Coming Soon: R3.0!

Up until recently, the next release of Snarl (system version 44) was intended to be 2.6.  However, the number of significant improvements and features additions have led to the decision to be taken to move it to 3.0 instead.  Nothing else has changed, however we’re adding some extra minor enhancements Read more…

2.6 Alpha 4 Released

Snarl 2.6 Alpha 4 is now available from SourceForge.  Changes and improvements are as follows: NEW: Included new Snarl Framework 2.6 library. NEW: Included slightly revised Meter style engine which contains a slightly modified Corporate style (V1.1). FIXED: Removing items from the Notification Centre now removes them from the missed Read more…

SourceForge Updated

It was pointed out that SourceForge itself still directs users to the older 2.5 release rather than the funky up-to-date 2.5.1 edition.  I’ve fixed it and, while I was doing so, noticed that the summary page was looking a bit tired and out of date so this has had a Read more…

eMule

eMule is one of the biggest and most reliable peer-to-peer file sharing clients around the world. Thanks to it’s open source policy many developers are able to contribute to the project, making the network more efficient with each release. Get eMule Beba, which incorporates Snarl support.

Shameless Plug 1 of 2: eggShell

eggShell is my enduring project.  It started life as a spin-off to my Cloud:9ine Shell around 1999 and has trundled along ever since in various guises.  I never lost faith however, and I constantly find myself thinking “you know, an eggShell plugin to do that would be great”. This is Read more…

2.6 Alpha 3 Released

Snarl 2.6 Alpha 3 is now available for download.  The key updates are listed below or you can see the full-blown change log for everything that’s happened since Alpha 2: Redirectors and now known simply as Redirects; Improved command-line functionality; Re-implemented some legacy functionality which is used – for example – Read more…

Mock-ups and Concepts

The following are either mock-ups or hand-crafted images using notifications generated by Snarl.  They would have been used as publicity shots, or to show current progress. R1.6 A publicity shot of R1.6 in March 2007. The notification is genuine (SnarlClock showing an hourly reminder); the desktop icons will have been Read more…

Smooth 2.0

Included with Snarl 2.6, features: Rounded edges Text is outlined to improve readability when using light backgrounds Full meter support Configurable text and outline colours