Having just installed Livecode 9.6.4 on a Windows 11 O/S, I cannot uninstall it.
After clicking the Uninstall button a message says, "Cannot run this App on this PC."
I would restore, but it isn't showing in the list and would uninstall Win 11 modules.
Any advice please?
Win 11 issue
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Re: Win 11 issue
I suggest you write a support notice to LiveCode central, and also bear in mind
that, at present, they offer NO support for LiveCode running in Windows 11:
https://downloads.livecode.com/livecode ... -9_6_4.pdf
page 4.
Always read the guff on the packet before taking the pills.
that, at present, they offer NO support for LiveCode running in Windows 11:
https://downloads.livecode.com/livecode ... -9_6_4.pdf
page 4.
Always read the guff on the packet before taking the pills.
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Re: Win 11 issue
LiveCode make things explicit in their release notes for each version as to which computer systems they provide
support with: most of which significantly lags behind what should be judged contemporary, especially with
regard to Linux. So, when LiveCode DOES work on systems that they state they do not support (even if only by omission),
this should come as a positive surprise and not as a disappointment.
This is another area I believe LiveCode are amiss. It does behoove them to ensure that their marvellous product
DOES work on the latest cutting-edge operating systems: "Cross-Platform" should be understood to mean
"Cross-Contemporary-Platform" and NOT 2016 (Ubuntu) or Windows 10 (effectively on the way out) or
MacOS 10.X (gone, dead, finished).
While I enjoy deploying to Xubuntu 18.04.3 (which is, by LiveCode's own confession 'way ahead' of their
support), that is because I deploy 32 bit machines in my school which, avoiding the 'fag' of changing them all over
to Zevin OS, depends on them continuing to function on Xubuntu 32 bit (and 18.04.3 is the LAST 32 bit version
of Xubuntu that will be available).
This is, to a large extent, indicative of laziness: it should not take more than about 4-5 hours,
largely unattended time, to upgrade a test machine from Ubuntu 16.X to Ubuntu 21.X.
The fact that LiveCode cannot be bothered to set that time aside tells us an awful lot
about their "Cross-Platform" claims.
support with: most of which significantly lags behind what should be judged contemporary, especially with
regard to Linux. So, when LiveCode DOES work on systems that they state they do not support (even if only by omission),
this should come as a positive surprise and not as a disappointment.
This is another area I believe LiveCode are amiss. It does behoove them to ensure that their marvellous product
DOES work on the latest cutting-edge operating systems: "Cross-Platform" should be understood to mean
"Cross-Contemporary-Platform" and NOT 2016 (Ubuntu) or Windows 10 (effectively on the way out) or
MacOS 10.X (gone, dead, finished).
While I enjoy deploying to Xubuntu 18.04.3 (which is, by LiveCode's own confession 'way ahead' of their
support), that is because I deploy 32 bit machines in my school which, avoiding the 'fag' of changing them all over
to Zevin OS, depends on them continuing to function on Xubuntu 32 bit (and 18.04.3 is the LAST 32 bit version
of Xubuntu that will be available).
This is, to a large extent, indicative of laziness: it should not take more than about 4-5 hours,
largely unattended time, to upgrade a test machine from Ubuntu 16.X to Ubuntu 21.X.
The fact that LiveCode cannot be bothered to set that time aside tells us an awful lot
about their "Cross-Platform" claims.
Re: Win 11 issue
I asked Microsoft to poke around under the bonnet and they eventually got rid of it.
It is fair to say that Win 11 is riddled with issues and of course, huge improvements are claimed by MS as they 'do things differently' so they can put them back later as they were and claim progress.
As a very casual user of Livecode these days, I was shocked to find the installed version was a paid version and not the community version. That is why I decided to uninstall it. Obviously, they are a business and there is no sin in charging. However, it soon reaches a point where the cost isn't worth paying.
Livecode isn't well suited to AI or robotics, so I will move to suitable languages that are well developed and free. The web app promise never materialised when I needed it and I doubt version 10 and onwards will still take more years to get working than I have left.
I close by thanking everyone who helped me over the years and wishing them and Livecode all the best.
It is fair to say that Win 11 is riddled with issues and of course, huge improvements are claimed by MS as they 'do things differently' so they can put them back later as they were and claim progress.
As a very casual user of Livecode these days, I was shocked to find the installed version was a paid version and not the community version. That is why I decided to uninstall it. Obviously, they are a business and there is no sin in charging. However, it soon reaches a point where the cost isn't worth paying.
Livecode isn't well suited to AI or robotics, so I will move to suitable languages that are well developed and free. The web app promise never materialised when I needed it and I doubt version 10 and onwards will still take more years to get working than I have left.
I close by thanking everyone who helped me over the years and wishing them and Livecode all the best.