Re: [tdf-discuss] Survey|Opinion - LibreOffice Install and Update

 On 10/09/2010 05:23 PM, Scott Furry wrote:
>  LibreOffice Community,
>
> As suggested, this post is intended to get the opinion of the 
> community about how best to deliver LibreOffice to its users.
>
> Given that LibreOffice is an important and viable alternative to 
> paid-for office productivity software, and we all feel strongly and 
> passionately about the direction of LibreOffice, input about the 
> community members' expectations/needs/users is needed.
>
> From what we have heard on this topic so far:
>
> - Mac users have commented that they do not have an issue with the 
> current installer available on the Mac platform.
>
> - Window users indicated that an update mechanism would be great. Some 
> commented that the current Windows installer leaves artifacts behind. 
> The Windows Installer does not detect/remove previous installations 
> properly.
>
> - Linux users have discussed vast amounts opinions on packaging in 
> Linux. Some have questioned if distributing packages is a good thing.
>
> -----------------------
>
> This survey is to gauge the views of the LibreOffice community on the 
> install/update method of LibreOffice. Please voice your opinion so 
> that these considerations may be taken into account when the 
> LibreOffice method of install/update is studied by the developer team. 
> Please *bottom-post* your opinions.
>
> How do you expect LibreOffice to be updated?
>
> How do you Install/Update LibreOffice?
>
> What do you expect when Installing/Updating LibreOffice?
>
> Other programs have separate updating programs (iTunes being an 
> example), if it was technically feasible, would having a separate 
> install program for LibreOffice (with updating features) be useful to 
> you?
>
> Would having a download and update site, as well as a Unix|Linux 
> package repository site, be of value to you?
>
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>
> Please note that I am not affiliated with DocumentFoundation. I am 
> like you, a community member who wants to see LibreOffice be very 
> successful.
>
> So let's hear what you think folks?
>
> Regards,
> Scott Furry
Currently run LibreOffice on both Linux Mint and Windows XP platforms.

How do you expect LibreOffice to be updated?

After the initial install, I would prefer something similar to what 
Mozilla does with FF and TB - incremental updates.

How do you install/update LibreOffice?

On Win XP, this is a full download of the file.  Unfortunately, like 
OOo, it leaves quite a bit of leftover files.  Who knows if I actually 
found all of them in an effort to keep things as clean as possible.

On Linux Mint, this was a download of a deb file and install using the 
CLI.  Then some hunting around to find the files since the desktop 
didn't pick it up (I understand this may be better as it gets out of 
beta).  I have it running, but a lot of poking around since I'm not real 
familiar with the install process.

What do you expect when installing/updating LibreOffice?

As said, an incremental update would be preferable.  On Win XP, would 
prefer install files not be put on the desktop by default and wherever 
they go, they should be removed at the end of the install process.  
Would really like it if it could be installed without Admin rights.  On 
Linux Mint, main thing would be an easy way to find the updates and be 
able to install with a couple mouse clicks.

Having a separate program to handle the updating?

Would be fine with me.

Having a download/update site or repository site for Linux be useful?

Definitely if some clear instructions/guidance are provided for using it.

HTH!

Jeff

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