In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"Markus Kuehni" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 1. learn how to write custom actions and use them liberally
Disagree
> 2. learn how to write custom dialogs and use them liberally
Use custom dialogs only when needed; most projects don't need them.
> 3. forget minor and small updates - use major upgrades only
Disagree
> 4. realize that they only really thought of files and registry entries!
Disagree
> 5. realize the power of properties set through custom actions
For Type 51 (set a property) CAs, Agree.
> 6. realize the power of conditions [...]
Agree
> 6. isolate everything in your application that remains absolutely static
> once it's deployed
I'm not sure what this is even talking about.
> 7. then only(!) setup that static part with MSI/WiX
Disagree, if this is talking about files and not items in 8. If only
talking about items in 8, then Agree.
> 8. setup everything else (such as initial configuration, initial databases,
> etc.) either with a custom action or with your application (first run)
Agree
> 9. expect problems - this "technology" (to insult that word too) is gagging
> for trial and error (and shot deadlines)
Disagree.
Like anything else, it helps if you read the documentation. I've had
a summer intern do just with with a relatively complex MSI
installation (and this was with MSI 1.2) just by taking the time to
read documentation and understand what it says before flailing about
in a non-productive fashion and then declaring frustration.
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