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Are special install instructions needed with the upload?

I estimate that 98% of the games and applications downloaded from Macintosh Garden are trouble-free, easy to install programs without any installation/launching difficulties. However, those remaining 2% can create some serious challenges when it comes to getting the program to install/run.

By "special instructions" I mean a simple clarification. This applies when a game or application doesn't follow the standard routine of clicking on an installer and having the rest be done automatically.

A short sentence or two in the description field to clarify would be extremely helpful.

Here are some examples to consider mentioning:

- Does the game/application need to be burned to CD and then played from the CD after install?
- Is the installer very picky about where the application/game is installed, and if not placed in the default location you'll have problems launching the program?
- Is the only way to install, and then get the program to run is to copy it to another volume, such as a second hard drive, Zip Disk, or even a flash drive?

There's a lot of people here with varying degrees of expertise, and when uploading please consider that some extra, short tips on how to get the program running will go a long way with many people. It would be great to reduce the need of someone having to ask "how do I get this to run?". After all, it's usually a very easy solution; easy if you know how that is. Wink

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MikeTomTom's picture
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Good examples, Vito. I try to do the right thing, give a few hints or tips in case there is someone who knows very little about a software but wants to get up to speed quickly. Sometimes I slip up and forget tho'. I think your topic's post should be made "sticky".