Article # 297, added by Geoworks, historical record
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Rules for overwriting libraries with NSERVER (the installer)
When NServer installs geodes and files that already exist on the phone, protocols are checked and actions are taken based the following tables. For documents and data files: Major Minor ----- ----- Higher --- Prompt user, install document and continue install Lower --- Ignore file and continue install Same Lower Prompt user, install document and continue install Same Same Prompt user, install document and continue install Same Higher Prompt user, install document and continue install When replacing documents and data files, the Connect dialog type CSDBT_REPLACE_EXISTING_DOCUMENT is used (see connect.goh). This dialog is displayed for each document that is being replaced. For Applications: Major Minor ----- ----- Higher --- Prompt user, install file and continue install Lower --- Ignore file and continue install Same Lower Ignore file and continue install Same Same Prompt user, install file and continue install Same Higher Prompt user, install file and continue install For libraries and drivers: Major Minor ----- ----- Higher --- Abort whole install because package is not compatible Lower --- Abort whole install because package is not compatible Same Lower Ignore file and continue install Same Same Ignore file and continue install Same Higher Prompt user, install file and continue install When replacing applications, libraries and drivers, the CSDBT_REPLACE_EXISTING_SOFTWARE dialog is used. This dialog is only displayed once per package install.