On 18 Jun 2007, at 17:10, Ismael wrote:
As i said on [Issue 63630] "Use Installable Package (.pkg) for OpenOffice.org Mac", i'm totally for the drag and drop from the dmg, because of its simplicity and its mac style. So i +1 Shaun's proposition. The first start wizard is meant to do configuring things, we would have done in the package installation.BUT, we can use .pkg to install extra-features for OOo, like the spotlight plugin which needs root rights to be installed, i.e. the user drag'n drops OOo.app, and if he wants extra plugins (e.g. spotlight plugin), he installs the .pkg
If we do have a .pkg needed for installing certain additional features, I would recommend doing it the same way as ClamXav. Which places the .pkg inside the .app, which is a drag and drop install. Then on each start of the application it checks that the back end program is up to date, and asks the user if they want to install the update. If you user does then the install the update, ClamXav starts the installer by opening the .pkg that is stored within it.
Shaun
For more informations, see the discussion we have in the issue 63630 ( http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=63630 )Ismael MERZAQ Shaun McDonald a écrit :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_20 07 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.A first start assistant to do these things would be the best thing. Shaun--------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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