Couple comments. 1. I really wish http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/10/Bootstrapper/ was more of a how-to. It isn't really intuitive on how to use all of this tooling in Visual Studio 2005, or where to find it.
2. WiX really needs a better bootstrapper as a part of what it offers. If it were to have a framework to make a bootstrapper ranging from what you see with the Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005, Exchange Server 2007, and Office 2007 installers, it'd be golden. 3. I can't believe a company hasn't come up with a Visual Studio 2005 SDK for building highly customizable and interactive bootstrappers. Joel Peterson Quality Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] upgradable merge modules Jerome, There are several readily available bootstrappers. If you are developing using Visual Studio 2005, this article may be helpful: http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/10/Bootstrapper/ For other open source options (like dotNetInstaller - see http://www.codeproject.com/install/dotNetInstaller.asp) check the archives of this mailing list. To answer the question of what the bootstrapper is, as you correctly surmised it is a small application (which you certainly could code yourself, but don't have to) which handles installation of any prerequisites (such as the .NET runtimes) that cannot be encapsulated within your MSI file due to licensing or other issues. Regards, Richard -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jerome Haltom Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 11:31 AM To: Bob Arnson Cc: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] upgradable merge modules That doesn't really explain what the bootstrapper is. What is this bootstrapper thing? How do I build one? * C O N F I D E N T I A L I T Y N O T I C E * ----------------------------------------------------------- The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, be aware that forwarding it, copying it, or in any way disclosing its content to any other person, is strictly prohibited. Peek Traffic Corporation is neither liable for the contents, nor for the proper, complete and timely transmission of (the information contained in) this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail immediately and delete the material from any computer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
