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On 06/25/2011 14:40, gonzague wrote:
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You need to install only one sofware : vlc from videolan : <a
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On 22/06/2011 23:26, Anthony Ashley wrote:
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<div dir="ltr"> I was offered an update for VLC. When I tried,
questions, questions, questions. Do I want to download it? Do
I want to install it? Do I want to remove the previous
version? Which parts? How the hell would I know? I don't get
this when I install updates for Windows or Internet Explorer.
It just does it. Why can't you ever do anything the simple way
instead of always trying to be so clever? I will keep the old
version instead of risking who knows what damage. </div>
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Since the other response is somewhat vague. VLC is worked on by
people in their spare time. How they decide to do things is up to
them it's there privilege as the guys spending countless hours of
their free time to make something we don't have to pay for. That
being said they could perhaps make things simpler with descriptions
for those who aren't as privy to tech terms.<br>
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For your reference:<br>
Do I want to download it?: Means simply do you want to download the
installer if you answer no then the installer isn't downloaded and
thus isn't installed.<br>
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Do I want to install it?: Perhaps after downloading you realize you
have to go and don't want to install it yet or your installing
something else and want to wait. Clicking yes launches the file you
downloaded and starts the installer (I think this is fairly obvious
to be honest).<br>
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Do I want to remove the previous version?: Some people install
multiple copies of VLC especially since VLC is free and at times
something will be broken with an update. The simple answer in your
case is yes.<br>
Which Parts?: If in doubt install everything. If you use Firefox
and are on Windows (which you evidently are) then you will want a
full install.<br>
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Windows always makes things easy but, it also screws up a lot more
frequently. Often times when I install a Windows app I have to
re-customize stuff afterwards because it'll change one of my
favorite settings. Though VLC is great for the average person as
it's light weight, includes it's own codecs, and has a great UI for
actually watching/listening to stuff it is still a tool designed for
more advanced users and will likely always appeal primarily to those
users. Updating is unlikely to screw anything up but I can make it
even easier for you by telling you exactly what settings to use:<br>
Do I want to download it: yes<br>
Do I want to install it: yes<br>
Do I want to remove the previous version: yes<br>
Which Parts: Full Install (checks all boxes except delete user
preferences)<br>
If it ask if you wish to delete or reset your user preferences say
no unless it tells you it's for the best (rarely happens).<br>
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