August 2008 - Installer-dev

Re: postinstall scripts not executing
by Luke Bellandi 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Thread-index: Acj+KIaTeY2s8bsKckO/YlXqtIa86Q== Thread-topic: postinstall scripts not executing User-agent: Microsoft-Entourage/12.10.0.080409 Hi Jeremy, IIRC, if when installing a package with Admin/Root privileges, these scripts are run as root user. In that case, any mucking with user-preferences will change the root user's preferences -- not the prefs of the user that launched the package. I'd check that out. Best, Luke On 8/14/08 5:40 AM, "Jeremy Matthews" <jeremymatthews(a)mac.com> wrote: > After doing some maintenance on my computer I noticed that simple > shell scripts are now working (echo commands, etc) in packages - maybe > those 3 developer packages needed some housekeeping... > > However, some of my other postinstall scripts don't execute (which I > never tried before anyways); most of these write to user defaults, for > example, registering Transmit: > > ----- > ## Licensing Transmit > defaults write com.panic.Transmit3 SerialNumber XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX > ----- > > What are the known limits to postinstall scripts? > > Thanks, > jeremy > > > On Aug 13, 2008, at 5:39 PM, Gignac, Jason (HAS-SAT) wrote: > >> That's correct, 'ccording to Apple, you just have the one pre and >> the one >> post script in a flat package. >> >> >> On 8/13/08 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 -4:38 PM, "Stéphane Sudre" >> <iceberg-dev(a)orange.fr> wrote: >> >>> >>> On Aug 13, 2008, at 12:22 AM, Jeremy Matthews wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Since I got asked (more than once) about using postUPPGRADE scripts >>>> (not just postinstall), I assumed there was some bug in >>>> packagemaker that mean it was supporting those as a workaround for >>>> not supporting postINSTALL scripts. >>>> >>>> So, I had specified a postinstall script (per 10.5 - normal) as >>>> well as a directory containing a scripts "postupgrade". Of course, >>>> I tried builgind and installing packages with and without that >>>> option - nothing seemed to work. >>> >>> If you can provide a sample package illustrating the issue, this can >>> help. >>> >>> As far as I can tell (from the documentation), postupgrade script are >>> not supported by the FLAT package format. Adding one to the resources >>> would not help. >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/jason.gignac%40pearson… >> o >>> >> m >>> >>> This email sent to jason.gignac(a)pearson.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/luke%40adobe.com > > This email sent to luke(a)adobe.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: how to install components to current user's directory
by Luke Bellandi 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

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Re: postinstall scripts not executing
by Jeremy Matthews 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com ----- ## Licensing Transmit defaults write com.panic.Transmit3 SerialNumber XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ----- What are the known limits to postinstall scripts? Thanks, jeremy On Aug 13, 2008, at 5:39 PM, Gignac, Jason (HAS-SAT) wrote: On 8/13/08 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 -4:38 PM, "Stéphane Sudre" <iceberg-dev(a)orange.fr> wrote: On Aug 13, 2008, at 12:22 AM, Jeremy Matthews wrote: Since I got asked (more than once) about using postUPPGRADE scripts (not just postinstall), I assumed there was some bug in packagemaker that mean it was supporting those as a workaround for not supporting postINSTALL scripts. So, I had specified a postinstall script (per 10.5 - normal) as well as a directory containing a scripts "postupgrade". Of course, I tried builgind and installing packages with and without that option - nothing seemed to work. If you can provide a sample package illustrating the issue, this can help. As far as I can tell (from the documentation), postupgrade script are not supported by the FLAT package format. Adding one to the resources would not help. _______________________________________________ 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: _______________________________________________ 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.… After doing some maintenance on my computer I noticed that simple shell scripts are now working (echo commands, etc) in packages - maybe those 3 developer packages needed some housekeeping... However, some of my other postinstall scripts don't execute (which I never tried before anyways); most of these write to user defaults, for example, registering Transmit: That's correct, 'ccording to Apple, you just have the one pre and the one post script in a flat package. http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/jason.gignac%40pearson… > m This email sent to jason.gignac(a)pearson.com This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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how to install components to current user's directory
by Guoliang Li 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

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Re: postinstall scripts not executing
by Jeremy Matthews 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com EXACTLY! I'll post a sample package later...I can't see straight right now! Thanks, jeremy On Aug 13, 2008, at 5:39 PM, Gignac, Jason (HAS-SAT) wrote: On 8/13/08 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 -4:38 PM, "Stéphane Sudre" <iceberg-dev(a)orange.fr> wrote: On Aug 13, 2008, at 12:22 AM, Jeremy Matthews wrote: Since I got asked (more than once) about using postUPPGRADE scripts (not just postinstall), I assumed there was some bug in packagemaker that mean it was supporting those as a workaround for not supporting postINSTALL scripts. So, I had specified a postinstall script (per 10.5 - normal) as well as a directory containing a scripts "postupgrade". Of course, I tried builgind and installing packages with and without that option - nothing seemed to work. If you can provide a sample package illustrating the issue, this can help. As far as I can tell (from the documentation), postupgrade script are not supported by the FLAT package format. Adding one to the resources would not help. _______________________________________________ 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: _______________________________________________ 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.… But, with a 4-week old...and a severe lack of sleep...I began to question everything. At this point I'm thinking it must be a user issue. That's correct, 'ccording to Apple, you just have the one pre and the one post script in a flat package. http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/jason.gignac%40pearson… > m This email sent to jason.gignac(a)pearson.com This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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Re: postinstall scripts not executing
by Gignac, Jason (HAS-SAT) 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Thread-index: Acj9jRhNrwvurhskn0ecHIXOQJiQSg== Thread-topic: postinstall scripts not executing User-agent: Microsoft-Entourage/12.11.0.080522 That's correct, 'ccording to Apple, you just have the one pre and the one post script in a flat package. On 8/13/08 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 -4:38 PM, "Stéphane Sudre" <iceberg-dev(a)orange.fr> wrote: > > On Aug 13, 2008, at 12:22 AM, Jeremy Matthews wrote: > >> >> Since I got asked (more than once) about using postUPPGRADE scripts >> (not just postinstall), I assumed there was some bug in >> packagemaker that mean it was supporting those as a workaround for >> not supporting postINSTALL scripts. >> >> So, I had specified a postinstall script (per 10.5 - normal) as >> well as a directory containing a scripts "postupgrade". Of course, >> I tried builgind and installing packages with and without that >> option - nothing seemed to work. > > If you can provide a sample package illustrating the issue, this can > help. > > As far as I can tell (from the documentation), postupgrade script are > not supported by the FLAT package format. Adding one to the resources > would not help. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jason.gignac%40pearson…> m > > This email sent to jason.gignac(a)pearson.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: postinstall scripts not executing
by Stéphane Sudre 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com On Aug 13, 2008, at 12:22 AM, Jeremy Matthews 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/site_archiver%40lists.… Since I got asked (more than once) about using postUPPGRADE scripts (not just postinstall), I assumed there was some bug in packagemaker that mean it was supporting those as a workaround for not supporting postINSTALL scripts. So, I had specified a postinstall script (per 10.5 - normal) as well as a directory containing a scripts "postupgrade". Of course, I tried builgind and installing packages with and without that option - nothing seemed to work. If you can provide a sample package illustrating the issue, this can help. As far as I can tell (from the documentation), postupgrade script are not supported by the FLAT package format. Adding one to the resources would not help. This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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RE: hdiutil use
by Glover,David 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Thread-index: Acj80zeKmV4M9l2IQ1GIic+Bt+lBSQASqqmQ Thread-topic: hdiutil use Hi, for creating hybrid CD images with a custom icon, there is a free app called LiquidCD which might be of some use. Dave -----Original Message----- From: installer-dev-bounces+david.glover=prometheanworld.com(a)lists.apple.com [mailto:installer-dev-bounces+david.glover=prometheanworld.com@lists.app le.com] On Behalf Of Rich Collyer Sent: 13 August 2008 00:26 To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Subject: hdiutil use auto-launch from CD: I need a way to auto-launch an application from the CD volume of our secure device. Is there any hidden way to make this work? -hfs-openfolder: This option in hdiutil does not seem to do anything. What is the format of the directory string it is expecting? I have tried: <source>/<CD name> <CD name> <CD name>/ /<CD name>/ /<CD name> Voumes/<CD name> /Volumes/<CD name> Voumes/<CD name>/ /Volumes/<CD name>/ Nothing works... hdiutil (custom CD icon): How do I create a hybrid CD image with a custom icon? I can get the ISO side to work, but not the HFS side. ***************************** Rich Collyer Mac SW Eng rcollyer(a)ironkey.com ***************************** Promethean Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 1308938 and VAT number GB 572 2599 18 ______________________________________________ Promethean Ltd and or associated and or subsidiary companies : The views expressed in this communication may not necessarily be the views held by Promethean Ltd and or associated and or subsidiary companies. This e-mail is for the exclusive use of the addressee(s). Unauthorised disclosure, copying or distribution is prohibited. This e-mail message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. Promethean Ltd and or associated and or subsidiary companies accepts no liability for any loss resulting from this email transmission. Promethean, Promethean House, Lower Philips Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5TH, UK. Please update your records accordingly. Thank you! ***************************************************************** This email has been checked by the e-Sweeper Service ***************************************************************** _______________________________________________ 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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hdiutil use
by Rich Collyer 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Nothing works... ***************************** Rich Collyer Mac SW Eng rcollyer(a)ironkey.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 auto-launch from CD: I need a way to auto-launch an application from the CD volume of our secure device. Is there any hidden way to make this work? -hfs-openfolder: This option in hdiutil does not seem to do anything. What is the format of the directory string it is expecting? I have tried: <source>/<CD name> <CD name> <CD name>/ /<CD name>/ /<CD name> Voumes/<CD name> /Volumes/<CD name> Voumes/<CD name>/ /Volumes/<CD name>/ hdiutil (custom CD icon): How do I create a hybrid CD image with a custom icon? I can get the ISO side to work, but not the HFS side. smime.p7s

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Re: postinstall scripts not executing
by Jeremy Matthews 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com -j On Aug 12, 2008, at 3:58 PM, Stéphane Sudre wrote: On Aug 12, 2008, at 8:41 PM, Jeremy Matthews wrote: 10.5 _______________________________________________ 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.… Since I got asked (more than once) about using postUPPGRADE scripts (not just postinstall), I assumed there was some bug in packagemaker that mean it was supporting those as a workaround for not supporting postINSTALL scripts. So, I had specified a postinstall script (per 10.5 - normal) as well as a directory containing a scripts "postupgrade". Of course, I tried builgind and installing packages with and without that option - nothing seemed to work. We have both postinstall and postupgrade scripts - both of which run the same command. The command works fine by itself...it just does not execute after the install. If your target is 10.5 (which means you use a FLAT package), how can you have a postupgrade script? This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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