> I have to disagree here - as I already outlined before IMAPS is a bad > idea if the IMAP host is running on the same machine as it does not > increase security and just slows the system down.
I don't use IMAPS either for my installs because it isn't necessary in my environment. > So I would recommend > using a warning instead of an error and explaining why Sockets > might be > needed. For my environment, I would have liked to have seen something like what you suggest. Actually I think the first page of the installer should have a few questions about how you want RC set up, and then the tests can reflect your environment and desired configuration. For example if Sockets support isn't needed, the tests for it would be skipped. However, even though RC is now at 0.1 stable, the installer is really at 0.001 beta in comparison. The installer didn't hit the code base until very recently. I think requiring Sockets support is a decent trade-off to get the stable release out the door with a functioning installer that hits the sweet spot for most installs. At its current revision level the installer could be better, as you are pointing out. Just having an installer is a huge step for RC and most of its users, even if their are niggles with how it is implemented. It would have been nice to have an installer that takes some different options into account, but I think adding those options to the installer would have delayed the stable release. > Some users might have the knowledge to compile PHP by themselves but > they are in a restricted environment and can't install it on their > server... Yes, if they are in a restricted environment, it doesn't matter what their skill level is. My point was that for those where the installer doesn't work the traditional manual install is available. Charles Dostale System Admin - Silver Oaks Communications http://www.silveroaks.com/ 824 17th Street, Moline IL 61265 _______________________________________________ List info: http://lists.roundcube.net/dev/
