Re: [libreoffice-users] LibreOffice is now on a "auto install auto update" system

On 12-12-12 10:10 AM, webmaster-Kracked_P_P wrote:
> On 12/12/2012 09:57 AM, Joel Madero wrote:
> > On 12/12/2012 06:49 AM, webmaster-Kracked_P_P wrote:
> > > I got an e-zine this morning about a package that is downloads,
> > > installs, and updates, a list of packages for you.
> > >
> > > I fount LibreOffice 3.6.4 listed.
> > >
> > > This statement is what worries me though:
> > >
> > > "No Clicking Next, Next, Next
> > > Ninite fully automates installers offscreen."
> > >
> > > See what you think.
> > >
> > > http://ninite.com/
> > When I used Windows years ago I used to ninite quite frequently, it's
> > just a small installer that then pulls the individual installers and
> > then goes through them automatically, pretty functional.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joel
>
> What I do not like it the statements that makes me feel that I have no
> control of how the packages are installed.  I always do a custom
> install of packages to make sure I only install things I want.  For
> LO, I make sure I install only the languages and dictionaries I want. 
> There are some packages that has a "default" of adding toolbars and
> other things to other packages, like browsers, that are not acceptable
> to my point of view.

It's extremely useful to build new Windows systems (ie mass installs).
It's not free open source though.

> I never heard of this "Ninite" so I did not know about how much
> "trust" I would give it.
>
> Also, does Windows LO still need a JRE installed BEFORE it gets
> installed?  Use to be yes.  If such a "auto install" system tries to
> install LO with no JRE installed first, then problems. . . .
So don't use it. Use one of the free open source alternatives,
testit/file a bug report to help fix/test it:
http://alternativeto.net/software/ninite/?license=opensource

F.



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Fabián Rodríguez
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