Jeff,
I think, just like any other client/database applications put together by
major software houses, install the database, install the client and link
them through wizards or a simple configuration, each prefered database
engine with its specific configuration, example, So what your email says
below is in the right direction. But how soon is this likely to be , because
mifos with its huge advantage and ideals is fast becoming unattractive and
if left for too long might be difficult to win back users if they are deeply
involved with other products.
Thanks
Noel
2009/11/20 Jeff Brewster <jbrews...@grameenfoundation.org>
> Noel,
>
> I’m also sorry the installation was too complex. As Ed mentioned, any
> feedback including what you would expect from an installation package would
> be appreciated. For example, would you like a Windows install with an
> installation wizard? A zip package that contains all or some of the 3rdparty
> tools required? Do you have java or MySQL already installed on your
> system?
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> *From:* Edward Cable [mailto:eca...@grameenfoundation.org]
> *Sent:* Friday, November 20, 2009 2:50 PM
>
> *To:* A good place to start for users or folks new to Mifos.
> *Subject:* Re: [Mifos-users] FW: Complicated installation
>
>
>
> Noel,
>
>
>
> I’m sorry to hear that you’ve decided to move forward with LoanPerformer.
> The ease of use of the Mifos software itself is one of its strongest points
> but we do recognize that the install process is overly complicated. This
> shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing technology and we’re working to
> overcoming it.
>
>
>
> Others throughout our community have expressed the same concerns so I’m
> currently finalizing an updated set of install documentation that should
> address these common problems. Once I’ve got that posted – I would
> appreciate your feedback on whether or not it has improved so we can make
> the process as simple and easy to understand for others out there.
>
>
>
> Please share any additional feedback on how we could improve our
> documentation, software and community in general at
> http://mifosinitiative.uservoice.com/pages/29674-community-tools
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Ed Cable
>
> Mifos Marketing Coordinator
>
>
>
> *From:* Noel Adjavon [mailto:noeladja...@googlemail.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, November 20, 2009 2:33 PM
> *To:* A good place to start for users or folks new to Mifos.
> *Subject:* Re: [Mifos-users] FW: Complicated installation
>
>
>
> I Agree too complicated to install so I have opted for loanperformer
>
>
>
> noel
>
> 2009/11/19 Adam Feuer <afe...@grameenfoundation.org>
>
> ------ Forwarded Message
> From: El Jagg <elj...@gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:19:37 -0500
> To: Adam Feuer <afe...@grameenfoundation.org>
> Subject: Complicated installation
>
> Hi,
> i think your application is very good. But on the other hand it's
> frustrating to for newbies like myself to install on windows XP.
> I downloaded JDK 5.0 with Java EE because what I see in your documentaion (
>
> https://mifos.dev.java.net/source/browse/*checkout*/mifos/branches/v1.2.x/mi
> fos/INSTALL?rev=HEAD&view=markup)
> looks to be seriously out dated. Your application in general to me, is just
> way too complicated to install. Wouldn't it be better if you have an
> installation package with everything needed from an application perspective
> so that newbies like me don't have to be feeling around and getting
> frustrated. This MIFOS, is "NOT" user friendly from an installation
> perspective at all. I and a few friends are turned off because this is just
> too complicated to install.
>
> --
> Kind Regards
> O
>
> ------ End of Forwarded Message
>
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