Re: [mac] Slow performance of aqua alpha

[Shaun McDonald]

On 18 Jun 2007, at 06:09, James Mckenzie wrote:

From: James Greenidge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Jun 17, 2007 6:27 PM
To: mac@porting.openoffice.org
Subject: Re: [mac] Slow performance of aqua alpha

aqua version having the same filename. Maybe the text could be sth.

from there". I think then it's absolutely clear.

I think that would be a good idea as long as there are the X11 and the like "To avoid performance issues, please drag the application out of the disk image to any folder on your hard disk and run the application

user compliance.

Why can't a script be run that when a newbie clicks the application in a disk image it summons a pop up menu asking where to place it? Fail safe

It may be amazing, but that same 'newbie' may not know what the Applications folder is, or even what is in it. All most Mac users know is that there is

this thing called the 'Dock' and that is where their programs are at.

better and easier to produce method of installation.

Microsoft got this right but they use the Apple Installer and even ask if you want to add programs to the dock. Mox Soini produced a program that built this functionality into his add-on to OpenOffice.org for the Mac. I don't know if it would be worthwhile but we may want to revive the effort to build an installer for OpenOffice.org for the Mac, once Aqua is complete. This is just about the only method that I know of to place programs and dependencies where they need to be (I work in the Windows World and .NET with Visual Studio does this for you to, its called a Microsoft Software Installer (.msi) package with the mostly familiar Setup.exe and Setup.ini files.) However, I do not think much work was done the last time before it was determined that a .dmg file was a much

On the installer Apple recommends drag and drop.

http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/ Mac_OS_Porter_Team_at_WWDC_2007#Results_of_our_visit_to_Apple_WWDC_2007

A first start assistant to do these things would be the best thing.

Shaun

I think the problem with Mac users not knowing the Applications folder is a lot less of a problem now that it is in the the Finder Sidebar by default. Even my mother knows what the Applications folder (mind you, it is something that I have taught her so that she can then open other applications). I personally really hate installers that restart the dock or place icons in the dock, especially without asking. I do most of my application launching through QuickSilver.

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