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RE: Re: Re: x64 Installer has the wrong version in it

From: NHansen <frasigurdp_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:35:54 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Andy, You may read my message that way, but that's actually not at all what I meant. What you suggest is of course as silly as you make it sound. I was merely arguing that by following the prescribed method of updating one may get stuck regardless. And yes, one can certainly argue that software of this nature is "as is" with the expectancy that the end-user knows what he/she is doing. The problem is not an issue for me, I manage quite fine, I just got a bit disappointed at the solution, which was suggested. The thing is though: any piece of software can be mis-configured and I suppose ISP are famous for that. Now if this problem is as common as you suggest, one might argue that a solution at the source could be relevant. I am not suggesting this, but if say, the file size is the 'culprit', one could perhaps add a dummy file to the update to alter the size. Like I said, I'm not suggesting it.

I'll let this rest. Thanks for replying Andy and Nikolay. Also, the Tortoise is still a great tool with or without this hiccup.
Niels

> On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 11:14 AM, NHansen <frasigurdp at gmail dot com> wrote:
> > Stefan,
> >
> > I really would not bother if I did not find the Turtle (Tortoise) such a useful tool; however, I beg to differ. Your assertion that the problem lies on the user's side is wrong. It may well be that the ISP is not too clever, but the right thing would be for you to ensure that such ISPs do not put a spanner in the wheel. I downloaded the 'new' version but stopped installing when I saw the invitation to 'repair' or 'remove'. I would image that some users may have accepted the invitation with whatever adverse/unwanted consequences. User-friendlyness[sic] would be for you to accept the inefficiencies of the ISPs and deal with them.
>
> Think about what you're asking for here.
>
> You're asking Stefan to police all the world's ISPs and download
> hosting sites and make sure that they are keeping things "fresh". And
> then somehow exert pressure on them to not screw up the works?
>
> Should he do this before or after he's finished faster-than-light travel?
>
> There is an official download site. Stefan releases the software
> there. There are official mirrors, some may update slower than others.
> Beyond that, what your ISP and unofficial mirror sites do is
> completely outside his control. You, as the customer, have leverage
> with your ISP to get their problems fixed. Stefan does not.
>
>
> >> On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Alex <tigris at alex dot vallat dot name> wrote:
> >>
> >> > I downloaded TortoiseSVN-1.7.13.24257-x64-svn-1.7.10.msi following the
> >> > link at http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html, but when run it claims to
> >> > be "TortoiseSVN 1.7.12.24070 (64 bit) Setup.
> >> >
> >> > Continuing with the installation offers options to Modify, Repair or
> >> > Remove my existing installation (which is 1.7.12).
> >> >
> >> > Has something gone wrong with the release process?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> No, everything is fine and ok.
> >>
> >> I think the problem is on your end, most likely your ISP and some caching
> >> involved. See here for similar reports and solution:
> >> http://tortoisesvn.tigris.org/ds/viewMessage.do?dsForumId=4061&dsMessageId=2909959
> >>
> >>
> >> Stefan
> >>
> >> --
> >> ___
> >> oo // \\ "De Chelonian Mobile"
> >> (_,\/ \_/ \ TortoiseSVN
> >> \ \_/_\_/> The coolest Interface to (Sub)Version Control
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