Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
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Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
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.terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
Harvey is right,it something to do with your Window's settingsHarvey Williamson wrote: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.terminator wrote:Why does a free engine need to be setup by the administrator of the computer? Isn't this overzealousness?
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
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
http://www.chess.hylogic.de
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
lol - but we should just say thanks Dan for giving us Homer for free!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.
Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
Also, we shouldnt be trying to install chess programs on someone elses computer and complain when it requires you to be the admin.Harvey Williamson wrote:lol - but we should just say thanks Dan for giving us Homer for free!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.
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
Hehe,smart goatTony Thomas wrote:Also, we shouldnt be trying to install chess programs on someone elses computer and complain when it requires you to be the admin.Harvey Williamson wrote:lol - but we should just say thanks Dan for giving us Homer for free!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.
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
Hi Matthias !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.
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.
Best,
Daniel
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
Daniel Mehrmann wrote:Hi Matthias !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.
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.
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
http://www.chess.hylogic.de
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Re: Homer Chess Setup as Admin - Why?
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).Matthias Gemuh wrote:Daniel Mehrmann wrote:Hi Matthias !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.
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.
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.
Best,
Daniel