On 23-Jan-12 14:08, Neil Sleightholm wrote:
I still feel this is complicated and only hope it is not the model
installers will use (I never used the basic WixUI_Minimal for the same
reason). I took a look at the VS 11 install and was equally
unimpressed -- maybe I am just being a luddite.
Maybe.<g> Remember, AppX packages install in Windows 8 with no UI at
all, so there's a trend.
I am disappointed that the old WiX UIs won't be present
How disappointed?
(1) Disappointed enough to write your own and share it?
(2) How much would you pay for one?
If your answers are anything along the line of "no and US$0 because the
WiX team should provide everything for free because the low level of
respect and gratitude should be enough for them to do everything for
me," then prepare to be laughed at.<g>
The Burn architecture means that the WiX team doesn't have to be the
only ones who can add customizable UIs. A simple interface to the Burn
engine is the only tie to WiX. You can do one for yourself and anyone
can open-source or sell one of their own.
Writing a BA that supports all WixUI features/dialog
sets/customizability is a significant effort. It's beyond what the small
WiX team could take on for WiX v3.6. (If the engine sucks, there's no
need for BAs.) And to be honest, everyone's better off if more than just
the WiX core team contributes (even for sale).
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