VNC project idea request

Michael L. Bird michaelb "at" instruction.com
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 00:14:46 +0000


I agree, a automatic option simply gets in the way of the operations of the
software and add an additional layer were problem can appear.

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[mailto:owner-vnc-list "at" uk.research.att.com]On Behalf Of nholsh
Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 8:03 AM
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Subject: Re: VNC project idea request


Agreed, but who all remembers CP/M much less PIP?

Dave Ihnat wrote:

> Hatzer, William J. wrote:
>
> > I got one ... a Upgrade option for the windows vnc were u could have it
> > check Every so many days a Specified Location for an update.. or a way
to
> > have it distribute software...
>
> Oh, PLEASE don't do this!  Remember the old Unix credo?  "Do one thing,
> but do it well."  VNC isn't a software distribution tool; hanging that
> on it would be diluting its primary task.  Remember "PIP" in CP/M?
> --
>         Dave Ihnat
>         ignatz "at" dminet.com
>
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