Mac Linux USB Loader 1.0 Release Preview is Out!

The 1.0 release preview of Mac Linux USB Loader is out! It's totally feature complete. You can expect 1.0 out within a couple days.

Mac Linux USB Loader: 1.0 Looming

The 1.0 release of Mac Linux USB Loader will be out very soon, within the next 2 to 3 days. Although I didn't make my initial target of a March release, the additional time figuring out Sparkle has allowed for a more stable final product.

Release notes will be coming very soon! I'll let everyone know when it's out via this blog, and if you told Mac Linux USB Loader to automatically check for updates, you'll know as soon as you start the application.

Mac Linux USB Loader is Running Behind Schedule

Due to small issues, Mac Linux USB Loader is running behind schedule in terms of development, as I have not picked up the code in several days. Rest assured, though, that everything will turn out fine as I am still aiming for the 1.0 release in March. The problems are lying mainly with Sparkle, the framework I'm using to update the application, not detecting the server I'm using to issue updates.

The 1.0 release will be code signed and will run on Mountain Lion without the default security warning.

Small Update to Mac Linux USB Loader

Mac Linux USB Loader is now using Sparkle for updates, which will enable automatic updates of the application. In particular, it will enable smooth upgrading from the consumer preview to the release preview and then to the final release, as well as all releases after that.

I hope to see downloads to the program increase. Again, if anyone wants to contribute to the application, patches are always welcome.

Mac Linux USB Loader: Nearing Closer to First Release!

Mac Linux USB Loader, my flagship tool for installing a Linux distribution ISO non-destructively to a USB device, has a reached a point where I consider it to be stable enough for end-user use, although I am still not yet ready for a 1.0 release. The tool, which copies an ISO file of a Linux distribution to a USB device along with firmware which makes it boot, will likely have its 1.0 release in March. Therefore, I will calling this release the 1.0 Consumer Preview.

As implied by the name, the tool does still have some rough edges and possibly some bugs. However, I consider it to be entirely stable. It is designed to work with OS X Lion and Mountain Lion, though the tool has only undergone extensive testing on the latter and only compiles on that OS X version.

As the below screen will show, the application has a newly revamped preferences window:

The installation window remains largely the same, though it has undergone some cosmetic changes:

Well, there you have it. I look forward to releasing the tool very soon.

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