> This is not an exclusive decision - we do ship RPM, .zip, .tar.gz, > NullSoft installer. Apache ships MSI, InstallShield. > > If someone contributes the scripts to allow the use of an OSS installer > - we can add it to the list, and even make a note that we 'prefer' it. > > I would be happy to see a WebStart installer for tomcat - even if it > is not 'OSS' ( there is an open source implementation, but JDK1.4 comes > bundled with the propritetary one ). > > But what matters is what is easier for the user and what he prefers. > Choice is good. >
Agree. I think giving users different options and have them decide which works the best for them is good. I'm +1 on this. It's not like we'll be only shipping one InstallAnywhere installer. I don't see why it's negative to Tomcat or its users except the philosophical argument that it's not OSS. Amy > > Costin > > -- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>