Laterna Magica version 2010/09/06
Posted: 06 Sep 2010, 21:46
This version doesn't add any new features, but has a Windows-compatibility bug fixed (hope it works, Snacko) and provides easier installation and upgrade for future versions.
I strongly suggest to have Laterna Magica in its own directory.
Unpack lm20100906.7z and lm20100906-lib.7z next to each other.
On the first startup, Laterna Magica will
After that, these directories will exist:
The libraries are now placed outside of the individual version's directoryDownload Laterna Magica: lm20100906.7z
Downlaod core libraries: lm20100906-lib.7z
The libraries are separate so that you don't need to download them along with subsequent versions. These are just the absolute core. Additional libraries will be downloaded on the first startup, if needed, and only from http://laterna-magica.googlecode.com/.
On the first startup, an error will be shown. Just click it away, it should not show up again.
I strongly suggest to have Laterna Magica in its own directory.
Unpack lm20100906.7z and lm20100906-lib.7z next to each other.
On the first startup, Laterna Magica will
- Look for missing libraries. If any, you will be asked if they should be downloaded automatically. If so, a restart is required.
- unpack some resources and thus finish the "installation".
After that, these directories will exist:
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.../lm20100906/LaternaMagica-20100906.jar
.../lm20100906/res/...
.../lib/...
.../res/...
${user.home}/.slightlymagic.net/laterna/...