>From the tutorial."This toolset requires .NET Framework 1.1 and its Service Pack", and "does not require any extra framework to be installed on the target system". Why just framework 1.1, Why not a more recent version? Are there problems with WiX that might be eliminated if using a higher version of the .NET Framework? Is it required that .Net Framework 1.1 be installed on the target system? I may be wrong, but I believe that there are very few installers written today that do not require .NET Framework 2.0 or higher (either for the installer requirements, or the product that is being installed), so why not use the higher version of the .Net Framework?
My experience is with InstallShield, where while some of my questions can be answered on the forums, not all of them are answered, and, not always in the time frame that is required to satisfy the requirements of getting my work done on time, and the product out the door on time. If necessary, with a support contract, I can usually get any of my questions answered (even if it is just to tell me that what I want to be done cannot be done). The tutorial (out of synch with the 2.0 examples), states that "there is a relatively steep learning curve". It seems to me that (aside from the cost of the tools such as InstallShield or Wise.and their support contracts), that until there is the ability to get some kind of support, more current learning material, books, etc., that if there is any kind of early deadline as to getting the product and installer out the door, then the third party tools are the way to go for the time being. Don't get me wrong, I am going to continue to try to muddle my way through learning WiX as I believe that it will make me more marketable, but if Microsoft wants this 'Free' product to take off, they should consider helping it along a little. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
