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A new non-java Stockwatch is ready to try out - Technical Beta Test     

IanT(MoneyAM) - 29 Jan 2014 07:42

As I'm sure you are aware, we and many of you have had a long and tiresome battle with Java when trying to use our streaming services. We have therefore been working on a solution to remove this problem.

We are pleased to announce that we have a new stockwatch available for use which no longer uses Java. We are currently making this available as a technical beta version, which means we are interested in your feedback regarding performance, bugs and browser/operating system/device compatibility issues (note: design and styling will be addressed in later beta releases).

For the purpose of allowing the old and new stockwatch versions to run concurrently, the technical functionality of the new stockwatch mimics the old one for now (not style, fonts or look). Editing and managing watchlists uses the same process as the current java stockwatch but is now at the top of the page. This will allow you to switch between the versions should you have any problems. All technical features of the current stockwatch are available in the new version except for the ability to drag resize columns. In the near future and as we migrate away from the java version of stockwatch, we will add new usability features as well as design it up to make the whole stockwatch experience smoother than it has ever been.

As this new version does not require java, you should expect it to work on your android devices and ipad/iphones. For now the display has not been optimised for smaller screens, but this will come in future development.

NOTE: Due to javascript performance in Internet Explorer 8, this new stockwatch can cause high CPU load. We recommend you use a current version of a modern browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for best results.

The new version can be found on the following link:

http://www.moneyam.com/stockwatch/beta.php

NOTE: Non java versions of streaming trades, streaming news and level 2 will be released over the coming weeks.

Please do not worry about design/style at the moment as this version has not been styled it is purely a technical beta test environment it will be styled before it is released. We have put this here purely for feedback on its technical functionality i.e does it work in your browser and on your PC/Laptop/Tablet/Mobile

Please post your technical feedback in this discussion thread

Thank you for your feedback and we hope you enjoy it

Balerboy - 25 Mar 2014 17:28 - 416 of 734

or firefox.,.

BlueHorizons - 26 Mar 2014 15:29 - 417 of 734

Hi

Is there anyway of making the HTML version the preferred version, as I think it is great and a whole lot better than the Java popup which appears before Java use. By the way I am currently using the free version, but thinking of an upgrade :)

Blue Horizons

ExecLine - 26 Mar 2014 15:39 - 418 of 734

Go to your preferred HTML Stockwatch page and then 'Bookmark' this new Stockwatch page in your browser's Favorites, making sure you store the Favorite's link on the IE Favorites bar- if you still use IE, or the "Bookmarks bar" if you use Chrome.

Then drag the link so that it always appears at the top of your browser page. Rename it to something short, eg. 'Stockwatch'.

You might need to search for 'dragging bookmark links' on YouTube if you aren't too familiar with exactly how to do such dragging.

midknight - 26 Mar 2014 15:43 - 419 of 734

Jimmy, Rocky's suggestion works a treat. One has to restart the
computer. I had not done that yesterday when I posted
here. Have used only a tenth of yesterday's bandwidth today,
which, of course, nakes one very annoyed with MAM. What sort
of people are in charge of such decisions...! The mind boggles!
More complaints about bandwidth usage or wastage on the BUGS thread
today. One says his ISP phoned him about excessive usage
because of MAM shenanigans. That says it all.
Anyway, thanks for your help.

goggles - 28 Mar 2014 15:01 - 420 of 734

Much prefer this , it does not use as much in the way of processor resources etc and therefore loads quicker.

shareopttrader - 31 Mar 2014 10:29 - 421 of 734

Beta version of stockwatch is great .
I must add my feedback re the annoying backdrop advert program /video which just adds a lot of awful backdrop noise. I can't quite understand what the advertisers hope to gain from it. Don't even know what they are trying to sell.
I also don't understand why moneyam let it run until April 9th after getting such strong negative feedback . Ssomebody should tell these advertisers that ramming messages down peoples throats or ears is not a clever sales technique.
I find it especially annoying that the advert continues to run after switching to other sites . This hould have been pulled as soon as management became aware that the advert had such disastrous impact .

fredzefisher - 01 Apr 2014 08:35 - 422 of 734

1. Still a delay and temporary lock up on Firefox on opening the page or returning to stockwatch either as the page automatically searches for java or as the beta software kicks in.
2. Not very happy with the video advert (using Firefox) It automatically plays every time the page updates.
3. The page automatically flicks to advertise Level 2 after two or three minutes so I have to flick back to stockwatch which resets the page, freezes firefox and goes through the advert again.
Otherwise does what it says on the tin.... Java ceased on my Mac anyway

fredzefisher - 01 Apr 2014 09:34 - 423 of 734

Actually when the page automatically flicks after 2 minutes, it is not asking me to upgrade to level 2, it is asking me to sign up for an account... which I already have!

Balerboy - 01 Apr 2014 11:56 - 424 of 734

fredzefisher, have you tried CCcleaner? it clears all the rubbish and cookies out of your comp. It certainly keeps firefox on the ball.,.

metamick525 - 01 Apr 2014 15:24 - 425 of 734

using windows 7 and firefox no problems as yet

midknight - 01 Apr 2014 16:13 - 426 of 734

Baler, I didn't know Firefox had a Java
connection until I read this today:

News

Balerboy - 01 Apr 2014 19:36 - 427 of 734

Why do you want a java connection midnight????
Edit: think a little p*ss taking here...... lol

SparksTrader - 02 Apr 2014 03:48 - 428 of 734

Beta version is miles better and more stable and faster load with less resources used -used Chrome and Firefox Beta

ExecLine - 02 Apr 2014 09:15 - 429 of 734

Anyone using Firefox might easily have downloaded some unnecessary 'extras' with it.

A great malware cleaner to use to clean up Firefox, Chrome and IE is ADWCleaner

The download button is the green one saying 'Telecharger'.

AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for:

Adware (ads softwares)
PUP / LPI (Potentially Undesirable Program)
Toolbars
Hijacker (Hijack of the browser's homepage)

bigwavedave - 02 Apr 2014 16:34 - 430 of 734

I like it! Just had a quick go ... but it looks good, runs fine etc and I prefer it to the Java version.

sharw - 03 Apr 2014 12:37 - 431 of 734

Has worked well up to now but today I just get a message:

EventSource's response has a Content-Type specifying an unsupported type: . Aborting the connection

jadeticl - 04 Apr 2014 08:44 - 432 of 734

This is great for me on iPad.r

ExecLine - 04 Apr 2014 09:44 - 433 of 734

Aaaaaaaaaaah............ :-)

Bliss at last! Have relented and have installed and am now using Adblock Plus. So now for me on here absolutely no more adverts of ANY kind for my using experience on MoneyAM.

I strongly recommend it to you all.

Although I dread to think what it will do for their advertising revenue and if this crashes through the floor then running the site won't be worthwhile for them to do.

The tip I'd give them to combat that, is to sell SENSIBLE advertising. Advertising is of great use and can create a Win/Win situation. Just where would we be if there weren't any of it?

I did not realise before, that there is a simple red 'On/Off' control button, which comes along with the download. It positions itself neatly and readily available to the top RHS of the screen.

4wavendon - 04 Apr 2014 09:56 - 434 of 734

Works beautifully, after months of being unable to get the Java feed on my Mac. Thanks.

loosecannon - 08 Apr 2014 08:41 - 435 of 734

I cannot get streaming of live feeds on Windows 7.
How do I fix this?

AdwCleaner is not a free service.
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