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Re: Organizing the Site Revamp
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:14:55 GMT
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On Wed, 10 Feb 1999 01:08:17 GMT, Sproaticus <jsproat@geocities.com>
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> If a new install is going to be written for LDraw, it should address at
> least these issues:
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> 1) Keeping the original self-extracting ARJ files in their current state,
> unless explicit permission is received from James' folks;
Right, without permission we can neither modify nor distribute these
files.
But even with permission, an ARJ-based install should be available.
> 2) And be well-enough documented so that any simple questions can be
> answered without having to go on-line, and on-line resources are pointed to
> for the other questions -- this would probably mean bundling the FAQ and/or
> a readme;
Good point.
> 3) And not make any assumptions about the user's OS -- e.g. not bother with
> icons in the Start Menu, etc.
I disagree with this. Many people (maybe not many people into virtual
LEGO, but still) wouldn't be able to find the program later, if there
isn't an icon for it. But making icon-installation optional would be a
Good Thing.
I see there could be three different installs:
- ARJ-based, for maximum cross-platform compatibility. This version
would not include any Windows-based programs.
- Win31-based, for an easier install while still trying to work on as
many systems as possible. Win32-based programs would not be included.
- The whole enchilada, which would be Win32-based, and would include
Win32 programs such as LDLite, LDAO, L3PAO.
Steve
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| (...) Optional, yes. Good point. (...) Which would basically be "download LDRAW.EXE and all the LCAD updates" (...) Using the right Win31 Program Manager API calls would do away with the need for a Win32 install; program folders and icons can be (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| (...) This tactic of registration, just by its intrusive nature, is evil. Not to mention, riddled with about a *ton* of technical details that really shouldn't need to be worked out. LDraw is in a continual state of growth. If anyone *really* wants (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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