VOXOPOP

Recorder changed back

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:17:29 +1100

I’ve just changed the Voxopop recording page back to the previous version, as many of you were having problems with the new one. So things should be back to “normal” now. For those who were having problems with the original version (mainly Mac OSX 10.6 users), you will find a link to an alternative version of the recording page that should work on your system.

I’ll be investigating to find a solution that works for everyone.

Cheers,
Dean.

Updated recording component

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:40:29 +1100

I’ve recently updated the recording component on Voxopop to address compatibility issues with Mac computers. If you were having problems, please try again.

People are now using the new recorder just fine, but if you now begin having problems recording now, please send me a direct message by using the last link on our contact page. I’ll need to know:

Browser version you are using
Computer operating system (e.g. PC or Mac) and version
What is happening exactly when you try and record (e.g. Do you get an error message? Is the problem when you record or when you save?)

If you don’t provide the above information, I won’t be able to help.

Cheers,
Dean.

The old make a change in one place, create a bug elsewhere trick

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:02:00 +1000

Sorry if you had problems accessing talkgroups over the past day or so. I made a change to how the invitation mechanism works in private and restricted talkgroups, which brought a bug into the system.

Note to self: do more testing before updating the site next time!

Interview about Voxopop

Wed, 13 May 2009 18:52:00 +1000

I was recently interviewed by Ryan Egan for the Tech Stream radio show on ABC Radio Australia. Ryan covers the latest in technology from around the world. I loved the montage of voices of Voxopop users that he produced for the show!

If you’re interested, have a listen to the podcast of the show, and check out Ryan’s blog…

blogs.radioaustralia.net.au/techstream/?p=348

Expired java applet certificate - fixed

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:23:58 +1000

When recording on Voxopop lately, users may have had a browser alert saying that the certificate for the Java applet had expired.

This is all fixed now. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Recording back after downtime

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:17:55 +1100

Users weren’t able to save their audio for about an hour. The issue has now been fixed.

If you were one of those affected, I do apologise.

Bug fix: invitations to private talkgroups

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:44:07 +1100

The invitation mechanism for private talkgroups was faulty. I’ve traced the bug and squished it. All functioning smoothly now..

Sorry to those who had to re-send!

Bug fix: Recording

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:42:15 +1100

I just eradicated a nasty little bug that lived on the recording page. For some users, the audio recorder would have problems loading due to a javascript error. If that sounds like you, then please try again and see if it works!

If you do happen to have any problems with Voxopop, please let me know on the bug report forum. If I don’t know about them, I can’t fix them!

Get the email? Welcome!

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:26:00 +1100

If you’re checking Voxopop out after receiving the latest update in your email - welcome!

Feel free to let me know your thoughts about Voxopop, I’m all ears. You can leave a comment here or see the other options at our contact page.

Due to all-round busyness with the launch of Voxopop, I still haven’t written a decent post on this blog. It’s coming. Just don’t hold your breath - I don’t want to be held responsible for any kind of mass unconsciousness. Then again, that would certainly be a claim to fame…. ;)

Cheers,
Dean.

Bugs! (not the insect kind)

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:08:00 +1100

I awoke this morning to a Voxopop log file containg various bugs and other mysteries. So I’ve spent the day tracking them down and eradicating them. Fun, fun…

I think I’ve got most of them sorted, but please let me know if you notice anything not working the way it should! You can report bugs on our bug forum.

I will get around to a much longer post eventually….

The deed is done!

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:38:13 +1100

Woohoo! I’ve finished the changeover from Chinswing to Voxopop. I’m sure there will be a few things here and there that I have missed or forgotten. Please let me know if you think of anything!

I’d love to hear some feedback, so please go to our feedback forum and fire away.

I’ll write a decent post in the next few days, with a lot more info on what’s been going on around here.

Keep talking,
Dean.

Chinswing is becoming Voxopop

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:35:00 +1100

Chinswing is undergoing a transformation! New features have been added, and the look and feel of the site has been “freshened up”. It will be reborn as “Voxopop”.

I’ve taken down Chinswing and am now working on the big upgrade. Hopefully I’ll have it done in a few hours or so. I’ll then have to go through and make sure any old Chinswing links will redirect correctly to the appropriate Voxopop page. I’m sure a bunch of other things will need tweaking here and there, too.

As I’m the only developer, it’s all a bit scary. So much to remember! I hope I’ve covered all the bases.

Until next time…

Dean.