[plt-dev] Re: [plt-scheme] End-user instructions for upgrading single PLaneT package

From: Matthias Felleisen (matthias at ccs.neu.edu)
Date: Mon May 18 11:46:25 EDT 2009

On May 18, 2009, at 11:24 AM, Robby Findler wrote:

> Just to be clear, I essentially agree with everything you've written.
> We do need something better and tool support for it. A GUI that helps
> the user's control the upgrades would be a great idea. (IF you were to
> write one I'd be happy to take it!)


I am still wondering whether drscheme could support a GUI that
shows what's available at Planet and even compares the versions
there and in your cache. Then a simple 'click' could warn you
of potential problems before you install the latest version.

-- Matthias




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