[Python-Dev] First version of Python MSI available (original) (raw)
Martin v. Loewis martin at v.loewis.de
Mon Dec 29 10:25:40 EST 2003
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I have committed python/nondist/sandbox/msi to the CVS. This is a MSI generator for Python on Windows, which I'd like to propose as a replacement for Wise. A sample .msi file is available at
http://www.dcl.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/home/loewis/python2.4.0.msi
This installer includes binaries compiled with MSVC 7.1 (aka VC.NET 2003).
The MSI file tries to copy most features and user interface from the Wise installer, but adjusts to the feature set of MSI. I'm aware of a few issues, but I'd like to request feedback in any case.
Known issues:
- the C runtime DLL is not yet included. It turns out that the VC.NET merge module for msvcr71.dll is useless, so I have to extract the DLL from it and incorporate that; I'd also like to include some auto-detection of DLLs used.
- MSI "administrative installs" (network installs) are not tested yet; neither is advertisement (this should not work well, in any case, as the MSI file won't advertise the shortcuts)
- the package doesn't ask for confirmation when installing into an existing directory. Not sure how to do this with MSI.
Please let me know what you think,
Martin
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