Is there any definitive documentation on writing software installers?

Question

I\'ve read a bunch of documentation on installers and haven\'t come across anything good that explains the underlying concepts. Most of the installer software I\'ve come ac

Answer 1

If your install needs are not terribly complex, I would suggest trying out InnoSetup. I used it on a suite of windows applications installers a few years ago and had no complaints. Much simpler than InstallShield and MSI, but your mileage may vary.

I am not in any way affiliated with InnoSetup.