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Amazing progress!

The Wall-e tux on mine the description and author also goes out of the card space, it's still in the card, but it extends over the border.

Screenie?

Oh, and I'm confused about how we keep an updated version of the tuxes. First, I thought of using class objects, but that's not really very effective. So I'm gonna use XML to keep records of all stuff ... now I just have to learn to make C# programs read XML...  

There should be some functions within the .NET framework that can search xml documents, using a parent child technique.

So you'd search for the parent "G2 Tux" then you'd search for the child "Description" and so forth, but I can't remember the Functions offhand, but they definitely exist somewhere... I did have a video tutorial somewhere that was basically "How to use xml documents in C#!" But I don't know if I've since deleted it.

EDIT: Google. Must have deleted the vid

EDIT: http://www.functionx.com/vcsharp/xml/Lesson01.htm

Nodes and Childs, Not parents and childs

Hehe, thanks ... but I already had a book on it.

Just have to read it. Now the problem is that each time the user clicks the back or next button, the program will search through the ENTIRE XML file each time till it finds the tux details. That could take a long time as the list of tuxes increases. We could have the program load all tux details on start into an Array of objects ... so that each Tux can be accessed by the index number. What do you think?

Sounds like a better plan to me. Then just add or take 1 from the current index number and - BAM - you have all your details in beautiful object layout

Certainly should be faster than reading through an entire xml file.

I've run into some trouble, creating an object/array list of unlimited size is not as easy it seems. I spent 4-5 hours and still couldn't get, so I'm gonna take some time off.

In the meantime, I think we should create a resource folder where all, or some of, the Tuxes can be stored offline (if the user wants). That being said, it won't be easy because I'll have to find a way to encrypt/hide the pictures so no-one can extract the tuxes from the folder.

I don't think it would be smart or allowed to copy the tuxes to an offline part of someone's system. They'll have to be call upon within the Tux factory itself.

I know, UNLESS I can find a way of encrypting the pictures... so no one really knows it's in the program, or where it is in the program. Trust me, I'll make sure the tux cannot be extracted... and if I can't, I won't do it.

Obviously, when I release the full version, it'll contain all the license agreements and stuff so that no one can copy or reproduce any of the tux, or the program.

Success! I just integrated the code to initialize all tuxes and their details using XML files.

Simply put, this means that every time we want to add a tux to the Tux Cards list, all we have to do is add the tux to the XML file; the program automatically adds the tux to the card list. Yay!

Here's the format (in case someone wants to help me out):

CODE<Tux>
    <number>1</number>
    <author>Overlord59</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/overlord59-overlord59-tux-g2-1568.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2279/g2mk2.png</titleURL>
    <Description>The G2 tux, the current generation of the Linux penguin, is the heart and soul of CrystalXP.net. Unlike the G1, the G2 Tux is weight-conscience; only eating lean tuna with low fat content, hence its superbly muscular physique.</Description>
  </Tux>

Okay, I get it. So is there any way we can get psds of the title so we can help make more pages?
EDIT: I'm an idiot, I forgot there was a link on the last page

I'm going to do the first page and tiny tux now

Here are the codes:
CODE<Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>dlb</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/dlb-tinytux-hd-9653.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/813/tinytuxyd4.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>brunocb</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/brunocb-album-nevertux---nirvana-15009.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/792/neveruxwg1.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>::solo::</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/::solo::-kratux-of-sparta-14980.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2796/kratuxll2.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>::solo::</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/::solo::-ssc-napolitux-(visitors2)-14979.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5152/napolivnu2.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>::solo::</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/::solo::-ssc-napolitux-(visitors1)-14978.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5152/napolivnu2.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>::solo::</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/::solo::-ssc-napoli-(home)-14977.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8064/napolihix6.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>uttaresh</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/uttaresh-scrubs:-turk-14633.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6867/turkso0.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>uttaresh</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/uttaresh-scrubs:-carla-14746.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6724/carlaex1.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>gnupanama</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/gnupanama-tuxchiriqui-14957.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3187/chiriquikk9.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>gnupanama</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/gnupanama-tuxpanama-14956.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1627/panamaoi4.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>NKBB-G</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/nkbb-g-a-clockwork-tux-14813.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5089/clockworklz6.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>bastien49</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/bastien49-tecktonik-tux-14616.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2194/tecktonikop5.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

  <Tux>
    <number>#</number>
    <author>adrielhernandez</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/adrielhernandez-tuxderbil-14643.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2243/tuxderbilqr8.png</titleURL>
    <Description></Description>
  </Tux>

Umm... where are you getting the descriptions?

Also, I am leaving the number blank because I don't know if you want them to be in specific places

And while we're at it, here is the wall-e thing (ignore the half-faded tooltip for screen capture):

OK. I'm working on that overflow thing. Thanks for the heads up!

And thank you, again, for the XML codes. That really helps!  I am typing the description myself. You know, making it up.

And yeah, you should leave the number blank. Also, for future codes, I've changed the code a little, added a Name position:

CODE<Tux>
    <number>1</number>
    <name>G2 Tux</name>
    <author>Overlord59</author>
    <tuxURL>http://tux.crystalxp.net/png/overlord59-overlord59-tux-g2-1568.png</tuxURL>
    <titleURL>http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2279/g2mk2.png</titleURL>
    <Description>The G2 tux, the current generation of the Linux penguin, is the heart and soul of CrystalXP.net. Unlike the G1, the G2 Tux is weight-conscience; only eating lean tuna with low fat content, hence its superbly muscular physique.</Description>
  </Tux>

I figured as much. If I have more time today I'll work on the second page.

OK, so here's another updated version for download. As always, you'll need to first uninstall the old version, and the re-install the new one.

Tanshin, I'm not sure why your text was overflowing, but my guess is that our system Fonts were different. So, I'm using a much more common Windows font this time for the description to keep it standardized.

Another thing is that, for most of the Tux in your XML - especially the soccer tux, I couldn't think of any descriptions. So you'll first have to come up with some description for them before I put them in. I did put in some of them if I could think of something about them.

It would therefore be better to code for the more "popular" and understandable tux at this moment.

Finally, if someone is familiar with creating MSI/Windows Installer deployment packages/extractors for .NET or Visual Studio programs ... I could really use your help. Once again, I have a book, and I have Google ... but I'd still prefer if someone here has actually done it.

So anyway, here ya go!

I love the "Nirvana... NEED DESCRIPTION PLEASE" lol

Anyways, something weird is happening on mine again...

It is happening on most of my images

Could you tell me exactly on which ones this *noise* occurs? Did you try a restart? And why are the holes coming in patterns? I mean, one set is in the shape of the beak, two circumscribe the eyes, on on the arm???

What's even odder to me is that the Turk tux has those holes in it, but the title image above does not...

Oh, and could one of the mods here come up with a license agreement for the Tux? I don't really know what to put.

Here are the tuxs that have it:
G2
Duff
Wall-E
Goku
Chewbatux
Templar
Gandalf
Lara Croft
Leonidas
Indiana Jones
Rambo
Tiny Tux
Nevertux
Kratux
Napoli
Turk
Carla

Wow, I really don't know why that's happening. Have you tried restarting your PC?

You say Wall-E has this problem, but in that screenshot above, Wall-E looks OK???

I need more info on your PC. Go to Run. Type in dxdiag. After the Tool has loaded, click on Save All Information. That should create a text file. Attach this text file.

The dots and lines came up after the new build. I didn't restart yesterday because... I dread it, because the software for my printer takes about 15 minutes to configure and it slows down my computer so much in this phase I can't even use it. I'll see what happens when I start it up today.

EDIT: Restart didn't do anything and I attached some logs.

Wow, you have 6GB RAM with a GeForce 8500GT? I'm guessing you're a gamer?

Anyway, I'd like you to try two things, if possible.

First, download this new, attached version. Second, nVIDIA released a new version of their driver last month. So make sure you have the latest drivers. If the problem still persists, tell me.

The problem could also have something to do with you running Vista. I can't be sure until we can get another Vista PC to test on.

Now, the main upgrade in this version is the inclusion of a license agreement that MUST be accepted. You can install the program, but it won't launch until you agree. It sounds easy, but there are very few tutorials for EDITING XML files using VC#.

I've also changed the position of all the icons/buttons. The next and previous icons are placed right beside the Tux, just like it's in the Tux Factory here.  And yes, I know the icons are still aliased and that there's some portion beneath them that's transparent, but I'll fix that later.

So does anyone have any more suggestions? I'm kinda running out of ideas...

How come there were so many interested people earlier, and now that I'm making it, no-one cares?

We just need to spread the word that's all...

Actually, I'm not a gamer. I just wanted my pc to run close to the speed of my mac with 1 GB of ram (and it still hasn't reached mac speed). Plus once I made something in photoshop that maxed out my ram when it was saving so I doubled my ram after that.

Well... my BIOS is over two years old and there is a new version which might make things better for me so... wish my luck

EDIT: BIOS flash went fine, my computer seems to boot much faster now so that is good. I'm going to try the latest release now.

If I get a chance to learn mac coding, I may try to make a port of this.

Objective - C. "Mac code"

I'm getting white dots on every tux in varying places. Usually on darker areas like black and grey, the shadows etc.

And I'm interested! I guess not os many people bother coming down here, to Miscellaneous land.

Screenshot?

And just like I said for Tanshin:

I really don't know what the problem could be. It's working perfectly on my system.

Bad news is, I'm not getting to far yet with Objective-C (I'm using cocoa)

Good news is I am working on a widget for CXP... bad news is I can't get the stupid drop down menu to change the english to french.

Well, I just tried it on my two other computers, both running Windows XP SP3. Worked perfectly in those two also.

So I'll need your dxdiag, Ghost. Maybe I can figure out what's wrong by comparing yours with Tanshin's.

By the way, are you running Windows Vista, Ghost?

Yup, windows Vista through and through. It makes me cry

If this makes any difference, here is my updated BIOS:
Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG