How should I implement an auto-updater?

Question

Many programs include an auto-updater, where the program occasionally looks online for updates, and then downloads and applies any updates that are found. Program bugs are f

Answer 1

If you are searching for an cross-platform software update solution, take a look at www.updatenode.com

Some highlights:

• free for Open Source projects
• cross-platform & Open Source update client tool
• localized already for the most important languages
• easy to integrate and easy to handle
• cloud based management platform to define and manage updates
• provides additionally support for displaying messages (inform about new events, products, etc.)
• web interface is open (you can create your own client using the service)
• many usage statistics, as used operating systems, geo location, version usage, etc.
• Android API for mobile App updates

Just try it.

BTW, I am part of the dev team for the open source client. :)