Apache OpenOffice (AOO) Bugzilla – Issue 13576
Split OpenOffice.org into smaller downloads
Last modified: 2013-08-07 15:26:11 UTC
Hi, As a 56K modem user I find downloading the 50-60MB takes a long time and on a number of occassions has failed. Whilst it is possible to install packages to assist in downloading this is not my preference. (Each download program introduces its own set of issues.) Also I wonder how many people simply give up once the download fails for them. From what I can see, splitting the file could be easily achieved (at least under Windows) as the zip file consists of around 400 individual files which could be easily grouped into 10MB lots. Each zip file could then be downloaded and extracted into the one install folder. I realise this is a bit more error prone as a user may not download all required files creating even more support problems. Maybe the setup program could be altered to do a quick file count and check sum to see that all files are available. To me I would be just happy to check the folder for the number of files using Windows explorer. I think there is a sufficient number of people who experience this problem based on email on the discuss and users list, so I decided to raise this issue so that people can vote on it. Thanks for an excellent program Kelvin
*** This issue has been confirmed by popular vote. ***
change component. mh->is: is this something which fits into your concept of native installer ?
I suggest offering Bittorrent downloads instead. It will also ease the server load.
I second the suggestion for providing a BitTorrent download facility. That's why I voted for this bug. Thank you!
is -> mh: This does not fit into the concept of native installer. Of course we think about better download possibilities, but not in the context of the creation of the installation sets. Andre is currently investigating the download sets. Most probable we will create the download sets in a new process, after the normal native installation sets are created. For me there is at the moment nothing to do for this, therefore I send you back this task. (Setting target to OOo 2.0)
yes, providing it with bittorrent might be a solution, anybody out there who is able to take this issue ?
May I suggest WONTFIX and refer to the issue regarding bittorrent downloads issue 13576 .
sorry - issue 40392 of course.
ok with me, but i'm not the reporter withdrawing vote
Hi, I no longer need this facility as I use ADSL. Others around me don't need this facility either, as I provide them with copies of OpenOffice.org as required. From my perspective the issue can be closed. If others feel differently, I am sure they can suggest reopening the issue. Thanks Kelvin
set issue to WONTFIX, the demand for this seems to be pretty low nowadays.
Closing. Cheers.