I spoke with a moderator and since we can't talk about WebMon in the official PS3 Pre-Order thread in Deal Discussion then we should have a specific thread dedicated to WebMon considering that it is one of the key tools to being able to snag a hard to find item when it comes in stock online. In this thread people can post whatever updated configuration files they have found or other info and people can also ask for help in setting up WebMon if they need to. Also feel free to link to any other tools or sites that you might have found which would serve the same type of function as WebMon.

WebMon

WebMon is a freeware web page update monitoring program - it saves you time and keeps you updated by automatically checking web pages to see if they have changed.

Some of its features include:

* Checking an unlimited number of web pages.
* Scheduling automatic checking at set intervals.
* Optional pop-up alerts and sounds when updates are found.
* Running other programs when updates are found.
* Selecting which part of the web page to check.
* Update logging.
* Proxy support, with authentication.
* Unintrusive tray icon when minimised.
* Importing IE favorites and Netscape bookmarks.
* Help system - simply press F1 at any time.
* Simple installation and removal.
* Freeware, with no advertising or spyware.

http://www.markwell.btinternet.co.uk/webmon/

I have uploaded three of the most recent configuration files that I have found posted in other threads. These are not my own lists so i take no credit for creating them.

How to setup WebMon to send updates to your e-mail or cell phone:

bmail alert with webmon
Edit by Moderator: List link removed as it looks like hosting site has changed the file.
Edit by Moderator: Please remember you are at risk of virus and spyware when using any offsite hosted files. Please make sure you take the appropriate precautions

Possibly hot??

great, just I want to do.. install some unknown active x control with a suspicious name so I can download a 5k file. Someone have the files on a server that isn't shady?

psuJC said:great, just I want to do.. install some unknown active x control with a suspicious name so I can download a 5k file. Someone have the files on a server that isn't shady?

I can upload them somewhere else if you would like to direct me to a different file host. I didn't notice having to download any active x control and I'm using the latest version of FireFox.

Xgamer409 said:Of course you did no programming- they are not yours and should be removed by the mods. You obviously feel its okay to help everyone with giving away files you didnt even put time into.

what you talking about?

How do you avoid all the false positives??

MrTiKi said:How do you avoid all the false positives??

You have to go in and manually add start and stop checks to each link. That way when it checks the site for an update it only looks at a specific portion of the web page. WebMon will show you the sites source code and you will just have to pick out the area you want to be monitored. The first config file called hottoys actually already had that done but these other two that someone posted earlier are just lists with no manual modifications.

Also, if someone else could suggest a good free file host or two i will re-upload the files for those of you that might be having problems. And if anyone else has a WebMon list they find then feel free to upload it and post a link to it.

I posted the config file here:

http://www.defconstrats.com/files/NewestList.wmw

Some basic HTML knowledge is required to configure WebMon...unless you can find files where people have already specified the start & stop text for you. Otherwise, right click on one of the objects. Say Amazon: 60gb PS3 for instance and choose "Modify." The "Modify Web Page" dialog will come up, click the "Specify content to check" button, and pick out your Start text and Stop text. Without having those start and stop points specified webmon is basically useless. The reason is a lot of web pages are dynamic so each time a page is loaded new banners ads etc come up so we need to focus our search to a static portion of the page. More specifically, a portion of the page that will be updated when the item is in stock. For instance, on Amazon one might choose start text at "Availability:" and stop text at the line break "<br />." Again, if you don't have basic HTML knowledge it's best to find a file that has preconfigured start/stop points.

jayeskreezy said:yay finally a webmon dedicated thread...does anyone know how to set this up to use cingulars service for texting? i cant figure it outThere's a different thread for questions about the mailer thingy.