Dave Page wrote:
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Andreas Pflug [mailto:pgadmin@pse-consulting.de]
>>Sent: 05 August 2003 20:09
>>To: Dave Page
>>Cc: jm.poure@freesurf.fr; pgadmin-hackers@postgresql.org
>>Subject: Re: [pgadmin-hackers] pga3 website
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>>>Not unless it does MSI now.
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>>It does not. Why do you insist on MSI? Only thing we need is an
>>intelligent unzip...
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>Because it's
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>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
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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, ...
But if you can suggest an open-source installation tool, this is
certainly more "state of the art".
Regards,
Andreas
