I just wanted to get back to the list with feedback on InstallGadget.
It is terrific.
The Windows version in particular seems perfect for Revolution
applications. Not only is it simple to use but it creates shortcuts on
the desktop and the Start menu and even adds an uninstaller. Something
unique is that it won't overwrite files not in the source folder. This
means that it won't disturb user created files so it might even be a
simple way to do upgrades of software (I need to do some more
testing). Lots of other nice touches too.
The Mac version is good but not as feature rich as the Windows
version. It basically creates a drag copy installer which is well
suited for Rev programs.
Both versions integrate license agreements and ReadMe files in the
install process and automatically compress the files.
I'm very happy with it.
Bill Vlahos
On Jul 22, 2008, at 11:40 PM, Bill Vlahos wrote:
Wow. This looks great.
Thanks,
Bill
On Jul 22, 2008, at 9:26 PM, Scott Morrow wrote:
Hello Bill,
Check out Install Gadget
http://www.sweattechnologies.com/InstallGadget/
For simple installations like you are talking about, Install Gadget
is hard to beat. The user gets a nice interface. You get a simple
drag and drop build... can't be easier. The drag and drop does
need to happen on a Windows OS.
Scott Morrow
Elementary Software
(Now with 20% less chalk dust!)
web http://elementarysoftware.com/
email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Jul 22, 2008, at 8:02 PM, Bill Vlahos wrote:
I am ready to distribute my application but I need an installer
for Windows and I am programming this on a Mac. My installation
process is very simple. All I need to do is unzip the folder to
the desired location. No registry settings or any other
installation processes.
Stuffit Deluxe for the Mac can create a self extracting archive
for Windows as a .exe file which unstuffs to the folder and I'm
done.
I got to thinking that I can probably do the same thing myself in
Rev.
1. GZip the folder on the Mac
2. Make a Rev Windows standalone that contains the zipped file in
a Custom Property that will Unzip/Install the folder when opened.
Distribute the standalone "Installer".
Could it be this simple? Other than not being "Signed by
Microsoft" (unless I go through the certification/payment
process), is there anything wrong with what I'm suggesting?
Or should I pay for StuffIt Deluxe to do this?
Thanks,
Bill Vlahos
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