Re: creating alias during installation
Re: creating alias during installation
- Subject: Re: creating alias during installation
- From: Luke Bellandi <email@hidden>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:01:13 -0800
On Feb 13, 2007, at 9:47 AM, John Daniel wrote:
<snip>
Recently, I have noticed a nice trick some people are doing. They
are putting a symlink to /Applications on the installer disk image
with a background image consisting of an arrow moving the app to the
installer link.
Given this little trick and my PackageMaker failures, I am strongly
considering going back to a drag-n-drop installer for simple
Application installations. I read somewhere that Apple recommends
that method.
Actually, it depends. Apple's recommendations for package
distribution are not that cut and dry. The sort of distribution
mechanism you should be using depends on three things:
[1] the complexity of the install you're performing
[2] your desire to present the user with addition information or
plugins during the installation
[3] the computer-savvy level you expect of your customers
So for non-complex projects (e.g., a self-contained application),
where you don't need or want to display a read-me, license agreement
(yes, that functionality is available in disk images as well), summary
panel, or use installer plugins, and where you expect users will have
a good understanding of how to use the file system, then a drag and
drop installer is an appropriate avenue to consider.
For other situations, you may need/prefer to use an installer package,
if only to hold users' hands through the installation process.
Installation is an intimidating process for a lot of novice users.
Using the Installer as opposed to asking them to drag and drop an icon
can be somewhat reassuring.
- Luke
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