Re: Packager
Re: Packager
- Subject: Re: Packager
- From: Charles Srstka <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 23:40:24 -0600
The reason Apple uses installers is because their software updates
often update the *OS* as well. Have a look at some of those packages -
a Safari update generally updates WebCore, an iTunes update usually
updates some CD-RW drivers, etc. Apple's stuff generally updates things
in /System, so they need an installer.
For some situations, such as Sherm's, it is acceptable for you to use
an installer if you *really* need it. However, if you use a .pkg
installer to install a simple drag-and-drop app or an app+framework, I
will use my tool, Pacifist (shameless plug:
http://www.charlessoft.com)
to override your installer and drag the app from the package contents
to where *I* want to put it, every time.
Just don't use installers when you don't have to - it's rude to your
users.
Charles
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