Could it be this simple?

[Bill Vlahos]

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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