Apache OpenOffice (AOO) Bugzilla – Issue 77803
Support Mac OS X installation, scripting, etc in the first start wizard
Last modified: 2013-02-07 21:49:13 UTC
As discussed in issue 63630, the grand plan is to continue using .dmg (disk image) for installation, and extend first start wizard to any additional installation activity that needs to be done. This may include: - Spotlight plugin installed in /Library/... to guarantee it works properly, as otherwise multiple instances of the same plugin can exist within several OOo installs. That is big NO-NO according to Apple. Additionally, for indexing to work properly, some shell commands need to be run during install. - profile migration (or copying) for end users, so that they don't have to worry about the details. - "separate applications" work, we are not dealing with a single application anymore, but several apps. - error notes/showing documents: readme/license/any other text + errors (like "cannot install on Jaguar")
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same as issue 63630: mox: I didn't say i wanted to do this task, i only agreed with Shaun's point of view (providing a .dmg instead of a .pkg) so reassigning to macport
Even if we stick with the drag and drop install, the spotlight plugin IMO should be packaged as .pkg, which could be located in some "Extras" directory inside the dmg. Requiring admin privileges during application launch is a broken design, even on Mac OS X.
obr: cws spotlightplugin01 already contains needed scripts and makefiles to create correct .pkg that installs properly to /Library/Spotlight.
lower prio
reset target - generic user macport...
FYI the spotlight plugin is located inside the Bundle ( like the QuickLook one). IMHO nothing has to be done during the installation, because everything is done in the DnD operation.