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Should I concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2 for the next release?
Cumulus 1 26%  26%  [ 71 ]
Cumulus 2 68%  68%  [ 185 ]
Don't care 6%  6%  [ 16 ]
Total votes : 272
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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:15 am 
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I'm happy with 1 as it is. If it could be maintained until software developments made it redundant, then I would also be happy.

I would echo other comments here in that it really is your call Steve. I have learned so much playing around with the tags/php etc. But I also realise that the Microsoft Road Show must also be addressed :lol: As a mainly Mac user I would naturally like to see a native version for OSX but that is perhaps just a wish too far !!

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PS I've voted for 2

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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:23 pm 
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Location: NE7 7QE Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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I am not sure how to vote since I am using Cumulus 1.89 and I find that it does all I want, which is to load up my data onto wunderground and keep the records in an orderly way. I am probably not a typical user since I only scratch the very surface of what the software can do.

I am frankly amazed that you seem to respond to all kinds of requests for mods and enhancements. I never had anything to do with software that had that degree of support, or instantaneous responses to user problems. You seem to be a very generous guy with your time and help.

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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:31 pm 
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EvilV wrote:
I am not sure how to vote since I am using Cumulus 1.89 and I find that it does all I want, which is to load up my data onto wunderground and keep the records in an orderly way. I am probably not a typical user since I only scratch the very surface of what the software can do.

I am frankly amazed that you seem to respond to all kinds of requests for mods and enhancements. I never had anything to do with software that had that degree of support, or instantaneous responses to user problems. You seem to be a very generous guy with your time and help.


Hear Hear! Well said! Totally agree... I've never known the degree of support you get from Steve, it's quite exceptional. :clap:

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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:53 pm 
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C1 works for me. Very stable.
Time to stop enhancements and have fun with C2 development.

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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:20 am 
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I agree with the rest. I'm using Cumulus 1.89 and it works great. I'd love to see version 2 with the new interface and all the features of 1.

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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:24 am 
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Location: Karoonda, SA
Weather Station: WH-1081
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Steve,

I'm new (very new) and still finding my feet with weather systems. Cumulus 1 seems great and I've downloaded C2 and use it side by side. I like some aspects of C2 and wish it had some of te added functiosn of C1. So I guess my vote is for C2. I particularly like the simple datasheet editing aspect of C2 and the Guages veiw.

Having written a database system myself I understand the time commitment. Keep up the good work, whatever you decide.

Bob

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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:34 pm 
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Location: Burnham Thorpe,N.Norfolk,UK
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I have to say that I will stick with C1 at the moment - I am still not totally successful with C1, which is probably nothing to do with the program & more to do with my computer with XP & my incompetence. Once I have mastered C1 I might be brave enough to venture onto C2.

However Steve, surely you should do what pleases YOU. We are parasites using the programs that you have produced. I am very grateful for what you have done already.

Cheers,
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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:03 am 
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Location: Mt Eliza, Vic, Australia
Weather Station: WH1091
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I'm voting "Don't care" ... but I'd prefer it to be labelled "Don't mind".

I'm using 1.8.9 very happily in a minimal way for now, and have never even downloaded 2 (although that will change in the very near future), so any comments from me about the relative merits of the two differing versions would be ridiculous.

I heartily endorse, support and concur with all those who say, "Do what you want to do." Cumulus is your toy which you generously share with the rest of us.

Whatever you decide to do, many thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:51 pm 
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Hi Steve,

For me cumulus 1 is quite good as is. As I'm curious by nature, I would like to see a fuly functional version of C2. Therefore I would vote C2 !

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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 2:30 am 
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As many people say I think this development work should be directed into the version that Steve finds most rewarding to work on (I guess C2).
I am happy with C1 (running 1.8.9); for it to go into maintenance mode (only significant bugs to be fixed), and for all development work to go into C2.


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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:18 am 
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Location: Auckland, NZ
Weather Station: WH1088 (actually WH1081/3)
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The answer from what most peole are saying is, don't ask us Steve, do what you want to do.

v1 is awesome as is, it doesn't have any major issues, any development is to add even more functionality (is that even possible?) that will most likely be more specialised and therefore, be features used by less and less people the more specialised you get.

v2, to me, only develop it if you want to.

I too am in awe of the patience with which you have shown people like myself who have asked the most inane questions for the umpteenth time.

To you sir I say, do whatever you want, because I am (still) one astoundadley happy customer!


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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:00 am 
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Location: Inverleigh, Geelong
Weather Station: Fineoffset WH1080
Operating System: Windows 7
I am in the same boat as nearly everyone else. V1.8.9 works well and is stable, I am also amazed at the very fast responses to any questions raised. For a free program only asking for donations, sensational. :D :clap: I encourage everyone who hasn't please donate. :!:
I would love to see V2 and that is where my vote is going. It is your hobby Steve and I have no idea how much work goes into it as I am useless on computers. I think the decision is yours so that you get the most satisfaction from it.
Good luck and thanks for all the help so far.
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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:18 am 
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nking wrote:
OK, I have voted for 2. But sticking with my election parallel, there must be a few hundred Cumulus users and yet very few vote. Now I don't think it's apathy (as it is with politics), but because they have a product which does what they want and they are happy. So…. go for revolution rather than evolution citizen Smith. :)


Hi Steve,
I voted 'Don't care' but I am very happy with '1' and probably wouldn't upgrade to '2' as I run Cumulus 24/7 on an ancient laptop that just about runs a very basic WinXP with no updates beyond SP2. So I would say keep up the great work :clap: and concentrate on doing what you enjoy most. :D


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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:34 am 
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Weather Station: WH 1080
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First of all I'd like to say thanks for producing C1. I pretty much run it all of the time that my computer is on and the main reason I got it is so I can upload to wunderground.com and see what the weather is doing at my house. My work takes me away from home for more than half of the month so its nice being able to "spy" on my house when I'm gone.

I just upgraded to the latest release of C1. I have never had any problems with C1, but have only been running the weather station since late Dec as it was a Christmas gift. C1 does more than I could ever need and I am very happy with it.

Since I'm never home I don't feel like I have the time to be able to run a program in beta much less alpa mode. I have only seen screen shots of C2 one time, but I remember really liking what I saw. From what I remember the graphics looked much more "user friendly" and colorful to the point where I could probably get the wife more interested at looking at it.

Like others have said do what ever makes you the most happy. For me C1 is working great and I would be totally happy with it going into maintenance mode. C2 looks amazing and I really can't wait for it to be at a point where it is stable/developed enough for me to be able to use it.


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 Post subject: Re: Concentrate on Cumulus 1 or 2?
PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:29 pm 
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hills wrote:
geoffw wrote:
mcrossley wrote:
For me I am happy with Cumulus 1 as it is, I'd be happy for it to be moved into a maintenance status and you concentrate on getting Cumulus 2 up and running.

This is EXACTLY how I feel, Steve!


Me too - or three :D


Same for me Steve, does everything I need it to do, plus the only way I could poss use C2 would be to buy a new computer to run it off, as the one I am using is about 10yrs old. But im happy as larry with C1, you have made a cracking bit of software everything needs to be updated and re released in this technological age to keep up to date with the competitors. I voted for C1 only because im happy with that, but I would say go for C2 from a progression point of view.

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