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# Sparkle | ||
is an easy-to-use software update framework for Cocoa developers. | ||
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* True self-updating--no work required from the user. | ||
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* Displays release notes to the user via WebKit. | ||
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* Displays a detailed progress window to the user. | ||
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* Supports authentication for installing in secure locations. | ||
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* Really, really easy to install. | ||
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* Uses appcasts for release information. | ||
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* The user can choose to automatically download and install all updates. | ||
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* Seamless integration—there's no mention of Sparkle; your icons and app name are used. | ||
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* Supports DSA signatures for ultra-secure updates. | ||
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* Sparkle requires no code in your app, so it's trivial to upgrade or remove the module. | ||
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## New in Sparkle 1.5: | ||
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* Optionally sends user demographic information to the server when checking for updates. | ||
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* Dual-mode garbage collection support for any memory management style. | ||
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* Sparkle doesn't bug the user until second launch for better first impressions. | ||
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* Sparkle can install .pkg files for more complicated products. | ||
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* Supports bundles, preference panes, plugins, and other non-.app software. | ||
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* Supports branches due to minimum OS version requirements. | ||
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* Deep delegate support to make Sparkle work exactly as you need. | ||
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* Tons of other stuff! [Read more about what's new.](http://andymatuschak.org/articles/2008/05/31/sparkle-15b1-now-available/ "Sparkle 1.5b1: now available!") |