Could it be this simple?

[Neal Campbell]

I have been using it for the last few months for my program updates
and it really is great. Very simple to use and works.

Neal

On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Bill Vlahos <bvlahos at mac.com> wrote:
> I just wanted to get back to the list with feedback on InstallGadget. It is
> terrific.
>
> The Windows version in particular seems perfect for Revolution applications.
> Not only is it simple to use but it creates shortcuts on the desktop and the
> Start menu and even adds an uninstaller. Something unique is that it won't
> overwrite files not in the source folder. This means that it won't disturb
> user created files so it might even be a simple way to do upgrades of
> software (I need to do some more testing). Lots of other nice touches too.
>
> The Mac version is good but not as feature rich as the Windows version. It
> basically creates a drag copy installer which is well suited for Rev
> programs.
>
> Both versions integrate license agreements and ReadMe files in the install
> process and automatically compress the files.
>
> I'm very happy with it.
>
> Bill Vlahos
>
> On Jul 22, 2008, at 11:40 PM, Bill Vlahos wrote:
>
>> Wow. This looks great.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bill
>>
>> On Jul 22, 2008, at 9:26 PM, Scott Morrow wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Bill,
>>>
>>> Check out Install Gadget
>>>
>>> http://www.sweattechnologies.com/InstallGadget/
>>>
>>> For simple installations like you are talking about, Install Gadget is
>>> hard to beat. The user gets a nice interface.  You get a simple drag and
>>> drop build... can't be easier.  The drag and drop does need to happen on a
>>> Windows OS.
>>>
>>> Scott Morrow
>>>
>>> Elementary Software
>>> (Now with 20% less chalk dust!)
>>> web       http://elementarysoftware.com/
>>> email     scott at elementarysoftware.com
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jul 22, 2008, at 8:02 PM, Bill Vlahos wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am ready to distribute my application but I need an installer for
>>>> Windows and I am programming this on a Mac. My installation process is very
>>>> simple. All I need to do is unzip the folder to the desired location. No
>>>> registry settings or any other installation processes.
>>>>
>>>> Stuffit Deluxe for the Mac can create a self extracting archive for
>>>> Windows as a .exe file which unstuffs to the folder and I'm done.
>>>>
>>>> I got to thinking that I can probably do the same thing myself in Rev.
>>>>        1. GZip the folder on the Mac
>>>>        2. Make a Rev Windows standalone that contains the zipped file in
>>>> a Custom Property that will Unzip/Install the folder when opened.
>>>>
>>>> Distribute the standalone "Installer".
>>>>
>>>> Could it be this simple? Other than not being "Signed by Microsoft"
>>>> (unless I go through the certification/payment process), is there anything
>>>> wrong with what I'm suggesting?
>>>>
>>>> Or should I pay for StuffIt Deluxe to do this?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bill Vlahos
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