude wrote:
vdot:

Thanks for the time you have put into this software, and for continually updating it with features.

I have been beta testing, and the only frustration is the need to register again when the software expires to continue using it.

Hopefully you will enable the faithful on this forum to receive a free licensed copy that never needs to be re-registered. Wink


Hi, VoipDude, I just replied to your PM. Thank You for the compliments, and your interest!
I didn't find in my testing records where you had sent me the info that
I request from beta testers (unless I know you by another name? Smile ),
but then, I asked for that again in my PM reply. If you *did* receive
my beta-tester info "kit", in that info, I explain that during
the beta period, the software works on a 15-day trial basis, and
that you have to keep re-installing/registering because new changes
would likely be updated during that period anyway. Also the software has yet
to have auto-updates installed.

I *do* plan for those who actually beta test and give me feedback, to
give them free copies when the software goes commercial... So you're
welcome to join the "official" ranks of the beta testers, and please, get
me that info...
If you've been "unofficially" testing, you're a step ahead, and can probably
get me more feedback Wink

BTW, if you hadn't contacted me before, you're not the only one...there are a lot of guys from a
different forum who have downloaded and installed the software, but have not
communicated with me, as wanting to beta. That's OK...I can see their
registrations, but unless they do it officially, and get me the info so I
can track and support issues, they won't get free copies. Also, I have the
ability to blacklist, to keep them from re-registering every 15 days (if I
bother to do that). But my desire is to get feedback and help in tracking
down issues, so I can get the software entirely stable for release.
I welcome you joining the beta testers, and in (hopefully) a short time,
the "15-day trial" will be done for these testers. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you not concerned MJ is gonna sue your *#* off?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tdave00 wrote:
Are you not concerned MJ is gonna sue your *#* off?

No, I'm not.

Why would they? My supplying of features they don't provide only helps them
sell more MJs; and they don't need to do the support...I do. Not only
that, but there is nothing illegal with selling an app that
enhances another. I'm not modifying their software in any way.
If third-party enhancements to OEM software were illegal, then any
Microsoft Windows-based app would be illegal, since they all add
functionality to Windows. After-market car accessories would be illegal,
since they add functionality to the OEM car. Add-ons for any other
software apps would be illegal...same reasoning. There is no legal basis or
precedent which they could site to sue me. I don't replicate or incorporate
any of their technology into my product. We make no claims that
MagicBeans� is related in any way to the magicJack�, it's manufacturer or
any of the manufacturer's subsidiaries.

It wouldn't be business-smart for them, either, as MagicBeans� software does
nothing but increase the likelihood of draw for potential customers to buy their
product; since if those customers needed a feature that only MB
supplies, then MJ becomes a viable option for them. MB may also help
retain customers who otherwise would have dropped the MJ, had the
features that MB introduces not become easily obtainable.

When it is marketed, we intend to distinguish in a highly visible manner
that MagicBeans� and it's publisher are in NO WAY RELATED or
ASSOCIATED with "magicJack, LP," "SJ Labs, Inc.," "YMAX Corporation" or
any of their licensed trademarks, tradenames, service marks or patented
products.

I don't know, but I doubt that this site, or the other software & products developed
for use with the MJ are concerned about being sued either. It's a
free country still, isn't it? [OK, so maybe it's going the other way...
if it gets too Marxist, I'll just have to share the profits...is that good
enough? Cool ] ...the glasses are for disguise...
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Arrow

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

joevv wrote:
Well I think when its marketed people are just going to take it apart piece by piece
to see how it works. Then since it only enchances other software and it has no functionality
on its own it will be forked, you know, hacked and you will make no money because it will
be available for free hence the name of this thread you are trying to develop software on.
magicJack Tips, Tricks, and Hacks. Bad business choice if you ask me but what do I know.

Joe

Well, Joe, that's fine, but though any program could be decompiled and
reverse engineered, if someone has the time to do that to a few
thousand lines of code, and hadn't gotten around to doing the things
with magicJack in two years, that MagicBeans does in about two months,
then let those so-called hackers have at it. I'm not worried. I'll be adding
features faster than they can read their machine code anyway.

Further, the majority of MJ users don't even know what the UnOfficial
MagicJack Forum is, and I won't be marketing primarily for those who do.

Anyway, when it comes to the VOIP business, as they say,
"who knows what tomorrow brings." Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

When do you think this tool will be finished Mark? Sounds very interesting.

Joe

az2008 wrote:
[quote=
............ been working on a free tool containing most of the features you've mentioned (and a few more).

Mark
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

joevv wrote:
I have tested Magicbeans and it crashed my computer. This software is poorly written and uses up too much system resources because its constantly monitoring your keystrokes. Not worth 1 dollar in my opinion.

Joe

That's interesting, because to test it you must register MagicBeans�,
and joevv hasn't registered...ever.

Resource Hog? You be the judge:
MagicBeans� process running on my system right now* indicates
Memory usage = 2168K......(for reference magicJack = 23272K), and
CPU usage = 0%

*Click HERE for Larger View



Not a single beta tester has had their system crash, nor even reported
any serious bug (and thats what beta testing's about).

joevv hides behind an anonymous identity. My contact info is readily
available...even my location (via signature link). I give all my beta testers my phone
contact info, and have talked to many of them. Anyone on this forum
has my contact info where they can call me from my website.

So much for joevv's credibility. His free opinions aren't worth even that.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Question

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

joevv wrote:
I don't lie. I did test magicbeans
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~rbc/magicbeans/magicbeans-beta1.jar

Joe


My MagicBeans is not a java app. The MagicBeans referred to above is
"... a framework to support the use of plugin components in Java applications"
by a guy named "Chatley."


I guess I've been "punked?" Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would like to help test your app.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wondabwoy wrote:
STOP SUPPORTING DAN, IT'S TIME TO REVOLT . . .NOW!!!


1 - Post belongs in "RANTS" discussion
2 - Are you sure this isn't Dan's new ATA device? Shocked
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:39 am    Post subject: Testing Reply with quote

ionstorm66 wrote:
I would like to help test your app.


Sure, check your PMs...
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:12 pm    Post subject: New Version Reply with quote

Just wanted to post something here, as I've been buried working on the
next release. It will have a lot of new code in it, and look a bit
different in places. It most visibly has beefed up ring duration controls.
I'll get it out by week's end for sure, and post on the "front page."
This release will be a good one to download and re-install. You might
want to save your CID Blocking file, and completely uninstall (without
saving settings), and then install the new one when I get it out.

Thanks to all those who have been supportive, and also those new
visitors who continue to express an interest in testing.

Cheers,

Dave V (vdot)
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 4:28 pm    Post subject: New *Big* Release... Reply with quote

Thought I'd update for those getting new thread posts. I've uploaded
a big new release with many changes, visible and invisible...all working
to make the App better, more stout, and with continual interface improvements.

Info's on the first post of this thread. I hope you testers like it!

Now I can get some sleep, and then get up early, to help the new beta
requesters get started! Smile

Cheers

-vdot

edit: Hey! I just became an 'expert' with this posting. Yipee!!!! Laughing ... Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:31 pm    Post subject: So far REALLY good! Reply with quote

I've been a beta tester for a while now! MagicBeans� really is a great addition to my MagicJack.

I have tested every feature on it. I love the Call Block via ID the most! I get constant calls from evil telemarketers or offshore bots. Once I added the numbers to the Call Block list, I have enjoyed the SILENCE! Wink

The ad block feature is very awesome as well! I don't have to look at any ad on the interface.

The ring duration is a fine addition because I can get to the phone without losing a call!

If I don't want to be disturbed by anyone, I set it so I don't have to disable MagicJack for it to go straight to voice mail.

Anyhow, there are more features, but I thought I would give a quick review of the ones I especially like!

Thanks Dave! I REALLY do love my MagicBeans� !!

Chris
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great improvements. I am trying it out in windows 7 now.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would also like to try this but i wasn't sure how to get it.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:22 pm    Post subject: RE: MagicBeans� Beta Testing Reply with quote

turnerd10 wrote:
I would also like to try this but i wasn't sure how to get it.


Sorry about that...I suppose I *should* put this on the first post. Idea

To become a beta tester, you need a MJ & Windows. Also, you need to supply
some info, preferably in this format:

1 - Machine Info (CPU/Memory/Model # or Motherboard)
2 - OS Info (Windows version/build/service pack)
3 - The email address you'll use for registration (should be an address you plan to keep permanently)
4 - Your real name, and your phone number for easier support and if the need arises.

Once you email or PM this to me, I'll forward you the beta testing info & site to download from.
The beta software is limited to 15-days, but you can continue testing through the beta period
by re-downloading the latest version, uninstalling the older version (being sure to un-check
the "Retain Settings" checkbox), and then re-installing the new one.

Thanks for your interest!

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

@chrisc510 - Thanks for your review!

@cod3 - How's the testing going? The 8/6 Release should fix any issues you
may have had with the version you installed... Smile
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