Merge branch 'develop' into prod

.gitignore

@@ -162,9 +162,9 @@ $RECYCLE.BIN/
 *.sqlite
 .DS_Store
 Setup/*.zip
-Setup/AdvancedInstaller/x86/ImageGlass-x86-cache
-Setup/AdvancedInstaller/x64/ImageGlass-x64-cache
+**/ImageGlass_9_x64-cache
 Source/ImageGlass/obj/Debug/DesignTimeResolveAssemblyReferences.cache
+**/Properties/launchSettings.json
 
 BundleArtifacts
 BundleArtifactsUpload

README.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ ImageGlass is a lightweight software designed for seamless viewing of images in
 - ImageGlass Store provides the convenience of fast, easy installation onto all of your Windows devices along with fully automatic, behind-the-scenes updates with all the newest features, improvements, and fixes.
 
 <a href="https://www.imageglass.org/download" target="_blank" title="View screen shots">
-<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ImageGlass/website-content/main/releases/screenshots/v8.8/8.8_1.jpg" alt="ImageGlass 8.10.9.27" width="640">
+<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ImageGlass/releases/main/screenshots/v9.0/9.0_b1.webp" alt="ImageGlass 9.0.11.25" width="640">
 </a><br/>
 
 
@@ -46,33 +46,27 @@ v8.x - Critical bugfix only    :crit, active, des1, 2024-01,2024-04
 v8.x - End of support          :crit, milestone, m1, 2024-04, 1d
 
 section v9 Beta & RC
-v9.0 Beta 5              :done, des2, 2023-08,2023-11
-v9.0 RC                  :active, des2, 2023-11,2024-01
+v9.0 Beta 5              :done, des2, 2023-08,2023-10
+v9.0 RC                  :active, des2, 2023-10,2023-12
 
 section v9 Official
-v9.0 Official release    :milestone, m1, 2024-01, 1d
-v9 Official              :active, des2, 2024-01,2025-01
+v9.0 Official release    :milestone, m1, 2023-12, 1d
+v9 Official              :active, des2, 2023-12,2025-01
 ```
-ImageGlass 9.0 is the biggest update ever, supports ***hardware acceleration*** and many more. I have been rewriting the entire app for months. There will be a few more beta releases before version 9.0 reaches a stable state. In the meanwhile, you will still receive the updates for version 8.x.
-- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 1](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.1.514) was released.
-- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 2](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.2.904) was released.
-- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 3](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.3.1225) was released.
-- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 4](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.4.416) was released.
-- ✅ [Version 9.0 beta 5](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/tag/9.0.5.726) was released. Try it and let me know your feedback.
-- 🎯 [Version 9.0 RC](https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/projects/16) is under development.
 
-### 🔴 ImageGlass 9 minimum requirements:
-- [.NET Desktop Runtime 6](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0)
-- [Webview2 runtime 64-bit](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download-section)
-- Windows 10 version 2004 (20H1) - 64-bit
+
+## 🪁 System Requirements
+- Windows 10/11 64-bit, version 2004 or later
+- [.NET Desktop Runtime 8 (64-bit)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0)
+- [WebView2 Runtime 64-bit](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download-section)
 
 
 ## 👨‍💻 Development
 - Windows 11
 - Visual Studio 2022
-- .NET Framework 4.8 for v8.x, .NET 6/7 for v9.0
+- .NET Framework 4.8 for v8.x, .NET 8 for v9.0
 
-The `develop` branch contains the latest commits of version 8.x while the `prod` branch is for the final stable release. For the source code of version 9.0 beta, you can check `v9` branch.
+The `develop` branch contains the latest commits of version 9 while the `prod` branch is for the final stable release. For the source code of version 8.0, you can refer to `v8` branch.
 
 
 ## 🗝️ License
@@ -97,12 +91,11 @@ For more information about ImageGlass, go to [ImageGlass Docs](https://imageglas
 
 
 ## 💖 This project needs your help!
-ImageGlass is an open source, free, and ad-free photo viewer, but developing and maintaining it is not. By providing financial support, you can help me stay motivated and continue to deliver even better versions in the future.
+ImageGlass stands as an open-source, ad-free photo viewer, yet its development and upkeep demand resources. Your financial backing not only sustains this project but also fuels my motivation for crafting future releases.
 
-You can sponsor my work through various platforms, such as GitHub (one-time or monthly donations with no service fee), Patreon (monthly donations), and PayPal.
+Should you opt for **GitHub Sponsor** or **Patreon**, be sure to explore the tier-specific benefits on offer.
 
-If you choose **GitHub Sponsor** or **Patreon**, make sure you check out **the tier benefits included**.<br/>
-Thanks for your support!
+Your support is greatly appreciated!
 
 <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/d2phap" target="_blank" title="Become a sponsor">
 <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Github-@d2phap-24292e.svg?maxAge=3600&logo=github" height="30" alt="Become a sponsor">
@@ -120,24 +113,3 @@ Thanks for your support!
 <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/DonorBox-@imageglass%20-005384.svg?maxAge=3600&logo=donorbox" height="30" alt="Wire transfer">
 </a>
 
-
-## 👑 Hall of fame (v8.x)
-![Analytics image](https://repobeats.axiom.co/api/embed/4a2781a2a149dd21826309275304696ec75b21fd.svg)
-
-To honor those people who spent their time contributing to the development of ImageGlass v8:
-- [@BenHUET](https://github.com/BenHUET)
-- [@2480258](https://github.com/2480258)
-- [@siblount](https://github.com/siblount)
-- [@SylwesterZarebski](https://github.com/SylwesterZarebski)
-- [@Sxderp](https://github.com/Sxderp)
-- [@fire-eggs](https://github.com/fire-eggs)
-- [@AutomationBoi](https://github.com/AutomationBoi)
-- [@datasone](https://github.com/datasone)
-- [@dixonte](https://github.com/dixonte)
-- [@cocoon](https://github.com/cocoon)
-- [@Norgerman](https://github.com/Norgerman)
-- [@flyxyz123](https://github.com/flyxyz123)
-
-Thank you!
-
-