GRaiN is a notifier application for Google Reader that sits in your system tray and alerts you when you have new unread items.
dot.net framework 3.5 required, I think.
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Update (27 May 2011):
1.1.8 is a bugfix release for the stable 1.1.x branch. It doesn't contain any of the new features in experimental builds.
Changes include a fix for wrong unread count in some cases, as well as other small bugfixes.
As always, feedback is appreciated.
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Update (05 Sep 2010):
Another experimental / alpha-quality release. notable new feature is initial proxy authentication support. lots of testing needed. besides that, fixes.
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Update (12 Jul 2010):
New experimental / alpha-quality release. new features:
1.choose your own .ico files for read/unread feeds.
2. addaed a balloon with count per feed when you click the unread icon. (disabled, enable in preferences)
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Update (24 Jun 2010):
If anyone encounters problem of not getting unread count, or exception when opening preferences, 1.1.7 should take care of thet. If still not fixed please report.
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Update (07 May 2010):
Did a refresh of sort to this site. Added a Screenshots sections (only 3 though), and redesigned Downloads section with stats. Nothing major.
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Update (03 May 2010):
1.1.6 released. fixed when you have Google apps account with same login as your Google acount. If you don't, no need to update.
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Update (06 Jan 2010):
1.1.5 released. fixed an exception, added color choice for unread taskbar icon. (Update: sorry, download link was wrong. fixed it.)
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Update (02 Oct 2009):
Happens every time. Google's ServiceLoginAuth doesn't work anymore, so using ClientLogin instead. Released 1.1.4.
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Update (29 Jul 2009):
1.1.3 released. Has automatic check for new version, icons changed, and a fix for refresh button. Since these changes are noticable, feedback would be nice.
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Update (21 Jul 2009):
Bugfix release 1.1.2. Fixes a regression where the browser gets opened for no reason every time you change the screen resolution
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Some news (23 March 2009):
I created a
fork project at Google Code. Development will continue there. I might still post some updates here once in a while.
Also created
a short help page for common problems. Will be expanded in the future when problem are found or fixed, etc.
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Icon and Right-click Menu

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