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Dale · 01-21-2009, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Edgar has been experimenting with file paths. We're still deciding where to put items like logos and playlists. When the real installer is built it will probably create a folder like C:Program Files/Marine Aquarium 3, and put everything in it.

Opinion: that is a key decision.

With Vista, putting things in C:/Program Files/ carries advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes big disadvantages.

A careful and thoughtful decision needs to be made - including considerations of Vista UAC, as well as "per-user settings" for MA3, registry considerations, etc.

01-21-2009, 12:08 PM	#289
Dale Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 960	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Edgar has been experimenting with file paths. We're still deciding where to put items like logos and playlists. When the real installer is built it will probably create a folder like C:Program Files/Marine Aquarium 3, and put everything in it. Opinion: that is a key decision. With Vista, putting things in C:/Program Files/ carries advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes big disadvantages. A careful and thoughtful decision needs to be made - including considerations of Vista UAC, as well as "per-user settings" for MA3, registry considerations, etc.