> but I don't really see why this would be an issue one way or the
> other.
It's not. The issue is that the user is not told what and where will be installed before installing.
The preferred method is manual install, with apps creating support files upon the first launch. If, for whatever reason, that's not practical, then the installer should provide a precise listing of what will be installed and where. If, for whatever reason, your preferred installer doesn't do that, one of the Read Me files should contain an up-to-date listing of every file (path included) which is going to be installed.
> Hopefully this reduces your fear of the installer corrupting your
> system.
I appreciate your concern, but the best way to do that is to provide the list. What exactly does the installer install, and where? This is YOUR application which is going to be installed on MY computer. Even if there were absolutely no reason to be concerned about corruption -- isn't providing this information an issue of basic courtesy and respect for the customer?
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> Other applications don't use external foldersActually, some do.
> but I don't really see why this would be an issue one way or the
> other.
It's not. The issue is that the user is not told what and where will be installed before installing.
The preferred method is manual install, with apps creating support files upon the first launch. If, for whatever reason, that's not practical, then the installer should provide a precise listing of what will be installed and where. If, for whatever reason, your preferred installer doesn't do that, one of the Read Me files should contain an up-to-date listing of every file (path included) which is going to be installed.
> Hopefully this reduces your fear of the installer corrupting your
> system.
I appreciate your concern, but the best way to do that is to provide the list. What exactly does the installer install, and where? This is YOUR application which is going to be installed on MY computer. Even if there were absolutely no reason to be concerned about corruption -- isn't providing this information an issue of basic courtesy and respect for the customer?
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