Which version of Alice 3.1 should I download?
In most cases the online installer is the preferred method of installation:
However, there are multiple installation options. Here is a breakdown of each one:
Online installer
The preferred method for installation on a single machine having a broadband internet connection is with the On-Line Installer. Click the On-line Installer download button for the appropriate platform (Windows, Mac, or Linux). The On-line Installer automatically activates a wizard that downloads files one at a time, as needed, to complete the installation. On broadband connections, this process typically takes 10 – 30 minutes, depending on the speed of the connection.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
- Requires an internet connection to continually download components during install
Offline installer
The preferred method for installation on a single machine having a dialup internet connection is with the Off-Line Installer. To download the Offline Installer, click on the Off-Line Installer link for the appropriate platform (Windows, Mac, or Linux). The Off-line Installer automatically activates a download of the entire Alice 3.1 system. On dial-up connections, this process typically takes 1 ½ - 2 hours, depending on the speed of the connection. After the download has completed, install by clicking on the downloaded file. A wizard will provide step-by-step instructions.
Advantages:
Disadvantages
Universal zip
The preferred method for installation on multiple platforms and/or on networked machines is with the Universal zip. To download the Universal zip, click on the Universal zip Installer link. The Universal zip works on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. The Universal zip automatically activates a download of the entire Alice 3.1 system. On broadband connections, this process typically takes 10 – 15 minutes, depending on the speed of the connection. On dial-up connections, this process typically takes 1 ½ - 2 hours, depending on the speed of the connection. After the download has completed, install by unzipping the downloaded file using a compression software application such as WinZip or 7-zip. The Universal zip file should extract to a folder named Alice 3. NOTE: For Windows Vista or Windows 7, unzip to the desktop and then drag to the Program Files folder on the C:\ drive. This will avoid pop-up messages regarding administrator permissions.
Advantages:
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Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux
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Once downloaded, does not require an internet connection to get started
Disadvantages
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Cannot be upgraded using the installer, must download new version
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Does not automatically add an icon to your desktop (you can add a shortcut instead)
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Large file size for initial download
What is the NetBeans plugin?
The NetBeans plugin allows you to transfer your Alice .a3p program to the NetBeans IDE (http://netbeans.org). You can then continue to code and run your program within NetBeans.
At this time you cannot transfer your NetBeans code back into Alice. It is a one-way ticket (first class, of course).
How do I uninstall Alice?
To uninstall Alice, first make sure Alice is not running on your computer.
If you installed using the Universal zip, just delete the Alice3 directory.
If you installed using the online or offline installer, find and run the installer you used to install or update Alice. If you do not have it saved on your computer, you can download it again from the download page. You do not need to use the same installer version -- a newer installer version is backwards compatible for uninstalling. Either the online or offline installer can be used. They are interchangeable. The online installer is a lot smaller download, so that's the fastest route.
Once the installer is running, it will automatically detect if you have Alice 3 on your system. If so, the Uninstall option will be available for you to click on, and that's exactly what you should do.
How do I install Alice 3.1 in unattended (silent) mode? (for Alice 3.1.94.0.0, soon to be released)
Network administrators may wish to perform a silent installation of Alice 3 on their systems. The current Alice 3 installer has been built using the installation tool, install4j. See the following link for information on installing Alice 3 from the console and / or performing a silent installation.
http://resources.ej-technologies.com/install4j/help/doc/indexRedirect.html?http&&&resources.ej-technologies.com/install4j/help/doc/helptopics/installers/installerModes.html
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