Hi John,
Am 28.01.2011 17:55, schrieb John A. Sullivan III:
Even if we ultimately standardize on vcxsrv, I suggest we still keep the option to not install it in the installer and the option to use Other in the client for those who already have a commercial (or future FOSS) Windows X Server. At least, that's how we thought it through. Thanks - John
I would suggest not to make this part of the installer. Of cause it should be part of the client configuration. The problem I see by modifying the installer is that some companies have already made the client installer part of their software deployment solution (a lot of people asked for a "silent install option"). As the installer is addressed to normal users, this might be a bit confusing. <snip> Hmm . . . I suppose we could install both by default and then leave it to the client configuration but I hate that kind of bloat. I would
On Fri, 2011-01-28 at 20:44 +0100, Heinz-M. Graesing wrote: think that this could be done without creating too much confusion or mangling the silent installation. If we have sensible defaults, then the average, non-savvy user would simply take the defaults. I'd also imagine the silent install will take the defaults unless parameters are passed to it to do otherwise. As always, I defer to your judgment and I may misunderstand the point you are making but those are my thoughts. Thanks - John