Hi Maurilio,
I think that compilers come with package installer (instead of being a
packaged app, like, for example, a browser) and the installer puts
libraries
where they have to go, see for example neooffice which has such an
'extended'
installer.
For me both are just applications. IMO for any applications
it cannot hurt if they can be placed anywhere you want,
anytime you want. It actually gives much flexibility in
usage and administration. I benefit from this every day
with many apps, both locally and at small to large clients.
So, harbour needs this 'extended' installer to put libraries in the
correct
folder and different versions will have libraries with different
version
extensions, like in linux.
Windows, OS/2 and DOS doesn't need an (extended) installer,
and this makes them very flexible to use. IMO, if there is
any chance to replicate that (and I believe there is),
we shouldn't cut the way to allow this on as much platforms
as possible. In OS X, installation is rather the exception
than the rule, which is just one more reason to allow support
for it (especially if it doesn't hurt anyone).
Brgds,
Viktor
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