[wpkg-users] TQ: Why is the LCID of the installing user used?

[Stefan Pendl]

> 
> Hi Stefan,
> 
> On 18.07.2011 23:48, Stefan Pendl wrote:
> > I have already searched the list, but might have used the 
> wrong words.
> > Will do another search.
> 
> Well, that might be a very old discussion anyway. Maybe it 
> even just took place 
> in my head when implementing it ;-)
> 
> I've listed a couple of potential arguments. There might be 
> others. Feel free to 
> comment - and of course also others might comment whether 
> they still would like 
> to see localized messages sent if wpkg is run in user context.
> 
> br,
> Rainer

Hi Rainer,

I just encountered the case, where using the os-lcid would be better.

The x64 Editions of Windows XP and Server 2003 are only available in English and one needs to install the German MUI for instance.

OS utilities like CACLS are in English, but the user settings are German.
This leads to the problem, that CACLS does not recognize the "Jeder" user, but only the "Everyone" user.

Would it add to much overhead, if an additional host attribute named "lcid-os" is introduced?

This would match the locale setting of the OS, where system utilities get their language settings from.

Sure this is no problem for Vista and above, which recognize the English and localized arguments.

What is your opinion?

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Stefan