Re: Octave package for Cygwin

[Paul Kienzle]

David Doolin wrote:

> > Finally, I think packages like the one Agustin Barto has been working
> > on are useful and some people may prefer them over the Cygwin
> > packages.  OTOH, if you have a fast connection to the net and want to
> > install Cygwin anyway, you might find the Cygwin package system to be
> > more convenient as it will allow you to install and upgrade Octave
> > within an existing Cygwin installation.
> >    
>
> This really would be convenient for cygwin users with fast 
> connections.  Since many windows users I know will not 
> use cygwin, Agustin's work will also be useful, especially
> if it can install from a cd image.
It should be possible to set up an NSIS install that
detects the existing cygwin and uses that if desired.
That way the same package covers all users.

Paul Kienzle
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