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First against the wall

Ovid on 2006-09-27T08:38:40

When the software revolution comes, first against the wall needs to be developers who write software for deploying code to thousands of remote servers, but still require you to click [ OK ] for each installation and offer no scriptable workaround.

Let me guess:

Aristotle on 2006-09-27T09:12:53

Java?

Re:Let me guess:

Ovid on 2006-09-27T09:34:21

Not sure. One friend had this problem with an application which upgraded Oracle database all over the US. Our company is has an app with this problem, too, but I can't name it.

Re:Let me guess:

djberg96 on 2006-09-27T13:04:25

Oh dear god, the Oracle installer is a bloated Java piece of poop, that requires (afaik) that you use their gui. I know of no way to automate it.

I have to use my Solaris box and redirect the X display to install it on remote machines. Fortunately, I only have to do that rarely.

Re: First against the wall

brian_d_foy on 2006-09-27T17:31:35

Indeed. Module::Install must die.

Re: First against the wall

jplindstrom on 2006-09-27T18:41:24

That wall is getting pretty crowded, isn't it?

Interactive Automatic Installations

DAxelrod on 2006-09-27T20:38:57

I remember seeing some program whose "solution" to needing interaction during installation was to script cursor movements and clicks. If you watched an installation, you would see the cursor moving on its own, selecting options, and clicking on dialog boxes.

I wish I were kidding.

Re:Interactive Automatic Installations

Ovid on 2006-09-27T21:27:46

My god, I laughed myself silly over that one. Thanks :)

The wall just got bigger...

DAxelrod on 2006-10-19T17:41:34

I'm also reminded of this WTF.