In a hurry?

One of out users asked in the forums why myPodder doesn't automatically begin downloading new episodes upon execution. Having the program pause after scanning the feeds to allow users to de-select episodes we thought was the best default, but we have been working to make it an option.

Although the option isn't implemented yet, there code is there and its easy to implement for Windows users. Basically, create a shortcut to the 'mypodder.exe' program in the 'mypodder' folder and add "-download" at then end of the path. This will force the application to load in an minimized form (look for the butterfly next to the clock), scan your feeds, and automatically begin downloading.

Below, is the contents for an "autorun.ini" file that will make this auto-download initiate from Windows autorun menu or when you double-click on the devices drive icon in "My Computer". Simply replace the contents of the current "autorun.ini" file with this text, remove the device, and reconnect it. There are a few notes, so check the forum post for the details.

[autorun]
action=Get your podcasts
icon=.\mypodder\pictures\DEVICE.ICO
open=mypodder\mypodder.exe -download
label=myPodder iPod
includeRuntimeComponents=True
includeRuntimeComponents=True
shellexecute=mypodder\mypodder.exe -download
shell\Auto=&AutoPlay
shell\Auto\command=mypodder\mypodder.exe -download
shell=Auto

This is an undocumented feature and not officially supported yet, but if you have any questions or problems please let us know.

And the winners are...

First I'd like to thank everyone that participated in our 100K Play contest. Its been a lot of fun and we've really enjoyed all of the creative entries. Having said that, on to the winners:

For FIRST PLACE with 2549 points for various extra credit activities which included some very creative videos, the winner of 100,000 downloads and an iPod Touch for one of their lucky listeners:

Tech Talk for Families
by Dale Critchley

SECOND PLACE (by only 15 points) - winning 100,000 downloads as well - goes to probably the most high-spirited and competitive player in the contest:

Britney Mason's PopCast
from Britney Mason

HONORABLE MENTION #1, winning 10,000 downloads:

Sturgeon's Law
from Random

HONORABLE MENTION #2, winning 10,000 downloads:

Typical Mac User Podcast
from Victor Cajiao

Congratulations!

In the coming weeks we'll be inserting your podcast feeds into the default subscription lists of millions of Podcast Ready enabled devices from Coby, SanDisk, iRiver, Cowon, and many others.

Podcast Ready at IFA

Hagen and Christian, co-founders of Podcast Ready and my business partners, are representing Podcast Ready with one of our licensees at the IFA in Berlin. The largest consumer electronics show in the world... lucky dogs.