Someone rejected to download the installer, since he pointed out that
the installer might force significant system problem such as making the
whole system unusable.
Could someone explain if this might be (full or partly) true?
Sure, 'cause I feel that way too.
If I drag an application file somewhere to install it, I feel
confident that if I no longer want it, I can drag it to the trash and
be rid of it.
If I have to run an installer, I have given up control of my system,
especially if it asks for Admin privs. Files could be located almost
anywhere. The "Mac way" is to have single file apps. You only need an
installer if you want to violate that principle, and so they make
many Mac users uncomfortable.
In fact I just downloaded NeoOffice, it uses an installer which
caused me some concern. But then it asked for admin info and I
immediately quit it and threw it in the trash. Very few installers
are going to get admin privs on my system!
Regards,
Joe Huber
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