[Developers] installers vs. zip files for distributing ADMB

[John Sibert]

1. Early on in the project a windoze user did not want any environment
variables changed or created. Perhaps explains the specific shells.

2. Does an installer beg for an uninstaller?
On Apr 4, 2012 1:17 PM, "Ian Taylor" <ian.taylor at noaa.gov> wrote:

> Hi Developers,
> Inspired by some off-list email discussions, I've been thinking about
> installers vs zip files as a method of distributing ADMB.
>
> I personally find the executable installers to be an easy tool for
> beginners and reduce a hurdle for new users, but personally prefer to
> change my environmental variables than always opening the ADMB command
> window. It's easy to run the installer, change the env. vars and ignore the
> ADMB command window, but we might consider offering a set of zip files for
> downloads along side the installers. However, I see a few flaws with that
> approach:
>
>    1. added complexity in downloads page
>    2. added complexity in installation instructions
>    3. danger that if experienced users stop using installers, there's
>    less scrutiny of installers and greater likelihood of errors slipping
>    through
>
> -Ian
>
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