>As soon as new EXE is uploaded to network, old EXE will never run again. The loader app will always check for existance of a newer EXE on network, and if one exits, new EXE is dragged down and replaces old EXE. Then new EXE is launched.
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>IMO, dragging runtime through network is only viable on very small network with tons of bandwith. On a busy corporate LAN, like the one I support, would be impractical.
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>Also, installing EXE on client allows you to employ a local database. This is great for persisting views, user information and static data that doesn't need to be dragged through network wasting bandwith.
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>Charlie
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I agree with that. Someone else mentioned not having to have everyone quit the application when updating, at least I interpreted that way. If you change the tables, then everyone does need to quit the application and restart.
Dr. Ken A. McGinnis
Healthcare software design