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Why are software download times estimated using dial up? [closed]
Just a curious question here. I am going to use the .NET Framwork 4.0 as an example.
When you download the web installer, it quotes the estimated speed when a user is using dial up. Why is this? ...
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Understanding Package Management Systems
I am attempting to understand what a Package Management System. I grasp the main concept of it but I have some queries.
Does a package management system install features(compilers, libraries, ...
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How to create a Dynamic Online Windows Installer with Key?
I'm creating an application which needs to have a key file based product activation. If a user purchases the application, the key file may have to be attached to the application exe dynamically (may ...
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How can I build a C# project (installer) for multiple environments
I would like to propose a solution to our companies problem with building consistent installers for different environments. Our current process is to build an installer for test, perform testing, ...
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Is there any windows installer maker with decent scripting capabilities? [closed]
I need to do complex dependency processing during the installation of our solution, install a few related programs from their own installers and also probably run a few simple tests to determine ...
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How to maintain nearly identical internal/external programs without having separate codebase for each?
I have a program I'm working on that my company uses internally, but is also sent to vendors. The vendor version will be identical, except that it will be missing some features, and use an installer. ...
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May I make an installer bundle GPL and payware together?
I have an affiliate marketing client who needs to know if I can program this. Can I do one or both of the following scenarios without violating the GPL license?
Scenario A:
Make a software installer ...
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How to verify that all files are intact prior to install?
I'm working on my CMS (in PHP platform) for a long time now. The main program is done and I'm currently developing the Installer part. Installation itself will be fairly simple:
Upload all files
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Is metro app installation restricted through windows store only?
Just a basic question.I found that Windows 8 allows packaging and deploying of metro app and it can be installed on clicking a ".bat" file.So how will it technically be ensured that the apps can be ...
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Standard when distributing plugins: Installer(with bundled files) or Application(that downloads the files) [closed]
I am providing plugins for a 3rd party application:
Can you suggest a language (and API) I could use that would allow me to create an installer/program quickly and with the least headaches? The ...
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The application I wrote is listed as malware. How to fix it?
I have a program that I wrote in Delphi. The program is available for download, but some antivirus like Norton detects it as malware, while other antivirus like AVG has no issues with it.
Moreover, ...
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Architecting Challenge: How would you write an opensource script installer to run in a browser?
I currently have an installer that works, but I have to repackage the open source apps and hack things together to get the installer to install them. I want to be able to use the apps installation ...
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What can you do to decrease the number of deployment bugs of a live website?
I'm sure lots of you have experienced this problem. A website or web application is running and is live. You want to upload the next version, but you haven't figured out everything, like setting a ...
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Is it OK to Use Dropbox in a Web Installer?
So I'm working in a modding project and they gave me the installing part as to do. We plan to publish it between 30 Aug. - 01 Sept.
My question is; is it logical to use Dropbox to download files in ...
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Where to buy a Digital Signature at the lowest price possible? [closed]
My clients complain that my installer shows "Unknown Publisher".
Is it a certificate of some kind to buy and sign my installers?
Can this be done at minimum cost?
