Re: How to get started

Junichi Uekawa wrote:
> 
> I've had an impression that Windows does not allow overwriting of
> files when files are in use, making dpkg essentially impossible.
> 

That is the reason for the required reboot on installation of new 
software.  There are ways to make the OS replace files on reboot.

> Windows applications use the chance of rebooting to copy files
> that are previously used; thus dpkg and apt will probably
> need to use Windows reboots to get applications upgraded.
> 

Yes, but only if the file is open in the first place.  Perhaps a special 
dpkg binary that executes on reboot that moves files from a temporary 
folder to the installation location.  It could either be registered to 
always run or registered to run and remove itself from the registry.


Earnie.
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