Oh... but you are right. It would be much better if there was some common, distribution/version-independent GUI way of installing stuff.
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Originally posted by curaga View PostIt's still not uncommon to find software for Windows that doesn't have an installer, but instead comes in a zip file you unpack and then run the exe. This is practically identical to the tarball approach, and novice win users are okay with these apps too. What's your opinion on that?
PS: What do you mean by NVN being hard to install?
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Originally posted by devius View PostLike others have pointed out, I also think you're making a big deal out of something not that important. Sure, granny may have a hard time installing third-party software via tarballs, but the average computer user upon stumbling on a problem already knows that typing the problem in google will eventually reveal a solution.
Quick edit: Whoops, missed a whole page of comments, didn't see your one at the top.
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Originally posted by curaga View PostThe advanced Win users I know tend to prefer the zips, because they don't touch the registry or somesuch. Ah the joys of using Windows.
Anyways, I suppose the next step is to actually start doing stuff. Like an actual specification for the XML package descriptions for the application metadata and the component metadata, and start making some choices about the bundle format (cpio, tarball, pkzip, etc.) and then at least get a basic packer and unpacker prototype written. That I'm assuming falls squarely on my shoulders.
Upside, Christmas break means three weeks of no school, but on the other hand, I have three other projects I'm already committed to over the break. I'll get a Google Code project set up and do what I can.
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Originally posted by elanthis View PostI doubt you notice it a lot. I doubt most people on this forum notice it. Every single person here is an uber Linux nerd. When you have to do some crazy Linux thing, you don't even notice anymore. It's normal. You've done it for years. It's well-honed habit. Hell, compiling a kernel is _fun_. Shells are easier and more efficient to use than a GUI. GCC and Vim are an incredibly powerful configuration toolset.
Originally posted by elanthisThe really screwed up part? It was actually easier to install and run Windows games on Linux than to install the Linux native games.
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