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Re: AdminCygwin Release
- From: BGINFO4X <bginfo4x at kztsoftware dot com>
- To: cygwin at cygwin dot com
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:52:25 +0100
- Subject: Re: AdminCygwin Release
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- References: <CAO2ddnbtJ_mY1Yei6cx2GQO1dAWv=OV-cDVFO+aZD935MGQ7mA at mail dot gmail dot com> <52DEBB76 dot 2040004 at cygwin dot com>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I'm trying to create a "Small Admin Cywgin relase", called AdminCgwin.
>> If it works, I will upload to sourceforge.
>>
>> These are the main lines:
>>
>> 1- Create an installation windows package (.msi) with WIX.
>>
>> 2- Default Installed packages: base + admin + apt-cyg.
>> The remaining packages should be installed via apt-cyg
>>
>> 3- Customize /etc/profile to use folders outside the "Installation
>> folder". Folders like Temp, Home must be out "cygwin installation
>> folder".
>>
>> 4- Customize Cygwin.bat to start in a folder with spaces.
>>
>> 5- Launch a custom action after msi installation, to execute
>> postinstall : 000-cygwin-post-install.sh.
>> I will try to reset /etc/passwd & /etc/group to the "new SAM machine".
>>
>> Do you see any drawback that could broke cygwin? Do you have any
>> recommendation? I really appreciate your comments.
>
>
> I see lots of potential issues with something like this:
But .... any issue related to "broke cygwin behaviour"?
> not the least of which is that it will be a burden for you to keep up-to-date.
I will not try to keep up-to-date. Only "major releases" will produce
a new .msi. Upgrades should be done via "apt-cyg".
> I think the question you have to ask yourself is what problem are you
> trying to solve and can it be done within the context of setup*.exe
> and the existing packages?
Basically, the main idea is:
1- Fast installation of the package (msi). Can be also installed
massively via Active Directory or specialized programs.
2- Fast administration of a windows machine once installed.
3- Base platform for integration with other programs, like BGINFO4X or others.
> If so, you and others are better served by going that route.
Thanks a lot, your comments are welcome.
>
> --
> Larry
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> A: Yes.
>> Q: Are you sure?
>>> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
>>>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?
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