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skyhawk133
8 Jun, 2007 - 06:05 AM
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What's your favorite "installer" package. For whatever language/platform. Is InstallShield any good?
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8 Jun, 2007 - 06:14 AM
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It's not bad, actually.
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8 Jun, 2007 - 06:23 AM
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I'm not exactly up on this topic. So i'd like to add... as far as popular packages, what else is there other than installshield?
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8 Jun, 2007 - 07:28 AM
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And since I'm an idiot, can you tell me how an installer typically works and when an appropriate time to use one is?
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8 Jun, 2007 - 07:38 AM
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Right now my favorite is Java Webstart.

I've used Ghost installer or what something like 6 years ago. It was ok...
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8 Jun, 2007 - 08:20 AM
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Typically, an installer is a fancy way of running a set of scripts that place files in specific directories, modifies registries, and establish proper linkages between pieces of the software and any interaction they need with the OS.

I use them on any project that will be deployed on individual client machines (not a mass install) by end users.
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8 Jun, 2007 - 11:48 AM
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RPM: can't really beat its combo with anaconda and yum for mass (300+ client) automated installs.
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if the package is going to be deployed on more than one OS, and ESPECIALLY if you know any java... then installshield multiplatform is definitely the way to go.

wow, i went looking for a link.. and they have changed the name of the package now. it's installAnywhere
now and it looks pretty tight.

i'd be willing to bet that the java knowledge isn't even necessary anymore.
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I use Ghost Installer and NSIS (by Nullsoft).
They're both pretty decent.

But for the really simple Installation Requirements I use SetupStream.
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QUOTE(born2c0de @ 10 Jun, 2007 - 08:15 AM) *

I use Ghost Installer and NSIS (by Nullsoft).
They're both pretty decent.

But for the really simple Installation Requirements I use SetupStream.

Chris et al

There are a number of packages on the market.

Looks like the majority are already listed. I would have to add MSI (Microsoft Installer) too.

To expand on Amadeus, the installers can make any number of changes to a machine, including registry settings, ODBC etc.

RPM is predominately a linux installer, Ghost was proving popular with the Borland C++ Builder Community a while back.

One thing to remember about install packages... they should include the ability to undo the install...

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One thing to remember about install packages... they should include the ability to undo the install...


Touche... good call.
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11 Jun, 2007 - 04:03 AM
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To expand on Amadeus, the installers can make any number of changes to a machine, including registry settings, ODBC etc.
One thing to remember about install packages... they should include the ability to undo the install...

And Surprisingly, something as simple as SetupStream can do 'em all.
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