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New image editor work in progress
Posted in General by MeEtc on April 25, 2009 03:46 GMT
The biggest complaint with the client script I have had so far with YASS is the amount of difficulty in using the image editor. Well, over the past month or so I have been trying to fix exactly that. I now have a preview available of the new up and coming editor. Want to try it out? Look after the break.
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Server version 0.10.112 released
Posted in General by MeEtc on January 26, 2009 02:10 GMT
After a LOT of procrastination and just plain lack of interest at times, I have FINALLY made a release of YASS Server version 0.10.112. I'm not going to post a complete change log, mostly because I haven't been keeping track of all the changes!
The majority of the changes and additions in this version relate to the admin panel, moderating, editing and logging changes. If there's anyone who really wants something more detailed, just contact me.
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Site and Server software upgrades!
Posted in General by MeEtc on January 19, 2009 07:44 GMT
Its been a LONG time since any releases have been made to the server software, but with great patience comes great changes. I have just finished upgrading YetAnotherSig.com to what will become revision 112 of the server software. Expect YASS Server 0.10.112 to be released within the next day or two. At the same time, an upgrade will be made available for existing installations of 0.9.95.
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What is YASS?
YASS is a combination of client and server applications that together, allow for the creation of an image based upon a user's IM status. Currently, the client is available only for users with both Windows Live Messenger and Messenger Plus! Live. If you are a developer, and want to make an addon for another IM client, check out the documentation.
YASS allows for the transmission and saving of your:
- Display name
- Personal message
- Current media
- Display picture
Up to 10 different image styles can be saved. Each style can be fully customized to suit your needs. If there's anything that you don't see, you can suggest it.
What kind of features does YASS have?
It's secure. YASS authenticates using a unique userid and passkey system that requires almost no interaction on part of the user. A userid is generated based upon a user's email address, and a passkey is created for each session. The old passkey is used to login, and a new key is issued at that time. If these two keys get mis-matched, a new key can be requested by the user, and is delivered by way of an instant message. When the message is received, the key is automatically updated.
It's fast. When something changes, it is sent to the server immediatly. No waiting for an update cycle. Exceptions to this rule are the display picture, which is checked every 30 seconds; and flood control does not permit for rapid changes in information.
It's customizable. Font faces, colours, locations, background images. You name it, you can change it. The YASS image editor allows each image to be fully customized as to how things should be layed out. Don't have the time or artistic appeal? No problem! Just load a pre-made template instead, and change it as necessary to suit your needs.
What does YASS need to run?
For the client program, Windows Live Messenger version 8.1 or higher and Messenger Plus! Live 4.23 or higher is required. A valid Windows Live ID is required to sign into Windows Live Messenger, and an account on a YASS server is needed.
To host a YASS server, PHP5 is needed, version 5.2.3 or higher preferred. A MySQL database is needed, version 3.23 or higher. The PHP GD and FreeType libraries are required for image creation. For the operation of the bot, socket connections need to be enabled, and outgoing connections are used on ports 443 and 1863.
Where can I get YASS?
YASS is still in development. The current version of the client, 0.9.86 is released as a Release Candidate. This means that it is ready for anyone to use and is mostly finished, but there still may be some bugs that have not yet been found. This version can be found on the Download page.
The server files for the YASS package are still a work in progress. Many administration functions must still be done by directly editing data in the database tables. That being said, what is included in the current package does work, and it works well. The latest public version can also be found on the download page. In the current version in SubVersion, there are many more administrative tools available, but is provided as-is.
Any bugs that are found can always be reported via the Contact and Support page. Suggestions and feedback are also welcome. Development for YASS can be tracked and updated versions can be found in the SubVersion repositories for each the client and server.
