On 4/14/06, Peter T. Evensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A large number of .dmg files that I have downloaded lately have two icons: > the app and a folder shortcut to the user's Applications folder, which a > background graphic (don't ask me how they do that.. I haven't looked into > it) directing them to drag the application to the Applications folder > shortcut, which makes it really easy to install, rather than opening > another window and navigating.
To do this, use Terminal to make a symbolic link to the Applications folder with this command: ln -s /Applications ~/Desktop For more info, read this article: <http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/09/02/easy-access-to-application-folder-from-a-disk.html> I recommend DropDMG which allows you to add license agreements to your dmg and set a background picture. For ease of use, I create a Read-Write disk image set up the way I want with an agreement, a link to the Applications folder and a background picture as well as my app. Before distribution, I get DropDMG to convert this to Read-Only format. Next time I upgrade the app, I open the RW disk image, replace the app and convert to RO again. Here is my general rule about installing: If your app is a single file (or bundle), then use a disk image. If it requires multiple files or needs files to be put in specific places, use an installer. HTH, Sarah _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution