Re: [MacPerl] Installing on Users' Macs

[Timothy Knox <tdk@pitnet.net>]

>The System folder is a universal location for Don't-Mess-With-This things,
>I agree.  So I suppose this is the place for the core and modules (but not
>necessarily docs/PODs or other non-executable peripherals).  Java VMs, for
>example, often make their way to the System folder.  Probably the
>Extension folder, or a special Perl folder, would be appropriate.

Perhaps a MacPerl folder, in the Extensions folder (the way Aladdin, 
MachTen, and others do it). Also, in that folder, have a Read Me that 
says, "If your remove this folder, the following applications will cease 
working:" Then have each MacPerl app that installs add a line to the 
file. This way, we at least give the users a chance at not screwing 
things up. And after all, users know that messing with the System Folder, 
especially the Extensions folder, is asking for a good swift kick in the 
teeth.

Just my 2.02 yen worth, YMMV, void where prohibited by law.

Timothy Knox  -- tdk@pitnet.net  -- tdk@machack.com  -- tdk@ameritech.net
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