I just had a great idea for a program. I think it would probably take all of 15 minutes to write too. Then again, I don’t program, so I don’t know. Anyway, I thought it would be a fantastic idea if there was a program that emailed you whenever an update to your DC or DC++ que occured. DC++ keeps a log file of completed downloads, just a simple text file. All the program would have to do is keep an eye on that file for changes. If the file gets updated (ie: a download finishes) the program could send a quick email to a user specified address. That’s it. Nice and simple. Anyone think they want to take a stab at it?
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You’re right, it should be pretty trivial.. even using Perl’s “Tail” module, which you can use to easily watch an expanding file (one where the EOF pointer keeps moving).
Yeah, that’s what I figured. I just need a little something to be able to tell me when a download completes at home. I usually leave DC++ running at home and when I’m at work I’ve resorted to using TightVNC or RemotelyAnywhere (depending on what system I’m at) to physically “look” at what my system is doing at home. I also have my email open nearly all day. Getting a simple email saying “you completed downloads log has been updated” would be a heck of a lot simpler. I dunno. I just thought it would be a useful little program.