MSI Creations

[gazzanewpy]

Okay, I'm on a typing spree now!

We used to deliver software via MSIs but stopped when lots of the software failed miserably - more significantly Acrobat Reader.

We have been using imaging software but that is falling apart like crazy primarily due to the need to find stable and reliable DOS drivers for PXE and transfer (as well as network cards that can handle the throughput).

My question is; are MSIs easier and more reliable now? How should we create them to ensure effective and reliable installation?

 

[bofhrevenge2]

I use WinInstall 2003 for all of my MSI's and it works very well, some applications require some fiddling with and forget Elements it's a nightmare but overall i've packaged about 50 programs.

http://www.ondemandsoftware.com/freele.asp

FYI Adobe provide an MSI for Acrobat Reader now.

 

[gazzanewpy]

Thanks. I was aware of the MSI for Acrobat and that was actually where the conversation began from at work.