[REQUESTS] Minimal Electrum builds for Windows

[flatfly]

Errr.. Sorry, nevermind...  Looks like that huge DLL was actually needed (for QT), after all

Anyway, my next build should be approximately 5.7MB, which compares quite favorably with MultiBit (22MB+Java), Armory (18MB, only available for Win x64 at the moment) and the Bitcoin.org client (9MB).

By the way, I don't understand why they say that there are no "easy-to-install to packages" for Electrum on this page: http://bitcoin.org/clients.html -
Looks like they haven't even tried?  I think every other client listed there is actually harder to install than Electrum on Windows...

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[ThomasV]

Errr.. Sorry, nevermind...  Looks like that huge DLL was actually needed (for QT), after all

Anyway, my next build should be approximately 5.7MB, which compares quite favorably with MultiBit (22MB+Java), Armory (18MB, only available for Win x64 at the moment) and the Bitcoin.org client (9MB).

By the way, I don't understand why they say that there are no "easy-to-install to packages" for Electrum on this page: http://bitcoin.org/clients.html -
Looks like they haven't even tried?  I think every other client listed there is actually harder to install than Electrum on Windows...

I wrote that text. I mentioned this because there's no ubuntu package and no android apk at this point.

btw, I released a new version (0.48) today.
There are no new features in this version, but it should be much easier to install for Linux users, because it can be installed with easy_install
This version might give you some extra work, because some paths have changed.

[flatfly]

Oh, no problem, bring it on

[flatfly]

Build 0.48a is now available for Windows. As usual, let me know if any comments or problems.

[flatfly]

Build 0.48b for Windows is now out.

A connectivity issue has been fixed by ThomasV. See this post.

[flatfly]

0.49b stand-alone build is now available. (download link in my signature)
SHA-1: 11ade02b8022efcefd2f908381a3e8edfa4faccb

main changes:
* several bugfixes related to imported keys and encryption
* copy seed now copies both hex and mnemonic strings

[bitcats]

Wow! Well done   
When I open the exe with shift key, I get: "python )electrum= -o addresses"
So i have to correct the parentheses manually. After that it works!

I also tested the import command, but I just get the message "error". Does it work for you?

PS: I hope you could find some sleep now 

[flatfly]

Wow! Well done  
When I open the exe with shift key, I get: "python )electrum= -o addresses"
So i have to correct the parentheses manually. After that it works!

I also tested the import command, but I just get the message "error". Does it work for you?

PS: I hope you could find some sleep now  

Not sleeping yet

So the addresses command works for you too? Please could you also try some other commands (balance, history)  and let me know if they work?

For me, yes, the import command works fine, both in online and offline mode.

Please post screenshots of any error messages if you can, they will help me fix the issues.

[flatfly]

Just to clarify, the post of bitcats is about a new experimental build I made last night that includes a full console mode for Windows. See details in  this post if you feel adventurous!

[bitcats]

Import works now! It had some swapped digits in my private keys.
The other commands work fine. Can you adjust the parentheses mismatch?

One more request: I dont like that Lucida font. I would appreciate an option to switch the font (sth like Arial).


Im leaving now for 2 days. Donation will follow 

[flatfly]

Import works now! It had some swapped digits in my private keys.
The other commands work fine. Can you adjust the parentheses mismatch?

One more request: I dont like that Lucida font. I would appreciate an option to switch the font (sth like Arial).


Im leaving now for 2 days. Donation will follow 

Great news, glad I could help!
I will fix the parentheses in the next build.
Regarding the font, are you talking about the GUI font or the console font?
It shouldn't be Lucida, so could you post a screenshot when you get a chance? Just so I know if this could be Vista related.

[bitcats]

Screenshot:


Many thanks for the time you've put in this work.

-> afk

[flatfly]

The parentheses problem should be fixed in 0.49d (just released).

[EDIT] Build 0.51 uses a new monospace font (Fixedsys)! I hope you like this one better.

Otherwise, if you're okay with editing Python source code, I can look up the exact file
and line to edit.

[flatfly]

Stand-alone release 0.49d for Windows is out.

Includes all the latest and greatest fixes and features added by ThomasV.

Seems to be extremely stable.

This is also my first build that integrates a custom virtual console
with full command-line support - Just hold down the SHIFT key while starting
the application to access it.

Please note that this is an experimental feature, for advanced users only.

[minimalB]

I tried new console window with few commands and it works great! And the fact that it's there only when you need it... is so HANDY! : )

Thanks!

[flatfly]

I tried new console window with few commands and it works great! And the fact that it's there only when you need it... is so HANDY! : )

Thanks!

Great, enjoy
I also find it very convenient!

[flatfly]

Build 0.52 has been released!
5.9MB standalone executable, with console support.

changes in this version:
 a couple of bugfixes by ThomasV

[bitcats]

Hi. I just tested the new build, it works fine 

The new font is better than the previous one, but its a bit small. Could you make it 1pt larger?

I like the new electrum and I just send you 5 BTC. Some more will come 

[flatfly]

Hi. I just tested the new build, it works fine  

The new font is better than the previous one, but its a bit small. Could you make it 1pt larger?

I like the new electrum and I just send you 5 BTC. Some more will come  

Thanks a lot for your feedback and cool donation! Very motivating.

That font ('Fixedsys') only has one size I'm afraid (as you can verify in notepad for example).
However if you have another font on your system that you would prefer to use, I'll be happy to
make a custom build for you.

(Note that for the number alignments to look right, the font needs to be a monospace/fixed-width font)

[bitcats]

Thats more than I deserve 

Maybe "Consolas" would be fine, or "DejaVu"? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samples_of_monospaced_typefaces
I m not sure about the size.