Re: hlp file for windows vista and 7

[Tatsuro M. <tma...@ya...>]

Hello Tait

Thank you for your comprehensive explanations. 

--- Tait  wrote:

> Because so many program force the user to be administrator to run (and
> therefore put the operating system at risk from bugs and malicious code),
  :
(snip)

> We could work around these issues by creating an installer for gnuplot
> on Windows (possibly using Windows Installer, or not) and shipping (a)
> manifest file(s). This would require a lot of Windows-specific effort and
> code. I got out of the messing-with-Windows-Installer business some years
> back, and I don't want to get back into it. Without a willing contributor
> and maintainer, I think it is most friendly for gnuplot to ship the files
> and no installer. Those who need an installer will be able to create an
> installer for their evironment from the files we provide with minimal
> effort.

I personally agree with you.
 
> As for winhlp, Microsoft has made clear it's going the way of the
> dodo bird. The popular thing to do these days seems to be to ship the
> documentation and help as a set of HTML pages (also copied into Program
> Files). When the user requests help, the default browser is simply pointed
> at the appropriate page.

In the gnuplot, there is system to create HTML documentation.
However someone have to work help command of gnuplot command script like 'help plot' 
point to the corresponding the HTML page, some works will be required.

Another choice is to create chm file specially prepared html files and compile them by HTML help
complier.

At any case, voluntary works on the help system will be needed.  To be honest, I do not want to spare
my time for the help issue considering my job and my private conditions.
(Currently my mental condition is not good in these days.)

Regards

Tatsuro

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