On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 1:35 PM, Stephen Zarkos <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Matt, > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Matt Ficken (Insight Global) >> >> Maybe we should have a copy of the VC CRT (x86 and x64) for download at >> windows.php.net/downloads/releases ? >> > > I'm not certain about the license, but I would prefer to refer users to the > Microsoft download center to retrieve the most recent version, rather than > maintaining it ourselves. I think as long as they know what they need they > can find the redist binaries and install them. >
I just want to be able to run the binary. I have no Windows experience and honestly don't want to know to much about it either. I just want to run php there for testing purposes. Bundle it would be fantastic, then we guarantee the user uses the runtime it was built for and its less work for the user. If it can be redistributed with MSI installed apps, it probably can be with a .zip too. >> Windows programs typically use an MSI installer that automatically ensures >> the correct CRT is installed (so normally Windows users don't think about >> it).... I'm not advocating having an MSI installer for PHP though! (copy- >> distributable ZIP files are much better, they just don't install the CRT). > > We also have WebPI that will resolve this issue for some users as well. Googling WebPI, it seems like a Microsoft products exclusive installer.. Excellent for those who are already in the Microsoft heaven, but not for those who'd like to use alternatives like apache or whatever. -Hannes -- PHP Webmaster List Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
