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# Sparkle
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is an easy-to-use software update framework for Cocoa developers.
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* True self-updating--no work required from the user.
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* Displays release notes to the user via WebKit.
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* Displays a detailed progress window to the user.
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* Supports authentication for installing in secure locations.
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* Really, really easy to install.
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* Uses appcasts for release information.
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* The user can choose to automatically download and install all updates.
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* Seamless integration—there's no mention of Sparkle; your icons and app name are used.
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* Supports DSA signatures for ultra-secure updates.
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* Sparkle requires no code in your app, so it's trivial to upgrade or remove the module.
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## New in Sparkle 1.5:
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* Optionally sends user demographic information to the server when checking for updates.
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* Dual-mode garbage collection support for any memory management style.
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* Sparkle doesn't bug the user until second launch for better first impressions.
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* Sparkle can install .pkg files for more complicated products.
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* Supports bundles, preference panes, plugins, and other non-.app software.
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* Supports branches due to minimum OS version requirements.
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* Deep delegate support to make Sparkle work exactly as you need.
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* Tons of other stuff! [Read more about what's new.](http://andymatuschak.org/articles/2008/05/31/sparkle-15b1-now-available/ "Sparkle 1.5b1: now available!")
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