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Re: loginwindow.plist
by Dave Pugh 23 Jun '06

23 Jun '06

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Mail-followup-to: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com, "Perbix, Michael" <PERBIX(a)lmsd.org> User-agent: Mutt/1.5.10i You can almost do it with the defaults command. From your postinstall script, you can run this command to add the first one: defaults write "$3/Library/Preferences/loginwindow" AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary -array-add '{Hide = 0; Path = "/Applications/SMART Board Software/SMARTBoardService.app"; }' But the problem is that it will fill the plist with <key>Hide</key> <string>0</string> Instead of what you really want: <key>Hide</key> <false/> It's possible that it'll still work, but I can't say for sure. PlistBuddy will definitely work for you, though. You can do a variation on this process: Create a Plistbuddy command file in your resources directory of your package, called plb-commands (or whatever you like) that contains: (beginning of file - do not include this line) Add :AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary:0 dict Add :AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary:0:Hide bool false Add :AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary:0:Path string "/Applications/SMART Board Software/SMARTBoardService.app" Add :AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary:0 dict Add :AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary:0:Hide bool false Add :AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary:0:Path string "/Applications/SMART Board Software/SMART Board Tools.app" Save Exit (end of file - do not include this line) Then, from your postinstall script of your package, call this command (assuming PlistBuddy is also included in your package): #!/bin/sh "$1/Contents/Resources/PlistBuddy" "$3/Library/Preferences/loginwindow.plist" < "$1/Contents/Resources/plb-commands" One thing to note is that the plb-commands file above will actually put them in the loginwindow.plist backwards (since we're adding to array element 0, at the beginning of the file each time). If, in your case, the execution order matters, you may have to reverse those two paragraphs in the plb-commands file. For more info on package scripts, be sure to look at the apple document: http://developer.apple.com/documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/Software… --Dave > Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:39:42 -0400 > From: "Perbix, Michael" <PERBIX(a)lmsd.org> > Subject: loginwindow.plist > > I need to add 2 items to the loginwindow.plist. It will be a > post-flight script for a package. > > > > I need to add the following... > > > > $ defaults read /Library/Preferences/loginwindow > > AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary > > ( > > {Hide = 0; Path = "/Applications/SMART Board Software/ > > SMARTBoardService.app"; }, > > {Hide = 0; Path = "/Applications/SMART Board Software/SMART > > Board Tools.app"; } > > ) > > > Can this be done using defaults or plistbuddy? > > I also will be running this either from my post-action script during > imaging > > > Installer -pkg package1.pkg -target /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD > > > But adhoc I would be using the GUI to install on the boot drive, or via > command line > > Installer -pkg package1.pkg -target / > > So my postflight script should get this value (installation path) then > use plistbuddy to modify > > <imagepath>/Library/Preferences/loginwindow.plist > > > > With the items below. > > > > Thank you. > > > > -Mike > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: installer-dev-bounces+perbix=lmsd.org(a)lists.apple.com > [mailto:installer-dev-bounces+perbix=lmsd.org@lists.apple.com] On Behalf > Of Perbix, Michael > Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 1:40 PM > To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com > Subject: loginwindow.plist > > > > I need to add 2 items to the loginwindow.plist. It will be a > post-flight script for a package. > > > > I need to add the following... > > > > $ defaults read /Library/Preferences/loginwindow > > AutoLaunchedApplicationDictionary > > ( > > {Hide = 0; Path = "/Applications/SMART Board Software/ > > SMARTBoardService.app"; }, > > {Hide = 0; Path = "/Applications/SMART Board Software/SMART > > Board Tools.app"; } > > ) > > > > > > Can this be done using defaults or plistbuddy? > > > > > > ____________________________________ > > Michael Perbix > > Lower Merion School District > > Telecommunications Specialist > > 610-645-1964 - ph > > 610-598-2019 - fax > > > >

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Re: kernel extension
by Wayne Linder 23 Jun '06

23 Jun '06

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Thread-index: AcaW+wkVR74W6QLuEduTvwANk8GE7A== Thread-topic: kernel extension User-agent: Microsoft-Entourage/11.2.3.060209 The best thing would be to install the kext first and then do a Postflight script (prefaced with sudo) that would rebuild the kextcache. Then, after reboot, your kext should run. Wayne > From: David A Rowland <rowlandd(a)sbcglobal.net> > Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:44:08 -0700 > To: <installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com> > Subject: kernel extension > > I'm trying to make a kernel extension launch at boot time by placing > a startup item in Library/StartupItems. I have followed all the > rules, I think. The directory structure is: > > MyKext > MyKext > com.My.kext > StartupItems.plist > > All the permissions have been set by PackageMaker and seem to be > right -- root, wheel > > MyKext contains scripts to call kextload for the .kext > > But it doesn't work. var/log/system.log seems to show a violation of > permissions, but I'm not sure that is the problem. > > Is there a sample installation for kernel extensions that I could examine? > > thanks, > > David Rowland > _______________________________________________ > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/linder%40iomega.com > > This email sent to linder(a)iomega.com _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/site_archiver%40lists.… This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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kernel extension
by David A Rowland 23 Jun '06

23 Jun '06

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Domainkey-signature: a=rsa-sha1; s=sbc01; d=sbcglobal.net; c=nofws; q=dns; h=mime-version:message-id:date:to:from:subject:content-type; b=Kwi81fOfnLVCbsGjv2x0n8wTm62Jm6gXhQ8cIy+awWTTgCVAKvzgyEf5R3H8uFesw Ke40z1s21gfUQ9roQQ63Q== MyKext MyKext com.My.kext StartupItems.plist MyKext contains scripts to call kextload for the .kext Is there a sample installation for kernel extensions that I could examine? thanks, David Rowland _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/site_archiver%40lists.… I'm trying to make a kernel extension launch at boot time by placing a startup item in Library/StartupItems. I have followed all the rules, I think. The directory structure is: All the permissions have been set by PackageMaker and seem to be right -- root, wheel But it doesn't work. var/log/system.log seems to show a violation of permissions, but I'm not sure that is the problem. This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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RE: loginwindow.plist
by Perbix, Michael 23 Jun '06

23 Jun '06

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loginwindow.plist
by Perbix, Michael 23 Jun '06

23 Jun '06

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not picking my application icon and using its default icon
by narender pal singh panwar 23 Jun '06

23 Jun '06

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RE: Launching Application immediately after installation
by Nathan Herring 23 Jun '06

23 Jun '06

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Thread-index: AcaTojN5wMxdHDCnTCWqE4S/FNj4agAALAXQALxA0FA= Thread-topic: Launching Application immediately after installation If your postflight script is a shell script then it can execute the software in the background. You might have to use nohup(1), so that the app doesn't die when the shell finishes. (I've not actually tried this, so...) e.g., nohup /path/to/my_installed_app & -nh -----Original Message----- From: installer-dev-bounces+nathanh=microsoft.com(a)lists.apple.com [mailto:installer-dev-bounces+nathanh=microsoft.com@lists.apple.com] On Behalf Of amritendu.majumdar(a)wipro.com Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 6:29 AM To: below(a)mac.com Cc: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Subject: RE: Launching Application immediately after installation Hi Alex, Thanks for the prompt reply. I have already tried running a postflight script. The script runs after my software has been installed at the required location, but it is within the installation process ,i.e. unless I quit my application which has been launched by the postflight script the installer GUI doesn't report "The software was successfully installed". How do I solve this problem. Amrit. -----Original Message----- From: Alexander von Below [mailto:below@mac.com] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 6:44 PM To: Amritendu Majumdar (WT01 - Semiconductors & Consumer Electronics) Cc: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Subject: Re: Launching Application immediately after installation You can do that with a postflight script: http://developer.apple.com/ documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/SoftwareDistribution/Concepts/ sd_pre_post_processing.html Alex Please note: If you received this email in error, or you are not the addressee, you may be committing a crime under UK law if you do not destroy this message, delete any copies and inform the sender. Please report unexpected emails immediately to whatever(a)example.com Any information contained in this email, including the signature, is private and confidential. It may also be legally privileged or contain legally privileged information. You may not send this email to non-concerned parties. It is not to be relied upon by any person other than the addressee except with our prior written approval. If no such approval is given, we will not accept any liability (in negligence or otherwise) arising from any third party acting, or refraining from acting, on such information. Unauthorised recipients are required to maintain confidentiality. By reading this, you agree to abide by these rules. Failure to comply with this request, under both UK law and the judicial systems of other jurisdictions, may result in a fine, a term in jail, or both. This message may be digitally signed to ensure authenticity, proof of ownership and security. This is for the protection both of the recipient and the sender. If your email client is unable to support this feature, please disregard any attached, unreadable file. Sorry, I could not resist the disclaimer. I apologise. http://goldmark.org/jeff/stupid-disclaimers/ > Hi All, > > I am relatively new to Mac OS X . > I want to launch my Cocoa Application immediately after it has been > installed, without restarting the system. > How do I achieve this functionality? > I am using Package Maker to Build the Distribution packages. > > Looking forward for some help and guidance, The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/nathanh%40microsoft .com This email sent to nathanh(a)microsoft.com _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/site_archiver%40lists.… This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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Re: to add Icon in Toolbar of Safari
by Luke Bellandi 22 Jun '06

22 Jun '06

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Hi Naren, - Luke On Jun 22, 2006, at 4:10 AM, narender pal singh panwar wrote: _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/luke%40apple.com _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/site_archiver%40lists.… Safari doesn't launch executables from its toolbar. Did you want to add a bookmark to a web page or something like that? Hi whnever we install s/w e.g. "yahoo messenger" on Window's an icon is created on internet explorer Toolbar. Can i replicate same behaviour on Safari. actually i want icon of my application on safari's toolbar. any help will be appreciated thanx in advance Naren This email sent to luke(a)apple.com This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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to add Icon in Toolbar of Safari
by narender pal singh panwar 22 Jun '06

22 Jun '06

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Re: to change text of "Upgrade" button of Installer back to "Install".
by Bill Coderre 21 Jun '06

21 Jun '06

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com [...] any help will be appreciated Thanx in advance or equivalent. _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/site_archiver%40lists.… On Jun 21, 2006, at 9:23 AM, Stéphane Sudre wrote: On mercredi, juin 21, 2006, at 06:00 PM, narender pal singh panwar wrote: Hi Every time when i Reinstall an previously installed "Application",which was created using apple PackageMaker the text on "Install" button changes to "Upgrade" button even though I have already uninstalled the application. I want to change text of "Upgrade" button of Installer back to "Install". AFAIK, as long as the receipt of your package is in /Library/ Receipts, the button will be labeled "Upgrade". True. Usual workaround is to change the name (previous to Tiger) or CFBundleIdentifier (Tiger and later) to something that doesn't match any receipt. Of course, that does not allow the installer to do "Upgrade" behavior, which basically boils down to this: "If any files were installed in the old receipt, and are not in the new package, these files will be considered obsolete and removes." In the case Narender Pal Singh is dealing with, probably what you want to do is to remove the receipt along with the other parts of the application. This is almost certainly an OK thing to do. I'd probably do this: rm -rf "$INSTALLATIONVOLUME/Library/Receipts/ MyGreatInstallerPackage.pkg" This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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