Hi Robert, First, the option to execute pharo headless is ââheadlessâ (two â-â, not just one). Maybe the help is bad :) But that will not solve your problem at all, since headless mode is fake and in case of windows it will open anyway a window (in the systray if you are luckyâ¦). However, I managed (some years ago, so do not ask for details ;) to run a pharo app as a service using this program: http://rozanski.org.uk/services <http://rozanski.org.uk/services> here is an article that explains how to use it: http://www.howtogeek.com/50786/using-srvstart-to-run-any-application-as-a-wi... <http://www.howtogeek.com/50786/using-srvstart-to-run-any-application-as-a-wi...> (I do not remember how I did it and it would be nice if you can share your experience, so we can have documentation somewhere :P) Also I googled a bit and according to this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3582108/create-windows-service-from-execu... <http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3582108/create-windows-service-from-execu...>, looks like the âmicrosoftâ way of doing it is using a command âscâ. I suppose that command will not work if your program is not prepared for being a service, but you can give it a try (first approach *will* work, anyway :P) Hope this works⦠please keep us informed. Esteban
On 01 Feb 2016, at 09:04, Robert Kuszinger <kuszinger@giscom.hu> wrote:
Hello!
No luck by far. Information on forums is not enopugh for me (this is definitely my fault, my limited background in the squek/pharo VM world).
I've checked different setups. Even putting CogVM into operation with Pharo is not evident for me.
My trivial test was the -headless option which is listed with windows Pharo but it won't start at all. No process is created. The XULRunner example mentioned is "out of my reach" (and the demo was on Linux, also subsequent comments on the forums stated that Mac/Win versions are not headless.).
Who could check if it works at all? Actually I've invested a week in this small Seaside app, performs beautifully but now it seems that It simply cannot be installed on Windows? How do people use Seaside/Pharo on Windows. Is there someone using it at all? :) No problem if I'm the first one, anyway. My goal is to start it automatically in the background (service is not necessary, again, it is enought to be started). Is it possible that Pharo starts with a widnow (splash) but noone sees it?
Summarizing: - I'm looking for a solution to start a headless Seaside app on Windows possibly with Pharo image.
thanks for any recommendations.
Robert Kuszinger <kuszinger@giscom.hu <mailto:kuszinger@giscom.hu>> ezt Ãrta (idÅpont: 2016. jan. 31., V, 8:27): Torsten, thanks.
Ok, I'll test it. Idon't mind I need SRVANY or other solution on win to start it. It is not necessary to provide a well formed service. I'm stopped at the headless running at all. I'Ll check the headless CogVM. Once it runs headless I'll be able to launch it at machine start.
I'll share my results here.
best regards Robert
Torsten Bergmann <astares@gmx.de <mailto:astares@gmx.de>> ezt Ãrta (idÅpont: 2016. jan. 31., V, 1:31): Running as Windows Service was possible back in Squeak VM days where Andreas Raab implemented registration into SCM (Service Control Manager). Code should be in Pharo VM too.
See also http://forum.world.st/headless-CogVM-on-Windows-td4648336.html <http://forum.world.st/headless-CogVM-on-Windows-td4648336.html>
Possibly the "-service" may be broken/may not be recognized in Pharo Win VM anymore, havent checked.
Bye T.