On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Walter Pachl <[email protected]
> wrote:
> I am trying to convince someone (you may know who) to try ooRexx.
> He asked these questions most of which I cannot reliably answer
> Would anyone of you be kind enough to take the time to fill in the blanks
> and replace the question marks?
>
> Installing ooRexx:
>
> What folders does it create?
> >> C:\Program files (X86)\oorexx
> Can I name them myself?
>
Yes
> >> ??
> Can I place them elsewhere than the defaults?
> >> ??
>
Yes
> Does it hijack any of my existing associations?
> >> I guss so ??
>
It depends on what constitutes "hijacked". It does define some file
associations and does take over any standard file associations.
> What can the file extension(s) [file type(s)] be?
> >> user defined ??
>
Anything.
> Can I name them anything I want, or do I have to use specific FTs?
> >> I guess any can be used
>
Any can be used
> None of this stuff is anywhere that I can find.
> >> ?? not on top
> There is no read.me file that I can download without going through
> THE download.
> >> There is a readme.pdf under docs which is rather extensive
> A FAQ for (Microsoft) Windows would be nice.
> >> Is there ??
> Can ooRexx and other REXXes play well together?
> >> I guess so but I don't know (NOT IBM Object Rexx though - but he
> wouldn't have THAT)
> Do I HAVE TO go through an install process or can I just copy a few
> files somewhere and let it fly.
> >> I guess not really
>
The only versions available for download are the install versions. It is
possible to copy the files and run with it, but frankly, that's harder than
just installing it.
> What (or which) Microsoft Windows versions are supported?
> >> That's in readme.pdf (and was recently discussed
> Can I run ooRexx in a stand-alone DOS system (i.e., no windows AT ALL),
> like I can with Regina, PC/REXX and others?
> >> I Guess NO
>
No, DOS is not one of the platforms we support.
>
> As for me I prais the ease of installation on Windows, bu then I am happy
> with ooRexx only :-)
>
> Thank y'aa in advance
>
> Walter Pachl
>
>
>
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