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arcray · Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 8:03 am Post subject: Gosub Toolbar question

Why is the file download size so large? In excess of 4MB?

cnodnarb · Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 1:59 pm Post subject:

That's a very very good question now that I think about it.

Even with the included redistribution file being included in the programs directory and seperate integrated runtimes for the install I still believe this is indeed too large.

I will be repackaging it today for future downloads...and I advise using a virus scanner on the install if you have already downloaded the file.

Mine came up blank using Norton. Let me know if there was any issues with the distribution file you can find with another antiviral program.

Brandon "NodNarb" Cunningham

PS My apologies for the large distribution...I seem to be having troubles finding a good redistribution utility.

FreezingFire · **Admin Team** Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Posts: 3508

If you're looking for a good program to redistribute your software, take
a look at:

http://www.innosetup.com

It's all open-source and works really well. Wink

FreezingFire · **Admin Team** Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Posts: 3508

OOPS...

Someone else gave you a link to this same program in another thread. Wink

SnarlingSheep · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 2:08 am Post subject:

I think NSIS from NullSoft has the smallest output of any installer package.
Inno adds like 250k and NSIS adds about 45k.
http://www.nullsoft.com/free/nsis/

cnodnarb · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 2:29 am Post subject:

I'm pretty happy with Inno Wink

I might give NullSoft a try in the future. I figure 250k from Inno beats the crap out of the 4mb overhead of InstallStation.

NodNarb

Serge · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 1:17 am Post subject:

For my installations, i use Install Maker. There is a free version (with a minor nag message at the end of the installation) which does everything i need.

I have been using it for some time now. It is available from www.clickteam.com or the direct link to the product information http://www.clickteam.com/English/installmaker.php

Serge

FreezingFire · **Admin Team** Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Posts: 3508

I originally used ClickTeam's install maker but found Inno Setup to be much
more professional in appearance. Smile

Serge · Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2003 1:47 am Post subject:

fair enough Laughing

Serge