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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 11:26:45 -0400
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From: DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com>
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In-reply-to: <3AED3863.913B3C0B@aegisknight.org> (message from Chad Austin on
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 04:03:15 -0600)
Subject: Re: setup.exe chdir() fails
References: <3AED3863 DOT 913B3C0B AT aegisknight DOT org>

> I feel that setup.exe should create the directory if it does not
> exist.

Easily fixed, if anyone wants an easy programming project.

> It would be cool if XFree86 binaries could be optionally downloaded
> and installed.  :)

The "optional" part is tricky with the current setup.  This is a much
harder programming project if anyone want to try it.

> Also, the package selection page is confusing.  Many people
> unwittingly download the source code for everything, because they
> think checking the box just selects the package.

If you have suggestions for making it clearer, please suggest them.

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