I have been working hard on Customize for 2.0 and am happy to report that I have it launching now! There are just a lot of little things here and there that need to be updated in the code, and it takes a bit of time to find them all.
I'm hoping to have it up in the next few days! Stay tuned.
Best, Spicy
As many of you have seen I have created a very beta version of my free SummerBoard replacement. Before I released the source I was hoping to clean up the code a bit. I realize now, however, that the project can only benefit from making the code available immediately and bringing other talented programmers on board.
So, FreeBoard is free and open source at http://freeboard.googlecode.com. If you are interested in helping out email me at thespicychicken@gmail.com.
Best, Spicy
I've been working hard on the latest Customize and realized that I really need a way to distribute updates that doesn't rely on any one installation program. I had remembered that there is was source code for something like this that was called Shimmer, however, upon visiting their dev page, I realized it requires PXL to be installed.
Well, I didn't want my user's to be forced to use PXL installer, so I decided it was better if I made one for myself that doesn't depend on any other programs.
Thus, Glitter, is born. If you are a fellow iPhone dev, I hope you will be able to use this handy tool.
You can see more on Glitter here:
http://glitter.thespicychicken.com
Best, Spicy
Troubling times my friends, as I ventured into the world of Code Injection to bring you all back the highly sought after five icon dock. There were times I thought I might not make it back, and as my phone entered into a dizzying infinite loop of code, from which iTunes, iphuc, and SSH failed to communicate, I thought it was the end.
Alas, however, my phone had another day left and between the constant onslaught of resprings and restarts Recovery Mode was entered, and all was not lost.
Evenmore, shortly after this trying test I found what I was looking for. It is not as pretty as I hoped, but with a little polish it will be the shining star we all hoped for.
A Five Icon Dock has arrived and will be free for all. Please enjoy this treasure I have brought back from the dark lair of the steve. It will be released with Customize 2.0.0 Release Candidate 1 (RC1). Look for it very soon.
Best, Spicy
Work on an open source alternative to SummerBoard has officially begun and made great progress! The new application, which I have dubbed "IamBoard" can now change the background image for the SpringBoard.
This is a big step forward, and now, I will be working on the coveted 5 icon dock! And all for FREE!!
Best, Spicy
Customize is now being used by over 80,000 users and making its way up the charts on Ste's repo.
To make it even easier for people to get Customize I am going to release a custom "TheSpicyChicken" firmware that will come with Customize preloaded.
In addition, I have begun testing Customize on the 2.0 firmware. Hopefully we won't have to skip a beat when the new firmware comes out.
Best, Spicy
I have been so dedicated to the CustomizeApp.com website that I nearly forgot to post here! The new Customize (now at version 2.0.0 Beta 5) is growing rapidly, with new features and services being added every day.
Customize 2.0 has become pretty stable and so I think it is time to start releasing it to the public at large. I have been talking with Ste about removing the old versions of Customize from his repo and adding 2.0 in their place. With two dedicated servers from FDCServers.net, I think we'll be able to handle whatever is thrown at us. Or at the very least, I hope we will!
Just an update, over 43,000 people are currently Beta Testing Customize 2.0, and that number is sure to explode once Ste releases the app in his repo.
For more information or to download visit http://customizeapp.com.
Customize 2.0 has come a long way and has finally moved into the Beta testing phase. I will be making Customize 2.0 public very soon, but if you can't wait, just go to http://customizeapp.com to get it now.
I was just doing some random searching to see how the word about Customize 2.0 was spreading and came across this gem posted by ALL_DAY on ModMyiFone.com:
" I didn't think much of this when I first saw it because I already have Customize working on my 1.1.3, but the way he talks about it sounds like it's going to be new and improved and action-packed with awesomeness!
I can't wait! "
It's going to be great! See below for info on how to get involved at this early stage.
Here is a treat for those of you who check the development blog. Progress continues on Customize 2.0 and I've decided its time to open up alpha testing just a little bit. If your interested in helping out you can check out more at:
http://customize.thespicychicken.com
-Spicy