[Logic] Dennis - Latest version of Logic???

2003年7月11日 07:55:43 -0400

Dennis - two points...
1. You asked what's the advantage? Multiple.
I have downloaded the same update more than once. Why? I wasn't sure if I
had it. The advantage of using the build number in the filename is for
assisting multiple customers. So - the effort of one person uploading a
filename with an explicit version name prevents numerous customers doing
repeated downloads because they can't see the version number in the
filename.
Additionally, if the download filename remains constant, it will overwrite a
previous download. I think this unwise from a client perspective as I always
want my downloads to be uniquely identifiable and readily available. With
various software more than once I have fallen back a version due to a bug
that had a direct impact and thus the need to revert.
2. I've suggested this compromise before:
Make the online downloadable file a ZIP and always use the same filename.
But inside the ZIP instead of "update.z" use a file name which includes the
full version and build numbers. This gives you your static web page
filename you desire and give us, your customers, what we desire - the
ability to see the version in the filename.
BTW - I create and/or manage numerous commercial & hobbyist web pages, so I
understand the work involved. I look at updates as it comes w/ the turf.
Easiest way to prevent a filename screw-up is RMB,Copy,Paste & you've got
accurate filename on page then hyperlink it. Done. Example - I frequently
add PDFs, and each MUST have an explicit name which really doesn't add much
work for me. But then ... depending on your web authoring software ...
8>)
Regards, Bill K1UQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "PDA" <[email protected]>
To: "Carl Smidt" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>;
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Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Logic] Latest version of Logic???
> Hi--
>> Thanks for bringing this desire to my attention.
>> Since I don't see any significant advantage to
> renaming the file with every version change. Doing
> so would require manually updating the link on update
> web page. I should and usually do update the web
> page anyway to reflect the version. But if I don't
> update the web page, or make a typo, the way it is
> now, it still works. There is very little to screw up.
>> Also, we perfer that people access it thru the web
> page anyway. He have advertisements there, and it
> answers a lot of questions that people have when
> they just look at the FTP site.
>> So, I put a !readme.htm file in the LOGIC6 FTP
> directory. A couple of clicks and you are at the web
> page with the version information.
>> Thanks for the suggestions and for using LOGic.
>> 73,
>> Dennis WN4AZY
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