NEWS FROM INSTALLSITE.ORG --- August 2, 2003
| 2003-08-02 | Windows Installer WebCasts updated |
| 2003-07-31 | Windows Installer FAQ updated (English/German) |
| 2003-07-29 | Windows Installer FAQ updated (English/German) |
| 2003-07-29 | MSI, Merge Module and MSDE Bug lists updated |
| 2003-07-29 | Windows Installer Chat transcripts available |
| 2003-07-17 | Set Permissions on Files, Registry Keys and Printers InstallScript |
| 2003-07-16 | Windows Installer Books updated |
| 2003-07-12 | Windows Installer Technical Articles added (English/German) |
| 2003-07-11 | Windows Installer FAQ updated (English/German) |
| 2003-07-03 | Modify Setup.ini Inside Setup.exe updated |
| 2003-07-03 | Windows Installer FAQ updated (English/German) |
| 2003-06-30 | Insert a File into a File InstallScript |
| 2003-06-30 | Read ProductVersion from File InstallScript fixed |
| 2003-06-26 | Bootstrapper for MSI/.NET/Internet Explorer/MDAC |
| 2003-06-26 | Windows Installer FAQ updated (English/German) |
| 2003-06-24 | CD Autorun information updated |
| 2003-06-23 | Added MakeMSI to list of Windows Installer Authoring Tools |
The Windows Installer team at Microsoft is pleased to announce that
nominations are now being accepted for the Windows Installer v3.0 Beta program.
Windows Installer v3.0 (MSI 3.0) is targeted at making servicing better - this
includes authoring, creating, distributing and managing updates to applications.
The goals of the MSI 3.0 Beta program are:
to solicit feedback on the new feature set
ensure application compatibility in the final release by exposing MSI 3.0 to a wide variety of MSI files and installation scenarios
allow developers to evaluate and begin to plan for features available in the final release of MSI 3.0
To register for the Windows Installer Beta Program:
1. Navigate to the site: http://www.betaplace.com
2. Use the Guest ID: MSI30
3. Complete the Windows Installer Nomination Survey Form to register as a tester
for the Windows Installer Beta program.
The Windows Installer team will accept a limited number of
participants in the beta program. Nominations for the Windows Installer Beta
program will close on August 28, 2003. Participants accepted into the Windows
Installer Beta program will be contacted with their BetaPlace ID and password
during the first week of September.
The MSI 3.0 Beta1 release will be available for download and test in early
September 2003. The Beta 1 release is for testing and evaluation purposes only,
and is not suitable for install in production environments.
The InstallShield DevStudio 9 Beta program has started.
InstallShield DevStudio 9 is the successor for both, InstallShield Professional
and InstallShield Developer. This means you can also build non-MSI setups that
use pure InstallScript technology.
DevStudio 9 enables software developers to create InstallScript-based, Windows
Installer (MSI), and smart device installations -- all while using a single,
easy-to-use interface. You select the installation technology that is right for
the situation. InstallShield DevStudio 9 is a direct upgrade for both
InstallShield Professional and InstallShield Developer, offering distinct and
familiar project types for each group of users.
Enhancements for users of InstallShield Professional 7 include:
Built-in Dialog Editor
Standalone Build module for clean build environments
New Project Assistant
Many additional third-party technology objects
Full Automation interface for programmatic modification of projects
Integration into the Visual Studio .NET IDE
Direct links from build output to Error Central
Enhancements for users of InstallShield Developer 8 include:
New MSI Debugger
New MSI Differencing tool
Direct links from build output to Error Central
New Project Assistant
XML project files, enabling enhanced source code control and the use of command line editing tools
COM+ View
Smartphone support
InstallShield will give you a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com if
you have problems migrating your Professional 7, Developer, InstallShield for
Windows Installer, or Express project into DevStudio 9!
The beta is expected to run for about four weeks.
To find out more about the beta program and to apply for enrollment, please
visit http://www.installshield.com/beta/devstudio/9/
"The Administrator Shortcut Guide to Software Packaging for Desktop Migrations" contains concrete how-to information about all phases of packaging and migration, from pre-packaging through testing and deployment, and includes several helpful checklists. Readers will gain solid knowledge on the following topics:
Migration standards and best practices
Migration planning and resource requirements
Dependencies and conflict detection
Testing and distribution.
The free eBook is published by Realtimepublishers.com and sponsored
by InstallShield Software Corp.
Chapter one, "Pre-Packaging Steps," is available now. Chapter two, "The
Packaging Process," is announced to be available in August, and "Post-Packaging
Steps," the third and final chapter, should be available in September.
http://www.installshield.com/microsite/packaging_ebook1/
The Value Pack includes a number of enhancements, allowing systems
adminstrators to keep packages up to date in multiple databases, create their
own conflicts and resolutions, and check for conflicts in multiple packages at
one time. A full list of enhancements can be found in the Release Notes.
InstallShield AdminStudio 5 Value Pack 1 is free to all current AdminStudio 5
customers.
Release notes:
http://www.installshield.com/downloads/isas/release_notes/isas_relnotes502.asp
InstallShield Software Corporation announced Expo Walkthrough, a
solution for business users who need to quickly create guided product tours:
"Expo Walkthrough is the easiest solution for product experts who need to
quickly create professional-looking Flash-animated guided tours. No prior design
experience is necessary to advance product planning, evaluation, and usage. Expo
Walkthrough’s focused functionality and task-centric user interface leverages
InstallShield’s twelve years of experience as a leader in the interactive demo
authoring market."
http://www.installshield.com/products/walkthrough/
http://www.installsite.biz/en/expo.htm
InstallShield Software Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Wise
Solutions, Inc. for electronic espionage, misappropriation of trade secrets, and
copyright infringement. InstallShield is seeking injunctive relief and damages
in excess of two million dollars.
Press releases:
http://www.installshield.com/news/press.asp?id=692
http://www.installshield.com/news/press.asp?id=694
More details:
https://forum.installsite.net/index.php?act=ST&f=43&t=8009
InstallShield AdminStudio (4 day course.
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Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2003 in Naarden (NL)
Oct 7 - Oct 10, 2003 in Paris (FR)
Oct 14 - Oct 17, 2003 in London (UK)
Nov 11 - Nov 14, 2003 in Sydney (AU)
Making Sense of Windows Installer (1 day
seminar. English, French)
Sep 15, 2003 in Saronno (IT)
Oct 6, 2003 in Paris (FR)
Nov 10, 2003 in Sydney (AU)
Courses in Germany and Austria see below. For details about these courses and booking information go to
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GERMANDas Buch "Erste Schritte mit InstallShield Developer und Windows
Installer Setups" ist jetzt als eBook im Adobe Reader Format (PDF Datei)
lieferbar. Wie der Verlag mitteilt, wird es vorläufig nicht in gedruckter Form
erscheinen.
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nicht "anfassen", aber dafür bietet es die Möglichkeit, eine Volltext-Suche
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