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Jim_Kring

Fewer steps when downloading and installing LabVIEW from web

Status: Declined

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.

7 Comments
JackDunaway
Trusted Enthusiast

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

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Intaris
Proven Zealot

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

 

Never used the web install.

muks
Proven Zealot
Knowing these i will never attempt to download lv. I have never done that anyway. But accepted these are annoying..
Knight of NI
It's like a web-based version of a Russian nesting doll!
Manzolli
Active Participant

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!

André Manzolli

Mechanical Engineer
Certified LabVIEW Developer - CLD
LabVIEW Champion
Curitiba - PR - Brazil
Christina_R
Active Participant
Status changed to: Declined
 

Christina Rogers
Principal Product Owner, LabVIEW R&D