Simviation Forum - How do you like your downloads to be? VOTE HERE

Reply #15 - Apr 5^th, 2011 at 2:46pm

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Boikat wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2011 at 10:32pm:

.ZIP all teh way. (which also mean .rar's get flushed down the bit bucket, too) I rarely let auto-installers "do their thing". I prefer to "auto-install" into a temp folder, then manually install, mainly because amy add-ons that are adapted to FSX from FS9 still try to install into FS9. Needles to say, that don't work very well.

I'll second that motion!

The poll showed 35 - 3 when I voted.

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Reply #16 - Apr 28^th, 2011 at 2:41am

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I would like the downloads to be .zip files only which help one to install the downloaded files in the right folders.

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Reply #17 - Apr 28^th, 2011 at 8:29am

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Like the greater majority of experienced FS users, I value control over the FS environment, both inside the sim AND under its bonnet, so to speak.

Zip files are always the best for me. In fact, on average when I find an auto-installing .EXE file I always make so it spills its guts inside a temporary folder for me to then manually move the parts were they should.

No offense of any kind is meant to those who take their time to build the auto-installing files, of course. They do it to make the life of unexperienced simmer better, but everyone is entitled to his or her own preferences, and mine lean towards the use of Zip files. That's all folks Wink

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Reply #18 - Apr 28^th, 2011 at 10:50am

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I agree with the majority of people here and set up a ZIP file with folders for easy manual install. I do this because pretty much everyone here knows what they are doing and it is smart to look at what you are installing in your HD.

If you enjoy using installers for practice/learning or you think at looks more professional than go right ahead and put it inside the ZIP along with the manual folders, giving users a chance to decide which installation they prefer to use.

Remember that for missions(with scenery), aircraft(panel/cabinet files and gauges) and such that some beginners would prefer the auto install at first then move on to manual installs. Providing a file list helps them learn whats going on.

Just my opinion Grin

Take Care,
Brett

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Reply #19 - Apr 28^th, 2011 at 11:17pm

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I'm lazy, so I'm all for .exe. This is mostly given the fact that certain addons are just so complex and tedious to install properly. After flightsimming since 5.1, I still can't go over installing addons like Posky with all their bells and whistles without constantly having to consult documentation and figuring out where they want (or don't say) certain files to go. I mean, I know enough about how FS works to install some basic addons, but some still drive me crazy. If I can save myself a hassle, I would

Cheers,
RB

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Reply #20 - Apr 29^th, 2011 at 1:50am

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I like both. I just dont like the freeware .exe that you have to go back and fix... Undecided

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Reply #21 - Apr 29^th, 2011 at 8:37pm

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I like the zip file. I download it to my desktop, make any adjustments, delete useless read me's etc... Then I can place everything where it belongs and nothing gets overwritten.

Semper Fi,

Dave

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Reply #22 - May 1^st, 2011 at 12:16pm

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I prefer .rar then .zip, sometimes .exe with the caveats mentioned afore!

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Reply #23 - May 1^st, 2011 at 1:43pm

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ZIPpitty Doo Da all the way...I can then choose to manually install or use FSXAddit.... which works great most of the time.

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Reply #24 - May 1^st, 2011 at 7:53pm

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I can go either way on this. I feel if someone goes the the work of providing an a/c for the flight sim community, the last thing we should do is quibble about their work. My thanks for the people that provide us with these great a/c. Just wish I had the talent to do this too.

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Reply #25 - May 1^st, 2011 at 7:56pm

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I can go either way on this. I feel if someone goes the the work of providing an a/c for the flight sim community, the last thing we should do is quibble about their work. My thanks for the people that provide us with these great a/c. Just wish I had the talent to do this too.

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Reply #26 - Dec 12^th, 2011 at 12:23am

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I prefer .zip to .exe mainly because I have windows 7 so fsx is in programme files (x86) not programme files and some installers don't realise that.

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Reply #27 - Dec 12^th, 2011 at 1:57am

Faildozer. Ex Member

Zip files where the only instructions are "extract to FSX folder". No other nonsense.

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