Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Discussion of anything and everything relating to chess playing software and machines.

Moderators: hgm, Rebel, chrisw

terminator

Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by terminator »

Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?
Top
User avatar
Harvey Williamson
Posts: 2011
Joined: Sun May 25, 2008 11:12 pm
Location: Whitchurch. Shropshire, UK.
Full name: Harvey Williamson

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Harvey Williamson »

terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?
I think it is nothing to do with it being a free engine. It is Windows making sure you have permission to install on the machine you are using.
Top
User avatar
Dr.Wael Deeb
Posts: 9773
Joined: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:44 pm
Location: Amman,Jordan

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Dr.Wael Deeb »

Harvey Williamson wrote:
terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?
I think it is nothing to do with it being a free engine. It is Windows making sure you have permission to install on the machine you are using.
Harvey is right,it something to do with your Window's settings :!:
_No one can hit as hard as life.But it ain’t about how hard you can hit.It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.How much you can take and keep moving forward….
Top
User avatar
Matthias Gemuh
Posts: 3245
Joined: Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:10 am

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Matthias Gemuh »

terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?

I don't use any free engines that require running a setup.
If hundreds of authors offer their free engines only with setups,
imagine the mess !

Matthias.
My engine was quite strong till I added knowledge to it.
http://www.chess.hylogic.de
Top
User avatar
Harvey Williamson
Posts: 2011
Joined: Sun May 25, 2008 11:12 pm
Location: Whitchurch. Shropshire, UK.
Full name: Harvey Williamson

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Harvey Williamson »

Matthias Gemuh wrote:
terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?

I don't use any free engines that require running a setup.
If hundreds of authors offer their free engines only with setups,
imagine the mess !

Matthias.
lol - but we should just say thanks Dan for giving us Homer for free!
Top
Tony Thomas

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Tony Thomas »

Harvey Williamson wrote:
Matthias Gemuh wrote:
terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?

I don't use any free engines that require running a setup.
If hundreds of authors offer their free engines only with setups,
imagine the mess !

Matthias.
lol - but we should just say thanks Dan for giving us Homer for free!
Also, we shouldnt be trying to install chess programs on someone elses computer and complain when it requires you to be the admin. :lol:
Top
User avatar
Dr.Wael Deeb
Posts: 9773
Joined: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:44 pm
Location: Amman,Jordan

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Dr.Wael Deeb »

Tony Thomas wrote:
Harvey Williamson wrote:
Matthias Gemuh wrote:
terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?

I don't use any free engines that require running a setup.
If hundreds of authors offer their free engines only with setups,
imagine the mess !

Matthias.
lol - but we should just say thanks Dan for giving us Homer for free!
Also, we shouldnt be trying to install chess programs on someone elses computer and complain when it requires you to be the admin. :lol:
Hehe,smart goat :lol:
_No one can hit as hard as life.But it ain’t about how hard you can hit.It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.How much you can take and keep moving forward….
Top
User avatar
Daniel Mehrmann
Posts: 858
Joined: Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:24 pm
Location: Germany
Full name: Daniel Mehrmann

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Daniel Mehrmann »

Matthias Gemuh wrote:
terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?

I don't use any free engines that require running a setup.
If hundreds of authors offer their free engines only with setups,
imagine the mess !

Matthias.
Hi Matthias !

It might be the right way for you, but it's not useable for the normal user out there (no computerchess expert/fan).

My typical customer plays in a chessclub, only has Fritz installed, doesn't know anything about engine rating lists or tourneys and will use homer for analyze his games. :wink:

Best,
Daniel
Top
User avatar
Matthias Gemuh
Posts: 3245
Joined: Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:10 am

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Matthias Gemuh »

Daniel Mehrmann wrote:
Matthias Gemuh wrote:
terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?

I don't use any free engines that require running a setup.
If hundreds of authors offer their free engines only with setups,
imagine the mess !

Matthias.
Hi Matthias !

It might be the right way for you, but it's not useable for the normal user out there (no computerchess expert/fan).

My typical customer plays in a chessclub, only has Fritz installed, doesn't know anything about engine rating lists or tourneys and will use homer for analyze his games. :wink:

Best,
Daniel

Hi Daniel,
I understand your point.
The question is why don't you offer an alternative package without setup for us freaks ?
Best,
Matthias.
My engine was quite strong till I added knowledge to it.
http://www.chess.hylogic.de
Top
User avatar
Daniel Mehrmann
Posts: 858
Joined: Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:24 pm
Location: Germany
Full name: Daniel Mehrmann

Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?

Post by Daniel Mehrmann »

Matthias Gemuh wrote:
Daniel Mehrmann wrote:
Matthias Gemuh wrote:
terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?

I don't use any free engines that require running a setup.
If hundreds of authors offer their free engines only with setups,
imagine the mess !

Matthias.
Hi Matthias !

It might be the right way for you, but it's not useable for the normal user out there (no computerchess expert/fan).

My typical customer plays in a chessclub, only has Fritz installed, doesn't know anything about engine rating lists or tourneys and will use homer for analyze his games. :wink:

Best,
Daniel

Hi Daniel,
I understand your point.
The question is why don't you offer an alternative package without setup for us freaks ?
Best,
Matthias.
Well, Homer needs admin rights for the copyright protection und Windows offers it automaticly if it detect that a setup is running. (ok, not 100% true, but basicly).

Best,
Daniel
Top

Return to “Computer Chess Club: General Topics”