Fewer steps when downloading and installing LabVIEW from web

[Jim_Kring]

I downloaded LabVIEW from ni.com and installed it.  Here's the process:

  1) Download a small downloader using my web browser.
  2) Run the downloader, which then downloads a self-extracter
  3) Run the self-extracter, which extracts the installer
  4) Run the installer

I'm thinking that this process can be improved a little.

[JackDunaway]

Out of principle, unconditional Kudos for delivering a product in fewer steps to the consumer. In practice, Kudos conditionally upon the acceptance of a license with widespread appeal (that's the only scenario where I - and I'm guessing quite a few others - would download LV rather than using the Dev Suite DVD's).

[tst]

I agree in principle, but this isn't something I do that often, so I don't really feel it's worth the effort.

[Intaris]

I don't keep a box full of CDs and DVDs from NI for nothing....

Never used the web install.

[muks]

Knowing these i will never attempt to download lv. I have never done that anyway. But accepted these are annoying..

[smercurio_fc]

It's like a web-based version of a Russian nesting doll!

[Manzolli]

Since I'm behind a proxy and there is no option to configure address, port, user name and password I was not able to download at all!

The 2010 beta download is a simple good old fashioned FTP server. Works like a charm!