diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e07bde2..0329188 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -285,19 +285,19 @@ Depending on the application or pkg there are a few more variables you can or ne ## Frequently Asked Questions -### What if the latest is already installed? +### What if the latest version of the app is already installed? Short answer: Installomator will re-download and re-install the latest over the existing installation. Longer answer: -Installomator will try to find a currently installed app and log the version. When Installomator finds an existing app (any version) and the `updateTool` variable is set, then Installomator will _not_ download and install, but run the `updateTool` instead. +Installomator will try to find a currently installed app to log the version. When Installomator finds an existing app (any version) and the `updateTool` variable is set, then Installomator will _not_ download and install, but run the `updateTool` instead. However, there is no simple generic method to actually determine the latest version of an application or installer. We deploy Installomator usually for user initiated installations from Self Service, so re-installs don't really 'hurt' and may be a useful troubleshooting step. -When you want to have automated installations, you should use smart groups based on the app version to limit excessive re-installations. +When you want to have automated installations, you can use smart groups based on the app version to limit excessive re-installations. ### Why don't you just use `autopkg install`?