Since most of my writing gets done in a university library, it would be helpful to have the ability to install Logos on a machine even when admin privileges aren't present. Has anyone else accomplished this?
Most of Logos 5 doesn't need admin privileges to install. However, there are some components (.NET runtime, Visual C++ redistributables, fonts) that can only be installed by an admin (due to the design of Microsoft Windows); these are contained in the "Logos 5 Prerequisites" installer. You would need a computer admin to install that for you, and then you could install/update Logos 5 until the next time we updated a system component. Unfortunately, it's fairly unpredictable when this will happen, as it's controlled (for us) by a lot of external factors.
I don't understand what you are asking... Logos is designed for "one user." You are not suggesting installing Logos on the library computers, are you? If you own the computer, you have administrator privileges. You are only allowed to install logos on a computer which you actually own!
Thanks for the reply, Bradley!
alabama24,
I'm not suggesting that it be installed for all users of the computer but only for one user account. This is possible with some programs, though as Bradley helpfully points out, some resources necessary for Logos require admin privileges.
Thanks for the clarification. [:)]
I still wonder about the practicality of what you are asking. Perhaps I don't understand your situation, but in most library situations, a user would not be allowed to install his/her own software… and especially not something like Logos!
One example I can give is Google Chrome. Last year when I began classes the only browser installed by default on each machine was Internet Explorer. Since my history, bookmarks, passwords, extensions, etc are all synced with Google Chrome, I installed it on my account. No one else could use it, of course, but it was available for me and was very helpful. The only step in the install process that required admin privileges was making it the default browser. Other than that, It installed cleanly and smoothly.
I was hoping Logos might be used similarly.
I'm sure you don't mean any harm. Please take my comments as one friend to another... Some thoughts:
A more practical and considerate approach would be to use biblia.com to read your online enabled resources. I assume that there is a reason you aren't using a personal laptop, which would be most ideal. You could also consider using some software such as log-me-in to access your desktop computer remotely.
Thanks for your responses. Logos would require a decent amount of space, but it wouldn't come close to exceeding the network drive size they allocate for each student or their internet connection, which is unusually fast. Since I approached them about installing Chrome and was told nothing along those lines I have no reason to believe that merely installing an app would've broken any policy or caused them any trouble whatsoever. But if I did, they could surely come talk to me about it. None of this suggests an inordinate burden placed upon the admins.
As far as other options go, having another computer would be nice, but it's not really an option at the moment (which I'd imagine is pretty consistent with most other students here). I bounce back and forth between my family's computer at home and the desktops at the library. Biblia works well for browsing, though it lacks many of the features that make Logos helpful in writing papers and doing research. The remote access tools sounds like a good option, though I wonder if I could install them on one of these computers. I'll check. Thanks!
Since I approached them about installing Chrome and was told nothing along those lines I have no reason to believe that merely installing an app would've broken any policy or caused them any trouble whatsoever. But if I did, they could surely come talk to me about it. None of this suggests an inordinate burden placed upon the admins.
Good to hear. [:)]
Logos would require a decent amount of space, but it wouldn't come close to exceeding the network drive size they allocate for each student or their internet connection, which is unusually fast.
There is a major problem with your reasoning... Logos would not be installed on your network drive... it would be installed on the computer itself! Those aren't the same thing.
Biblia works well for browsing, though it lacks many of the features that make Logos helpful in writing papers and doing research.
Are you using the library to look through books? You should check and see what online research capabilities your library may have. For example, you may be able to search journals from home.
The remote access tools sounds like a good option, though I wonder if I could install them on one of these computers. I'll check. Thanks!
You would need to install the software on your HOME computer and have a reliable, "always on" internet connection. When at school, you just need a web browser and internet connection... no installation required.
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