I think this is the absolute number one feature of OS X that I would love to see implemented in Linux.
Under OS X, the system directories contain the operating system, basic associated utilities, etc. Programs which are packaged as bundles don't need to install files in system directories. Just as an example, having done a fresh install of OS X Panther on a machine, all I had to do to install Apple Works was to drag to drag the icon from the CD and drop it into the applications directory. Installation complete. Want to uninstall? Delete it or drag it to the trash.
On Feb 4, 2004, at 2:56 PM, Tilo Schwarz wrote:
Steven Leach writes:Number one on my 'not in Debian/Linux but should be' list is OS X style(Or is it really NextStep style) application bundles.Actually, if I remember correctly, on the NeXT you could uninstall an app by dragging it to the trash, because the app bundle was self contained. Butrecently I heard (but I'm not sure), that on OS X some app bundlesadditionally install file outside the bundle, which gives a mess I guess ...Tilo -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-devel-request@lists.debian.orgwith a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmaster@lists.debian.org