[Bf-funboard] We should not loose the ZIP option

[Atomic Perception]

I would find no use in an automatic upgrader. Because I freelance  at
various locations, the systems I use are often locked down to prevent new
software from being installed. Having an installer for Blender would
prevent me from using the latest version of Blender. I typically pull down
the ZIP version of Blender and just run it from the folder. The closer you
tie the installer to the system, the more likely you are to run into
permissions issues.

Not all of us are Admins of the machine we run Blender on.

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> Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:08:46 +0100
> From: Patrik Andersson <patrik.andersson.se at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Bf-funboard] Blender-upgrader
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> Hi!
> I would like to suggest a blender-installer or a blender upgrade feature.
> It could work like this:
> When starting blender, most users I guess get the start-up image with
> links and last open files etc. Add a release panel in that dialog, which
> announce the major releases like release candidates and sharp version or
> important bug-fixes. Then it's possible for the user to easily
> update/upgrade the blender version, by letting blender installer/upgrade
> change current installation of blender to the newer version, and letting
> old settings remains without any matters.
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> The purpose is to initiate the upgrade from blender itself in some way.
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> What do you say?
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> Best regards,
> Patrik
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> Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:37 +0000
> From: Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Bf-funboard] Blender-upgrader
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> Yes I also think that will be a good feature. The idea and practice of
> downloading a anew blender version isnt enjoying.
>
> At least clicking on an upgrade button and having the latest build running
> in some few minutes will be so cool.
>
> Rex
> On Mar 10, 2013 12:09 PM, "Patrik Andersson" <
> patrik.andersson.se at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi!
> > I would like to suggest a blender-installer or a blender upgrade feature.
> > It could work like this:
> > When starting blender, most users I guess get the start-up image with
> > links and last open files etc. Add a release panel in that dialog, which
> > announce the major releases like release candidates and sharp version or
> > important bug-fixes. Then it's possible for the user to easily
> > update/upgrade the blender version, by letting blender installer/upgrade
> > change current installation of blender to the newer version, and letting
> > old settings remains without any matters.
> >
> > The purpose is to initiate the upgrade from blender itself in some way.
> >
> > What do you say?
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Patrik
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