OSCAR v1.5.1 released

[Jeff8356]

ADMIN NOTE:  This thread is for an older version of OSCAR, for the latest version please go to the official OSCAR download page at:

https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/

OSCAR v1.5.1 Release

A new version of OSCAR is available: https://www.sleepfiles.com/OSCAR/

Changes and fixes are listed below.

We recommend everyone update to this latest version of OSCAR.

Checksums for all installers are available in the Documents tab on the main download page.

Changes and fixes in OSCAR v1.5.1
Portions of OSCAR are © 2019-2023 by The OSCAR Team

• [new] Added DS Go Auto 500G150 model
  
• [fix] Re-enabled biometrics
  
• [fix] Disabled pixmap caching
  
• [fix] High Resolution display issue
  • Setting added to Preferences > Appearance to enable/disable High Resolution mode
    
  • Setting is disabled by default
    
• [fix] Checkupdates fixed
  

EDIT: OSCAR now supports current 32bit Debian versions.  If someone has an older 32bit computer and they can install Debian 32bit, they can run OSCAR.  You can find the 32bit Debian versions in the Linux tab on the main download page.

[SuperSleeper]

Nice job and THANKS so much to the OSCAR team!

[Sleepy Quixote]

@OSCAR Team,

Thank you so much!! Excellent! Display is beautiful! Update check working, found out in 1.5.1-alpha, hit the button this afternoon and it said hey go get the update! Got the feels back too! 

Wow, that was fast. So many small issues dialed in like no bodies business. Sure wish paid apps responded like this!

SQ

[Lucky7]

thanks!

[Jeff8356]

I have edited the announcement post to reflect this:

OSCAR now has support for current 32bit Debain versions. if someone has an older 32bit computer (say running WinXP) and they can install a current version of Debian 32bit, they can run OSCAR. The Debian 32bit installers are available in the Linux tab on the main download page.
We hope that this will accommodate some users with older hardware that would otherwise be unable to run OSCAR.

Please let us know if you find the 32bit Debain versions helpful.

[clan]

Thanks! Was just bit by the upgrade check so really nice with a quick fix!

However:

1.5.0 Installed without issue.
1.5.1 was intercepted by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen

This is not unusual for unsigned binaries from "Unknown Publishers". But all previous versions installed without the warning. I do not know if anything has changed in how the binaries are made? Or maybe Microsoft counts how many clicks "Run anyway" and whitelist based on that? I have never been this early on an OSCAR release before.

Using the (currently) latest updates to Microsoft Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 (version 1.397.1476.0) on Windows 10.

Kind Regards,
clan

[Sleepy Quixote]

@clan

When the smart screen filter pops up click the "more info" at the end of the warning, then select run anyway.

[SuperSleeper]

Or maybe Microsoft counts how many clicks "Run anyway" and whitelist based on that? I have never been this early on an OSCAR release before.

I'm not sure, but I believe something like that is the way Microsoft deals with unknown software installs.  Once several people have downloaded and installed it, those warnings seem to disappear after a while.  But brand new releases always seem to have these "warnings" initially for the first several people who download & install them.

[Orgelnisten]

OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe detected as malware!

WithSecure Elements Agent (F-Secure) reports this file as malware and blocks it!

[Jeff8356]

Orgelnisten,

It is not uncommon for AntiVirus apps and Browsers to flag unknown files as dangerous. It is a false positive. You will likely need to add an exception to your AntiVirus software to allow OSCAR. There is no malware, adware, or other questionable code. The source code is freely viewable to everyone.