MeowBit v0.5 for Win7/8+

v0.5 : April 1, 2014

• Pre-Windows 8 local nameserver function now restores DNS to use DHCP if the IP Address is obtained via DHCP
• Setup installs and starts dotBitNs service: More reliable then previous 'self-install' method.
• Setup installs Start menu icon
• Fixed System.Net.Http and other .Net framework version compatibility problems
• Automatic configuration of namecoin.config file is less intrusive; preserves comments.
• Namecoin config manager will search running processes to see if a custom data path is configured. <- Thanks Ian Freeman
  • Task tray toggle (double click) now works to show window when hidden via minimize
  • Settings window: Added some persistent settings:
  • Minimize To Tray
  • Minimize On Close
  • Start Minimized
  • Start On Login
• Moved Version info to new tab in settings window
• Remove StartUp shortcut from installer, it was being configured for all users, but new config option is per user.
  • In order to have MeowBit autostart, the user will have to explicitly set that in Settings window.
• Start menu folder with Uninstall shortcut.
• dotBitNs Service will now try to detect running Namecoin client and find authorization information from config file
• Any configuration information that is found by the service is now saved so that it can connect to Namecoin client without the need for MeowBit monitor to be running.
  • Dot-Bit specification implemented: Empty sub-domain name ("") may be used to configure the domain. Entries specified here have lower precedence.

Meow Bit v0.4 for XP

v0.4 for XP : March 17, 2014

• Meowbit version for XP using .Net 4.0 with platform upgrades.

Installation, Getting Help & Tips

Requirements

• Windows XP
• NET Framework 4 Client Profile
• Framework Updates:
  • PREFERRED: All .Net 4.0 Updates from Windows Update on your stat menu.
  • OR: Update 4.0.3 for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 – Runtime Update
  • OR (Minimal): Update to .NET Framework 4 KB2468871
• Namecoin Wallet software running. Get it here.

Installation

• Run MeowBitSetup.exe
• Ensure Namecoin wallet is installed and running, and the blockchain is up-to-date.
• Run MeowBit for the first time to configure the service and connection to the namecoin client.
• After installation, MeowBit may display a button that says "Install Service", "Set Auto Start", or "Start Service".
• Once MeowBit is running and all status indicators are green, you should be able to browse dot-bit sites.
• You may need to restart your browser the first time you use MeowBit.
• List of working dot-bit websites

Known Issues

• The following apply to Windows 7 and prior. Windows 8 is not affected.
  • If you are getting a dynamic IP address automatically from a local DHCP server (like your router) but you have specified specific DNS servers, MeowBit will set your DNS server to automatic on exit. This is because Windows does not have a way to detect if your DNS servers are automatically obtained when using a dynamic IP address.
  • You may not be able to view dot-bit sites via MeowBit when connected to a VPN service. Results vary, this will be addressed in a future version.

Getting Help

• Please leave a clear and detailed comment on our help forum if you have any issues with any aspect of running MeowBit. We like bug reports.

Meowbit Beta Minor Version Release 0.4

• v0.4.5186.41847 : March 14, 2014
  • Settings window with logging (dis/en)ablement, available from tool tray context menu
  • Open Log Folder, Latest Log File, or Copy Log contents buttons
  • Sounds to verify log copy
  • Bug Fix: Resolution fail on unexpected domain info format.
  • Internal structural improvements of domain resolution
  • Fixed repeating Logging dis/enabled messages
  • Added README.md (this file)
  • Typo in log output “Determining”… Thanks MWD.
  • Query product info from blockchain using query api.
  • Setting page displays current version, and latest version from blockchain
  • Version info on Settings page offers link to download page if out of date.
  • Extended default timeout for Namecoin client API calls to 5 seconds
  • System status interval extended to 6 seconds (RpcConnectorTimeout * 1.2)