DriverPacks.net Forum - Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (camilohe) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:57:54 +0000

Robocopy doesn't work with HTTP or FTP servers. It requires CIFS/SMB servers.
You could use wget instead.

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:20:02 +0000

yes adding links to base itself is a great idea -
i am sure that would not be a problem and would be easy to do as well
I'll check with the boss to be sure...

I was basing my answers on the title of the thread... Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (stamandster) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:33:27 +0000

I was trying to calm his horses so Madboy could just get things working properly first before adding crap in. Not condoning leeching.

I think adding links to the download areas would be wonderful! Or only allow your program to download directly from the internet.

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (mr_smartepants) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:22:56 +0000

kickarse wrote:

All I was talking about was giving people the link to that page...

Are you talking about adding the download links to the DPBase? I brought that idea up a while ago.
Good idea!
@Jeff, Any chance of adding that functionality to the update-checker portion of the Base? It already parses the .php file right? Why not add the links for newer DriverPacks at the same time?

Of course, if you're refering to your MSFN post here...Bâshrat the Sneaky would NEVER agree to that.

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (stamandster) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:14:27 +0000

Did you mean wraith or wrath?? All I was talking about was giving people the link to that page...

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:25:00 +0000

you might but then there is the wraith of Bâshrat the Sneaky who doesn't wish this to be done to deal with...

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (stamandster) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:31:22 +0000

hmm... interesting.

I think I could figure something from http://driverpacks.net/DriverPacks.xml

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:33:33 +0000

NO i don't belive this will work because Bâshrat the Sneaky requires the use of referers to prevent leaching

the method you are requesting is text book leeching. Bâshrat the Sneaky does not want the files leached.

Re: Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (mr_smartepants) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:27:08 +0000

That's probably because nobody's done it yet.

You could do it yourself...I'd recommend Microsoft Robocopy.
It's command-line scriptable and very robust. There's even a M$ utility called Robocopy GUI for a graphical interface.
It's even built into M$ Vista.
We use it at my work to perform push/pull filecopy functions (based on time-stamped versioning) across our network.
I don't see why it wouldn't work in a 'pull' function from HTTP or FTP servers.

Scripting a batch file to download Driverpacks ??

null@example.com (stamandster) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:26:44 +0000

I thought there was a way to download the drivers automatically but I can't find it. Anyone?