Another Richard wrote: > There are times when I think the "unzip files" approach is legitimate.
> For instance, suppose you have a bunch of data files that represent a > snapshot in time for a dynamically updating service. The service, > when run, will consume the initial snapshot of files to build its > database, then delete those files. The service will poll an internet > site for updates to store in the directory and process, deleting them > once they are processed. Let me say straight away that I would also have to agree there are sometimes occasions where an "unzip files" approach is valid (or at least as valid as any other option). Having said that, in the scenario you describe wouldn't it also be possible to have the dynamically updating service retrieve its entire initial snapshot from the update site? (Of course, there are disadvantages of this option - including the potential bandwidth required, and the fact that there would be no way to start the service initially on a disconnected machine - but the end result should be the same.) Regards, Richard * C O N F I D E N T I A L I T Y N O T I C E * ----------------------------------------------------------- The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, be aware that forwarding it, copying it, or in any way disclosing its content to any other person, is strictly prohibited. Quixote Traffic Corporation is neither liable for the contents, nor for the proper, complete and timely transmission of (the information contained in) this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail immediately and delete the material from any computer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
