Re: app-encapsulation and transparent-install (MS is doing it)
- From: foofboy foofnet dyn ml org
- To: gnome-list gnome org
- Subject: Re: app-encapsulation and transparent-install (MS is doing it)
- Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 20:18:08 -0500
> Thus, the user never knows anything about 'installation'.
That's one of the things I hated most about Win 95 on my own box. I just couldn't control what was installed or updated, nor did I know what I could safely delete.
I support a 95 Application for a living, and about half my calls relate to just this sort of 'ease of use' feature, automatic upgrading of DLL files. To be honest, I don't know whether that's something that can be implemented better by gnome than by MS (I mean, is it possible to implement a feature better than MS does? ;) ). I do know that I would hate to have this happening on my home box.
However, a sysadmin, running a network for a bunch of end users might appreciatethis feature. I mean only having to update one server, and knowing that all the workstations will upgrade themselves next time they need to use the app. Perhaps a system administrator could clarify.
In short, I don't want the computer to try to be smarter than I am, if only because it's so embarrasing when it succeds.
I look forward to hearing more details, though. Perhaps it's not what I think it is.
Rob
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