> From: Dan Bron
> Sent: Tuesday, 23 November 2010 10:22
> 
> >  If you want to specify a folder to install to you can do a Custom
> install
> 
> That's not quite the same, as a Custom install is for a single user,
> not multiple users (at least according to the installer's prompt).
> 
> What I want is for J to be installed in Program Files, and for each
> user to
> have his own ~user directory under %USERPROFILE% .  This is standard
> architecture on Windows.

I agree that the System install option should behave correctly, however it is 
possible for multiple users to share a custom (or standard) install too:
http://www.jsoftware.com/jwiki/System/Installation/Special%20Installations

> >  I imagine the next installer will rectify (3).
> 
> Yep, that's what I was suggesting (you don't need to update profile.ijs
> btw,
> just config/folders.cfg).

Does that ensure the existence of the ~snap folder? I'm not sure but suspect 
that if not there might be issues when the system attempts to save snapshots?

 
> >  It would be nice if a suitable shortcut/icon was
> >  generated at some stage during the install.
> 
> Yes, it very much would.  In fact, I'd suggest the installer run
> "install
> and update all JAL addons", then create shortcuts for GTK IDE and JHS
> (in that order).

AFAIK the JHS ide is functional out-of-the-box including an icon (in start 
menu). Most of the Addon installs/updates should be possible using the JHS ide 
GUI if preferred.

My preference would be to retain the option of a minimalistic install (without 
all addons or Gtk binaries) as well. 

Note that if you want to install all the addons you can use:
   install 'all'

instead of:
   install 'gtkide'

This works as well:
   load 'pacman'
   'install' jpkg 'all'

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