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Mandatory Delicious Library 2.2 update released
Delicious Library 2 has just issued a mandatory 2.2 update that all users must install if they want to actually scan in, update or look-up new items automatically. As of August 15, 2009, Amazon.com requires all applications that use its data and API to digitally sign information requests. This update complies with that requirement.
The Delicious Library iPhone app was pulled from the App Store last month because it violated Amazon's terms of service. This was a blow to many of us who like to manage or access their media collections on the go.
In addition to complying with the new Amazon.com policies, Delicious Library 2.2 fixes a few bugs (including the largest single source of crashes) and brings in Snow Leopard compatibility.
Delicious Library 2.2 is a free update for all 2.0 users. Delicious Library requires Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or higher. New licenses are $40US.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Grant said 4:41PM on 8-12-2009
Will this break the ability to sync our DL2 iPhone apps with the desktop version, for those of us who were lucky enough to download the iPhone app before it got pulled?
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Noah Ramon said 4:51PM on 8-12-2009
Exactly my wonder. Normally, I wouldn't worry - but since this update specifically addresses the data that got the app in trouble in the first place, I think warning bells are worthy.
Grant said 5:03PM on 8-12-2009
Well, since this update is "mandatory", I guess there's little choice but to update and see what happens. :(
Christina Warren said 5:05PM on 8-12-2009
That IS the question. I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Will said 4:42PM on 8-12-2009
Does this mean the App can come back to the store?
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Christina Warren said 4:53PM on 8-12-2009
Unfortunately, no. Amazon seems pretty dead-set against letting people access the data set from a mobile app. For whatever reason.
Chris Brightwell said 5:01PM on 8-12-2009
Their app, of course, is immune to said limitation. Bullshit.
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Christina Warren said 5:04PM on 8-12-2009
Agreed. It sucks and is utterly stupid. I can see the potential for like, abuse. But let mobile apps do digital signing like regular app developers can do.
Jeff said 5:05PM on 8-12-2009
So who's gonna be the first guinea pig? :)
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BPX said 5:16PM on 8-12-2009
I didn't knew of the Appstore pull so I updated it without thinking it twice, I just tried to sync and it worked flawlessly :)
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Jonathan Riches said 5:18PM on 8-12-2009
Just downloaded the update - it doesn't break the iPhone app functionality for those who were lucky enough to get it... thankfully!
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Grant said 5:22PM on 8-12-2009
Awesome!
d3bruts1d said 6:02PM on 8-12-2009
Syncing to the iPhone app continues to work after the update, for those of us that have it. ;)
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jessewgeek said 7:19PM on 8-12-2009
Everybody to the Mandatorium!
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Paul F. said 7:39PM on 8-12-2009
Just for clarification, if you never made the upgrade to 2.0, there is also an update to 1.7.
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borb said 9:59AM on 8-13-2009
So, the mandatory just means that getting the info from Amazon will no longer work otherwise, right? Not that DM is remotely sending some trigger to DL that says 'stop working!'
'Cause that would be unfortunate.
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Christina Warren said 10:12AM on 8-13-2009
Exactly. Although without the Amazon connectivity, adding or updating new items won't really work (in terms of cover art, synopsis info, actors), so it's the equivalent of it not working.
Jash Sayani said 10:28AM on 8-13-2009
Hey Christina,
Have a few questions:
1. Will the old version 2.0 stop working ?
2. I have the iPhone app, can ver2.2 sync with the app ? (Or the feature is removed)
Let me know. Thanks.
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Jash Sayani said 10:30AM on 8-13-2009
Ok, read your above comments, I take question 1 back.
BTW, any new movies you recommend to watch ? :)
Unregistered said 3:37AM on 8-14-2009
So my DL2 wont auto fill with images, synopsis and info when i scan the barcodes?
That major sucks!
Oh well, at least the iphone app still works. :)
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