>>>>> "Alan" == Alan Hourihane <alanh@pcsl.co.uk> writes:
Alan> Just before you guys put up 1.99l, If the directory
Alan> structure of /usr/local/lib/executor does not change between
Alan> releases for Linux or NeXT, or the *.hfv files for
Alan> DOS. Would it make sense to put these into a separate file
Alan> for download and then release just the binaries into a
Alan> separate file for each release.
Alan> This would reduce download time for users with slow modems
Alan> etc.
Alan> Just a thought !
Yes, it makes a lot of sense. However, we have to be very careful so
that we don't get people who inadvertantly get mismatches between
their System file and their copy of Executor, or weird problems (like
the ones I introduced with "Printer" or the BinHex configuration file)
due to other conflicts.
The right way to do it is pre-packaged sets of updaters, that convert
from 1.99k to 1.99l, for instance. They'd do a quick check to make
sure that your system really has 1.99k and then just modify the
relevant files, using a binary differences program to do the
modification. We have written some of the tools that will be used to
provide this facility, but most likely they won't appear until 1.99m
is out, since 1.99l should be out very soon.
Alan> Alan Hourihane.
Alan> P.S. Can I register via Credit Card !
Yes, VISA and MasterCard are our preferred way of registering. Either
call us at +1 505 766 9115 or FAX us at +1 505 247 1899. If you FAX,
we'll need your card number, the name as it appears on the card, the
card expiration date, the price you think you're paying, a shipping
address, a phone number and if you have them, you can give us a FAX
number and e-mail address. If you call by phone, we'll cheerfully ask
you all those questions anyway.
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To: James Moody <013263m@dragon.acadiau.ca>
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Subject: Re: Executor 1.99k for DOS - not enough memory?
