I take it this will be something similar to the Microsoft Windows Update utility? ... Come to think of it, it might be nice to see the CF administrator include a module that can connect to a specific url at macromedia.com and retreive an xml packet containing a list of new updates, possibly with the ability to download and install them onto the server via link(s) or form(s) within the CF administrator.
Isaac Dealey Certified Advanced ColdFusion 5 Developer www.turnkey.to 954-776-0046 > There has been a lot of chatter and speculation about an update or > service pack for CFMX. So, thought I'd chime in with a dose of real and > accurate info ... > Yes, an update for CFMX is on the way. No, it is not a full > service-pack, rather, it is a new update mechanism that will allow > patches or fixes to be applied safely and easily. This will not be a one > time update, the intent is to provide a means by which to get important > updates and fixes to customers as quickly as possible whenever the need > arises. > Along with the updater will be an initial set of updates. We're still > doing some testing, so no final details yet, but as an FYI, here is some > of what is included in the first update: > COM connectivity (both functionality and performance) > Database connectivity improvements > Administrator functionality fixes > Internationalization/UNICODE fixes > Debugging fixes > Web server connector improvements > Stay tuned for more details, they'll be posted ASAP. > --- Ben > ====================================================== > Ben Forta - Macromedia Inc. > E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Phone: (248)213-0203 <--- Note new number > Fax: (248)213-0299 <--- Note new number > Macromedia: http://www.macromedia.com/ > Personal: http://www.forta.com/ > Have questions about ColdFusion? Read the ColdFusion FAQ at > http://www.cffaq.com/. > ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
