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From: Nico Weber <nicolaswe...@gmx.de>
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> With this lots of discussion going on I think I should state my  
> point too.
>
> Dragging apps into the application folder is how it's always been on  
> mac - easy.
> In my opinion it's the best way to install MacVim.
>
> Regarding the optional mvim script - why not take the same approach as
> Textmate did?
> In Textmate you have a click able help entry to install optional
> components like mate
> (the mvim for Textmate) or "Edit in Textmate".
>
> MacVim could bundle the mvim script right in it's application bundle
> and provide a
> simple command or script to create the needed symlinks.
>
> With this you would have all the benefits of drag-and-drop install,
> sparkle and mvim.
> (For which you have to read the :help entry anyway..)

The plan was to put an "install mvim script" button in the second  
preference pane, but nobody got around to implementing it yet. Patches  
welcome, I guess :-)

Nico