December 2009 - Installer-dev

Re: Missing install receipt and script parameter in Snow Leopard
by Ananda Tallur 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Hi, Kind regards, Ananda Tallur Software engineer Mauna Kea Technologies - France Thank you again, Allen. Regards, Jim Dodd Onset Computer Corporation _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Installer-dev mailing list (email@hidden) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/email@hidden _______________________________________________ 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.… We are facing the same problem here: On Snow Leopard, the preflight and postflight scripts in our packages do not get passed 4 parameters anymore, but only 3, which makes them fail. The first three arguments $1, $2 and $3 are correct and correspond to what is described in the following documentation: http://developer.apple.com/mac/library/documentation/DeveloperTools/Concept… $1: Full path to the installation package the Installer application is processing. $2: Full path to the installation destination. $3: Installation volume (or mountpoint) to receive the payload. But $4, that normally contains the system root folder, i.e. "/", according to the same documentation, is missing. We have issued an Apple Bug Report for this, that is #7364925, and the problem is not solved in 10.6.2. Thank you, Allen. Not only did they move the receipts folder, they've changed what is saved there. No longer is the PKG files saved there but now there are two different files. A BOM file (looks like the BOM from the installer package) and a PLIST file with information about when, where and what was installed. So that's why I could never find it when I searched. You saved me a lot of trouble. And by removing those files, I was able to test the difference between install and upgrade scripts. Here's what I found. The preinstall, postinstall and postupgrade scripts only receive three parameters from the installer under Snow Leopard. The preupgrade script receives four parameters from the installer just as all scripts did in previous releases of OS X. I don't know whether the third parameter (the installation volume or mountpoint to receive the payload) or fourth parameter (root directory of the system) are missing from the calls because in every case I've seen, they are both just "/". Perhaps Apple would like to comment on which one is missing and why we wouldn't need that information. I am amazed they would just change the number of parameters like that. I will be entering this as a bug at bugreporter.apple.com. ----- Original Message ---- > From: "Riffel, Allen" <email@hidden> > To: Jim Dodd <email@hidden>; email@hidden > Sent: Thu, October 15, 2009 10:41:14 AM > Subject: RE: Missing install receipt and script parameter in Snow Leopard > > In Snow Leopard they were nice enough to move the receipts folder to: > /private/var/db. Also, the receipts folder in that directory is all > named with lower case characters: "receipts". > > Allen Riffel > QA Engineer > Extensis > http://www.extensis.com/ > phone: 503.274.2020 x116 > email: email@hidden > > Font and Creative Assets Management Software. Trusted by Millions. > > To learn more about Extensis Solutions, visit: > http://www.extensis.com/en/solutions/index.jsp > > Notice: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential > information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you > have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, > retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please > indicate to the sender that you have received this email in error, and > delete the copy you received. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: installer-dev-bounces+ariffel=email@hidden > [mailto:installer-dev-bounces+ariffel=email@hidden] On > Behalf Of Jim Dodd > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 07:31 > To: email@hidden > Subject: Missing install receipt and script parameter in Snow Leopard > > I have an installer package that runs on both Leopard and Snow Leopard > successfully. There are three problems, though: > > 1) For Snow Leopard, I had to modify our postupgrade script to deal with > a missing parameter passed to the scripts by the Installer.app. I do not > know if it is the third or the fourth parameter that is missing. All I > know is they have been there in all other versions of OS X and now they > are not. There are four parameters passed to the preupgrade script. > Problem 3) below explains why I can't verify if the postinstall script > has the same problem. > > 2) For Snow Leopard, I am not seeing a receipt in the /Library/ Receipts > folder after the install script runs successfully. > > 3) For Snow Leopard, whether I remove old copies of our application > before installing or not, I always see the preupgrade and postupgrade > scripts run. I never see the preinstall and postinstall scripts run. > Since I can't find a receipt, I can't remove that for testing. > > Are these known problems? I am willing to enter bug reports if these are > real problems but I don't want to raise a false alarm if I'm just doing > something stupid. Is there now a "Use Receipt" flag I'm missing from > PackageMaker or something like that? > > I have attempted to look through the list archives of this group and I > find nothing about these problems other than my original request for > information about the missing script parameter. > > Thank you, > > Jim Dodd > Onset Computer Corporation > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > Installer-dev mailing list (email@hidden) > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/installer-dev/ariffel%40extensis . > com > > This email sent to email@hidden This email sent to email@hidden This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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RE: to run a small program when the DMG is mounted
by Glover,David 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Thread-index: AcpykOcFRUciuYr7TFOWneD0dYELaAAAT54Q Thread-topic: to run a small program when the DMG is mounted hdiutil internet-enable should do the trick... -----Original Message----- From: installer-dev-bounces+david.glover=prometheanworld.com(a)lists.apple.com [mailto:installer-dev-bounces+david.glover=prometheanworld.com@lists.apple.com] On Behalf Of Joshua Levitsky Sent: 01 December 2009 14:16 To: Alexander von Below Cc: Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Subject: Re: to run a small program when the DMG is mounted If you make a PKG for your install isn't there a flag for the DMG that can cause it to run the PKG on mount? I seen to recall that you can do that. Then the PKG could run the script as a preflight. On Dec 1, 2009, at 4:15 AM, Alexander von Below <below(a)mac.com> wrote: > No, by design -- and for good reason -- there is nothing like > autoexec.bat on the Mac. > > What exactly are you trying to do? > > Alex > > Am 01.12.2009 um 09:56 schrieb Mathieu Lecarme: > >> Is there any autoexec.bat on Mac? >> >> Dmg is neutral, pkg can do that. >> >> M. >> Le 1 déc. 2009 à 09:17, Nick Rogers a écrit : >> >>> Hi, >>> I'm distributing the software in the form of a DMG, with the >>> usual /Applications alias and the app. >>> Now my requirement is to run a small program, that will be put in >>> the DMG along with the app and alias, this program will run for a >>> fraction of a second and will then quit. >>> Is it possible to automatically run this small app when the DMG >>> mounts? >>> >>> Wishes, >>> Nick >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/mathieu%40garambrogne.… >>> >>> This email sent to mathieu(a)garambrogne.net >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/below%40mac.com >> >> This email sent to below(a)mac.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/jlevitsk%40joshie.com > > This email sent to jlevitsk(a)joshie.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/david.glover%40prometh… This email sent to david.glover(a)prometheanworld.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. _______________________________________________ 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 run a small program when the DMG is mounted
by Joshua Levitsky 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com On Dec 1, 2009, at 4:15 AM, Alexander von Below <below(a)mac.com> wrote: What exactly are you trying to do? Alex Am 01.12.2009 um 09:56 schrieb Mathieu Lecarme: Is there any autoexec.bat on Mac? Dmg is neutral, pkg can do that. M. Le 1 déc. 2009 à 09:17, Nick Rogers a écrit : Wishes, Nick _______________________________________________ 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/mathieu%40garambrogne.… This email sent to mathieu(a)garambrogne.net _______________________________________________ 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/below%40mac.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/jlevitsk%40joshie.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.… If you make a PKG for your install isn't there a flag for the DMG that can cause it to run the PKG on mount? I seen to recall that you can do that. Then the PKG could run the script as a preflight. No, by design -- and for good reason -- there is nothing like autoexec.bat on the Mac. Hi, I'm distributing the software in the form of a DMG, with the usual /Applications alias and the app. Now my requirement is to run a small program, that will be put in the DMG along with the app and alias, this program will run for a fraction of a second and will then quit. Is it possible to automatically run this small app when the DMG mounts? This email sent to below(a)mac.com This email sent to jlevitsk(a)joshie.com This email sent to site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com

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Re: to run a small program when the DMG is mounted
by Alexander von Below 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com No, by design -- and for good reason -- there is nothing like autoexec.bat on the Mac. What exactly are you trying to do? Alex Am 01.12.2009 um 09:56 schrieb Mathieu Lecarme: > Is there any autoexec.bat on Mac? > > Dmg is neutral, pkg can do that. > > M. > Le 1 déc. 2009 à 09:17, Nick Rogers a écrit : > >> Hi, >> I'm distributing the software in the form of a DMG, with the usual /Applications alias and the app. >> Now my requirement is to run a small program, that will be put in the DMG along with the app and alias, this program will run for a fraction of a second and will then quit. >> Is it possible to automatically run this small app when the DMG mounts? >> >> Wishes, >> Nick >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/mathieu%40garambrogne.… >> >> This email sent to mathieu(a)garambrogne.net >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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/below%40mac.com > > This email sent to below(a)mac.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 run a small program when the DMG is mounted
by Mathieu Lecarme 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Is there any autoexec.bat on Mac? Dmg is neutral, pkg can do that. M. Le 1 déc. 2009 à 09:17, Nick Rogers a écrit : > Hi, > I'm distributing the software in the form of a DMG, with the usual /Applications alias and the app. > Now my requirement is to run a small program, that will be put in the DMG along with the app and alias, this program will run for a fraction of a second and will then quit. > Is it possible to automatically run this small app when the DMG mounts? > > Wishes, > Nick > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mathieu%40garambrogne.… > > This email sent to mathieu(a)garambrogne.net > _______________________________________________ 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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to run a small program when the DMG is mounted
by Nick Rogers 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

site_archiver(a)lists.apple.com Delivered-To: Installer-dev(a)lists.apple.com Hi, I'm distributing the software in the form of a DMG, with the usual /Applications alias and the app. Now my requirement is to run a small program, that will be put in the DMG along with the app and alias, this program will run for a fraction of a second and will then quit. Is it possible to automatically run this small app when the DMG mounts? Wishes, Nick _______________________________________________ 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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