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appName.pkg vs. appName Version.pkg

Asked by Rainer

Hello,

I'd like to name my installer packages something like appName Version.pkg, then zip them, so that they become appName Version.pkg.zip.

Is there a way to make that work with Sparkle? So fare I have it working only when I don't include the version number, thus keeing the name of the zipped pkg strictly the same as the app's name.

Thanks!

Rainer

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Andy Matuschak (andymatuschak) said : 		#1

Sorry, but that's not supported. I try to limit the number of configurations Sparkle needs to work with to make testing and support easier, and this naming limitation is one consequence.

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Rainer (daddel) said : 		#2

Hello Andy,

I understand. Let me respectfully submit that as a feature request, then. I think this would really reduce confusion both on the developer's and the user's part.

However, let me thank you for your prompt reply, and all of the work that you put into this great framework.

R.

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Paul Marks (shadowofged) said : 		#3

If you use bundle packages (versus flat packages on Leopard), you'll actually confuse Installer.app, since it won't know that the updated package is the same as an older version it has installed. You'll see version-dependent receipts in /Library/Receipts. It's in your interest (I'd say) to keep the package name constant, but perhaps rename the zip file or disk image (and its volume name) that you ship.