Most of this stuff is necessary for this VB s**t, but not for pgAdmin3. We don't have referenced files, cleanup is simply delete, repair is install new, there are no conflicting files, ...
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From: Andreas Pflug [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 August 2003 20:09
To: Dave Page
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [pgadmin-hackers] pga3 website
Not unless it does MSI now.It does not. Why do you insist on MSI? Only thing we need is an intelligent unzip...
Because it's
a) Easily scriptable for any msi file for automated installation b) Allows use/creation of merge modules for easy bundling of software - something Jean-Michel is extremely keen on. c) The standard, preferred installation method in XP/2K/2003 d) Can use/create advertising shortcuts with central network installations e) Handles file conflicts/version issues properly f) Manages file reference counting centrally g) Supports rollback of partial/failed installations h) Supports application repair as well as complete reinstall
But if you can suggest an open-source installation tool, this is certainly more "state of the art".
Regards, Andreas
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