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On Thu, May 07, 2009 at 03:32:27PM +0100, Dave Korn wrote:
>Andy Koppe wrote:
>>> By the way, I don't like that setup maximizes the window when on the package
>>> selection step.
>> 
>> I haven't seen it, but it certainly sounds wrong for a "wizard"-style
>> window to change its size when you press the Next button.
>
>This is my other nomination for the user interface hall of shame for
>setup.exe.  I think taking window layout control out of the hands of
>the user is just never a good thing.

Thanks very much for repeatedly making this point.  It's always nice to
see one's efforts publicly ridiculed.

cgf

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