Hi Clarence,
I completely agree with you. I (or anyone)
should have the option to decide whether to install
anything! One should also be completely informed of the
possible consequences (exactly what functions the installer
will try to perform) so one can make an informed
decision. Just like the surgeon is required to get
informed consent before he starts cutting on someone.
Eric
Clarence wrote:
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>Bernie wrote:
>>
>> Clarence wrote:
>> >> Why do you need this feature anyway?
>> >
>> >Because we don't want our current installations TRASHED.
>>
>> So we are once again back to the backup problem.
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>Not really.
>I, and many others I assume, don't like the idea of APMs at all.
>They belong in the bag with Wizards.
>That bag should be placed in the trash. <g>
>
>Seriously, I would be very pleased if all these downloadable thingys
>were zips which had to be manually installed.
>
>The "OFFICE" skin is a good example.
>Those that downloaded it just wanted a "serious" XCHLogo ikon.
>Instead, they got their arachne.cfg re-written as punishment for being
>so conservative.
>So, you see that backing up the Logos would have been no help.
>
>Backups are a good idea in general, but general backup should not be required.
>
>A good installer would never mess with my setup WITHOUT MY PERMISSION.
>Unfortunately, the twit at the other end is always sure he knows what's good
>for you - whether you like it or not.<G>
>
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