Thread: "Install here" : why Linux doesn't do it?
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2010-10-12 , 21:42
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#128
Originally Posted by TiagoTiago View Post
I mean incorporate a standalone installer in the packaging system, for mass installation it would work just like a plain package, but when desired would have all the options one would expect on a decent installer

edit: and would work ith different packaging systems etc, even possible to install without one as well
Main reason is the one I stated on an earlier post: few people if any would use it.

The current trend is the exact opposite; that is: to move to question-less packages. See Microsoft Installer, iPhone apps, etc.