RE: [TESTING] Applying openoffice-4.1.2-patch1 for Windows

[Dennis E. Hamilton]

> -Original Message-
> From: Keith N. McKenna [mailto:keith.mcke...@comcast.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 12:47
> To: d...@openoffice.apache.org
> Subject: Re: [TESTING] Applying openoffice-4.1.2-patch1 for Windows
> 
> Replies in line
> 
> Dennis E. Hamilton wrote:
> > Testing of an Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2-patch1 procedure is requested.
> >
> > The files to be used in testing are at
> >  patch1/binaries/Windows>.
> >
> >  The files to be tested and reviewed are
> >
> > * README-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Windows.txt The description of the
> > procedure for applying a corrected library file to installed copies
> > of Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 on Windows.  Read this first before
> > deciding to download the Zip file and attempting the procedure.
> >
> > * apache-openoffice-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Win_x86.zip The Zip archive
> > containing the files to be used in the procedure.  There is a copy of
> > the README within the archive as well.
> >
> > * apache-openoffice-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Win_x86.zip.asc *
> > apache-openoffice-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Win_x86.zip.md5 *
> > apache-openoffice-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Win_x86.zip.sha256 Files that
> > provide a digital signature, an MD5 hash, and an SHA256 hash that can
> > be used to verify the integrity of the download and, in the case of
> > the digital signature, the authenticity and accuracy of the download.
> >
> >
> > REQUESTED TESTING
> >
> > * [OPTIONAL] If you are able to check any of the .asc, .md5, and
> > .sha256 files against the .zip, report any difficulties that may have
> > been encountered.
> >
> [knmc]
> checked the zip against all of the signatures with the following
> results:
> .md5 matched
> .sha256 matched
> .asc failed with error not enough information to verify signature.
> 
[orcmid] 

Had you installed my PGP key (in the current KEYS file)?  
How did you download the .asc file?

[ ... ]
> >
> [knmc]
> In section 10 of the procedure section the line "Open the folder
> selected in step (7)" should read "Open the folder selected in step (8)"
> 
> On the whole I found the README difficult to follow with information out
> of sequence and extraneous information such as not accepting help from
> unsolicited phone calls. Not bad information, just out of place in a
> process document. Now that I have some available time I will get out my
> "blue pencil" and mark-up the document.
[orcmid] 

Note that someone has already spell-checked the document and I will do so in 
the future.

And all suggestions are welcome.

> 
> One improvement for the average user would be to automate the process
> with a .bat file that could find the proper folders and do the copy and
> rename procedures.
[orcmid] 

Oh duhh!

Yes, there is no reason a .bat file can't be included in the package.  With 
"Run as Administrator" that should also relieve the pain for folks on 
non-Administrator accounts who are able to provide/select administrator 
credentials.

I would leave the longer instructions, perhaps in an Appendix, for those who 
prefer the manual procedure or who otherwise have reservations/problems about 
running a script.

Something to work on over the next day or two while also gaining more results 
from the current testing.


> 
> > The goal is to provide as much as we can to assist Windows users in
> > applying this fix with confidence and success.  The experience of
> > more-knowledgable users who appreciate the difficulties of
> > non-experts is important in achieving that.
> >
> > Thank you for any effort you invest and the feedback you provide.
> >
> > - Dennis
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -- Dennis E. Hamilton orc...@apache.org dennis.hamil...@acm.org
> > +1-206-779-9430 https://keybase.io/orcmid  PGP F96E 89FF D456 628A
> > X.509 certs used and requested for signed e-mail
> >
> 
> 
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RE: [TESTING] Applying openoffice-4.1.2-patch1 for Windows

[Dennis E. Hamilton]

Thank you, Pedro.

Thanks for the spell-checking too!  

Yes, the comment about quickstarter was misplaced and should go where there is 
mention of turning it off.

I did not notice the date change situation when I applied the procedure.  I 
think the date is preserved in the File Explorer listing. I will double-check 
the date business.

I also note that 

 * there are two list items (3) in the procedure.  That will be corrected.

 * the final location of the material is incorrect, and that will be repaired 
also.

 - Dennis

PS: The .odt attachment appears on the qa@ list mailings and that archive.  I 
think it may be good to create a bugzilla issue on this testing so anyone can 
post and also access attachments.  I will do that today.

> -Original Message-
> From: Pedro Lino [mailto:pedl...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 09:08
> To: qa@openoffice.apache.org
> Subject: Re: [TESTING] Applying openoffice-4.1.2-patch1 for Windows
> 
> Hi all
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   REQUESTED TESTING
> 
>* [OPTIONAL] If you are able to check any of the .asc,
>  .md5, and .sha256 files against the .zip, report any
>  difficulties that may have been encountered.
> 
> 
> 
> ​Checked md5 and sha256. No problem.​ Assuming advanced users will be
> doing this, they probably have the tools to check. Such tool is not
> included in any program included in the Windows OS.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>* If you performed the procedure, report
>   * the version of Microsoft Windows and the type of
> account used (administrator or standard user).
>   * report whether the procedure succeeded
>   * if the procedure failed or met with difficulties,
> please summarize the problems and how you over-
> came any of them
> 
> 
> 
> ​Tested under Windows 7 x64 SP1 using an admin account. Procedure was
> successful. I would recommend to rename the file from dll.new to dll in
> the unzip folder (step​ 16) and _after_ that copy it to \OpenOffice
> 4\program\ (step 15)
> 
> This allows the file to retain the date. If the file is renamed after
> moving to \OpenOffice 4\program\ it will change date/time to the current
> date/time.(Obviously the Created date is not modified but from a user
> perspective that is not evident)
> 
> ​Following the​ same logic, it would be wiser to copy tl.dll.old to the
> patch folder (or any non-system folder) and if needed rename the file to
> tl.dll _before_ copying to \OpenOffice 4\program\ when reverting the
> patch.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>* [IMPORTANT] Identify any missing, incomplete or
>  confusing information in the README.  Describe what you
>  see as important improvements before making general
>  release of the procedure for use by non-expert users of
>  Apache OpenOffice on Windows.
> 
> 
> 
> ​There are some typos (and a confusing sentence) in the readme file.
> Please check the attached ODT (created with the patched AOO)​
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Pedro



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Re: [TESTING] Applying openoffice-4.1.2-patch1 for Windows

[Pedro Lino]

Hi all


> REQUESTED TESTING
>
>  * [OPTIONAL] If you are able to check any of the .asc,
>.md5, and .sha256 files against the .zip, report any
>difficulties that may have been encountered.
>

​Checked md5 and sha256. No problem.​ Assuming advanced users will be doing
this, they probably have the tools to check. Such tool is not included in
any program included in the Windows OS.


>
>  * If you performed the procedure, report
> * the version of Microsoft Windows and the type of
>   account used (administrator or standard user).
> * report whether the procedure succeeded
> * if the procedure failed or met with difficulties,
>   please summarize the problems and how you over-
>   came any of them
>

​Tested under Windows 7 x64 SP1 using an admin account. Procedure was
successful. I would recommend to rename the file from dll.new to dll in the
unzip folder (step​ 16) and _after_ that copy it to \OpenOffice 4\program\
(step 15)
This allows the file to retain the date. If the file is renamed after
moving to \OpenOffice 4\program\ it will change date/time to the current
date/time.(Obviously the Created date is not modified but from a user
perspective that is not evident)
​Following the​ same logic, it would be wiser to copy tl.dll.old to the
patch folder (or any non-system folder) and if needed rename the file to
tl.dll _before_ copying to \OpenOffice 4\program\ when reverting the patch.


>
>  * [IMPORTANT] Identify any missing, incomplete or
>confusing information in the README.  Describe what you
>see as important improvements before making general
>release of the procedure for use by non-expert users of
>Apache OpenOffice on Windows.
>

​There are some typos (and a confusing sentence) in the readme file. Please
check the attached ODT (created with the patched AOO)​

Hope this helps,
Pedro


README-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Windows.txt_RecordedChanges.odt
Description: application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text

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