Re: Next pretest, and branching plans

[Jason Rumney]

Stefan Monnier <address@hidden> writes:

>> Would it make sense to create a 'make package-install' target that omits
>> these things (if there is other stuff besides the shortcut, that is more
>> intended for a real installation rather than packaging)? When I am packaging
>> I don't want the shortcut created.
>
> To me at least, the name "package-install" would not be helpful.
> Something like "install_files_only" would sound more meaningful (or
> "install_for_packaging", or ...).

My preference would be for make install to install the files only, and a
new rule for making shortcuts (install_icons).

Most people who build from source on Windows are probably building in
the same location all the time, so they don't always need to replace the
shortcut. And if they have multiple versions installed, they will want
to maintain the shortcut icons manually to avoid having all the versions
overwrite each other.