[TYPO3-core] RFC #14719: Automatically create ENABLE_INSTALL_TOOL file when 1-2-3 Install Tool is used

[Philipp Gampe]

Am 16.06.2010, 15:50 Uhr, schrieb Jeff Segars <jsegars at alumni.rice.edu>:

> Hey guys,
> Thanks for all the feedback so far.  Here's a quick recap of the various  
> options, as well as the pros and cons of each.
>
> 1. Create ENABLE_INSTALL_TOOL as part of 123 Install Tool redirect
> Pros: simple, very easy for user
> Cons: security issues, the Install Tool remains accessible until there's  
> a DB configured regardless of how long that may be
>
> 2. Ship with an ENABLE_INSTALL_TOOL.1 file
> Pros: no security concerns, a little easier for user
> Cons: timestamp does not change when file is renamed so there has to be  
> some code component
>
> 3. Improve the lock message when in 123 Install Tool
> Pros: no security concerns, the file creation is more clearly explained  
> and less "scary"
> Cons: the file still has to be created manually
>
> Anything else I'm missing?

As just written:

4. Check for another file (e.g. QUICKSTART) and create a new  
ENABLE_INSTALL_TOOL file on demand
Pros: easy to use for packages
Cons: needs more code; file needs to be in place

Best regards
-- 
Philipp Gampe