We used to use the <msi> task in our build scripts, but that was long before I started work here, and on a much older version of NAntContrib - when I updated NAntContrib to a newer version to get some of the newer features, <msi> had completely broken our script. In the end, we threw the <msi> task out, and, as Gert has been thinking of doing, used WiX Toolset instead. WiX is more than sufficient for our needs, and works an absolute treat.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Cole Sent: Wednesday, 26 July 2006 1:41 AM To: 'Gert Driesen'; nantcontrib-developer@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [NAntC-Dev] nant.msi... Gert, Well, we make extensive use of the msm/msi task in NAnt. We explored WiX and found the msm task superior (easier to use, more control over the output, integrates with the build better, etc). So I hope you continue to use the msi task instead of WiX. We deploy NAnt to our developers using MSI, because we test new versions before deploying it, and the MSI is a really simple way for us to do this. It also allows us to add a few dll's and things for our custom scripts to work. I'm running a very old version now, and I'd love to upgrade to a version that has the msbuild task in it so we can stop using the exec task :-) but I need to get the msi built first. If you get a chance, I'd love to see it working again. Thanks, John -----Original Message----- From: Gert Driesen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:35 AM To: John Cole; nantcontrib-developer@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [NAntC-Dev] nant.msi... Hi John, I haven't looked into it for a while. Actually, I was thinking of using WiX instead, but I haven't found time for it... Gert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Cole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <nantcontrib-developer@lists.sourceforge.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 5:31 PM Subject: [NAntC-Dev] nant.msi... > Has anyone been able to get the msi target working in the nantcontrib > build? > (not the task, I want to create an msi of nant/nantcontirb). I haven't > been > able to get it to work lately. > > If so, what steps did you follow? > > Thanks, > > John Cole > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended > solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. This > message contains confidential information and is intended only for the > individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not > disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - > Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT > Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share > your > opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys -- and earn cash > http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDE V > _______________________________________________ > NAntContrib-Developer mailing list > NAntContrib-Developer@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nantcontrib-developer > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys -- and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDE V _______________________________________________ NAntContrib-Developer mailing list NAntContrib-Developer@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nantcontrib-developer ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys -- and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ NAntContrib-Developer mailing list NAntContrib-Developer@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nantcontrib-developer
